Cozumel fly fishing guide for Bonefish, Permit, Sailfish and Dolphin.

Located opposite Playa del Carmen in the Riviera Maya, Cozumel stands out as a tourist island. There is an international airport on the island and the access from the continent is very easy because a ferry service leaving from Playa del Carmen is offered every hour. The journey takes a bit more than half an hour. Cozumel island, rich in Mayan ruins and heritage, is a famous scuba-diving destination because of the transparency of its waters.

On the northern coast, which covers several kilometres, a number of salt-watered lagoons with mangrove swamps and flats are the home of countless bonefish whose big size raise your eyebrow. Bonefish fishing is very profitable all year round and it requires a good command of casting and, above all, precision. Permit are also usually found,and you may want to try fly fishing for Dolphin or Sailfish in April, May or June, with big chances of success.

Many lagoons and a great part of the coast allow wading to flyfish for bonefish. You can also catch small jacks, porgy and barracuda, apart from bonefish and permit.

Although Cozumel is a very popular tourist destination, the area of the lagoons and flats cannot be reached by land. Therefore, Bonefish fishing is not subject to any pressure and catch-and-release behavior is required. There are few flyfishing guides who are well-qualified and work in a professional way. Fly fishing Cozumel lagoons and coast demands sight fishing; that is why a good level of casting and precision is needed to enjoy this exciting and challenging fishing.

The package includes a return transfer from the hotel to the marina, 8 hours of float trip and Cozumel fly fishing guide, lunch (sandwiches, refreshments and mineral water).

Outings start very early in the morning to take advantage of the profitable tailing during the early hours, starting at 5 or 6 a.m. to 2 or 3 p.m. The rest of the day is free so that you can relax or enjoy it with your family.

If you desire, we offer accommodation in the exclusive Playa Azul Golf and Beach Hotel, just four kilometres from Cozumel downtown, with a view of the turquoise Caribbean sea.

It offers wide tastefully decorated rooms with air conditioning, apart from a dedicated and warm service from all the staff. There is also a nice swimming-pool in the hotel and a "green fee" included to be able to make use of the magnificent 18-hole , 6,734 yard, par 72 golf course designed by the Nicklaus Design Group, only five minutes from the hotel. Breakfast and dinner are not included and are optional, so that you have the chance of getting to know some of the recommended restaurants which serve Yucatec and Mexican food, fish and seafood as specialities on the island.

Tackle for this fishing includes a #8 rod and saltwater floating lines; high performance reels with a good brake system, 10-to-12-foot-long leaders for bonefish, preferably made of fluorocarbon with10 and 12-pound tippets, flies in hooks #8 and 6 Crazy Charly type or Schrimp varieties in brown, pink and tan.

Open-sea fishing (Dolphin and Sailfish) requires rods #10 and bimini twist leaders. In case you just want to catch bonefish and you do not want to carry the whole tackle with you, the boss of our guides will provide all the equipment at no extra charge.

We recommend taking fast-drying light clothes, a cap with neck protector, neoprene boots for wade fishing and polarized glasses, which are essential for spotting fish. Sun block, SPF 40 or higher. Light water-proof jacket. Insect repellent.

Additional Information:Cozumel can be fished all year round, but only April, May and June have shown profitable for Dolphin and Sailfish fishing. Even though there are regular flights to Cozumel, you can also get to Cancun and hire a Green Line van transfer to Playa del Carmen which will take you to your destination for U$S18.- per person. You can also take a bus ( very comfortable and with air conditioning) of Riviera company which costs U$S 7 per person. Ferrys leave Playa del Carmen every hour and the journey costs U$S 6 per person. Once youget to Cozumel, a taxi will drive you to Playa Azul Hotel for U$S 5.

If you wish, you can combine fishing with cultural excursions to the Mayan ruins on the island, scuba-diving, playing golf, shopping and enjoying the delicious meals at any of the famous restaurants on Cozumel. You can also rent a car to visit other beaches or tourist attractions on the island. It is not necessary to get a visa to enter Mexico. Before traveling, we will send you a complete list of the necessary equipment and other items to keep in mind.

The boat can be shared with up to 4 passengers. The rate includes the return transfer from the hotel to the marina, lunch and refreshments. The crew has a wide experience in this kind of fishing but they do not provide the flyfishing rods. They get everything ready to call the attention of the fish and place the boat at the necessary distance to be able to cast and hook.

As the island offers few well-qualified fishing guides, we recommend making the reservations well ahead of time, especially to travel in December, January, February, and March. For open-sea fishing, the most popular months are April, May and June, due to the abundance of fish, and our boat is wanted by many anglers. During the low season we suggest making the reservations 90 days before traveling. A deposit of the 50% of the full price is required when making the reservations, and the rest 30 days before starting the trip or when getting to your destination.

Full day fly fishing the flats : U$S 300.00 , including return transfer marina/hotel, boat, fishing guide, lunch box and refreshments ( up to 2 passengers)

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