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Holbox Fly Fishing Charters - Tarpon Fishing

Holbox is a remote island paradise known for excellent fly fishing and light tackle opportunities with the main attraction being the large migratory Tarpon in the Spring and Summer.

On top of that, the shallow flats, mangroves, and lagoons around Holbox offer a unique and pristine fishing experience away from the crowds.
Holbox fly fishing is famous for Tarpon, with good numbers of Permit, Snook, and Bonefish as well. The fishing here is technical but rewarding, with clear water and beautiful surroundings.
Customer landing a big Tarpon in Holbox
Guide and client showing off a BIG Tarpon
Happy angler with a nice Tarpon
Angler Landing a Huge Tarpon in Holbox
Trips to Holbox are full-day adventures. You must be staying in Holbox for at least one night to experience this charter.

Holbox Tarpon Fishing Charter Options

8-Hour Charter – 600.00 USD

Standard full-day trips are required for Holbox
All charters include: Professional guide, soft drinks, purified water, and box lunch.

Not included: Fly Fishing Gear. Fly Rod and Reel is available for rent at $50usd per day. You are of course welcome to bring your own gear.

If visiting in Late Spring or Summer, you will need 11wt or 12wt rods and reels with 300yards of backing and weight forward sinking line with 9ft leaders and 80lb to 100lb shock tippet.

During the rest of the year and 8wt rod & reels. Fly options are the cockroach and black and purple death flies.

Your transportation to and from Holbox. You will need to drive or taxi approximately two hours from Cancun to Chiquilia and take the ferry over to Holbox Island. Your Holbox fishing license is $12usd per day or $30usd per week.


Prices are per boat
(1 or 2 Anglers)

Cancellation Policy: Charters can be cancelled with 48hrs notice for a refund or to reschedule. If trip is cancelled to to weather you can reschedule or get a refund.

Book Your Holbox Tarpon Fly Fishing Trip

Book online below or call 1-866-357-4187 to reserve your charter.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Holbox Fishing

Take a taxi or drive to Chiquila and catch the ferry to Holbox. Your guide will meet you on the island.

Primarily Tarpon and Permit, with Snook and Bonefish also available.

No. You will need to drive or taxi approximately two hours from Cancun to Chiquila and take the ferry over to Holbox Island.

Late spring and summer is when the large migratory Tarpon arrive, which is the main draw for Holbox fly fishing.

The standard charter is an 8-hour trip for $600 USD. Full-day trips are required for Holbox. Prices are per boat (1 or 2 anglers).

Yes. You must be staying in Holbox for at least one night to experience this charter.

Fly fishing gear is not included. A fly rod and reel are available to rent for $50 USD per day, or you're welcome to bring your own.

In late spring or summer, you'll need an 11wt or 12wt rod and reel with 300 yards of backing, weight-forward sinking line, 9ft leaders, and 80lb to 100lb shock tippet. During the rest of the year, an 8wt rod and reel is recommended. Cockroach and black-and-purple death flies are good fly options.

The Holbox fishing license is $12 USD per day or $30 USD per week.

Charters can be cancelled with 48 hours' notice for a refund or to reschedule. If the trip is cancelled due to weather, you can reschedule or get a refund.

Holbox Fly Fishing for Tarpon
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