Cancun Light Tackle Fly Fish – 18' 

4.8/5 (114 reviews)
 77500 Boulevard Kukulcan km 13.5, Cancún, QR 77500, Mexico

Cancun Light Tackle Fly Fish – 18' 

4.8/5 (114)
 Angler's Choice
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77500 Boulevard Kukulcan km 13.5
Cancún, QR, Mexico
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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 and the reels are custom made for the type of fishing done in these waters.

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 an additional dock fee of US$10 per person.

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 114 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (93)

good day on the Lagoon
Guide gets a AAA again
May fishing trip
+90

Angler rating

101
5
5
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

74%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

91%

Showing 1 - 5 of 114 reviews
Showing: 5 of 114 reviews
Jerry Lo
Jerry Lo
5.0
Verified
Tarpon on the fly! Can't beat that feeling
3/4 Day Trip (AM) – Apr - Nov on April 13, 20252 adults
After a thousand casts I finally was able to coerce one to take. Didn't even know it was on but Maurico assured and told me to keep stripping the line. My heart was pumping so fast I totally forgot how to fish. Couldn't believe that feeling when Mauricio finally handed me the beautiful fish. Snook fishing was tough. Precision casting is definitely not my forte but I was up for the challenge. I got my fly snagged in the mangroves so many times I almost gave up. I could see the frustration in Mauricio's face as he spotted spooked out snook nearby. Dang. Missed a few of them due to my casting, but as tough as it was, it was a great experience and would do it again. Got to see a few different places around the lagoon area. Man, it was so clear and beautiful. There's no guarantees when it comes to fishing but these guys will take you where you need to be. Thanks for the memories!
Response from Captain
May 9, 2025
Hi Jerry, Thank you for your review! I'm glad you enjoyed your charter with us. Hope to see you back in the near future! Kind regards, Martin
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William VANHAAFTEN
William VANHAAFTEN
5.0
Verified
Nichupte Lagoon, Cancun
3/4 Day Trip (PM) on February 2, 20252 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!
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Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
February 9, 2025
Hi William, Thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip with us! Regards, Martin
1
Casey Burghduff
Casey Burghduff
5.0
Verified
New
tarpon and snook
3/4 Day Trip (AM) – Nov - Apr on December 8, 20252 adults
Mauricio got us into the fish immediately! would absolutely recommend.
Response from Captain
December 20, 2025
Hi Casey, thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip! Regards, Martin
0
Scott Wagner
Scott Wagner
5.0
Verified
Guide gets an "A", Fly Fisherman a "B"
Full Day Trip – Apr - Nov on June 18, 20252 adults
Guide found Tarpon for me within 20 minutes, and I casted at rising Tarpon over the next 3 hours, 6 good hits, landing 2, another 2 broke me off (maybe a barracuda, who knows) and I lost a great one as it jumped acrobatically a good 4 feet or more in the air. . . later he put me on snook. . . Taking a break for 2 days and going again with the same guide.
Response from Captain
July 8, 2025
Hi Scott, Thank you for your review! I'm glad you enjoyed your trip with us! Kind regards, Martin
0
Scott Wagner
Scott Wagner
5.0
Verified
Guide gets a AAA again
Full Day Trip – Apr - Nov on June 21, 20252 adults
After polling for only 20 minutes my same Guide from Wednesday had me into Sight casting for Tarpon for the next 2 hours, landed one, missed several. We hit 4 more locations the rest of the day where I had several shots and more hook ups at Tarpon and Snook. Mow (guide) can certainly spot the snook amongst the mangroves.
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Reported catch:
Tarpon
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 114 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (93)

good day on the Lagoon
Guide gets a AAA again
May fishing trip
+90

Angler rating

101
5
5
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

74%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

91%

Showing 1 - 5 of 114 reviews
Showing: 5 of 114 reviews
Jerry Lo
Jerry Lo
5.0
Verified
Tarpon on the fly! Can't beat that feeling
3/4 Day Trip (AM) – Apr - Nov on April 13, 20252 adults
After a thousand casts I finally was able to coerce one to take. Didn't even know it was on but Maurico assured and told me to keep stripping the line. My heart was pumping so fast I totally forgot how to fish. Couldn't believe that feeling when Mauricio finally handed me the beautiful fish. Snook fishing was tough. Precision casting is definitely not my forte but I was up for the challenge. I got my fly snagged in the mangroves so many times I almost gave up. I could see the frustration in Mauricio's face as he spotted spooked out snook nearby. Dang. Missed a few of them due to my casting, but as tough as it was, it was a great experience and would do it again. Got to see a few different places around the lagoon area. Man, it was so clear and beautiful. There's no guarantees when it comes to fishing but these guys will take you where you need to be. Thanks for the memories!
Response from Captain
May 9, 2025
Hi Jerry, Thank you for your review! I'm glad you enjoyed your charter with us. Hope to see you back in the near future! Kind regards, Martin
0
William VANHAAFTEN
William VANHAAFTEN
5.0
Verified
Nichupte Lagoon, Cancun
3/4 Day Trip (PM) on February 2, 20252 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!
Review media 0
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
February 9, 2025
Hi William, Thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip with us! Regards, Martin
1
Casey Burghduff
Casey Burghduff
5.0
Verified
New
tarpon and snook
3/4 Day Trip (AM) – Nov - Apr on December 8, 20252 adults
Mauricio got us into the fish immediately! would absolutely recommend.
Response from Captain
December 20, 2025
Hi Casey, thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip! Regards, Martin
0
Scott Wagner
Scott Wagner
5.0
Verified
Guide gets an "A", Fly Fisherman a "B"
Full Day Trip – Apr - Nov on June 18, 20252 adults
Guide found Tarpon for me within 20 minutes, and I casted at rising Tarpon over the next 3 hours, 6 good hits, landing 2, another 2 broke me off (maybe a barracuda, who knows) and I lost a great one as it jumped acrobatically a good 4 feet or more in the air. . . later he put me on snook. . . Taking a break for 2 days and going again with the same guide.
Response from Captain
July 8, 2025
Hi Scott, Thank you for your review! I'm glad you enjoyed your trip with us! Kind regards, Martin
0
Scott Wagner
Scott Wagner
5.0
Verified
Guide gets a AAA again
Full Day Trip – Apr - Nov on June 21, 20252 adults
After polling for only 20 minutes my same Guide from Wednesday had me into Sight casting for Tarpon for the next 2 hours, landed one, missed several. We hit 4 more locations the rest of the day where I had several shots and more hook ups at Tarpon and Snook. Mow (guide) can certainly spot the snook amongst the mangroves.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Tarpon
0

FAQs about Cancun Light Tackle Fly Fish – 18'

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What is the boat like?

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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
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