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CAMPECHE TARPON TOWN GENERAL INFORMATION
The town of Campeche is not on the beaten path. It
is relatively obscure which translates like this: People have not
ruined the fishing here yet! In January of 2006 I made my first trek to
this city. I was not surprised by the fishing because I had heard
rumors of the vast tarpon flats and the lack of fishing pressure. What
did surprise me was the clean, quiet, and very friendly "village" like
city of Campeche, the capital city of the Mexican state of Campeche. I
am confident that many of my clients will find out just how cool this
place is and I plan on taking more than one trip a year here myself.
Here's the story straight from the owner's mouth. Raul Castenada says this:
On the West Coast of the Yucatan
Peninsula facing the Gulf of Mexico lies the "BIOSPHERE RESERVOIR OF
LOS PETENES" just aside of the city of Campeche, nowdays known like
Tarpon Coast, shaped by more than 80 miles of mangrove shoreline,
countless rivers, cuts, creeks, channels and inner lagunas wich make
the ideal refuge or shelter for baby tarpons.
Most of the time we do sightfishing
or "hunt&fish" game. Rolling or gulping tarpons are easily located
following the fins or tails on their way up or down the rivers.
Depending on tide conditions, moon phases and weather, we chase them
along channels mouths, inner shallows in less than 3 ft of water or in
open bays where they hide in the turtle grass bottom or below hanging
mangrove branches. It is a real challenge for flyfishermen or light
tackle anglers to direct a great cast in the middle of a creek where
there is barely room for a rod. While fishing at open bays, it is also
a delightful spot for long castings. Skillfull anglers still get amazed
with  this specie which lives and rolls in very narrow channels and novice get hooked forever.
Most of the daytime our native guides keep polling covering a vast territory searching
in every spot with the advantage of the lonelyness, fishing miles and
miles without seeing other boats. Opposite to other fishing locations
in the Yucatan or Ascencion Bay, this is a primarily Tarpon Destination
beeing the most important nursery in Latin
America... INCREDIBLE ISN'T IT? We are the pioneers in the area,
serving anglers community for over six years formed by a native team of
expert guides with the most shaped eyes in the region who have been
riding these areas for commercial fishing for a long time and now being
part of The Catch and Release Philosophy.
Besides all the fishing experience, birdwatching is
another wonderful experience in this spot where you will easily
identify various birds such as pelicans, seagull, white and roseate
ibis, spinbill ibis, white and gray herons, and some more....
Guides and Boats for CAMPECHE TARPON TOWN
In Tarpon Town
Anglers we have been recruiting and training native guides who really
know the whole fishing spots. This town is still based on commercial
fishery so seamen are found everywhere but not all of them are good
guides neither know the tarpon coast. They fish offshore and fishing
the mangrove is a whole other experience. The outstanding guides are
here with us, and sometimes other companies hire us when they want an
excellent boatman capable to handle flat and shallow fishing charter
for tarpon.
Juan "Chino", Fernando "Camaron", Joel
"Bambino" and of course your host me, RAUL, we are the members of our
crew and we have two new apprentices working now in training. They are
all hard working guys who enjoy their job and there is nothing else in
the world that likes them more than fishing.
Our guides have
started to manage some words for international fishing English such as
clock orientation and distances, but this has nothing to do with your
success in fishing... they'll put you where fish are and teach you some
words in Spanish with ease to locate tarpons. I am Raul and I speak
fluent English. I'll be your native host during your trip.
We will assist you choosing your flies, knots, coaching you to handle a fighting tarpon and so on...
We have a fleet of
two 18ft with 40 hp yamaha and two 23 ft with 65 hp johnson clean
pangas outfitted with casting deck and rod holders. This boats are far
to be a high-end boats but are the most comfortable on their kind for
this type of fishing, perfect for polling and lightest for rides on 3
ft of water. Boats do not carry a Top/roof so good sun protection is
mandatory.
OTHER INFO AT CAMPECHE TARPON TOWN:
If traveling with your own gear, please consider the following tips for light tackling in Campeche:
SPINNING: Line tests 8-10-12 lbs, Rod Action Medium to Heavy, Wire or
Mono Leader of 40 lb, Bucktail Jigs, soft tailed worms/Grubs in
patterns white, white/red, orange, green no longer than 2.5 inches on
1/8 Oz.
FLYFISHING: Flies up to 2 inches, black death, purple death,
black/White, white/red, hooks 1/0 and 2/0, floating line, 100 yds
backing, leader 40-30-40 with shock tippet, rod/line weigth 8-9.
moderate/fast or fast action. Floating Line
Temperature range from 82 to sometimes above 100. Sun protection is
mandatory and a light rainwear for scattered or intermittent showers.
Due a almost tropical location, we assume no responsibility on weather
affections and costumers could extend the fishing days paying the
additional lodging nights and services.
The city of Campeche counts with all amenities for your convenience from laundries to business and internet access centers.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AT CAMPECHE TARPON TOWN
There are the MAYAN RUINS, food, and photography. And a little shopping for the interested parties.
SEASON IN CAMPECHE TARPON TOWN
Similar to the other side of the peninsula at
Cancun, Cozumel, and Ascension Bay, this is truly a year around fishery
that only falters because of weather issues. These weather issues
usually occur from July through October. It can be windy early in the
season. But November through June is great fishing. April through June
are the best of the best.
HOW TO GET TO CAMPECHE TARPON TOWN
Fly into Ciudad Del Carmen, Merida, or Campeche, Mexico. We provide
transportation in the packages but all parties must arrive on the same
itineraries to avoid additional transfer charges.
2010 RATES AT CAMPECHE TARPON TOWN
7 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS FISHING $ 2,700 USD PER ANGLER
6 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS FISHING $ 2,250 USD PER ANGLER
5 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS FISHING $ 1,850 USD PER ANGLER
4 NGIHTS / 3 DAYS FISHING $ 1,450 USD PER ANGLER
All Rates are in USD, PER ANGLER, DOUBLE OCCUPPANCY IN ROOM AND BOAT and may change without notice.
Once your package is booked, it won't change.
WHAT'S INCLUDED AT CAMPECHE TARPON TOWN
- Round
ground transfer in private shuttle airport-hotel-airport at selected
airports CME-MID-CPE. Surcharge may apply to CUN airport (see
transportation link on the main menu for visual reference).
- Accomodation at CASTELMAR LODGE. All rooms are A/C, TV, wireless internet, daily maid service TWO BLOCKS FROM DOWNTOWN SQUARE.
- Daily Breakfast "fishermen menu"
- Daily Transportation hotel-marina-hotel.
- Guided Fishing Charter for selected number of days with unlimited gasoline for long range days.
- Ice chest with sodas, plenty of water, beer, chocolate bars
- On Board Lunch
- Fishing License for the # of days of fishing
- Reservoir Los Petenes entrance & usage fee
- Proportional aboard Insurance coverage fee
- Use of our flies / lures
- Service and Sales Tax
NOT INCLUDED AT CAMPECHE TARPON TOWN
- Guide´s and hotel staff gratuities/tips
- any meal other than breakfast and lunch the days of your fishing charters
- airfares nor other transportation
- anything not specified in inclusions.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS NEEDED AT CAMPECHE TARPON TOWN
You will be required to provide proof of citizenship to enter
Mexico. Passport is required for entry and for re-entry into the
United States.
Print two copies of the page in your passport, which includes your
picture, passport number, issue and expiration date. Keep one copy in
your wallet or pocket and one in your luggage. This can be very
helpful entering and leaving the country if your passport is lost.
For more information or to make reservations: info@rodreeladventures.com
1-800-356-6982
FAX (541) 338-0367
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