Category: Experience Xcalak

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…

What can non-anglers do while visiting Xcalak On The Fly? Most people come down here with fishing on their minds and a rod in hand. They come for the soft Caribbean light that turns the flats silver at sunrise, for the gentle push of a skiff over shallow water, and for the thrill of spotting…

Every good fishing trip has a basecamp – the place you come back to tired, sunburned, and where some of the real memories are made. That’s especially true when you’re on a skiff or wading the flats for most of the day. You need a spot to relax and recharge. That’s where Xcalak On The…

The best trips are the ones where you don’t have to think about logistics. There is a ton to worry about when booking a fly fishing trip to Mexico: Do I have the proper permits and gear? How do I get to a remote destination? Luckily, Xcalak On The Fly fly fishing packages have you…

Hooking a big fish on the fly is one thing. Landing it? That’s where the real challenge begins. Whether you’re chasing powerful permit, explosive tarpon, cruising bonefish, or aggressive barracuda, landing big fish takes skill, patience, the right gear, and smart decision-making. At Xcalak On The Fly, we spend every day helping anglers experience world-class…

It’s the moment you have been waiting for. A permit is swimming toward the bow of your skiff. As he gets closer, you realize it’s a BIG permit. Your heart rate jumps, your hands feel clumsy, and suddenly the fly rod feels unfamiliar. Big fish have a way of doing that to us. In this…

If you trace your finger down the Gulf Coast of Mexico on a map, you will eventually end up at Xcalak, Mexico, a remote fishing village at the southern edge of the Mexican Caribbean. A thin strip of sand and mangrove pressed between the Caribbean and the jungle, it sits where all the busyness of…

So you’re coming to Xcalak’s beautiful waters to get a permit or catch any of the different species of fish here. You’re excited, you’ve done your research, practiced your casting, and you’re ready to go. But one thing a lot of anglers often forget is the clothing they’re going to wear. It’s just as important,…