Fishing Day

The smell of rich Mexican coffee will greet you each morning just after sunrise.

This is followed by a traditional hot breakfast of eggs, bacon and/or ham and cereal, juices, toast and pastries. There are two guides per boat which gives each angler a private guide and an extra set of trained eyes on each boat to spot the tough-to-see fish in less than ideal conditions (clouds, deep water or heavy winds). It is one of the best fishing programs found anywhere.

Ascension Bay is huge and knowing where to fish is key to success and all of the guides are experts at finding fish in even the most difficult of conditions. You will have an opportunity to fish for Permit, Bonefish, Tarpon, Barracuda and possibly Snook. Palometa Club also has a deep water boat to fish beyond the reef for billfish, tuna, dorado, snapper and various other species. Off shore fishing is an add-on activity and can be arranged while at the lodge when immediate weather and water conditions can be taken into account (there is an additional fee for this and can be paid for at the lodge).

Boats are clean and uncluttered for ease of casting. There are life preservers and a first-aid kit aboard each one. They are as comfortable for the open water crossings as they are for poling and silent stalking in skinny water. Fishing the flats can be done by boat, by wading or both. Many of the flats in Ascension Bay are hard bottom and are easily waded.

Lunch is usually taken on the boat during the day so not to waste time traveling back and forth to the lodge for the mid day meal. This gives access to many areas of the bay that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. This is a fishing trip and as much time should be spent in pursuit of fish as possible. Hardy box lunches are prepared for the fishing boats and typically include sandwiches, fruits, desserts, ice water and other beverages of your choice.

Depending upon your location and weather conditions, the guides will start heading back to the lodge around 4:30 PM. After arrival at the lodge, your guide will rinse your rod and reel in fresh water, clean and stretch your fly lines and stored safely ready for tomorrow’s outing.

Between 6 and 7 pm, join the other anglers and guests at the lodge at the outside bar for a refreshing and cool cocktail and delicious hors d ‘oeuvres. At 7 pm, a dinner of Mexican and/or Mayan cuisine is prepared for you served with the house wine. Your hosts Dick and Kaye Cameron assure everyone that your evening meal is not just dinner but a Feast! After dinner guests can retire to the palapa bar for an evening drink and more fish tales, tie a few flies and the tying stations or catch up on internet news and emails.