Half Day Trip (PM)

4 hour trip, starts at 3:00 PM
by Cancun Light Tackle Fly Fish – 18'
Cancún
4.8/5 (109 reviews)

About the trip

Head out on this 4-hour afternoon adventure and explore the waters inside Cancun’s Nichupte Lagoon! No motorized boats or wave runners are allowed here, which ensures the waters are calm and makes it a great space to come with the kids! Year-round, you can catch Baby Tarpon, Snook, Jacks, Snappers, Barracudas, and Sea Trout and from May till October Permit and Bonefish. Gear, soft drinks and bottled water are provided; just bring sun protection! There's an additional dock fee of US$10 per person.

Available trips

Private trip
Half Day Trip (AM) – Nov - Apr

4 hour trip,
starts at 7:00 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $300

Private trip
Half Day Trip (AM) – Nov - Apr

4 hour trip,
starts at 7:00 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $300

Private trip
3/4 Day Trip (AM) – Apr - Nov

6 hour trip,
starts at 6:00 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $375

Private trip
3/4 Day Trip (AM) – Nov - Apr

6 hour trip,
starts at 7:00 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $375

Private trip
3/4 Day Trip (PM)

6 hour trip,
starts at 1:00 PM

Price for 2 persons

US $375

Private trip
Full Day Trip – Apr - Nov

8 hour trip,
starts at 6:00 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $425

Private trip
Full Day Trip – Nov - Apr

8 hour trip,
starts at 7:00 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $425

About the charter operator

Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours

Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico

ID & license verified
675 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2017
angler's choice

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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.

Which fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonefish
Bonefish
Horse-eye Jack
Horse-eye Jack

Boat specs

Boat Image
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

Customer reviews

Trip Reviews (17)
Charter Reviews (109)

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews

Photos & videos by reviewers (18)

Great evening on the water.
Great evening on the water.
Great experience
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Andras P.
Andras P.
4.7/5

Half Day Trip (PM) on January 3, 2025

Great fishing

VERIFIED

We had a 4 hour afternoon session in early January 25. Fishing took place in the Cancun lagoon area which is sheltered but we had serious winds so even this area was a bit choppy. To our surprise the boat did not have a trolling motor but the guide was professionally keeping us at the right spots with a long pole despite the winds and strong currents, so this was very well done, fishing was comfortable. The trip started on time at 3pm with a 10 minute ride to the first spot. We did not have...  

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 Andras P. recommends Cancun Light Tackle Fly Fish – 18'
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on January 18, 2025
Hi Andras, Thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip with us! Hope to see you back one day! Regards, Martin

Joshua I.
Joshua I.
5.0/5

Half Day Trip (PM) on January 11, 2025

Great fishing

VERIFIED

Great trip everything from the boat to the fishing poles was very well kept and like new! If you’re looking for a great fishing trip i definitely recommend this charter!

Great trip everything from the boat to the fishing poles was very well kept and like new! If you’re looking for a great fishing trip i definitely recommend this charter!  

 Joshua I. recommends Cancun Light Tackle Fly Fish – 18'
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on January 18, 2025
Hi Joshua, Thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip with us! Hope to see you back one day! Regards, Martin

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 may cancel your trip free of charge up to 1 day in advance. However, since your selected date is less than 1 day away, you may only cancel if it is unsafe to travel.

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

US $300

Private trip

Half Day Trip (PM)

4 hour trip, starts at 3:00 PM

Price up to 2 persons 

US $300


Trip price

US $300

Free cancellation before July 2.

You won' t be charged yet

Available trips