Category: Experience Xcalak

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,…

The last thing you want to do is lose the fish you traveled all the way to Xcalak to catch because you go nuts when they hit that fly. It doesn’t matter if it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned fly angler – any time a fish hits a fly, your senses go into…

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…