Category: Experience Xcalak

Why do remote fly fishing destinations fish differently? There’s a version of fly fishing that looks good in photos and a version that actually feels like something. They are not always the same thing. The Instagram-famous permit flat. The bonefish destination with its own hashtag. The lodge that has been written up in every major…

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…

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…