Puerto Aventuras Fly Fishing

Staying in Puerto Aventuras and looking to add a day of fly fishing or light tackle fishing to your Riviera Maya vacation? Puerto Aventuras is conveniently located between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, providing access to two very different flats fishing destinations: Ascension Bay and Cozumel.

Ascension Bay is the premier option for anglers interested in expansive flats and opportunities for permit, bonefish, tarpon and snook, while Cozumel offers excellent year-round bonefish opportunities along with permit, tarpon and snook. The best choice depends on the species you'd like to target and the type of fishing experience you're looking for.

Bonefish fly fishing in the Riviera Maya

Ascension Bay Fly Fishing from Puerto Aventuras

Ascension Bay is one of the top fishing options for anglers staying in Puerto Aventuras. The bay is known for its expansive shallow flats, mangrove shorelines and backcountry waters, with opportunities to sight-fish for permit, bonefish, tarpon and snook.

Permit and bonefish can be targeted throughout the year, making Ascension Bay an especially attractive option for anglers interested in classic Caribbean flats fishing. Trips from Puerto Aventuras require an early start and additional travel south, but the quality and variety of the fishery make it well worth considering.

Learn more about Ascension Bay Fly Fishing, including species, seasons, trip information and reservations.

Cozumel Fly Fishing from Puerto Aventuras

Cozumel is another excellent fishing option for anglers staying in Puerto Aventuras. Reaching the island requires traveling north to Playa del Carmen and taking the ferry to Cozumel, where anglers fish shallow flats, lagoons and mangrove-lined waters on the northern side of the island.

Bonefish provide consistent opportunities throughout the year, while permit are generally more prevalent from April through October. Tarpon and snook can also be encountered, giving anglers the opportunity to target several species during a day on the water.

Learn more about Cozumel Fly Fishing, including species, seasons, trip information and reservations.

Cancun Lagoon Fly Fishing from Puerto Aventuras

Cancun Lagoon is another option for anglers staying in Puerto Aventuras who are willing to travel north for a day of fishing. The Nichupté Lagoon system beside Cancun's Hotel Zone offers protected mangrove-lined waters, shallow flats and backcountry areas that can be fished with fly or light tackle.

Tarpon and snook are the primary species in Cancun Lagoon and can be targeted throughout the year. Permit and bonefish may also be encountered, although they are less common than in some of our other fishing locations. Because of the distance from Puerto Aventuras, anglers should plan for a longer day when choosing Cancun Lagoon.

Learn more about Cancun Lagoon Fly Fishing, including species, seasons, trip information and reservations.

Isla Blanca Fly Fishing from Puerto Aventuras

Isla Blanca is available to anglers staying in Puerto Aventuras who are willing to make the longer trip north. Located beyond Cancun, Isla Blanca offers an extensive shallow-water fishery of lagoons, mangrove shorelines and flats with opportunities for permit, tarpon, snook and bonefish.

Isla Blanca is particularly well known for permit, with April through October representing the primary season, while tarpon and snook provide opportunities throughout the year. Because of the distance from Puerto Aventuras, this is a longer day and is best suited to anglers specifically interested in the fishing opportunities Isla Blanca offers.

Learn more about Isla Blanca Fly Fishing, including species, seasons, trip information and reservations.

Choosing a Fishing Trip from Puerto Aventuras

The best fishing destination from Puerto Aventuras depends on the species you'd like to target, the time of year and how far you're comfortable traveling. Ascension Bay and Cozumel are the more convenient options from this part of the Riviera Maya, while Cancun Lagoon and Isla Blanca require a longer trip north.

Ascension Bay is an excellent choice for anglers interested in permit and bonefish, while Cozumel provides consistent year-round bonefish opportunities. Anglers especially interested in tarpon and snook may want to consider Cancun Lagoon, while Isla Blanca offers excellent opportunities for permit along with tarpon, snook and bonefish.

If you're not sure which trip is right for you, let us know where you're staying, when you'd like to fish and which species you're most interested in targeting. We can help you choose the fishing location that makes the most sense for your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Anglers staying in Puerto Aventuras can take guided fly fishing and light tackle trips to Ascension Bay, Cozumel, Cancun Lagoon and Isla Blanca. Ascension Bay and Cozumel are the more convenient options from this part of the Riviera Maya, while the northern fisheries require additional travel.

Ascension Bay and Cozumel are two of the best options for anglers staying in Puerto Aventuras. Ascension Bay offers excellent opportunities for permit and bonefish along with tarpon and snook, while Cozumel provides consistent year-round bonefish fishing and opportunities for several other flats species.

Our guided flats trips available to anglers staying in Puerto Aventuras target permit, bonefish, tarpon and snook. The best species to target depends on the fishing location, season and conditions during your trip.

Yes. Ascension Bay is one of the primary fishing options for anglers staying in Puerto Aventuras. Trips require an early start and travel south to the fishing area, where anglers can target permit, bonefish, tarpon and snook across the bay's extensive flats and backcountry waters.

Yes. Cozumel can be fished as a day trip while staying in Puerto Aventuras. Anglers travel north to Playa del Carmen and cross to Cozumel before heading to the island's flats, lagoons and mangrove waters with their guide.

Yes. Both Cancun Lagoon and Isla Blanca are available to anglers staying in Puerto Aventuras, although they require a longer trip north. Cancun Lagoon is particularly well suited to tarpon and snook fishing, while Isla Blanca offers excellent opportunities for permit along with tarpon, snook and bonefish.