Fly Fishing Blogs | Xcalak on the Fly

What makes Xcalak such a productive fishery for bonefish, permit, and tarpon? You cannot go on a fly fishing trip without fish to cast at, that is a fact. We as anglers, especially those who like to travel for opportunities, want to fish for amazing species, and that is only possible in a place where…

Flat fishing can be tough, no matter how you cut it. In the gin-clear shallows around Xcalak, Mexico, a perfect 70-foot cast means nothing if you never see the fish. Permit fishing in Xcalak, bonefish on the flats, and tarpon fly fishing in Mexico all demand eyes as sharp as your loop. At Xcalak on…

One of the things that makes fishing in Xcalak, Mexico so unique is the sheer variety of water you can fish in a single day. Many flats destinations are known for just one type of habitat. Some have endless turtle grass flats while others are dominated by mangrove shorelines. Xcalak is different. Here, the fishery…

In the world of saltwater fly fishing, there are places that get talked about constantly, and then there are places that quietly build a reputation over time. Xcalak, Mexico is one of those places. Tucked along the southern end of Mexico’s Caribbean coast, just a few miles north of the Belize border, Xcalak still feels…

Why is permit considered the hardest fish to catch on the flats? There are easier fish to chase. There are fish that will eat almost anything on the right day. But then there are fish like the permit, the true test of saltwater fly fishing, especially on the clear Caribbean flats of Xcalak, Mexico. One…