Mexico Fly Fishing

Fly fishing for Snook and Speckled Trout in Celestun Yucatan!

We will take you fishing in a place surrounded by sea, rivers, mangroves, cenotes and springs all within a jungle environment that makes up the Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve. This is a unique setting for fly fishing for Speckled Trout and Snook
You will fish a space of 27 kilometers of brackish water in which the waters of the Mexican Caribbean merge with those of the forty freshwater springs that emanate from the subsoil. Here, surrounded by flamingos and other exotic birds, you will have fun with abundant fishing that will demand your best fly fishing techniques.

What is tipically caught in Celestun?

Our native guides with many years of experience fishing in this area will take you to the strategic points where you can fish for: speckled trout, permit, snook, jacks. The strong season is from May to September, at this time comes the snook migration, so the fishing is very good.

The city of Merida will be your refuge

You will stay in the city of Merida (the white city) which is one of the most beautiful cities in Mexico. This city combines its colonial atmosphere with touches of modernity. It has cafes, bars and small places where you can enjoy the afternoon and evening after your fishing sessions.
Its regional food is delicious, it is considered one of the best in the country, and it is one of the promoters of the new Mexican food at international level.

Lodging with a historic atmosphere, elegant, but with a modern touch

Your lodging will be in a cozy and familiar boutique hotel whose authenticity will captivate you. The hotel is located in the historic center of Merida. It has spacious, well-lit rooms where you can rest after arduous but fun fishing sessions. In its restaurant you will taste the best of Yucatan's international cuisine. A perfect place to complement your great fishing experience.

When is the fishing season at Celestun?

The strong fishing season in Celestún for snook, brown trout, tarpon and jacks is from May to September.

How to get to Celestun

Arrive at Merida International Airport, from there we will pick you up and take you to the hotel. The next day we will take you to the small fishing village of Celestun where the fishing and fun begins. The Merida-Celestun road trip is 1h 28 min.

Mayan Train - Uman Station

Celestun is part of what we call The Mayan Fly Fishing Train. This new train connects iconic fishing spots all over the Yucatan Peninsula such as Chetumal Bay, Campeche, Xcalak, San Felipe, Isla Sábalo among many others. This train is an angler's dream.

Catch and Release

Anglers at Ria Celestun practice catch and release fly fishing. At nomonday.mx fishing in Mexico we are convinced that the most important contribution that a sport fisherman can make to the habitat of his fishing spot is to practice catch and release fishing. We invite you to adopt and respect this practice and promote it with all your fishing friends.

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