Page 10 of Saltwater Fishing 2007 by Frontiers International Travel

page 10 campeche fly fishing tarpon bay western yucatan baby tarpon and snook comprise the bulk of the fishing spotlight at this pristine location on the gulf side of mexico s yucatan peninsula host miguel encalada and his crew of guides take guests to a biosphere preserve known as area of petenes an ecologically diverse mix of grass-covered flats swamp mangroves and jungle that serves as a haven for baby tarpon and snook here you ll search the creek mouths rivers and flats for the small silver kings as they lazily roll on the surface or bust bait they ve herded against the shoreline pockets campeche is a quaint colonial city situated about a 90minute drive southwest from merida a city that is easily accessed from dallas miami or houston the city was designated as a world heritage site in 1999 and is home to wonderful architecture excellent restaurants and hotels and it has an inviting and friendly atmosphere in which to enjoy your fishing getaway this trip can be booked as a stand alone or as the perfect 2 or 3-day add-on to an isla holbox tarpon trip a 7-night/6-day fishing package is $2,765 per person the town plaza comes alive in the evening in colonial campeche based on double occupancy shared guide costa de cocos costa de cocos located just north of the belize border is still relatively undiscovered it s a laid back authentic mexican lodge that offers great value and plenty of opportunity for both anglers and nonanglers alike this lodge has been getting some fantastic reports on both the size and number of bonefish and is gaining a reputation as a very solid permit fishery tarpon and snook are also available throughout most of the year and reach trophy size for the nonanglers diving snorkeling and kayaking are all minutes away from the comfortable guest rooms meals are prepared with fresh local ingredients and include homemade soups and breads along with a great mix of local and american dishes if you re looking for something a little different and off the beaten path costa de cocos fits the bill a 7-night/6-day fishing package is $2,750 per person based on double occupancy shared guide.

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