Cozumel Fishing
Light tackle flats flyfishing and deep sea offshore fishing

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR COZUMEL FLATS FISHING AND DEEP SEA FISHING TRIPS
Ancient Mayans considered Isla Mujeres the island a home for the goddess Ixchel, devoted to love and fertility, all the future wives of that time made the venture from the mainland at least once in their lifetime. Today Cozumel has become a dream destination for nature lovers & divers all around the world, has only one town called San Miguel in the west side of the Island. Hotels & Resorts are located along this side. On the east side you will find the turquoise blue beaches of the atlantic ocean. We hope you will find this site useful for your next Caribbean Vacation.FISHING INFORMATION FOR COZUMEL FLATS FISHING AND DEEP SEA FISHING TRIPS

FLATS FISHING - SPINFISHING AND FLYFISHING COZUMEL IN SHALLOW WATER

Flats and Lagoons...
Located on the north end of Cozumel Mexico island there are three big lagoons full with mangroves coves and shallow water; the three lagoons itself are so big that you won't be able to wade one around on a single fishing day, two boats with two anglers on each boat can easily fish in one of this lagoons without seeing each other in the entire fishing day, the name of this lagoons are known as : "Monte Cristo", "Paso de Balem" and "Rio de la plata" and the three lagoons are full of bonefish, some baby tarpon, some baby snook and other battlers such as barracudas, Snappers, trigger fish, etc. During the months of march to september you can find some big permit weighting around 25 pounds.

Guides and Boats...
Carlos Vega and his guides fish from Pangas. These are 18-22 foot crafts that are very stable and comfortable. The guides are experienced, well-mannered, and excellent fishermen. Some speak great English, others plenty to communicate with Americans. You won't be disappointed with this program. I've got dozens of clients that will be happy to give you a report on the quality of this Rod and Reel Adventure.

Fly fishing for bonefish is a great deal all year round, especially wading. Also, during the months of March through December you can find some great permit fishing weighing sometimes in excess of 25 pounds.

The trips consist basically of bonefishing in these flats. While fishing for bonefish you may also have the chance to catch permit, snook, tarpon along with ladyfish, mangrove snapper, jack, triggerfish, small shark, barracuda, etc. in a single or more fishing days.  We operate 4 flats fishing boats from 23’ to 25’ powered with 48 and 60 H.P. Yamaha motors, with the latest on safety equipment.

FLYFISHING EQUIPMENT INFORMATION FOR COZUMEL FLATS FISHING
The fly fishing in our lagoons and flats on Cozumel is done mostly wading while the fly fishing in our lagoons and flats at Isla Blanca in Cancun is done from the boat. Therefore, I would recommend all Cozumel fly fishing anglers to bring the appropriate flats wading boots or diving boots.
We recommend our anglers to bring at least two fly rods (a 9wt. and an 8wt. or 7wt.) for both Cozumel and Cancun with their matching fly reels for saltwater fishing loaded with at least 120 + yards of #20 or #30 line for backing and a floating fly line preferably Bonefish Taper WF 7-9 F for Cozumel and baby Tarpon Taper WF- 8/9 F for Cancun.
Note: the use of sinking or semi sinking lines it’s not recommended as the water in the lagoons and flats where you will be fishing in Cozumel and Cancun are shallow (1.5 to 3 feet).

Make sure to bring several one piece 9’ or 10’ feet Orvis or Maxima leaders #8, #10 and #12 for Cozumel and Cancun. Bring some coils of fluorocarbon line #12 and #15 for Cozumel and #12, #15, #20 and #40 for Cancun for shock tippets. Also, bring a good assortment of flies for bonefish and permit and a few for tarpon and snook for Cozumel and a good assortment of flies for tarpon, permit and snook and a few for bonefish for Cancun.

Very important: Every ones needs excellent polarized sunglasses for seeing fish (without excellent eyewear you are totally wasting your time), a convenient hat, plenty of sun block screen (#50 +), bug spray, light clothing and don’t forget your camera. I am a big fan of MAUI JIM polarized lenses with the HT LENS. It is great in all light conditions. I will often spot fish before the guides because of these sunglasses. Don't skimp on this valuable part of your flyfishing tackle.

DEEP SEA FISHING TRIP INFORMATION FOR COZUMEL
Deep Sea fishing on Cozumel can be one of the greatest experiences of your vacation to the Mexican Caribbean. The island of Cozumel has been recognized by most experienced charter Captains from all over the world as the “Billfish Capital of the World”.

Let yourself be pampered, bring the family or friends along, step on the boat of your preference, have a sip of your cold cerveza, relax and enjoy your fishing day. You will also have the chance to admire the beautiful crystal clear of our multicolored waters while fishing the Yucatan channel along with the great white beaches, hotels and Mayan ruins alongside the coast on the island or the mainland.

We have the right boat to fit comfortably the size of your group. We proudly have the best boats with the most experienced captains and mates on the island. Our fleet includes 30', 31', 32' and up to 42' foot American Custom boats built by Hatteras, Bertram, Viking, Wellcraft, Tiara, etc.

These boat rates are from 1 and up to 4, 6, 8 and 10 people and includes: an 8, 6 or 4.5 hour boat trip, an experienced English speaking captain and mate, box lunch (full days only), beer, soft drinks, snacks, purified bottled drinking water, purified ice, all the fishing rods, reels and tackle needed for your trip, fresh bait and car transportation from the marina to your hotel or pier of arrival on Cozumel  at the return from your trip. The only 2 things that these trip rates do not include are the tip for your fishing captain and mate and the mandatory Federal fishing licenses.DEEP SEA FISHING SEASON FOR COZUMEL FISHING TRIPS
Without any doubt March through July are the best fishing months of the year to catch blue marlin, white marlin and sailfish along with mahi-mahi dorado, wahoo, tuna, kingfish, king mackerel, spanish mackerel, amberjack, rainbow runner, bonito, yellow tail, grouper, snapper, shark, barracuda, etc. Although the billfish are only present from March through July, all the other fish species are present throughout the year.

FLY FISHING INFORMATION FOR COZUMEL DEEP SEA FISHING TRIPS
We can arrange your deep sea fly fishing trip on request.

Important Note: All the fly fishing anglers must bring their own deep sea fly fishing gear and tackle (fly rods, fly reels, teasers, flies, etc.), as there are no tackle shops in Cozumel, Cancun or nearby.

SEASON FOR COZUMEL FLATS FISHING AND DEEP SEA FISHING TRIPS
Fly fishing for bonefish is a great deal all year round, especially wading. Also, during the months of March through December you can find some great permit fishing weighing sometimes in excess of 25 pounds.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AT COZUMEL FLATS FISHING AND DEEP SEA FISHING TRIPS
Cozumel is a jewel in the Caribbean with miles of beaches, excellent hotels with pools and fine dining. It is also a major Cruise ship stop, so the shopping opportunities in Cozumel are excellent for the non-fishing members of your group. It is a thriving town with excellent atmosphere that is quite different from the hustle and bustle of major Mexican cities once you get a little bit away from the cruise ship areas. 

HOW TO GET TO COZUMEL FLATS FISHING AND DEEP SEA FISHING TRIPS
Getting to Cozumel is pretty easy on the ferry from Playa del Carmen. We'll arrange to have you picked up at the ferry dock in Cozumel and transferred to the flats or the marina for your fishing day.

WELCOME ALL CRUISE SHIP ANGLERS
Special trips to accommodate cruise ship schedules can easily be arranged

WELCOME ANGLERS STAYING IN PUERTO MORELOS PLAYA DEL CARMEN AKUMAL XEL-HA AND TULUM ON THE MAYA RIVIERA
The ferry service from Playa Del Carmen to Cozumel starts at 7:00 A.M. The last ferry service from Cozumel to Playa Del Carmen leaves at 9:00 P.M. Everyday including Sundays.

SPECIAL CUSTOM TRIPS CAN BE ARRANGED FOR LESS THAN A FULL DAY

2015 RATES FOR COZUMEL FLATS FISHING AND DEEP SEA FISHING TRIPS

FLATS FISHING COZUMEL

• A full day (8 hour trip) for 1 or 2 anglers is $385 USD
• Any extra angler or pax. is $100 USD. Maximum 3 anglers per boat.
• A 50% deposit of the total cost of your trip is required at the time of your booking to  reserve  your boat.

WHAT'S INCLUDED AT COZUMEL FLATS FISHING DAY TRIPS
An English speaking guide expert on fly fishing and spin casting, car transportation from the marina to your hotel or pier of arrival on Cozumel, box lunch (full days only), beer, cokes, plenty of purified bottled drinking water, plenty of purified ice and all the spinning rods, spinning reels, handmade leaders, shock tippets and plenty of bait.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED AT COZUMEL FLATS FISHING DAY TRIPS
There is a $15 per person fee for Mexican Federal Fishing License. This must be prepaid. Credit cards are not accepted. All payments must be by check and are non-refundable.

DEEP SEA RATES FOR COZUMEL

Rates for our offshore deep sea fishing days go from $500 to $1500 per day depending on the size of the boat and the duration of your fishing day.

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