Fly Fishing Blogs | Xcalak on the Fly

Suppose you’re headed to Xcalak, Mexico soon; first, lucky you. You’re about to fish one of the most beautiful and underrated saltwater fly fishing destinations on the planet. But before you start dreaming about tailing permit and cruising bonefish, do yourself a huge favor: get your cast dialed in before you land. Even the best…

There’s nothing like stepping onto the flats of Xcalak, Mexico before sunrise, that soft light just starting to break over the Caribbean. This is when the water’s cool, the wind’s usually calm, and the fish haven’t been pressured yet. Tarpon and bonefish love this window. Tarpon roll in the back lagoons and along mangroves, while…

If you’ve spent enough time chasing fish on the flats of Xcalak, you already know that timing is everything. You can have the best cast, the right fly, and even a school of permit fish tailing right in front of you, but if the season’s not in your favor, luck runs thin quick. That’s why…

Every angler who’s been to Xcalak, Mexico knows the highs and lows. One day, the Caribbean flats feel alive with bonefish, permit, and tarpon rolling through every pocket. The next day, the weather shifts, the tide slows, and the fish vanish like smoke. You’re left standing on a white sand flat, questioning your fly choice,…

If you’re standing on the dock in Xcalak, fly rod in hand with a local fishing guide, staring out at that endless turquoise water, you’ve got a decision to make. The flats and mangroves of Xcalak are alive with three legends of the salt: snook, tarpon, and bonefish. Each one will test you in its…