Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours
+25Cancun 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.
Charter Operator
Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours
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In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
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+483Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
85%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
84%
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Amazing trip!
Full Day Trip (Apr - Nov) on June 8, 2025
I highly recommend this trip! We had a great time, the captain(Noel) was very knowledgeable and insightful. We caught various types of fish, (barracuda, red snapper, jack fish, etc.) Even if we did not catch a single fish, this trip was still worth it because Noel took us through lagoons in which we saw sea turtles, stingrays and even a bull shark. Lastly, I’d like to add that the sandwiches provided to us were phenomenal! Overall, wonderful experience! Thank you!
I highly recommend this trip! We had a great time, the captain(Noel) was very knowledgeable and insightful. We caught various types of fish, (barracuda, red snapper, jack fish, etc.) Even if we did not catch a single fish, this trip was still worth it because Noel took us through lagoons in which we saw sea turtles, stingrays and even a bull shark. Lastly, I’d like to add that the sandwiches provided to us were phenomenal! Overall, wonderful experience! Thank you!
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Great light tackle trip
3/4 Day trip (PM) on June 4, 2025
My best friend and I escaped the resort and booked w Martin and we didn’t regret it. His service was very good and very friendly. We caught multiple species. I would say if you are not a fly fisherman than communicate that up front. Don’t get out there and waste your time with the wind and dropping a fly 6 inches from a mangrove edge for a paid charter. Mauricio was an amazing guide but he is not geared towards training you about fishing more so putting you on and around fish. We switched to spinning 2 hours into our trip and began having a great day!! Best of luck, we will definitely be booking again!!
My best friend and I escaped the resort and booked w Martin and we didn’t regret it. His service was very good and very friendly. We caught multiple species. I would say if you are not a fly fisherman than communicate that up front. Don’t get out there and waste your time with the wind and dropping a fly 6 inches from a mangrove edge for a paid charter. Mauricio was an amazing guide but he is not geared towards training you about fishing more so putting you on and around fish. We switched to...
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Awesome Trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on May 19, 2025
My girlfriend and I had a great day of fishing with our captain Mauricio. We first started out in the mangroves with a fly rod, which I have no experience with. Mauricio offered some pointers, but it wasn’t clicking and we switched over to spinning gear. Within 10 minutes of switching I landed my first tarpon. After no more bites for about an hour, we headed out to open water to try for snapper, jack, and snook. In our first spot we each caught a handful of mutton snapper over the course of an hour. We then moved closer to the mangroves again, this time with live bait that Mauricio secured with a cast net. We landed another tarpon, multiple jacks, 2 snook, and a few barracuda. Mauricio was great all day, very helpful with my girlfriend who has minimal experience, and he was also very funny. Overall we would definitely book another charter if we end up back in Cancun.
My girlfriend and I had a great day of fishing with our captain Mauricio. We first started out in the mangroves with a fly rod, which I have no experience with. Mauricio offered some pointers, but it wasn’t clicking and we switched over to spinning gear. Within 10 minutes of switching I landed my first tarpon. After no more bites for about an hour, we headed out to open water to try for snapper, jack, and snook. In our first spot we each caught a handful of mutton snapper over the course of...
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Awesome trip!
3/4 Day trip - Apr-Nov (AM) on May 13, 2025
Had Noel as our guide for a 6 hr trip, he’s an excellent guide. Answered all of my questions happily and helped me land the various species that I’m not used to dealing with. Short ride through the lagoon for all of the spots. Put us on fish at each place we went to, Had some chances sight casting a few tarpon but couldn’t make the connection, though it was still awesome to see them rolling and taking a swipe at my lures. Had a very successful time sight casting snook, I think we landed about 8. Also had a chance to catch several barracuda on the top water which is always exciting. I’d consider myself an intermediate-advanced saltwater angler and Noel tailored the trip perfectly to my skills, but also helped with working on skipping lures under mangroves which we don’t really do in Texas. My wife doesn’t really fish so I’m not sure how the trip would have been if she wanted to fish as most of what we were doing was quite a bit more advanced for someone that doesn’t fish, but I’m sure Noel would have figured something out. Definitely would be worth having a conversation before booking if you don’t fish much. Overall, very happy with the trip and had a blast. Will definitely book again next time I come to the area.
Had Noel as our guide for a 6 hr trip, he’s an excellent guide. Answered all of my questions happily and helped me land the various species that I’m not used to dealing with. Short ride through the lagoon for all of the spots. Put us on fish at each place we went to, Had some chances sight casting a few tarpon but couldn’t make the connection, though it was still awesome to see them rolling and taking a swipe at my lures. Had a very successful time sight casting snook, I think we landed about...
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Great Experience for Father/Son (14 years old)
3/4 Day trip (PM) on June 30, 2025
First time in Cancun. Directions to get to location were spot on. Showed up early, guide took us out early. Mauricio was great with my son and me. We are beginner to intermediate fisherman. We have a little experience lake and river fishing, but little with ocean fishing. Son caught barracuda, jack, and snook. Did an evening trip and brought about ten or so fish into the boat. Would fish with them again.
First time in Cancun. Directions to get to location were spot on. Showed up early, guide took us out early. Mauricio was great with my son and me. We are beginner to intermediate fisherman. We have a little experience lake and river fishing, but little with ocean fishing. Son caught barracuda, jack, and snook. Did an evening trip and brought about ten or so fish into the boat. Would fish with them again.
FAQs about Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours
What are the trip rates for 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)
Which amenities are available onboard with Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours?
When you book a trip with Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours?
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
What types of fishing does Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours offer?
Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours offer?
Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Spinning
- Fly Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours?
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
Meet your operator
Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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.
Fish you can target
Your boat
Where you can fish
Inshore Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
How you can fish
Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing
What's on board
Ice Box
Included in the 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.
Listing policies
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 to 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)
Bonefish
Permit
Snapper (Cubera)
Snook
Tarpon