Lake Baccarac Lodge - Mexico

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Lake Baccarac is located in Bacurato, a quaint fishing village in the Sierra Madre. The lake spans 25 miles long and 5 miles wide, covering 30,000 acres at full capacity. In 1993, Bruce Knutson caught a 19.10-pound largemouth bass here, setting a Central American record. Lake Baccarac is renowned as one of the best lakes in the world to catch jumbo largemouth bass.
2027 Rates: Packages start at $1,550 per person for 3 nights / 2 days guided fishing.

Lake Baccarac Largemouth Bass

Lake Baccarac was stocked in 1978 with Florida-strain largemouth bass and is Mexico's number one lake for 10-pound-plus bass. Terry Hollan built and opened Baccarac Lodge in 2004. Each season has produced phenomenal fish: 14-lb, 15-lb, and so many largemouth over 10 pounds that they've lost count over the years. Good numbers of 5- to 7-lb bass are caught daily. The official Lake record is a 19.1-pounder.
Season: The Lodge is open from September through June for peak fishing and the most favorable weather.
Weather: Due to the cool, crisp mountain air of the Sierra Madre Mountains, the evening and morning hours are cool. Daytime temps average between 84 and 90 degrees. Occasional showers do occur, so a rain suit is a must.

Bass Fishing Facts:

18 ft. Crestliner boats with 60-HP motors

Boats: 19-ft. Deep-V Crestliners with a 60-HP motor, 55-lb Minn Kota I-Pilot trolling motor, a Spot-Lock GPS anchor, and a Lowrance fish finder. Two anglers per guide and boat.
Guides: Many guides have over twenty years of experience on the lake and speak fishing English. They are flexible and will fish as many hours as daylight allows. Each day, you'll return to the Lodge before sunset.
Equipment: No equipment is provided. Rod rentals are available for $15 per day per rod. You will need to bring reels and lines. Lures are available for purchase. A complete gear and tackle list is included in our confirmation packet.
Fishing License: Your fishing license is included in the package.

A Typical Fishing Day:
One hour before sunrise – Staff will give you a wake-up call and bring coffee to your door. (Sunrise is around 7:00 a.m. in the winter and 5:30 a.m. in the summer.) Breakfast follows, and then you'll head out for a morning of guided fishing.
Noon – Return to the Lodge for lunch and margaritas before heading back out to fish. Alternatively, you may arrange to take a sack lunch on the boat. Each boat has a cooler stocked with beer (Tecate), bottled water, Coke, and Diet Coke.
5:30–7:30 p.m. – Return to the Lodge around sunset, depending on the season. Freshly made chips and salsa, ice-cold margaritas, and beer are available until dinner is served.

Lake Baccarac Lodge has a beautiful outdoor sitting area overlooking the lake sunsets.

Lake Baccarac Lodge sits at the edge of Lake Baccarac, overlooking the beautiful Sierra Madre. Laundry service is available. (Please leave a $3 to $5 tip with your laundry.) The Lodge accommodates 30 anglers.
Meals: The cooking staff provides a delightful array of dishes, including steaks, a variety of seafood, and an elaborate Mexican dinner.
Alcohol: Frosty margaritas are always on hand. Tecate (Mexican beer) is available on the boat and at the Lodge. The Lodge does not have a full-service bar, but you can buy bottles of liquor in their tackle shop.
Communications: The Lodge has Starlink Wi-Fi. We also recommend WhatsApp. You will need to download the App on your phone, and so will everyone you wish to communicate with.

Lake Baccarac Lodgedining area has round Tables with padded striped chairs.

Bedrooms: Two anglers share an air-conditioned room overlooking the lake. Each room has two queen beds, a private bathroom, filtered water, and daily maid service.

Getting to the Lodge:

Getting to the Lodge: You’ll fly to Mexico City International Airport (MEX). From there, you’ll take a 2-hour, 20-minute flight to Los Mochis International Airport (LMM), served by Aeroméxico. A Lodge representative will meet you upon arrival and provide an air-conditioned van transfer to the Lodge, a 2.5-hour drive. Ground transfers are included in your package. Complimentary beer and soft drinks are available during the drive. You’ll arrive in time to relax, prepare for the next day’s fishing, and enjoy dinner.

2027 USD Rates:

Two anglers per room and guide
Season: September through June:
Rates are per person.
3 nights / 2 days guided fishing $1,550
4 nights / 3 days guided fishing $1,900
5 nights / 4 days guided fishing $2,250
6 nights / 5 days guided fishing $2,500
7 nights / 6 days guided fishing $2,750
8 nights / 7 days guided fishing $2,950
Single occupancy: Add $100 per night, based on availability.

Group Discounts are available. Book nine anglers and get the tenth one free. The savings may be divided among the group.

Request a Lake Baccarac
Information Packet.

The Packages Include:

• Ground transfers between Los Mochis or Bacubirito airstrip and the Lodge
• Accommodations
• Starlink Wi-Fi at the Lodge
• All meals at the Lodge
• Mexican beer, Coke, Diet Coke, and bottled water while fishing and at the Lodge
• Margaritas at the Lodge
• Daily maid service
• Laundry service; please tip $3 to $5
• Guided fishing
• Use of fishing rods
• Fishing license

The Packages Do Not Include:

• Airfare to and from Mexico City
• Airfare between Mexico City and Los Mochis
• Liquor
• Private air charters
• Gratuities to guides and staff
• Fishing equipment, reels, line, and lures
• Global Rescue coverage
• Travel Insurance
• Items of a personal nature
• Anything not listed under inclusions.

LAKE BACCARAC LODGE POLICIES:

As stated on your invoice, trips are transferable but nonrefundable. Whether you are unable to go on your trip and want to move it, or you cancel your trip outright, the following will apply:
Deposit Policy: $600.00 per person to secure your reservation for commercial air arrival; $1,000.00 per person for private air arrival. Bookings are not confirmed until deposits are received. Final payments are due 90 days before your departure.

Lake Baccarac’s Cancellation Policy: Reel Mexican Adventures is not responsible for any part of the trip that might be missed because of cancellations or delays of commercial or private airlines. All fishing trips trips are transferable but nonrefundable. Whether you are unable to go on your trip and want to move it, or you cancel your trip outright, the following will apply.
All Trips – Commercial Arrival, Private Air Arrival Arranged by The Lodge or Own Private Plane:
• 60 days or less prior to the commencement of your trip – cancellation or postponement by the entire group or any group member: the fishing trip cost will be transferred and a credit issued. The PRIVATE AIR cost is forfeited. The PRIVATE AIR cost WILL BE deducted from your deposit amount.
• 30 days or less prior to the commencement of your trip – cancellation or postponement by the entire group or any group member: 50% of the fishing trip cost is forfeited and a credit issued.
• 15 days or less prior to the commencement of your trip – cancellation or postponement by the entire group or any group member: ENTIRE TRIP COST.

Trip Cost: Forfeiture of the trip cost close to the time of your trip as stated above is necessary because these lodge slots have been reserved for you and they will be unable to sell those slots within the short period of time before the trip date; therefore, leaving the lodge with open slots that could have been sold and most likely would have been sold, given their state of capacity, if time permitted.

Private Air Cost: When reserving a private plane, the entire cost is due and required to reserve the plane. Once the dates have been reserved, if the trip is cancelled or postponed, the entire private air cost will be forfeited. If an individual on a private air trip must cancel, the private air cost will be forfeited and the fishing cost will be credited if more than 30 days out. The Lodge cannot credit the private air portion as they cannot ask the others in the plane to pay more for someone else’s cancellation and the planes operate on a fixed cost. The Lodge is under a contractual arrangement and must meet its obligation; therefore, when you cancel, the total plane cost is still incurred.

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.
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