What is the Flyfishing Tour?

The Flyfishing Tour is a sport fishing expedition in the shallow waters and mangroves of the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, a world-renowned destination for catching the “Silver King.” This experience takes you on a specialized boat (panga) to secret feeding grounds for tarpon and snook. It’s a day of patience, skill, and adrenaline—spotting the fish and casting the fly at just the right moment. You’ll live the thrill of sport fishing in a stunning natural environment, surrounded by the wildlife of the reserve.

You’ll be accompanied by certified local guides specialized in fly fishing. They not only know the tides and the best fishing spots, but will also assist you with technique and strategy to improve your chances of a successful catch. Their expertise is key to finding fish in this vast maze of mangroves. This tour focuses on catch and release to help conserve the species.

Note: This tour is ideal for sport fishers—whether you’re a beginner eager to learn or an experienced angler chasing a Ría Lagartos tarpon trophy. It requires patience and a passion for the challenge.

What’s included?

• Specialized boat: panga equipped for fly fishing in shallow waters, with casting platform and all required safety equipment.

• Certified local guide: expert in fly fishing and highly knowledgeable about the area (languages: Spanish and English).

• Fishing assistance: support and strategy throughout the session.

• Cooler with drinks: includes water and soft drinks.

• Sport fishing permits.

(Note: Anglers usually bring their own gear—rod, reel, flies. If you provide equipment, include it here. For example: “Fly fishing gear (8–10 wt rods, reels, and selected flies).”)

Duration & schedule

• Tour duration: ~6 hours (approximately).

• Recommended schedule: Departure is usually at sunrise (e.g., 5:30 AM–6:00 AM) to take advantage of the best light and tide conditions, when the fish are most active.

Book on the website with only
$500 MXN

Pay the remaining balance upon arrival for the tour.

• Minimum capacity per boat: 1 angler

• Maximum capacity per boat: 2 anglers (plus guide)
  (For groups of 3 or more anglers, an additional boat will be required.)

Additional payment: Entrance fee to the Natural Protected Area (ANP)

$120 MXN per person, per day, as a federal rights fee.

Exempt from this fee: senior adults, retirees and pensioners, people with disabilities, and children under 12, upon presentation of valid ID at the ANP entrance. A 75% discount applies to students and teachers with valid ID, presented upon entering the ANP. A 50% discount applies to Mexican visitors and foreign residents in Mexico, who must show valid official ID proving nationality or residency at the ANP entrance.

Tour price + entrance fee to the natural reserve

(Sport fishing experiences are generally priced higher than standard tours. The following is a suggested rate based on market references—adjust according to your official tariff.)

• Cost for 1–2 anglers: $4,500 MXN + entrance wristbands for Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve