HUATULCO

Bahias de Huatulco is an ecologically minded resort located on the southern Pacific Coast of Mexico, not too far from the Mexican border with Guatemala. Huatulco has managed to avoid massive resort development and remains quaint and traditional.

This charming little fishing village offers a succession of beautiful bays surrounded by forested hills and virgin pristine waters with outstanding fishing. We have been looking at Huatulco for some time and are very pleased to be able to offer you this new fishery. You fish from a 29 ft. Luhrs, skippered by a very knowledgeable captain. The drop off is close to the coast and long boat rides are not necessary. Fishing equipment is all Penn International with the option of light tackle. Fly fishermen should bring their own fishing equipment.

Accommodations are ocean front, with a beautiful beach. There are many other recreational activities for non-fishing guests, including rafting, four-wheeler tours, diving, snorkeling and horseback riding. Four nights/3 days fishing from $1,180.00 per person.

 

YUCATAN

 

CANCUN

The straits between Cancun and Cozumel attract one of the largest concentrations of billfish in the Caribbean from March through June. This is most certainly the prime time for Atlantic sailfish, blue marlin and white marlin. Boats from as far away as Miami, Costa Rica and Venezuela converge here at that time to take part in the great fishing. Fishing International has the top boats and crews in the area, offering you the best opportunity to join in the action

 

Cancun:

33 ft. Bertram $595.00 per day.

Cozumel:

31 ft. Bertram $625.00 per day.

 

COZUMEL

Located about 50 miles south of the famous resort city of Cancun lies the sleepy, little Island of Cozumel. World renowned as a diving and leisure island, Cozumel also offers some of the best sport fishing opportunities in the Caribbean. Cozumel is best known for its billfishing from March through June, but also has some wonderful flats and light tackle fishing. Bonefish are prolific on the flats surrounding Cozumel, offering classic fly or spin sight fishing. The bonefish in the Yucatan average 3 pounds, with a big fish tipping the scales at 6 pounds; but larger land locked bonefish have been hooked in Cozumel.

 

On the north end of Cozumel, about 8 miles from the hotel zone, lies two protected lagoons, with vast flats surrounded by mangroves. These flats called "Monte Cristo" and "Rio de la Plata" are of the classic variety, with plenty of skinny water and high visibility. It would be impossible for an angler to cover one of these lagoons in a single day. Anglers have the choice of wading the flats or fishing from a boat. Boats are the Mexican panga type 18-23 ft. in length and completely rigged with casting platforms. Boats are powered by 40 h.p. Yamaha outboard engines. Guides are experienced in fly fishing as well as spin fishing and are 75% English speaking.

Anglers are picked up at their hotel pier if they are staying in a north end hotel or their hotel lobby if they are staying in a south end hotel. Guides like to leave at 6:00 AM sharp or earlier. Anglers must bring their own equipment, especially fly fishing gear. A limited amount of tackle is available. Tackle and equipment lists are available from Fishing International. Four nights/3 days fishing package $920.00 per person.

 

GUATEMALA

There are many places around the world that claim to be the "Sailfish Capital of the World" in describing their offshore fishing. This is a bold statement and should be bestowed on the destination that regularly produces the best catch records. There are many great sailfish destinations, so, with our own research, we decided to name what we feel is the "Sailfish Capital of the World". That crown should go to Puerto Quetzal on the west coast of Guatemala. Over the past several years, sailfish catch records have been shattered by Guatemala; most sailfish in a year by a captain and most sailfish by an angler in one day. Though Latin America neighbors Costa Rica and Panama also do well, the lack of fishing pressure and conservation efforts give Guatemala the edge.

Guatemala's Pacific coast quite possibly offers the world's calmest fishing conditions, particularly during their dry season which extends from October to May. Fishing, and this is what you come for, is fantastic for Pacific sailfish!

This is a year round fishery, with October through April being the peak period. The prime fishing grounds are 5 to 60 miles from the inlet. It is completely catch-and-release both by choice and Guatemalan law.

Besides sailfish, dorado are caught daily in the sailfish grounds as well as yellowfin tuna. Blue and black marlin will also take the sailfish bait, especially during the rainy season, June to October. Inshore fishing is also available and is very good for roosterfish, pargo-snappers, jack crevalle and sierra mackerel (Spanish mackerel). Fishing is done from a top notch 31 ft. Ocean Master with twin 250 h.p. Yamahas and a 32 ft. Black Finn twin diesel. Fishing equipment is top of the line I.G.F.A. tackle. Accommodations are at Puerto Quetzal, located on the bank of the lagoon. This luxurious private house, with swimming pool and air conditioning can accommodate 4 people maximum.

Four nights/3 days fishing from $1,600.00 per person.

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