If you’ve never been fly fishing before and want to try it or you’re a veteran of the sport – then this is for YOU …
Get Ready For The Fly Fishing Experience Of A Lifetime!
Read on to discover how to Enjoy Fishing in one of the Best Spots on the Planet, equipped with the world’s Best Fishing Tackle & supported by the Most Experienced Fly Fishing Guides in the Mayan Riviera area …
Dear Fellow Fly Fisher … as a fly fishing enthusiast, are you aware you’re close to one of the best fly fishing areas in the world?
These are located in three beautiful lagoons, on the island of Cozumel, lying a short distance off the Mayan Riviera coast.
And the even better news is this: a half-hour ferry ride from Playa del Carmen brings you right to where you can begin the finest fly fishing adventure you’ll probably ever enjoy.
You'll have the chance to go after several salt-water species in one same day. And that's because our lagoons team with fish all year round - unlike some other areas of the Caribbean.
And we add a further dimension to your pleasure by supplying Orvis and Sage fishing tackle.
So, if you haven’t brought your own fishing equipment, you’ll enjoy using these, as they are the very best you get your hands on and are a sheer joy to use.
And there’s something even more important that the best fishing tackle in the world and that’s world class fishing guides – which we ALSO supply.
You'll make your Fishing Pals - back home - Green with Envy …
And for us fisher folk, few pleasures compare with a day pitting your wits against the fish. So just imagine the thrill of all, when your own skill is reinforced by superb high end fishing tackle and the priceless advice from my highly experienced team.
And just picture the high regard your fishing buddies, back home, will hold you in when you tell them about the ones that didn’t get away – and then show them the photos as proof.
And – that's one of the reasons – many Clients keep coming back to fish with us every year …
Scott Butler
New York, USA
October 2024
Adolfo makes flies that Bonefish want to eat"
"Adolfo continues to introduce me to new spots of the flats on each visit and his knowledge extends beyond the standard fly patterns - he makes flies that bonefish want to eat!"
‘Playa Fly Fishing’ is a family-owned business …
Hello … I’m Adolfo Vazquez and I’ve been fly fishing on Cozumel for forty years. And, for thirty-six of those years I, along with my team, some of whom are family members, have been making sure our VIP guests enjoy the very best day’s fishing they’ve ever experienced.
I mentioned earlier some members of my team are actually family: that is my youngest son and my oldest grandson. All told, our team has more than eighty years of experience between them, helping good folks, like you, get the best out of their fly fishing adventure.
So I can say - without fear of contradiction - we are, by far, the most experienced team of fly fishing guides in the whole of Cozumel.
So we will certainly make your day one you’ll never forget …
Bill Peterson and Steve Cox
Victoria, Texas
October 2024
Thank you truly for the Fantastic Adventure"
Thank you truly for the fantastic adventure. Your expert guidance helped us bring in the best tarpon we’ve ever caught and those crazy jumpers really put on a great show
For Experienced Anglers, Complete Rookies, or First Time Salt-Water Fly Fishers – WE ARE THE BEST OPTION …
And it doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned fly fishing veteran or a complete rookie, because by being guided by my enthusiastic team means you’ll be setting yourself up for a truly memorable day, packed with plenty of new insights into the fascinating sport of fly fishing.
Which guarantees YOU'll have a truly memorable day of Fly Fishing just like Jeff from Minnesota …
Jeff Anderson
Edina, Minnesota
October 2024
Excellent Guiding and General Advice"
"I did want to say thank you and also how much we enjoyed our fishing recently -thanks to some excellent guiding and general advice!
We’ll see you guys this summer when we get back there."
You'll be escorted by fully Licensed & English Speaking Guides …
And, in case you think you might not understand what we say, let me reassure you: we all speak excellent English!
After all, we both know there’s nothing like a day’s fishing, when you’re firing on all cylinders – because you really feel ON TOP OF THE WORLD!
But don’t just take my word for that. Read what two of our existing guests have taken the trouble to write. Many of our other guests are also like Robert and Theresa, returning time after time to fish our beautiful lagoons …
Robert and Theresa Martin
Victoria, Texas
October 2024
Adolfo is a Terrific Fishing Guide with Excellent Knowledge of local conditions"
"My wife and I have been fishing with Adolfo for nearly 12 years. He is such a terrific fishing guide on the flats with excellent knowledge of local conditions.
Every trip with "Chojon" has been memorable, and every year brings a new adventure."
Our FISHING TRIP IN NUMBERS
Years in Business
Customers Served
Client Satisfaction
And here’s a tiny taster of what your experience of a lifetime will be like …
You’ll feel the excitement rising as your ferry from Playa del Carmen docks at the Ferry Pier on the island of Cozumel, because you’ll know you’re just about to start a great day’s fishing.
From the Ferry Pier it’s just a gentle stroll of a couple of blocks in a straight line to the ‘San Miguel Church’, where we are waiting to greet you.
Than after a short ride, we arrive at the marina, where our tiny fleet of three boats is moored.
A short trip then brings us to our fishing grounds – the three beautiful lagoons of Paso Balem, Rio de la Plata and Monte Cristo, located in the north of the island.
Then, if you haven’t brought your own fishing gear, you can enjoy using the world’s finest fishing tackle by Orvis and Sage.
Our main target is bonefish, which are plentiful all year round. And you can also catch snook and tarpon and permit fish, in season. Permit fish are only for experienced anglers, as they can be quite a handful to catch!
Once you’re all set, it won’t be long before your guide alerts you that the fish are coming your way. Then, after a short battle, you’ll get your day off to a flying start with the excitement of your first catch.
I hope you’ve brought your camera, because you’re bound to want to show those envious folks back home your very first catch!
Before long, you’ll be ready for a cold beer (or a soft drink or water) and, perhaps, a light snack, before you get down to pitting your wits against the fish, once again.
By the way, your drinks and snacks – as well as use of the Sage and Orvis fishing tackle and your fishing licence, lures and expertly tied flies – are all included.
You're in GOOD COMPANY WITH US
There are 2 Lengths of my Fishing trips
- 6 hours - For those Travelers that want to squeeze a quick Fishing trip among other activity they have planned to do while visiting the Mayan Riviera.
- 8 hours - The right choice for those serious Anglers that want to maximize their chances of targeting several species in one same Fishing Trip. Also the Most Popular option.
Keep in mind that…
- We carry both Fly Tackle & Spin Tackle.
- We welcome novice Anglers, and Spin Fishermen too.
- We specialize in those Anglers that are new to Saltwater Fly Fishing.
The FISHING TRIP OVERVIEW
The DEPARTURE HOURS
A convenient start time for all Mayan Riviera Visitors...
Morning
Your choice of time
Keep in mind that...
- This is a PRIVATE Fishing Trip for you and your party only.
If you are coming from Playa del Carmen, the Ferry ride to Cozumel lasts 30 minutes, and costs only $6usd each way. Ferries depart every hour both ways starting at 7am until 11pm.
Make sure to catch a Ferry at least 1 hour before your scheduled depart time.
The MEETING POINT
Meeting us to start your Fishing trip could not be simpler …
We always meet at the 'San Miguel Church', a well known landmark in Cozumel’s 'Downtown Square'. So …
Wherever you’re coming from, you’ll receive full directions with your Confirmation Email that will be instantly sent to you when you book your fishing trip.
If you are coming from Playa del Carmen, the Ferry ride to Cozumel lasts 20 minutes, and costs only $6usd each way. Ferries depart every hour both ways starting at 7am until 11pm.
Wherever you’re coming from, you’ll receive full directions with your Confirmation Email that will be instantly sent to you when you book your fishing trip.
There will always be Taxis available early in the morning for you to get to the Ferry Pier. As every Hotel in Playa del Carmen or the Mayan Riviera has a taxi station with cabs available 24/7.
Taxi rides from most Hotels in Playa del Carmen and the Mayan Riviera to the Ferry Pier lasts 10-15 minutes, and cost in average $10 - $15 USD each way per taxi.
The PROGRAM
Here's what you can expect from this Awesome Excursion:
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The Ferry ride to Cozumel
Catch the 7 am, or 8 am Ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel, depending on your scheduled departure time.
You will be in Cozumel in just 20 to 25 minutes. And the ride costs $6usd each way — no need to buy round trip tickets.
Meet us two blocks down the Ferry Pier at the San Miguel Church. Easy to find us, you’ll have directions in your Confirmation Email.
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Meeting up for your Fishing Trip
You’ll find our meeting place just 2 miles from the Cruise Pier at the San Miguel Church in Downtown Cozumel.
From here on, we take care of your transportation to the Pier where we have our Pangas moored near the Flats area, and back to the Church.
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On our Way to the Flats
As we fire up the powerful eco-friendly marine engine your excitement will rise to fever pitch.
Then, after just ten minutes or so at sea we arrive at the fishing grounds by the Flats ready to start your big adventure.
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Bonefishing at Paso Belem Lagoon
First we´ll wade the Flats for Bonefish. You’ll likely see large schools of 18 to 25 Bonefish each school. You will be fishing for Bonefish until around lunch time.
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Going for Snook and baby Tarpon
Then we stop for lunch, and continue far inside the lagoons number 2 and 3. Laguna Montecristo and Laguna Rio de la Plata.
You will go after Snook and baby Tarpon for another 2 or 3 hours. You will be fishing from the boat during this time.
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Targeting Permit (when available)
Finally, on our way back to the Marina, we’ll stop by a Bay Beach to target Permit. This way you’ll have the chance to try your luck with 4 different species in one day of fishing.
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Back at the Meeting Point
Once we are back in town, we’ll drop you off directly at the San Miguel Church, the Place where we first met you in the morning.
From here you can take a Taxi back to Cruise Ship, or take the Ferry back to Playa del Carmen.
FISHING TRIP PRICING
You get all this – and much more for just...
By booking direct with us and cutting out the middleman, you immediately slash your investment in a trip of a lifetime by as much as 40%.
What’s more because you enjoy direct contact with us, we can plan the very best fishing trip for you (such as giving you a combination of fly fishing and spin fishing).
And by booking online, you’ll save even more AND enjoy the advantage of being able to instantly check if the day you want is still available.
What’s more, many of the items that other operators might charge you for – such as the Fishing Tackle and Flies, the Fishing License and the beer, soft drinks and water are all included in your fee.
Booking online is very straightforward and our fee for up to 2 people is just…
$375
Six Hours
Most Popular
$395
Eight Hours
Keep in mind that...
- Passengers beyond 2 are $75 USD extra up to a maximum of 3 people total per boat.
- Fishing License is included.
- We carry both Fly & Spin Tackle.
- All Fees & Taxes included. No surprises.
Immediately after your payment is processed you’ll receive a Confirmation Email with full directions to our meeting point, and all your Reservation details.
If you can’t print the Confirmation Email because you don’t have access to a printer, simply make a note of the directions and arrive at our meeting point with your passport or any other photo ID.
And don’t worry about bad weather stopping our boat from leaving the harbor.
In that unlikely event, I will immediately refund every penny of your payment or, if it suits you better, we can quickly reschedule for another day.
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE
My Refund Policy has you covered:
- If there's bad weather on the day of your trip, and the harbour master shuts down the port for small boats like mine. I will give you a FULL REFUND.
- No questions asked.
The CLOCK IS TICKING
Don’t you deserve the very best, too?
So why should you settle for anything less than a life crammed with wonderful experiences, such as the wonderful fishing trip we have here?
So why ignore this opportunity of a lifetime to enjoy the highest possible degree of fly fishing success, using the best tackle in the world and being mentored by the very best team of fly fishing guides in the whole area, who only feel they’ve had a good day’s fishing if YOU enjoy a superb day’s fishing.
Bad news …
I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, but I have to warn you. You see, we are a small, friendly family outfit, which is both our great strength and our one weakness.
On the one hand, we offer a personal service second to none, but it also means we only have three boats, so we have very few slots available.
And that might be okay, if we just catered for the good folks coming on the ferry from Playa del Carmen, but we don’t.
You see – quite apart from the many folks vacationing right here on Cozumel island - there are about five cruise ships arriving here every single day of the week. And that adds up to about 20,000 cruise visitors disembarking every day.
Naturally many of these people are keen to take advantage of our superb fly fishing lagoons. And, of course, they all want to hire the very best crews.
Meaning our 3 boats get booked up pretty quickly…
So you now have to come to a fast decision...
I don’t want you to miss out on a fishing trip of a lifetime, just because I failed to point out how severely limited our slots are.
But there is some good news: because you can check instantly to see if your preferred time and date are available. That’s because our web based booking area, is constantly updated in real time, so you can see at a glance if the slot you want is still vacant.
So what would be a smart move for you, right now?
A. Book a trip with one of the other fishing guides.
OR
B. Easily check to see if your preferred time and date is available with us. And then - if it is – instantly secure your place on the fishing trip of a lifetime, before someone else takes it.
You know you want to join us, so my team and I are looking forward eagerly to making your day as our VIP guest truly memorable.
Adolfo Vazquez
Cozumel Fly Fishing Guide
The FISHING TRIP SUMMARY
- All tackle and flies are provided.
- We carry both Fly Tackle & Spin Tackle.
- Fishing license is included too.
- Target Bonefish, Snook, baby Tarpon, and Permit.
- Endorsed & English speaking Guides.
- Located only 20 minutes off Playa del Carmen.
- Round trip transportation from our meeting point.
- All-Inclusive Private Trips with personal attention.
- Your choice of start times: on the hour at 8:00am or 9:00am.
- Our Trips in two words: No Worries.
FISHING TRIP PRICING
You get all this – and much more for just...
By booking direct with us and cutting out the middleman, you immediately slash your investment in a trip of a lifetime by as much as 40%.
What’s more because you enjoy direct contact with us, we can plan the very best fishing trip for you (such as giving you a combination of fly fishing and spin fishing).
And by booking online, you’ll save even more AND enjoy the advantage of being able to instantly check if the day you want is still available.
What’s more, many of the items that other operators might charge you for – such as the Fishing Tackle and Flies, the Fishing License and the beer, soft drinks and water are all included in your fee.
Booking online is very straightforward and our fee for up to 2 people is just…
$375
Six Hours
Most Popular
$395
Eight Hours
Keep in mind that...
- Passengers beyond 2 are $75 USD extra up to a maximum of 3 people total per boat.
- Fishing License is included.
- We carry both Fly & Spin Tackle.
- All Fees & Taxes included. No surprises.
Immediately after your payment is processed you’ll receive a Confirmation Email with full directions to our meeting point, and all your Reservation details.
If you can’t print the Confirmation Email because you don’t have access to a printer, simply make a note of the directions and arrive at our meeting point with your passport or any other photo ID.
And don’t worry about bad weather stopping our boat from leaving the harbor.
In that unlikely event, I will immediately refund every penny of your payment or, if it suits you better, we can quickly reschedule for another day.
Why should the best be reserved for others & not you?
Haven’t you worked hard to afford this trip to Cozumel and so don’t you deserve the best that is on offer?
Because of our small fleet of just 3 boats and our strict limit on passenger numbers, designed to give you the best possible personal experience, we often have difficulty coping with all the bookings coming from the 20,000 cruise passengers that arrive in Cozumel daily.
So, now you know what a wonderland the Cozumel’s Fishing grounds are, I’d hate it if your hesitation in booking your fishing trip with us condemned you to having to settle for a second best Guide that does not take good care of you and your fishing party, or worst, puts you in the hands of inexperienced Staff that speak Spanish only and you can’t understand a word they say.
So I strongly suggest you check the availability on your chosen day - right now – and then go ahead and book your Fly Fishing Trip.
Everything has a price. And, in our case, the limited slots we have available are the trade off for our legendary personal attention.
That means you should make your booking as soon as possible, otherwise you risk missing out on a fly fishing adventure of a lifetime.
I’ll leave the last words to Charles from North Carolina …
Charles Davis
Kinston, North Carolina
October 2024
Thanks for the Great Time and many of your helpful hints!"
"Thanks for the great time and many of your helpful hints...I hope to get back to Cozumel and I'll be certain to look you up again. By the way, those pictures you emailed me look awesome."
Frequently Asked Questions
We specialize in fly and spin fishing in the flats, and we mainly target Bonefish all year around. However, there are other species we can target during some months of the year. For specific information about the species available, please see our Cozumel Flats Fishing season section.
We go to the Northern Flats of Cozumel to fly and spin fishing. In the flats area, there are 3 lagoons; Rio de la Plata lagoon, Paso Balem lagoon, and Monte Cristo lagoon.
We suggest you to bring polarized sunglasses, long-sleeve shirt, long pants, wading shoes, etc. We'll provide all light tackle and flies you will use to cast the flats in Cozumel. We use Orvis tackle, and it's in excellent conditions.
We suggest you to look at our Tackle and Flies suggestions section for detail information about tackle, flies, and lures that work best by fish we target.
Our meeting point is in the heart of downtown at the Local Church "San Miguel" in the main Plaza. No worries, you won't get lost. Cozumel is a very small Island, and there's only one Church in Downtown Plaza. We'll be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it, and if you are a fisherman you will spot the fisherman waiting for you. Just kidding.
If you are coming to Cozumel from Playa del Carmen (Mayan Riviera area), just go to the Ferry Pier in Playa del Carmen, and take the Ferry to cross over to Cozumel. The ferries run every hour, and the ride takes about 35 minutes. Once you get here in Cozumel, just walk outside the Ferry Pier, and cross the street towards inside the Plaza, then walk straight 2 blocks and the "San Miguel Church" is right there.
If you are coming from Cancun, please take a taxi or Bus from Cancun to Playa del Carmen. The ride from Cancun to Playa del Carmen takes about 45 minutes. Once in Playa del Carmen, just go to the Ferry Pier to cross over to Cozumel. The ferries run every hour, and the ride takes about 35 minutes. Once you get here in Cozumel, just walk outside the Ferry Pier, and cross the street towards inside the Plaza, then walk straight 2 blocks and the "San Miguel Church" is right there.
Note: the Playa del Carmen Ferry Pier is only 2 blocks from the Bus Station where you arrived from Cancun.
You get the fishing time you booked for. The transportation time (car and panga travel time) is not considered in the fishing time you get. So, if you booked a 4 hours Fishing Trip, your total trip time will be around 5 hours.
Yes, and it's automatically covered by us when you book your Trip. No w
Yes, everything you need for the flats is covered in the rate you paid at the time of booking your trip. We'll provide you with tackle (both fly and spin tackle), flies, fishing license, round-trip transportation from our meeting point, softdrinks, and some snacks as well.
Yes, we carry spin tackle and lures. We'll bring to the trip in case you want to give it a shot. No worries.
Our reservations are processed immediately, you will get your booking confirmation in the email you provide in just minutes.
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