Fly Fishing Paredon - Cuba
Bonefishing, Tarpon, and Permit
Fly-Fishing-Only
Fly fishing at Cayo Paredon, a new destination in the Jardines del Rey (Gardens of the King), has been on the radar of fly anglers for decades. The tiny island of Paredon (5.4 miles²) sits between Cayo Santa Maria, famous for its tarpon fishery, and Cayo Romano, renowned for its permit and big bones. To reach Cayo Paredon, you'll cross a 10-mile stone road built over the ocean, which Cuba recently completed in 16 months. In 2021, a stable beach was constructed along with a 584-room all-inclusive resort called the Hotel Cayo Paredon Grande.
2025 Rates: Peak Season is $4,950.00 per person for 7-nights and 6-days guided fishing
Cayo Paredon
Getting to Paredon required building an extensive road system over the seas, the first stone road in Cuba. These cays are connected to the main island of Cuba by a 17-mile road (27 km) that runs across the Bahia de Perros (Bay of Dogs), including a section of approximately 10 miles over the sea that took 16 months to build and required more than 3 million cubic meters of rocks and stones.
Cayo Paredon is inside the Jardines del Rey Marine Park. Expect big bones, permit, and spring and summer tarpon. Like all Fly Fishing the Run operations in Cuba, Cayo Paredón is managed in accordance with Marine Park regulations, with support from Blue Sanctuary Org.
The Fishing Program:
Season: The fishery is open year-round. Low season is from July 5, 2025 - February 21, 2026, and
Peak season is from February 21 - July 4, 2026.
Group Size: Maximum of eight anglers per week. Two anglers per boat and guide.
Boats: Dolphin Super Skiffs with Yamaha 70-HP engines allow access to shallow water and provide fast runs between fishing spots. For skinny-water flats, you’ll fly fish from a flat-bottom skiff, so you’re able to access bonefish and permit.
Guides: Local guides are excellent at finding all species. They speak enough English to be understood for fishing purposes.
Fishing Equipment: No equipment is provided. Plan on bringing flies, leaders, tippets, all terminal tackle, and all accessories, as very few items are available anywhere in Cuba. A comprehensive tackle and gear list is included in our confirmation packet.
Fishing License: is included in the package. The mandatory Marine Park Conservation Fee of $100.00 is not included in the package.
Flats Fishing
A Typical Fishing Day:
7:30 a.m. A wake-up call followed by breakfast.
8:00 a.m. You’ll leave for a full day of guided fishing, with a packed lunch for the boat.
5:00 p.m. You’ll return to the marina in time to freshen up before dinner.
Superb Saltwater Fishing
Cayo Paredon provides excellent saltwater fly-fishing opportunities for tarpon, permit, and bonefish. The hard-bottomed flats adjacent to deep blue channels offer excellent wade-fishing conditions.
There is a plentiful and large population of bonefish, as well as a good number of permit that can be found cruising both the flats and slightly deeper areas.
Hotel Cayo Paredon Grande
Hotel Cayo Paredon Grande is a luxurious 5-star resort with 584 rooms.
Communications: Wi-Fi is included in the package and is available throughout the hotel. Before your trip, check with your cell phone service provider to determine if your U.S. cell phone will work in Cuba. Satellite phones are NOT allowed in Cuba and will be confiscated at the airport upon arrival.
Dining Room at Resort
Dining: The package includes all meals at the resort. Several restaurants and bars are on-site so that you can choose from various meals and dining experiences.
Alcohol: All domestic liquor, beer, and soda are included at the resort. Wine and imported liquor are available for purchase. Anglers may have up to four beverages (beer, soda, or bottled water) per fishing day on the boat.
Getting to Cayo Paredon:
From Miami, FL (MIA), you’ll fly to the Jardines del Rey Airport (CCC) in Cayo Coco, a 75-minute flight. A Cubatur representative (travel services) will meet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel. The package includes the 30-minute drive.
Departure Day: After breakfast, a Cubatur representative will drive you to the airport, a 30-minute drive. Your return flight to the U.S. should be scheduled for after 12:00 p.m. (noon).
2025 and 2026 USD Rates:
7-nights and 6-days guided fishing:
Saturday to Saturday
Two anglers per boat and room:
Low Season
July 5, 2025 - February 21, 2026:
$3,490.00 per person
High Season
February 21 - July 4, 2026:
$4,950.00 per person
UPGRADES:
One angler per skiff: add $1,200.00
One angler per room: add $500.00 per person. Both anglers need to pay.
Non-Angler Companion:
$1,690.00 per person
Sharing the room with an angler.
(The angler must pay for the single skiff upgrade.)
Information Packet.
The Packages Include:
• Reception at Cayo Coco Airport
• Ground transfers between the airport and the Hotel
• 7-nights at the Hotel Cayo Paredon Grande
• All meals and beverages, including alcohol, at the Hotel
• Wi-Fi and laundry service at the hotel
• 6-days guided fishing
• A box lunch and beverages on the boat
• A Cuban fishing license.
The Packages Do Not Include:
• Airfare to Cayo Coco, Cuba, and return
• A Cuban Visa, $85.00
• Marine Park Conservation Fee, $100 p.p.
• Gratuities to guide and staff
• Personal expenses
• Cuban health insurance is included in your airfare if flying from the U.S.
• Global Rescue
• Travel insurance
• Anything not mentioned under inclusions.
