Mexico, Ascension Bay

GrandSlam Fly Fishing Lodge

Fly Fishing Trip or Lodge Details:

Ascension Bay fish are your prime objective. Permit, bonefish, tarpon, snook, sports fish, barracuda and more…

Ascension Bay is world-renowned for its seemingly endless saltwater flats. Fishermen come here primarily seeking the challenge of the elusive permit and bonefish, plus the chance to nail a Grand Slam.

You get great value out of a day of fishing here, with so many opportunities to present a fly. You’ll have epic fights against flashes of silver. It’s a diverse fishery for experts and beginners alike.

There are plenty of fish in these waters and GrandSlam will give you the opportunity and the insider knowledge to catch them.

THE FISHING: There are crystal clear flats with one to two feet of water that a lot of smaller bonefish call home, plus three- to four-foot-deep flats where bigger bonefish and permit roam. There are also restricted channels for longer fights since the fish can’t run and tire out, deep holes for lurking monsters, protected areas when the wind kicks up, and a 70-mile reef for migrating game fish.

Rolling and gulping tarpon are easily located following their fins and tails on their way up or down the rivers. Depending on tide conditions, moon phases and weather, chase them along channels mouths, inner shallows in less than 3 feet of water, or in open bays where they hide in the turtle grass bottom or below hanging mangrove branches. It is a real challenge for fly fishermen to direct a great cast in the middle of a creek where there is barely room for a rod. While fishing in open bays, it is also a delightful spot for long casting. Skillful anglers still get amazed with this specie, which lives and rolls in very narrow channels and first time anglers get hooked forever.

Native guides pole a vast territory searching in every spot while the angler fishs miles and miles without seeing another boat. Opposite other fishing locations in the Yucatan or Ascension Bay, this is primarily a tarpon destination, being the most important nursery in Latin America. GrandSlam is a pioneer in this area, serving the angling community for almost 3 years now, and formed by a native team of expert guides with the sharpest eyes in the region. A strict catch and release philosophy is practiced.

Besides all the fishing experience, bird watching is another wonderful experience where you will easily identify various birds such as pelicans, seagull, white and roseate spoon bill, pink flamingos, white and gray herons, and many more.

THE LODGE: With a total of 12 beautiful beachfront rooms featuring contemporary interiors, you will appreciate the air conditioning, 24-hour electricity and hot water, and no loud generator noise at night. GrandSlam is like a boutique resort with king-sized beds, a flat screen television with satellite service, a DVD player, an iPod docking station for music and a stocked mini bar in each room. 

The ground floor unit has two king-sized beds, an ocean-view Jacuzzi, and a wrap-around deck with lounge chairs and a hammock. The second level bedroom has one king-sized bed, a living area, and a balcony with a hammock. Enjoy the beautiful sand beaches, swim in the ocean or relax at the pool!

Season Information

All year.

Rate Information

The fishing packages prices include ground transportation from Cancún airport arrival/departure (additional charge for other airport pickups) to and from boarding points and hotels. Accommodations in selected hotels in town, breakfast, lunch, guide service, boat rental, gasoline and fishing license. Rates are based per person, double occupancy, sharing boat and room. Other configurations can be set up at your request. Prices are "almost all inclusive", including meals featuring exquisite fresh seafood and traditional dishes. Alchoholic and bottled beverages, tips and gratuities for guides and others are not included. Items of a personal nature (laundry, telephone calls, etc.) are also not included.

FISHING RATES, per person, in US$ (valid to October 1, 2011):

General Information

LOCATION: Ascension Bay.

HOST: General Manager Bobby Settles.

HOW TO GET THERE: Air to Cancún (CUN). One hour's drive south of Tulum.