yucatan LA PESCADORA LODGE [Yucatan Peninsula - Mexico] The new La Pescadora Lodge offers one of the best values in the entire Ascension Bay area for anglers seeking a fishing-focused lodge with great guides and access to great waters. With final construction completed in the fall of 2013, the property is just south of the small fishing town of Punta Allen. The location overlooks a “home” bonefish flat and is just north of the long-time landmark that marks the northern coast of Ascension Bay; the Punta Allen lighthouse. Jose Ucan and Lilly Bertram are the on-site managing partners of the lodge, and together they have been working in the fishing industry in Punta Allen for over a decade. This a true family-run operation, meaning that you will quickly feel at home and a part of the family as a guest of La Pescadora. The lodge is new, clean and well-designed. The food is great, the beers are cold, and the guide staff includes some of the finest guides in the entire area. And best of all, this is one of the best overall values and price points of any lodge that we work with in the entire Caribbean! La Pescadora features four, single-level double occupancy cabins that flank the two story main lodge. It is a small, personable lodge, limited to only eight anglers per week. 7 night / 6 fishing day packages (double occupancy) $2,600.00 per person. yucatan CAMPECHE TARPON [Yucatan Peninsula - Mexico] Located on the northwestern side of the Yucatan Peninsula, Campeche has become known as one of the finest destinations in the entire Caribbean for baby tarpon. Yellow Dog is proud of the fact that we were the first booking company to offer this fishery, and we feel strongly that we represent it better than anyone! On top of that, we work with the finest outfitter in the area – Alejandro Hernandez – and his talented team of Campeche Tarpon guides. Simply put, this is an area that offers some of the finest and most consistent fishing for baby tarpon that we have found anywhere in the world. With an untouched and undeveloped mangrove coastline stretching north from the city of Campeche for more than 75 miles, the fishing for tarpon in the 5-20 pound range can be fantastic, especially during the late spring, summer and fall months. You can expect good numbers of fish along with great sightfishing opportunities. Also, with a large variety of activities, cultural sites, Mayan ruins, and interesting day trips, Campeche is the ideal destination for non-anglers and non-fishing spouses. This picturesque city was designated a United Nations’ World Cultural Heritage for Humanity (UNESCO) site in 1999, making it a very unique and special place to visit. 5 night / 4 fishing day packages (double occupancy) $2,467.00 per person. CASA BLANCA LODGE [Ascension Bay – Yucatan Peninsula] Located on the southern edge of Mexico’s Ascension Bay, Casa Blanca has long been recognized as one of the world’s very best saltwater fly fishing destinations and the highest end fishing lodge in the Yucatan. Completely surrounded by the waters of world famous Ascension Bay, Casa Blanca’s crystal-clear waters are home to impressive numbers of bonefish, tarpon, snook, permit, jacks, barracuda, snapper, sharks, and several different reef species. This kind of angling diversity makes Casa Blanca the ideal destination for novice saltwater anglers and seasoned fly fishermen alike. The quality of the accommodations and food, the caliber and experience level of the guides, and the overall atmosphere of the lodge all combine to create a first-rate Caribbean angling experience. Included in your stay at Casa Blanca is a private round-trip air charter from Cancun direct to the lodge’s own airstrip – a transfer that replaces what is usually a long and bumpy ride down the road to Punta Allen. Upon arrival at the lodge, you will be greeted by the Casa Blanca staff with a cold margarita and shown to your room – comfortable, spacious, and air-conditioned. One of the most famous and established fly fishing lodges in the Caribbean, Casa Blanca continues to excel on all levels and remains one of our favorite fishing operations in the entire region. 7 night / 6 day packages $3,393.00 to $4,404.00 per person, depending on season. COSTA DE COCOS LODGE [Xcalak - Yucatan Peninsula - Mexico] Located on the far southern tip of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo – on the border with Belize – is the small fishing village of Xcalak (Ish-ca-lack) and the waters of Chetumal Bay. The largest bay in the entire Yucatan, Chetumal is nearly twice the size of Ascension Bay, its famous neighbor to the north. This area is home to endless flats and healthy populations of bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook, jacks and many other species. It is also home to our favorite lodge in the area – Costa De Cocos. If you’re looking for a laid back and fantastic vacation to dive, fish, kayak, explore, or just relax, then this small lodge is the perfect place. We have worked with and represented this operation for years, and we are proud to say that this is one of our favorite “low key” destinations in the entire region. Great fishing, friendly customer service, knowledgeable guides, and one of the best values anywhere in the Caribbean. The area’s jungle, rich with wildlife, is the lodge’s back yard, and the Caribbean Sea is literally on the front steps. Guests stay in individual cabanas with private bathrooms, ceiling fans, and daily maid service. After a long day of fishing, you can relax on the lodge’s main deck and enjoy fresh appetizers and cold drinks from the all-inclusive bar. Here at Yellow Dog, we love this lodge, as they offer one of the best price points and best overall values in the entire region. 7 night / 6 fishing day packages (double occupancy) $3,095.00 per person 16 • phone: 406-585-8667 • toll free: 888-777-5060 email: info@yellowdogflyfishing.com • website: www.yellowdogflyfishing.com • 17