Cancun Light Tackle Fly Fish – 18' 

4.8
(129 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
(129 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!

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 15 - Oct 15
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
Oct 16 - Apr 14
Barracuda (Great)
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
+6
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
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 15 - Oct 15
Barracuda (Great)
Bonefish
Jack Crevalle
Permit
+8
US $425
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip (AM) – Nov - Apr
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 16 - Apr 14
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 15 - Oct 15
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
Oct 16 - Apr 14
Barracuda (Great)
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
+6
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.8
129 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 (129)

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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

Bob Lawson
Bob Lawson
Repeat angler
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip!
Half Day Trip (PM) on October 6, 2026 • 1 adult

I had a wonderful, relaxing trip. The captain was patient and friendly. Awesome experience!

Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours
Response from Charter operator

Hi Bob, thank you for your review! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us and hope to see you back in the near future! 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,

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
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
790 Customer reviews
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Member since October 2017
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
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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Angler's Choice
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790
reviews
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response
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

  • Young angler displays a barracuda catch with an adult aboard a fishing boat in a mangrove-lined coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Great Barracuda
    Hugo E.
    Hugo E.
    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.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a snook on a center-console boat in shallow coastal waters, with a second adult visible.
    Russell S.
    Russell S.
    all good - took my gf for her first guided trip ever and she liked it which means she’ll go again!
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large tarpon over coastal waters, with mangrove shoreline in the background.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Randall T.
    Randall T.
    The Captain certainly knew where and how to catch fish. We had a good time catching species we never had.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Barracuda while seated on a boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Great Barracuda
    With the cold fronts gone now the waters in the Cancun Lagoon are really warming up now. The last few weeks have been great for Baby Tarpon, Snook, Jack Crevalle and Barracudas. Also the first Permit and Bonefish are starting to show up which is a very good sign! For our young aged anglers we try to keep them busy with small fun species to catch like Blue Runners, Jacks, Snappers and Barracudas. All these species can be caught within a 10 min. boat ride conveniently located on the Cancun Hotelzone.
  • A serene view from the front of a boat navigating through a mangrove-lined waterway during twilight.
    Steven D.
    Steven D.
    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.
  • Adult angler holding a large yellow-finned jack on a center-console boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Tristan S.
    Tristan S.
    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!
  • Three adult anglers proudly display a large snook on a boat during a coastal fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Dace R.
    Dace R.
    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 !
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing in a mangrove environment.
    Robert P.
    Robert P.
    second trip with these guys and it was even better than the first
  • An angler proudly displaying a Silver Tarpon caught during a fishing trip in a mangrove-lined waterway.
    Scott W.
    Scott W.
    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.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing from a boat in a sunny coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Larry C.
    Larry C.

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.
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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
Jack (Horse-eye)Jack (Horse-eye)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
PermitPermit
Snapper (Cubera)Snapper (Cubera)
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
SnookSnook
TarponTarpon

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