Cancun Fly Fishing & Light Tackle
Private Fishing Charters in Cancun Lagoon & Isla Blanca
These trips take place on protected flats, mangrove shorelines and backcountry waters rather than offshore. Depending on the location, conditions and species being targeted, your guide may sight-cast to individual fish or work areas where fish are feeding and moving.
Isla Blanca is known for its extensive shallow flats and is one of the better areas near Cancun for permit, along with opportunities for tarpon, snook and bonefish. Cancun Lagoon provides protected mangrove and backcountry fishing close to the Cancun Hotel Zone, with tarpon and snook among the primary targets.
All trips are private charters, so the boat and guide are reserved for your group. Both experienced anglers and beginners are welcome, and fishing can be done with fly or light tackle.
Isla Blanca Fly Fishing Charters
Isla Blanca is a large shallow-water fishery north of Cancun with flats, lagoons and mangrove shorelines that provide habitat for permit, tarpon, snook and bonefish. It is one of our primary locations for anglers who want to sight-cast with a fly rod or fish the flats with light tackle.Permit are an important target at Isla Blanca, particularly during the warmer months, while tarpon and snook can be found around mangroves, channels and other areas throughout the fishery. Bonefish are also available, although they are encountered less frequently than permit.
Isla Blanca fishing trips are private charters for a maximum of 2 anglers. Your guide will choose where to fish based on the day's wind, tides, water conditions and the species you would most like to target.
Trip Length: 8 hours
Private Charter Price: $500 USD
1 or 2 Anglers
Transportation: Pickup is included from hotels in the Cancun Hotel Zone, downtown Cancun and Playa Mujeres. Guests staying south of Cancun meet at our designated meeting location in downtown Cancun.
Included: Fly fishing or spin fishing tackle, purified water, soft drinks, box lunch and fishing license.
Maximum: 2 anglers
BOOK ISLA BLANCA FISHING
Reservations & Payment: Charters are reserved with a 20% deposit. The remaining balance is due on the day of the trip and is paid in "cash only".
Cancun Lagoon Fishing Charters
Cancun Lagoon offers private fly fishing and light-tackle charters in protected waters close to the Cancun Hotel Zone. The lagoon's mangrove shorelines, channels and backcountry areas provide habitat for tarpon, snook and other inshore species.Tarpon and snook are the primary targets in Cancun Lagoon and can be fished throughout the year. Permit are occasionally encountered during the warmer months, but anglers specifically interested in permit will generally have better opportunities at Isla Blanca.
Cancun Lagoon trips are private charters and can be fished with either fly or spin tackle. The protected setting also makes the lagoon a good choice for beginners while still providing challenging fishing for experienced anglers.
Private Charter Prices:
1 or 2 Anglers
4 Hours - $350 USD
6 Hours - $425 USD
Meeting Location: Transportation is not included. All guests meet at the dock in the Cancun Hotel Zone.
Included: Fly fishing or spin fishing tackle, purified water, soft drinks and fishing license. A box lunch is also included on 6-hour trips.
Maximum: 2 anglers
BOOK CANCUN LAGOON FISHING
Reservations & Payment: Charters are reserved with a 20% deposit. The remaining balance is due on the day of the trip and is paid in "cash only".
Cancun Fly Fishing Species & Seasons
Fly fishing and light-tackle fishing are available year-round in Cancun, but the species and fishing opportunities vary between Cancun Lagoon and Isla Blanca. Tarpon, snook, permit and bonefish are the primary flats species we target, with each location offering a different type of fishing.Tarpon
Tarpon can be targeted throughout the year in Cancun Lagoon and Isla Blanca. Cancun Lagoon's mangrove shorelines and protected backcountry waters provide opportunities for resident tarpon, while Isla Blanca offers additional tarpon fishing across its larger system of flats, lagoons and mangroves.Snook
Snook are available throughout the year and are commonly targeted around mangrove shorelines, channels and backcountry areas. Both Cancun Lagoon and Isla Blanca offer snook fishing with fly or light tackle.Permit
Isla Blanca is one of the better permit fishing areas near Cancun. Permit can be found throughout the year, with the primary season running from April through October. Cancun Lagoon occasionally produces permit during the warmer months, but they are not a primary target there.Bonefish
Bonefish are found at Isla Blanca, particularly during the spring and summer months, although they are encountered less frequently than permit. Bonefish are occasionally found in Cancun Lagoon but are not a primary target there.Fishing seasons are a general guide rather than a guarantee. Wind, tides, water conditions and fish movements affect where and how we fish each day. If you have a particular species you would like to target, let us know when you make your reservation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Light Tackle & Fly Fishing
The primary flats species we target around Cancun are tarpon, snook, permit and bonefish. The species you are most likely to encounter depends on whether you fish Cancun Lagoon or Isla Blanca, the time of year and current conditions.
Isla Blanca is the better choice for anglers specifically interested in permit and offers an 8-hour fishing day across a large system of flats, lagoons and mangroves. Cancun Lagoon is convenient to the Hotel Zone and is a good choice for tarpon and snook, with shorter 4- and 6-hour trips available.
Cancun Lagoon private charters are $350 for 4 hours and $425 for 6 hours. The 8-hour Isla Blanca private charter is $500. These are private charter prices for either 1 or 2 anglers, with a maximum of 2 anglers.
Yes. Beginners and experienced anglers are welcome. Trips can be fished with fly or spin tackle, so you do not need previous fly fishing experience to book a Cancun Lagoon or Isla Blanca charter.
Yes. Fly fishing and spin fishing tackle are included with both Cancun Lagoon and Isla Blanca charters. Purified water, soft drinks and fishing licenses are also included. A box lunch is included with Isla Blanca trips and 6-hour Cancun Lagoon trips.
Transportation is included for Isla Blanca trips from hotels in the Cancun Hotel Zone, downtown Cancun and Playa Mujeres. Guests staying south of Cancun meet at a designated meeting location in downtown Cancun. Transportation is not included for Cancun Lagoon trips; all guests meet at the dock in the Cancun Hotel Zone.
Fishing is available year-round. Tarpon and snook can be targeted throughout the year, while Isla Blanca's primary permit season runs from April through October. Bonefish opportunities at Isla Blanca are more common during the spring and summer months. Wind, tides and water conditions also affect the fishing on any particular day.
Cancun Lagoon and Isla Blanca charters are reserved with a 20% deposit. The remaining balance is due on the day of the trip and is paid in cash only.
