SábaloMegalops atlanticusThe king of the estuary. Vertical jumps, fights lasting 30 to 60 minutes on fly line #10–12.
Ría Lagartos · Yucatán · 365 days a year
FlyFishing with Jorge and Carlosby Jorge N & Carlos C
Tarpon fishing with native guides in the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve — 365 days a year.
- Native guides
- Certified operator
- Tarpon fishing
- Small groups
What are you going to experience?
With our experience as native guides, we explore the different ecosystems of the Ría Lagartos Reserve to find areas with schools of tarpon.
You choose: focus on tarpon or try your luck with other fish species in the area.
Tarpon season
- Baby and juvenile tarpon: available year-round.
- Adult tarpon: from June to October.
Our plus for fly fishing
- We recommend the local flies that work best here.
- We tie custom flies for more creative and effective fishing.
Recommendations
- Suggested minimum stay: 4 days of fishing for better results.
- Flexible schedule: we schedule your visit according to weather, tides, and availability to ensure the best fishing.
Food on board
Ask about our complete food package: breakfast + lunch + dinner + drinks in the bottle.
Ideal. fly fishermen looking for tarpon and an authentic experience with local guides.
Two species, one intact bay
The estuary is a system of flats, mangroves, and mouths that supports one of the cleanest fly fisheries in the Mexican Caribbean. We set out at dawn, read the water, and go after the fish of the day.
SábaloMegalops atlanticus
SnookCentropomus undecimalisStalker among roots. Precision casting with poppers and streamers, line #8–9.
What's included
6–8
hours in the waterDeparture at dawn; return at noon. Possibility of a full day tour.
1–4
fishermen by boatMaximum 4 people, total dedication to your technique and your catches.
100%
included fly gearRods #8 to #12, reels, lines, leaders, tippet, and selection of local flies.
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catch & releaseCareful release, trophy photo, barbless hooks.
Your journey, hour by hour
Pickup at your hotel
We pick you up in Río Lagartos or San Felipe. Hot coffee and a quick briefing.
Briefing and assembly
We assign you cane according to your level. We review knots and casting in dry.
Sábalo at dawn
Exit to the mouths. The first light is the window of the tarpon.
Steal it in mangroves
We switch to the shaded channels. Precision over power.
Last tide window
We return to the most active mouth of the morning — the tide change opens a final window of bites.
Return and release
Photo of the trophy, careful release. Cold beer on the dock.
JORGE & CARLOS
Your guides
Jorge and Carlos. Four generations reading the water.
We grew up in these mouths. We know where the shad bank is in May, what fly to cast for the snook at low tide, and how the bite changes with each tide. We fish every day — and translate that reading of the water into a day that you enjoy, even if it's your first time with the rod.
- 20+
- years in the estuary
- 350+
- registered species
- ES·EN·IT
- languages
Season by species
The estuary is fished year-round, but each species has its best window. We help you plan according to what you are coming to pursue.
Species
EFMAMJJASOND
SábaloMegalops atlanticus
Steal itCentropomus undecimalis
Peak season
Good fishing
Occasional
A day in the water
Reserve your spot
Secure your day with $500 MXN
You reserve the place for your tour and your group (max. 4 people). The total is settled on-site on the day of the tour. The dates are confirmed via WhatsApp within 1 hour.
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Choose date
Departure at dawn. We will confirm the exact time according to the tide.
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Your group
Up to 4 fishermen per boat. You choose the size when booking.
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Pay the deposit
Mercado Pago, Stripe or WhatsApp. Refundable up to 48h before.
Deposit today
$500 MXN
· $4,500 MXN/ group (up to 4)
The total for the tour ($4,500 MXN per group of up to 4) is paid on site. No hidden fees.
The essentials for the day
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Polarized lensesEssential. Without polarized lenses, you can't see the fish underwater — and sight fishing is half the game.
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Reef-safe sunscreenSPF 50+, no oxybenzone. We are in a biosphere reserve — we care for coral and mangroves.
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Long sleeve shirt UPFLightweight, light color. The Yucatán sun at 11 am is unforgiving.
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Buff or scarfNeck and face protected. It also helps you when it's windy.
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Closed footwearWater shoes or closed-toe shoes. The boat is wet and slippery.
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Water and snackWe bring a cooler with water. If you have restrictions, bring your own.
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Camera or GoProRecommended waterproof case. The photo of the first snook does not repeat.
We provide — Boat, motor, all the fly gear (rods, reels, lines, leaders, flies), bilingual guide, fishing license, water, ice, fruits, and the trained eye to spot the fish before you do.
Before coming
No. Approximately half of our clients are beginners. We teach you the basic cast in the first 30 minutes and focus on accessible areas. If you already have experience, we take you straight to sight fishing for tarpon in the flats.
If the conditions are unsafe (winds > 25 knots, storm), we will reschedule at no cost or refund your full deposit. Light rain does not stop fishing — the fish are still there.
Yes, with a full refund up to 48 hours in advance. After that, we can reschedule to another date without penalty within the next 12 months.
Yes, since 12 years old with an adult. For children under 10, we recommend our traditional fishing tour — more relaxed and with a better chance of consistent catch.
Yes, 100%. We use barbless hooks, quick photos, and release. The tarpon and snook are too valuable for the ecosystem and the fishery to take home.
We included it. We have valid permits with SEMARNAT and CONAPESCA, and we operate within the permitted zone of the Biosphere Reserve.
What those who have come say
★★★★★
The best guides in the area. They know the water, where and when to cast. We caught a snook and a redfish on the last cast. We will return without a doubt.
DR
Daniel R.
Google
Oct 2025
★★★★★
World-class flat fishing without the crowds of Belize. Jorge saw the school before I noticed the water moving. Magical.
MT
Marcus T.
Tripadvisor
Mar 2026
★★★★★
My first time with a fly rod. Carlos taught me the cast in 15 minutes and by the end of the day, I had my first snook. Patient and masters of the craft.
AC
Ana C.
Google
Feb 2026
