Pesca Maya Lodge is located in the small fishing village of Punta Allen, 90 miles south of Cancun, on the shores of Ascension Bay within the 1.3-million-acre Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, Mayan for where the sky is born. Enjoy fly and light tackle fishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon, and more. You can customize your package.
Quick Facts - Pesca Maya Lodge
2027 Rates: $3,164 for 4 nights / 3 days fishing
Season: Year-round, peak season March to June.
Species: Bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook, jacks, barracuda, and more.
Methods: Fly or spin; some wading depending on tides.
Boats: 23-ft. pangas, 40-HP four-stroke engines, and casting platforms
Guides: 2 anglers and 2 guides per boat
Lodging: Lodging, meals, and beverages included
Travel: Roundtrip ground transfers from Cancun or Tulum included.
Ascension Bay offers hundreds of square miles of crystal-clear flats and one of the world's most diverse saltwater fisheries. Target healthy populations of bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook, barracuda, and more during a single day. Travel Time: The broad flats of Ascension Bay are about a 15-minute boat ride from the Lodge. Anglers can also fish Boca Paila Lagoon, about a 45-minute boat ride away for no added fee. Boca Paila is known for excellent tarpon and snook fishing, and its protected lagoon system features mangroves, channels, creeks, and shallow flats. Season: Pesca Maya is open for year-round fishing, with peak season from March to June.
Year-Round Grand Slam Potential
Ascension Bay is especially famous for its Grand Slam potential—landing a bonefish, permit, and tarpon in one day—or the even more elusive Super Grand Slam by adding a snook. Ascension Bay and Boca Paila Species: Tarpon — particularly juvenile/resident tarpon around mangrove edges, channels, and lagoons. Snook — a major attraction, commonly targeted along mangrove shorelines, creek mouths, and channels. Snook fishing is best October through December. Bonefish — found on shallow flats within the lagoon system. Permit — present as well, although Ascension Bay is generally the area's more famous permit fishery. Other Species: Barracuda, Jack Crevalle, and more.
The Fishing Program
Boats: 23-foot Mexican flats pangas, specially designed for shallow-water fishing, equipped with poling platforms, casting platforms with a leaning bar at the bow, rod holders, radios, and Yamaha 40-HP four-stroke engines. You'll fish two anglers and two guides per boat. Guides: English-speaking guides. Each boat has a head guide and an assistant guide, providing an extra set of eyes for spotting fish while wading and helping manage fly line on the casting deck. Some assistant guides are already well seasoned, while others are developing their skills and learning the trade alongside the head guide. Fishing Equipment: No equipment is provided. Daily rentals are $25 for a fly outfit or $15 for a spin outfit. A replacement fee of $50 applies to lost or broken fly rods and $30 for lost or broken spinning rods. Our confirmation packet includes a detailed list of what to bring. Tackle Shop: The Lodge's tackle shop carries flies, leaders, lures, jigs, plastics, hooks, fly-tying material, shirts, hats, and cigars. Fishing License: $27 per person per week (not included). Sian Ka'an Biosphere Park Fee: $17 per fishing day; includes a daily bracelet.
Baby and Juvenile Tarpon
Migratory tarpon start arriving in the spring, offering larger fish and more consistency.
A Typical Fishing Day • Seven to 8 hours guided fishing per day Full day of guided fishing with a cooler lunch and 2 sodas, 2 bottled waters, and 2 beers per angler.
Pesca Maya Lodge
The new Pesca Maya Lodge sits on a white-sand beach overlooking the ocean, about three miles north of Punta Allen.
Bedroom at the Lodge
The Lodge has four air-conditioned bedrooms for up to eight guests. Each room has an en-suite bathroom with hot and cold running water.
Great Room at the Lodge
Pesca Maya Lodge overlooks a coral reef and turquoise waters. You’ll dine in the great room and enjoy cocktails, appetizers, and ocean views in the lounge area. Communications: Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access is provided. The Lodge does not have any electronic devices such as TVs or DVDs.
Chef-Prepared Meals
Meals: Enjoy chef-prepared breakfasts and dinners in the beachfront dining room, and a cooler lunch on the boat. Mexican and Mayan cuisine plus seafood dishes. Beverages: National alcoholic beverages, cocktails, and sodas are included. Non-Angler Activities: Enjoy beachcombing, birdwatching, and hammocks at the Lodge. Snorkel equipment is available for rent, $10 USD per person per day (2026). Massages, dolphin tours, and boat tours are available for an additional fee.
Ocean Views from the Lodge
Getting to the Lodge:
Most guests fly into Cancún International Airport (CUN), although Tulum International Airport (TQO) is also an option. Complimentary scheduled shuttle service is available from Cancún and Tulum. Guests arriving in Cancún must arrive by 1:00 p.m. (Tulum by 2:00 p.m.) for the transfer to the Lodge; otherwise, you will need to stay overnight in Cancún at your own expense. (A driver will pick you up at 4:30 a.m. the next day.) From Cancún, it's about a 3- to 3.5-hour van transfer to the Lodge. You'll settle in, take a swim or fish unguided from the beach before dinner at 7:00 p.m. Departure Day: After an early breakfast at 5:30 a.m., you'll depart the Lodge at 6:00 a.m. If flying from Cancún, schedule your departing flight for after 12:30 p.m. If flying from Tulum, schedule it for after 11:30 a.m.
2027 USD Rates
Season: Open year-round. Children: A maximum of two children under 12 may stay free when sharing a room with two adults.
Rates are per person. Two per boat and room:
7 nights / 6 days fishing $4,962
6 nights / 5 days fishing $4,690
5 nights / 4 days fishing $3,972
4 nights / 3 days fishing $3,164
3 nights / 2 days fishing $2,401
2 nights / 1 day fishing $1,638 One per boat and room:
7 nights / 6 days fishing $8,948
6 nights / 5 days fishing $8,402
5 nights / 4 days fishing $7,039
4 nights / 3 days fishing $5,676
3 nights / 2 days fishing $3,836
2 nights / 1 day fishing $2,950
• Ground transfers between Cancun or Tulum and the Lodge
• Boat transfers between Tulum Dock and the Lodge
• Lodging • Starlink Wi-Fi at the Lodge • Guided fishing • All meals at the Lodge
• Cooler lunch on the boat + 2 beers, 2 sodas, + 2 bottled waters p.p. • National alcoholic beverages, cocktails, and sodas • Mexican VAT and hotel taxes
The Packages Do Not Include:
• Airfare to and from Mexico • Gratuities for guides, staff, and driver • 7-day fishing license $27
• Terminal tackle, flies, jigs, leaders, and tippets • Daily rental of fly ($25) or spin outfit ($15) • Alcoholic beverages and sodas at the Lodge • Sian Ka'an Natural Park Fee US$17 per day • Laundry and personal expenses • Travel insurance • Global Rescue coverage • Quintana Roo Tourist Tax (VISITAX) US$16.40 • Any items not listed under inclusions
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Pesca Maya Lodge POLICIES:
Deposit Policy: A 50% deposit is required to confirm your reservation. The balance is due 90 days prior to arrival.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation in a booking can be made 60 days before the arrival date, with a charge of 10% of the payment received.
If you need to cancel within 60 days before arrival, your payment is not refundable, but your trip can be rescheduled with 10% penalty. If rates are higher during the new dates you will need to pay the difference. If rates are lower during the new dates we will not refund the difference. In case of weather conditions such as tropical storms or hurricanes, your trip will be rescheduled, if you are already at the lodge, we will reschedule the days you couldn’t fish because of the weather. No refunds apply.
Travel Insurance: Fishing with Larry strongly recommends purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation coverage and Global Rescue medical evacuation. Visit our Travel Insurance page.
Fishing with Larry Payment Options: 1.) Credit Card: A 2.5% convenience fee applies for all credit card transactions. 2.) Check: Please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to Fishing with Larry P.O. Box 419 Columbus, MT 59019. 3.) Wire Transfer: Send money electronically. Typical fees are approximately $15–$30 for domestic transfers and $45–$50 for international transfers. Please email Toni at toni@fishingwithlarry.com for wire instructions. 4. Please review our Travel Terms & Disclaimers prior to submitting your deposit.
