What we like Located in the tiny town of Punta Allen, a little over 100 miles south of Cancun, Ascension Bay Lodge gets its name from the famed body of water stretching right in front. Here, you can tap into one of the world’s best flats fisheries, with the natural beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula
What we like Arguably Ascension Bay’s best deal, Kay Fly Fishing Lodge is an intimate, beachfront operation located in the small village of Punta Allen, the gateway to the Yucatan’s most heralded flats-fishing territory, where permit, bonefish, snook and tarpon are the protagonists of exciting tugs of war and make countless, unforgettable memories. Family owned
What we like Built in 2009 using indigenous hardwoods and Mexican stucco-style brick and tiles, following the local tradition, beautiful Punta Allen Fishing Club offers well-appointed, air-conditioned accommodations, and it just keeps getting better, with amenities periodically added (a shaded, outdoor hot tub and some exercise equipment among the most recent) to make the place
What we like Opened in 2007 by local fishing guide Manuel Cauich Uitzil, Casa Viejo Chac offers well-appointed, air-conditioned accommodations, amenities like a pool table, a bar and spacious and welcoming gathering areas in and outdoors, and superb personalized service from the warm, friendly staff. Although not oceanfront, this lodge is situated a mere block
What we like Few destinations consistently provide the number of shots at permit that fly anglers are afforded in Ascension Bay and its neighboring shallows. Even fewer places boast the abundance of bonefish, snook and tarpon to also present as many opportunities to achieve a rare flats slam. Strategically located in the outskirts of Punta
Why We Like It What’s not to like? Turneffe Flats is situated on one of only four coral atolls in the Northern Hemisphere. The lodge rests offshore from the Belizean mainland, nestled on an idyllic caye amongst swaying palms just yards from pristine white sandy beaches and the Caribbean Sea. This location offers anglers quick