Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours
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Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours operates trips of a variety of lengths among the secluded waters of the Nichupte Lagoon. Conveniently located right in the Cancun Hotel Zone, the area is filled with a huge variety of table and game species that are just waiting to be caught. It is also perfect for children and those suffering from seasickness, as the waters are calm and sheltered.
During your trip you can learn all about handling the fly and spinning gear you will be using. Spinning gear is perfect for children to learn on, while the vast selection of fly fishing favorites makes this a great location for even the most seasoned angler. Target Permit, Tarpon, Bonefish, Snook, and Ladyfish in the shallows, or head to deeper waters to fish for big Jack Crevalle, Barracudas, Snappers, and more.
The vessel you will be fishing aboard is a 17’ Maverick HPX flats boat. She was built in 2016 and is the ideal fishing platform for these calm, shallow waters. The vessel can carry two adult guests and can cruise at an impressive 25 knots.
You will be supplied with quality fly and spinning tackle, and a selection of lifelike lures and flies to attract the wide range of target species. Your captain will teach you all about how to handle the equipment and the fish and will make sure everyone on board gets a chance of some great catches, whatever your age or skill level. There's an additional dock fee of US$15 per person.
Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours operates trips of a variety of lengths among the secluded waters of the Nichupte Lagoon. Conveniently located right in the Cancun Hotel Zone, the area is filled with a huge variety of table and game species that are just waiting to be caught. It is also perfect for children and those suffering from seasickness, as the waters are calm and sheltered.
During your trip you can learn all about handling the fly and spinning gear you will be using. Spinning gear is perfect for children to learn on, while the vast selection of fly fishing favorites makes this a great location for even the most seasoned angler. Target Permit, Tarpon, Bonefish, Snook, and Ladyfish in the shallows, or head to deeper waters to fish for big Jack Crevalle, Barracudas, Snappers, and more.
The vessel you will be fishing aboard is a 17’ Maverick HPX flats boat. She was built in 2016 and is the ideal fishing platform for these calm, shallow waters. The vessel can carry two adult guests and can cruise at an impressive 25 knots.
You will be supplied with quality fly and spinning tackle, and a selection of lifelike lures and flies to attract the wide range of target species. Your captain will teach you all about how to handle the equipment and the fish and will make sure everyone on board gets a chance of some great catches, whatever your age or skill level. There's an additional dock fee of US$15 per person.

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Upon arrival I spoke with Martin who was as nice as can be. He appeared knowledgeable and was extremely pleasant. We were paired with Mauricio for our trip and we were off to the races. The Hell's Bay boat handled the windy chop with ease, and we were able to get to our first fishing spot quickly. Despite our best effort, and my repeated snagging of the mangroves, I was unable to catch any Tarpon or Snook. Regardless of the catching, Mauricio was extremely experienced, pleasant and eager to assist. Additionally, I have no doubt that Mauricio could cast a plastic bait into a 12" circle at 40 yards with his eyes closed. The man can see fish from miles away, and just gets it. Despite my misfortune with the fish, the ride through the beautiful lagoon, and the information learned from Mauricio was a pleasure. If you're thinking of booking with Cancun Light Tackle, absolutely do it.

Hi Michael, thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip with Mauricio. Kind regards, Martin

I had an outstanding experience fishing with Mauricio over two consecutive days. On the first day, I spent the entire time fly fishing solo, and he consistently put me on fish from start to finish. I even landed a large jack, which was on my bucket list. The second day, I brought a friend along and we switched it up to bait casting with live bait. Once again, Mauricio delivered an incredible day, and I was able to land a tripletail. The conditions were definitely technical in the mangroves, but his knowledge, instincts, and ability to adapt made all the difference. He kept us on fish all day and made the entire experience both productive and enjoyable. If you're looking for a guide who truly knows what he's doing and works hard to make sure you succeed, I can't recommend Mauricio enough.

Hi Keith, thank you for your nice comments. Mauricio truly is a hard worker and great at putting clients on fish. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip with him! Kind regards, Martin
My daughter and myself had a great 3/4 day on the water. I didn't boat many fish but not by any fault of the guide. I chose to focus on tarpon and wow they are harder to land than I ever expected but what a battle. (Also note I blew my shoulder out a week before our trip and still chose to fly fish). Soooooo many hook ups and great fights but my own human error hampered my overall success. We had chances at tarpon, snook and trevalle in our six hours. I 100% recommend the experience to other anglers. I'd also like to mention the boating experience through the channels in the mangroves, truly video worthy.

Hi Ken, thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip with us! See you next time! Regards, Martin
it has always been my dream to catch a Tarpon on a fly rod in a place like this. I had excellent communication as soon as I booked my trip. I met my friend Mauricio (Mo) at the marina. First he asked me how I wanted to fish. I said I like fly fishing. He told me that it is challenging and I have to make a good cast to catch a fish. We set out and had a great afternoon. He was like fishing with my best friend all day. He even hassled me when I screwed up on casts. ❤️ I caught Tarpon, Barracuda and Snook on a fly rod which is all I ever wanted! Since I was a little kid, I wanted to do this and these guys took me there. I'll never forget this trip and my recommendation is if you are serious about this kind of fishing.. just go you and Mo. It would not have been as awesome if I brought a friend. Thanks guys. I will be back!

Hi James, thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip with us! See you next time! Regards, Martin

Martin was excellent at communicating. He was quick to respond and the answered all my questions. We were on the water a little before 7 am and Maurescio was fantasic. His humor, wit and personality made for a fun morning. He put us on top of fish at every fishing spot. We caught barricudas, snook, jacks & a mangrove snapper. A big tarpon was able to elude us today sadly. He was patient in teaching my husband who has only fly fished in rivers and streams how to fly fish in big open saltwater. We fish almost daily in southwest Florida and still had a bunch to learn. Maurescio is a seasoned captain and very good at his skill. We will absolutely book again next trip!

Hi Robert, thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip! Regards, Martin
Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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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.
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.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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
