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$10 per person.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Apr-Nov (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1
    Price for 2 persons
    US $300
    You'll be fishing inside a lagoon system called "Nichupte Lagoon" that is conveniently located in the Cancun Hotel Zone. Boat rides are short (5 to 10 min) to the fishing spot so you get the maximum fishing time. The waters are calm, so suitable for young kids and those prone to seasickness. Fly and/or spinning gear is provided and there are lots of different species to target. There's an additional dock fee of US$10 per person.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Bonefish
    Bonefish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Nov-Apr (AM)
    Just booked! Last booked: 3 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Apr 1
    Price for 2 persons
    US $300
    You'll be fishing inside a lagoon system called "Nichupte Lagoon" that is conveniently located in the Cancun Hotel Zone. Boat rides are short (5 to 10 min) to the fishing spot so you get the maximum fishing time. The waters are calm, so suitable for young kids and those prone to seasickness. Fly and/or spinning gear is provided and there are lots of different species to target. There's an additional dock fee of US$10 per person.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $300
    Spend the afternoon fishing around the Nichupte Lagoon, a 10-minute boat ride from Cancun's hotel district. Jacks, Ladyfish, Snook, Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish, and more. There's an additional dock fee of US$10 per person.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Bonefish
    Bonefish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day trip - Apr-Nov (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1
    Price for 2 persons
    US $375
    Fish the Nichupte Lagoon for Snook, Tarpon, Ladyfish, Permit, Bonefish, Jacks, and more. This area is very close to the hotel district and its calm waters are perfect for children and those prone to seasickness. There's an additional dock fee of US$10 per person.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Bonefish
    Bonefish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day trip - Nov-Apr (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 13 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Apr 1
    Price for 2 persons
    US $375
    Fish the Nichupte Lagoon for Snook, Tarpon, Ladyfish, Permit, Bonefish, Jacks, and more. This area is very close to the hotel district and its calm waters are perfect for children and those prone to seasickness. There's an additional dock fee of US$10 per person.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day trip (PM)
    Just booked! Last booked: 5 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $375
    Head out to the Nichupte Lagoon for an afternoon fishing for Snook, Tarpon, Ladyfish, Permit, Bonefish, Jacks, and more among the calm, protected waters which are perfect for children and those prone to seasickness. There's an additional dock fee of US$10 per person.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Bonefish
    Bonefish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip (Apr - Nov)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    Price for 2 persons
    US $425
    Fish the Nichupte Lagoon for a vast array of great inshore food and game fish. Top fly fishing favorites like Bonefish and Permit combine with great table fare like Speckled Trout and Mangrove Snappers. These waters are also very close and well sheltered, making them perfect for children of those who suffer from seasickness. There's an additional dock fee of US$10 per person.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Bonefish
    Bonefish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip (Nov-Apr)
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Apr 30
    Price for 2 persons
    US $425
    Fish the Nichupte Lagoon for a vast array of great inshore food and game fish. Top fly fishing favorites like Bonefish and Permit combine with great table fare like Speckled Trout and Mangrove Snappers. These waters are also very close and well sheltered, making them perfect for children of those who suffer from seasickness. There's an additional dock fee of US$10 per person.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
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4.8 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Great trip, as expected.

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip (Nov-Apr) on December 11, 2024
Great trip and appreciated the communication, effort, and safety on the trip. I have fished all of my life and still plenty...
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Forin H.
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Flexible and knowledgeable guide

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Nov-Apr (AM) on November 26, 2024
We booked a morning excursion for three (only two teenage boys actually fished) and we were paired with Mauricio as our guide. ...
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William P.
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What an amazing group of individuals

VERIFIED   Special 4 hour trip for William Perkins on November 7, 2024
I’ve been Fly Fishing for over 30 years but have never had the opportunity to fish for tarpon. Not only was the guide extremely...
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Another Great Trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Apr-Nov (AM) on June 26, 2024
This is the second year in a row that we have done a four-hour trip with Mauricio and this year was just as good as last. The...
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VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (Apr - Nov) on June 17, 2024
The weather was crazy in Cancun all week and the day I fished was no different (wind & rain). But once inside the mangroves...
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FAQs about Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours

Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - Apr-Nov (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - Nov-Apr (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day trip - Apr-Nov (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day trip - Nov-Apr (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (Apr - Nov) (8 hours)
  • US $425 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 Fishing Tours, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Included on your trip are purified water, sodas and Gatorades! On the 6 and 8 hour trip we include a box lunch as well. This contains a ham/cheese and salami sandwich, potato chips and cookies.)
  • Fishing License (Fishing licenses are included on your trip. The only extra is a 10 dollar dock fee per person and a gratitude to your guide.)
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonefish
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ladyfish
  • Permit
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Your operator

Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours
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.

The fish you can target

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bonefish Bonefish
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish Ladyfish

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
17 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Maverick HPX
Boat type
Flats boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 70HP
Max cruising speed
36 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Drinks
Included on your trip are purified water, sodas and Gatorades! On the 6 and 8 hour trip we include a box lunch as well. This contains a ham/cheese and salami sandwich, potato chips and cookies.
Fishing License
Fishing licenses are included on your trip. The only extra is a 10 dollar dock fee per person and a gratitude to your guide.
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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
5 and up
You Keep Catch
Can keep a few Snappers and Snook for eating
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory
We practise catch and release only as we fish in a national park. If however you catch a few decent size Snappers your welcome to take 1 or 2.

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

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