What is fished in Holbox Island?
In the Island of Holbox you could catch tarpon, snook, crappie, barracuda, snapper, jacks and occasionally permit and bonefish among many others. Off the north shore, migratory giant tarpon run the length of the island when in season; in fact, the Holbox fishery is considered to be one of the most spectacular in the world for trophy silver kings. To the south there are miles of lagoons flourishing with juvenile or baby tarpon and snook
When is the best fishing season in Holbox Island?
The strong fishing season in Holbox for juvenile tarpon, tarpon and black snook is from March to November
fishing Techniques
- Fly Fishing
- Spinning
- Light Tackle
- Catch and Release
MAYAN FLY FISHING TRAIN
Holbox– Valladolid Station
To get to Holbox Island you have to go from Nuevo Xcan Station to the Mayan village of Chiquila which is 79 km away (1h 14 min) and from there take a ferry to Holbox which takes approximately 30 minutes. Holbox Island, specifically the Cabo Catoche lighthouse located there marks the meeting of the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, a combination of tourmaline and topaz colors. A visual delight for visitors.Â
Yum Balam Flora and Fauna Protection Area. Holbox Island is part of this natural reserve.
YALAHAU LAGOON Numerous species of fish, coastal dunes, mangroves and adjacent keys.
CABO CATOCHE In May and September ideal time to swim with whale sharks.
PAJAROS ISLAND, unparalleled place for bird watching.
BIOLUMINISCENCE from April to August on the beaches of punta cocos and punta mosquitos is visualized with great intensity bright turquoise light radiating microorganisms.
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