LOCATION
Isla Holbox – Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

SEASON
Year-Round

CAPACITY
Isla Holbox Flyfishing Lodge can accommodate a maximum of ten anglers and guests per week

SPECIES
Tarpon and some snook, with occasional opportunities for  permit, barracuda, jacks, and snapper. Tarpon range in size from small "baby" tarpon to giant silver kings well over 100 pounds

GENERAL INFORMATION
Isla Holbox, an island with just one village and less than 1500 people, is located on the northern tip of the Yucatán Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo, México.

LENGTH OF STAY
Standard package is a six fishing day / seven night package (Saturday to Saturday) although shorter packages can be arranged.

THE FISHING
Isla Holbox is blessed with one of the world's outstanding tarpon habitats. Holbox is a small and virgin island with beautiful white sand beaches, surrounded by a magnificent turquoise colored sea. Here in the shallow mangrove lagoons, creeks and flats you will find baby tarpon (5 to 15 pounds) and snook throughout the year. However it is the migratory fish that make Holbox a unique flyfishing destination. In April, migrating fish begin to arrive to feed in the clear water of the shallows. During June, July and August, the fishing for large tarpon in the 75 to 190-pound range is fantastic. In addition to the tarpon and snook, bonefish, barracuda, snapper, permit, and jack crevalle area also occasionally found in area waters during the spring and summer months.

Each morning, experienced guides will pick you up in front of the lodge. Breakfast will be served early at the lodge so you get a jump on the fishing. The guides are fully trained professionals that have years of guiding and fishing experience in this area. Each morning you will run between 20 and 50 minutes to fish the shallow waters surrounding the island. Typical fishing days will include eight hours on the water, although extra time can be arranged. Guides are native to Holbox Island and all have been tarpon fishing the area for many years. Language is not an issue while fishing, as all guides speak some degree of "fishing" English. Some guides are completely fluent in English.

BOATS AND EQUIPMENT OFFERED
The fishing boats are seaworthy 18-foot pangas, fully equipped for your comfort and safety. It is suggested that you bring all of your own gear and fishing tackle.

THE LODGING
Holbox Fly Fishing Lodge is the only property on Holbox Island dedicated to fly fishing enthusiasts and their non-fishing partners. The beachfront location affords privacy, a gentle breeze, and a terrace view that will stamp your memory as one of the more unforgettable of your lifetime travels. The rooms are modern, upbeat and air conditioned. Comfortable lounge furniture is available for relaxing on the front deck or the beach, and hammocks allow you to siesta "Island Style" at any time of the day. An outside shower with a Conch Shell spout pours warmish water over sandy feet - or sandy fishing equipment. Holbox Flyfishing Lodge is located on the main Isla Holbox beach, only a short walk from the town square. All of the rooms feature air conditioning, and each is finished in a comfortable and tasteful manner. There are rod racks outside of each room, and there is a freshwater cleaning rack on the side of the building.

Food is always an important part of any vacation and Holbox will not disappoint you. You will be able to watch the daily catch brought in, as the Gulf of Mexico provides superb seafood such as lobster, shrimp, calamari and the freshest of fish. An Italian presence has been on the island for many years resulting in excellent European cuisine that provides the island's continental flare alongside the classic Mexican food. A continental breakfast at the lodge will begin each day and lunch is served on the boats on fishing days. Happy hour includes signature hors d' oeuvres, and all other meals are on your own in the local restaurants, an easy five minute walk from the lodge.

RATES & DETAILS 2009

Holbox "Couple" Package
This trip is for two couples that like doing different things - together. The gentlemen can fish all day, and the ladies will combine exploring the island by golf cart, swimming in the Mayan Cenote spring, horseback riding on the beach, and ample amounts of time relaxing on the sand. This is a wonderfull and memory-making vacation for best friends. Late afternoon and evenings will be spent on the sand and then on the lodge's beautiful terrazzo, sharing a cocktail while watching the spectacular sunsets. Please contact Yellow Dog for more details and rates.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
The number of nights lodging and days fishing specified in your package, round trip land and boat transfer between Cancun and Lodge at Isla Holbox, a continental breakfast each morning, lunch on the boat each day, all beverages, local beer, afternoon hors d' oeuvres, and all taxes and service fees.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
International flight to Cancun, gratuities for guides and staff, dinner each night (there are numerous nearby restaurants,) phone calls, and laundry.

DEPOSIT INFORMATION
A 50% deposit (per angler) of the total package cost for each trip is due to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures (YDFA) within 10 days of booking to secure the reservation. Guides and dates cannot be held or reserved without a deposit. YDFA reserves the right to charge a handling fee of $100 per person for date changes after the initial reservation has been made. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
All U.S. citizens are required to have a valid passport that does not expire within 6 months of trips dates. Please be sure that your passport has at least two blank, unstamped pages remaining in back, and that it is not torn, delaminated, or damaged in any way. No visas or inoculations are required for U.S. citizens. A Mexican departure tax is payable at the airport when leaving Mexico. Some airlines include this as a prepaid part of your ticket. Please check with your travel agent or carrier to verify this.

NON-ANGLING ACTIVITIES
As good as the fishing is at Isla Holbox, most tourists come here to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere on an island that features one small village, streets of sand, and the friendliest people in the Yucatan. Non-fishing travel partners can enjoy viewing the large amount of flamingos and other birds that call the area home. The island’s “Laguna Yalahau” is a mangrove-filled lagoon full of dolphins, flamingoes, and many different species of fish. Isla de Pájaros (Bird Island) is located in the Laguna Yalahau and is home to over 140 different species of birds. This Island is a protected natural area which can be reached only by boat. Although snorkeling and diving are not great, the beaches on Holbox are splendid and swimming is easy. Non-anglers can also enjoy horseback riding, kite surfing, golf carts for exploring the island, bicycle rentals, and much more.

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