Cancun Light Tackle Fly Fish – 18' 

4.8
(128 reviews)
 77500 Boulevard Kukulcan km 13.5, Cancún, QR 77500, Mexico–

Cancun Light Tackle Fly Fish – 18' 

Cancún, QR, Mexico
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18 ft
3
4.8
(128 reviews)

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See the other side of fishing in Mexico aboard “Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours”! You’ll explore the calm waters of the Nichupte Lagoon. This inshore fishing haven is in the Cancun Hotel Zone and there’s no one better to show you around than the longest standing guide service in Cancun.

The Nichupte Lagoon which is a brackish reserve that consists of 5 different systems, all connected to each other. Many of these lagoons have national park status and no motorized boats or wave runners are allowed, ensuring the waters are always calm.

The vessel you will be fishing aboard is a 2010 18’ Hell’s Bay Neptune flats boat. She can carry two adult guests who are both able to fish at the same time and can cruise at an impressive 40 knots. There are life jackets in all sizes for your safety and an ice box for your drinks and snacks.

You’ll target an impressive range of gamey inshore fish. Go after Tarpon, Permit, Snook, and Bonefish in shallower waters and target Jack Crevalle, Barracuda, and Snapper a little further out. Remember, all fish caught aboard Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours are strictly catch and release. Snap a great photo and send your fish off to keep on swimming!

Both spinning tackle and fly gear, as well as a variety of lures and flies, await on board. The captain is sponsored by Eagle Claw, Sage Fly Rods & Reels and Simms Fishing and Clothing gear.

Help yourself to the bottled water and soda drinks on board or bring your own. On 6+ hour trips you'll also be treated a light lunch. The Mexican sun is strong so don’t forget your sun protection either!

There's no need to buy a fishing license, the only extra is a 15 dollar dock fee/national park fee per person which needs to be paid upon check in. Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Head out for fishing that’s great for the whole family aboard Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours!

See the other side of fishing in Mexico aboard “Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours”! You’ll explore the calm waters of the Nichupte Lagoon. This inshore fishing haven is in the Cancun Hotel Zone and there’s no one better to show you around than the longest standing guide service in Cancun.

The Nichupte Lagoon which is a brackish reserve that consists of 5 different systems, all connected to each other. Many of these lagoons have national park status and no motorized boats or wave runners are allowed, ensuring the waters are always calm.

The vessel you will be fishing aboard is a 2010 18’ Hell’s Bay Neptune flats boat. She can carry two adult guests who are both able to fish at the same time and can cruise at an impressive 40 knots. There are life jackets in all sizes for your safety and an ice box for your drinks and snacks.

You’ll target an impressive range of gamey inshore fish. Go after Tarpon, Permit, Snook, and Bonefish in shallower waters and target Jack Crevalle, Barracuda, and Snapper a little further out. Remember, all fish caught aboard Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours are strictly catch and release. Snap a great photo and send your fish off to keep on swimming!

Both spinning tackle and fly gear, as well as a variety of lures and flies, await on board. The captain is sponsored by Eagle Claw, Sage Fly Rods & Reels and Simms Fishing and Clothing gear.

Help yourself to the bottled water and soda drinks on board or bring your own. On 6+ hour trips you'll also be treated a light lunch. The Mexican sun is strong so don’t forget your sun protection either!

There's no need to buy a fishing license, the only extra is a 15 dollar dock fee/national park fee per person which needs to be paid upon check in. Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Head out for fishing that’s great for the whole family aboard Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours!

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Half Day Trip (AM) – April - Nov
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 31
Barracuda (Great)
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
+6
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (AM) – Nov - Apr
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Mar 31
Barracuda (Great)
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
+6
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Barracuda (Great)
Bonefish
Jack Crevalle
Permit
+8
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip (AM) – Apr - Nov
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 31
Barracuda (Great)
Bonefish
Jack Crevalle
Permit
+8
US $425
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip (AM) – Nov - Apr
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Mar 31
Barracuda (Great)
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
+6
US $425
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Barracuda (Great)
Bonefish
Jack Crevalle
Permit
+8
US $425
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Apr - Nov
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 31
Barracuda (Great)
Bonefish
Jack Crevalle
Permit
+8
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Nov - Apr
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Mar 31
Barracuda (Great)
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
+6
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.8
128 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (112)

What anglers say

90%
Great experience
77%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
91%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

Reviews (128)

  • Hugo Elizalde Morales
    Hugo Elizalde Morales
    mx
    Mexico City, FD, Mexico
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    La primer experiencia de pesca de Carlitos!!!

    3/4 Day Trip (AM) – Apr - Nov on July 17, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

    excelente experiencia Martin ya nos estaba esperando muy puntual a las 5:50am y jose es un excelente guia con mucha paciencia enseno a mis hijos de 7 y 5 anos a pescar, capturaron barracudas y jurel.

  • Steven Davies
    Steven Davies
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great day on the water

    3/4 Day Trip (AM) – Apr - Nov on April 28, 2026 • 1 adult

    From booking this trip to getting on the boat. The team was amazing. got looked after on the boat. good selection of equipment. I would book again.

  • Dace Reynolds
    Dace Reynolds
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    jose is the man! he was kind, well educated and very professional!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on February 19, 2026 • 3 adults

    jose is the man! he was kind, well educated and very professional! he put is on fish within 5 minutes of being in the boat! 10/10 would reccomend !

  • Tristan Shumaker
    Tristan Shumaker
    ca
    Manitoba, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time fishing!

    Half Day Trip (AM) – April - Nov on April 3, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Noel was a great guide! Put my son and I on lots of fish of different species! A few barracuda, tarpon, jack, snapper, and snook!

  • Russell Stevens
    Russell Stevens
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    4.3
    Verified

    very good guide and caught fish

    Half Day Trip (PM) on June 11, 2026 • 2 adults

    all good - took my gf for her first guided trip ever and she liked it which means she’ll go again!

  • Randall Taylor
    Randall Taylor
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    4.3
    Verified

    first tarpon ever

    3/4 Day Trip (PM) on May 4, 2026 • 2 adults

    The Captain certainly knew where and how to catch fish. We had a good time catching species we never had.

  • William Vanhaaften
    William Vanhaaften
    Repeat angler
    us
    Nebraska, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Nichupte Lagoon, Cancun

    3/4 Day Trip (PM) on February 2, 2025 • 2 adults

    We had a great time fishing. We had a choice of using fly rods or spinning rods. Our guide Noel was very cheerful and helpful. And patient with our numerous line tangles! We caught snook, barracuda, skip jack, and red snapper. Noel cleaned the red snapper and I cooked it up that night. They provided a delicious box lunch with club sandwiches, chips, and cookies. Also water and sodas. It was a beautiful day and successful fishing trip. We fished numerous fishing spots, mangrove canals, open water, and cenote (sink holes on the lagoon) . At the end of the trip, we were given a complimentary ice cold cerveza!

  • Robert Pigeon
    Robert Pigeon
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    good day on the Lagoon

    Full Day Trip – Nov - Apr on November 23, 2025 • 1 adult

    second trip with these guys and it was even better than the first

  • Andras Pal
    Andras Pal
    Repeat angler
    hu
    Hungary
    Member since 2016
    3 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Great fishing

    Half Day Trip (PM) on January 3, 2025 • 2 adults

    We had a 4 hour afternoon session in early January 25. Fishing took place in the Cancun lagoon area which is sheltered but we had serious winds so even this area was a bit choppy. To our surprise the boat did not have a trolling motor but the guide was professionally keeping us at the right spots with a long pole despite the winds and strong currents, so this was very well done, fishing was comfortable. The trip started on time at 3pm with a 10 minute ride to the first spot. We did not have many bites in at start so we always switched spots after 20-30 minutes if there was no or just a few bites. Short boat ride between spots took max. 5-10 minutes. During the 4 hour trip we fished several (around 6-7 spots) that were mostly similar, drifting on the edge of the mangroves in casting distance, shallow water. We do not use fly fishing gear so at booking we requested light spinning gears which were provided in good condition and set up for us, ready to cast with plastic baits. In the first 3 hours of the trip we caught only 2-3 fish (small barracuda and snook) but I also had a few actions that got off the hook before reaching the boat so fishing was moderately eventful. I expected a bit more at this point though we were new to this type of lagoon fishing so a more experienced fisherman may have had better success. Be prepared that you have to make precise casts to the edge of the mangroves to get more bites. This was not a problem for us but due to winds we tangled up on the mangroves a few times. This was not a problem the guide was very helpful and got it free every time without a remark. He also checked our lures and leader often and changed them if they got bitten or damaged. We thought we were about to end the trip with only a few fish caught, when the guide finally found a perfect spot and we still had around 30 mins left. This spot had many fish, we had bites on almost each cast. There we caught some snook and grouper which all fought well and most landed in the boat for a photo. Unfortunately sun was down and lights got low so we had to end our trip there but still, with this last spot, the trip turned out to be awesome. Trip ended almost exactly on time at 7pm.

  • Beth Watson-tiller
    Beth Watson-tiller
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Mau was fantastic!

    3/4 Day Trip (AM) – Apr - Nov on September 13, 2024 • 2 adults

    Booked this 6 hour fishing excursion a few weeks back for my husband and my 10th Anniversary. We both love to fish but I cannot take the waves of deep sea fishing. Mau did warn is that the was "fishing, not catching" He worked very hard to make sure my husband had the opportunity to hook a Tarpon. Mau did just that. Husband hooked this prize fist three times but unfortunately was never able to bring one in the boat. "Slippery suckers" not really hut get some guidance from your guide before u start fishing for the different species. We caught jack caravelle, snapper, barracuda but tarpon is what the hubs really wanted. Maybe then your guide can teach some hints before you go out and lose the fish " that got away" but all and all, loved it! Great deal!

Rating

4.8
128 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (112)

What anglers say

90%
Great experience
77%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
91%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (128)

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Robert Williamson
Robert Williamson
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Knowledgeable Captain
3/4 Day Trip (AM) – Apr - Nov on June 24, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Jose was friendly and knew the area. The fishing area is actually a national park and while fishing you come across underground springs and wildlife in the mangroves. Captain puts you on fish and teaches you about the wildlife. The water is similar to the Everglades in Florida being very clear and moving because of tides and freshwater mixing.

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Jack Crevalle
Permit
Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours
Response from Charter operator

Hi Robert, Thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip with us. Hope to see you back one day! Regards, Martin

Christian Umipig
Christian Umipig
ca
Ontario, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing trip on our honeymoon!
3/4 Day Trip (AM) – Apr - Nov on July 25, 2026 • 2 adults

Jose was amazing and skilled and also very sociable and funny! My wife and I had a lovely 6hr trip even when the heat was a lot, and he didn’t everything in his power to get us on fish during tough conditions. We caught quite a few and I learned to cast much better and was inspired to keep working on my life long skill.

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours
Response from Charter operator

Hi Christian, Thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip with us. Hope to see you back next time you're in Cancun! Regards, Martin

Hugo Elizalde Morales
Hugo Elizalde Morales
mx
Mexico City, FD, Mexico
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
La primer experiencia de pesca de Carlitos!!!
3/4 Day Trip (AM) – Apr - Nov on July 17, 2026 • 1 adult • 2 children

excelente experiencia Martin ya nos estaba esperando muy puntual a las 5:50am y jose es un excelente guia con mucha paciencia enseno a mis hijos de 7 y 5 anos a pescar, capturaron barracudas y jurel.

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours
Response from Charter operator

Hola Hugo, Gracias por su reseña. Me da gusto que haya disfrutado de su viaje con nosotros. ¡Esperamos verle de nuevo la próxima vez que visite Cancún! Saludos,

Steven Davies
Steven Davies
gb
United Kingdom
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
great day on the water
3/4 Day Trip (AM) – Apr - Nov on April 28, 2026 • 1 adult

From booking this trip to getting on the boat. The team was amazing. got looked after on the boat. good selection of equipment. I would book again.

Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours
Response from Charter operator

Hi Steven, thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip with us. Hope to see you back one day! Kind regards, Martin

Michael Ryan
Michael Ryan
Repeat angler
us
Washington D.C., US
Member since 2022
7 trips
5.0
Verified
Great morning ob the lagoon
Half Day Trip (AM) – Nov - Apr on March 13, 2026 • 1 adult

Mauricio took me on a great trip through the mangroves of the lagoon hunting tarpon and other species. Love the sight fishing w light spin casting gear. Transitioned to live bait and found snook, snapper, and barracuda a great four trip w great gear and great guide. Would definitely book again.

Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours
Response from Charter operator

Hi Michael, thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip with us! Hope to see you next time when you're back in Cancun! Regards, Martin

FAQs about Cancun Light Tackle Fly Fish – 18'

Cancun Light Tackle Fly Fish – 18' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) – April - Nov (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) – Nov - Apr (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) – Apr - Nov (6 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) – Nov - Apr (6 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Apr - Nov (8 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Nov - Apr (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Cancun Light Tackle Fly Fish – 18', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Cancun Light Tackle Fly Fish – 18' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Included on your trip are bottled waters, sodas and Gatorades. On the 6 and 8 hour trips we include a box lunch as well which consists of a ham/cheese/salami sandwich, chips and chocolate cookies.)
  • Fishing license (Fishing License is included on your trip!)
  • Lunch (On 6 hour and 8 hour trips)
  • Fly fishing equipment
Cancun Light Tackle Fly Fish – 18' offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
Cancun Light Tackle Fly Fish – 18' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Cancun Light Tackle Fly Fish – 18' include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonefish
  • Jack (Horse-eye)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ladyfish
  • Permit
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your operator

Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours
Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours

Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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787 Customer reviews
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Member since October 2017
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My name is Martin van der Does and I'm from the Netherlands. I've been living in Cancun for the last 22 years and fishing has always been my passion since I was a kid. I have 3 guides working for me and occasionally still guide myself too. We are the longest running guide service in Cancun, with well over 20 years of successful trips. Our seasoned guides will make sure you are fishing in the best spots in Nichupte Lagoon so you catch the fish of a lifetime.

Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours
Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours
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My name is Martin van der Does and I'm from the Netherlands. I've been living in Cancun for the last 22 years and fishing has always been my passion since I was a kid. I have 3 guides working for me and occasionally still guide myself too. We are the longest running guide service in Cancun, with well over 20 years of successful trips. Our seasoned guides will make sure you are fishing in the best spots in Nichupte Lagoon so you catch the fish of a lifetime.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonefish
Bonefish
Horse-eye Jack
Horse-eye Jack
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Permit
Permit
Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonefish
Bonefish
Horse-eye Jack
Horse-eye Jack
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish
Ladyfish

Real catches by this captain

  • May fishing trip
    Larry C.
    Larry C.
  • Had a great day of fishing
    Peter Y.
    Peter Y.
  • Latvian fishing in Mexico
    Janis M.
    Janis M.
  • Nichupte Lagoon, Cancun
    William V.
    William V.
  • Great experience
    Tomoki H.
    Tomoki H.
  • Great fishing
    Andras P.
    Andras P.
  • Amazing day on the water
    Jason V.
    Jason V.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2010
Boat manufacturer
Hell's Bay Neptune
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
2023 Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Drinks
Included on your trip are bottled waters, sodas and Gatorades. On the 6 and 8 hour trips we include a box lunch as well which consists of a ham/cheese/salami sandwich, chips and chocolate cookies.
Fishing license
Fishing License is included on your trip!
Lunch
On 6 hour and 8 hour trips
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Ages 5 and up, life jackets provided
Catch and release mandatory
We mostly practise catch and release however if you catch a few decent size Snappers then you're welcome to take a few.

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

What’s biting in Cancún right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
BonefishBonefish
PermitPermit
Snapper (Cubera)Snapper (Cubera)
SnookSnook
TarponTarpon

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