With our Cuban partners we now have access to the exclusive fishing rights on the designated Cayo Largo Natural Reserve, which encompasses some 140 square miles of saltwater flats and channels. Providing what is turning out to be one of the best places in the world for GRAND SLAM and SUPER GRAND SLAMS
Cayo Largo del Sur, also known simply as Cayo Largo, is a small resort island belonging to Cuba, in the Caribbean Sea. It is the second-biggest island in Cuba's Canarreos Archipelago.
Although only a relatively small island it is blessed with an almost continuous stretch of pretty beach, notably along its south coast, there are six beaches all of which will be able to satisfy your sun and sand lust: Playa Sirena, Playa Lindaman, Playa Blanca, Playa los Cocos, Playa Tortuga and Playa Luna.
There is also an abundance of natural wildlife including iguanas and giant sea turtles. Staying here, however, is about as much a Cuban experience as lying under a sun bed with a bottle of rum at your side.
The northern side of Cayo Largo, where the submarine shelf is extended, is the ideal environment for fly fishing enthusiasts it measures an average depth of 1.5 meters ideal depths for Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, and Jack Crevalle. … You will also be able to see Permit up to 45lb zipping and darting in and around schools of Bonefish. This is a big Bonefish destination where the average weight is about 6lbs; you can not beat stalking these Bonefish while wading in lukewarm water on the sand flats. The south side of Cayo Largo is protected by the coral barrier and its white beach of fine sands and the flats marks it out as a fantastic place for wading. The majority of Cayo Largo Flats have firm bottom ideal for wading and most days you will have the option of either fly fishing from the skiff or walking these stunning flats.
The real beauty of this fishing is that with our partners we have divided all this vast area in to 38 different zones. All zones get rotated about making sure that we always have areas that are well and truly rested. Each evening you, our fly fishing manager and the guides will determinate the next day's schedule on the basis of careful rotation of the productive areas to ensure the grounds are rested.
FISHING METHODS
Saltwater Fly Fishing.
SPECIES TO CATCH
Bonefish
Season: March to July - Oct to April
Peak: April to May
Weight: 1lb to 10lb
Average Weight: 5lb |
Permit
Season: March to July - Oct to April
Peak: April to May
Weight: 1lb to 30lb
Average Weight: 10lb |
Tarpon
Season: March to July - Oct to April
Peak: April to May
Weight: 1lb to 60lb
Average Weight: 15lb |
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Note: these figures are complied with catch reports over 5 years, however they can be affected by adverse weather.
TOUR INCLUDES
Flights (E), transfers, accommodation, guided fishing, packed lunch whilst fishing and fishing licences.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
Holiday insurance, laundry, personal items, tourist card (£25 must be purchased before travelling) and local tips.
OPTIONS
Seat upgrades available with all airlines.
VISA
A machine-readable passport with at least 6 months before expiry.
Tourist visa card required before departure (£25 must be purchased before travelling)
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
No vaccinations currently required.
PLEASE NOTE
All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of press however please check these requirements for changes.
DEPARTURE TAX
There is a $25 CU departure tax payable upon leaving Cuba.
FLIGHT ROUTE AND FLIGHT TIME
UK - Havana (approx 9.5 hrs)
Havana - Cayo Largo (approx 40 mins)
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
International Flight
(E) 1 checked in item 23 kg (B/F) 2 checked in items 23 kg. Please contact either Iberian or Air France airways for weight limits & additional costs for checking in additional fishing equipment.
Internal Flight
Cubana Airlines - Tropical Class: 30kg, Tourist Class: 20kg.
TRANSFER TIME
Havana airport - Parque Central Hotel (approx 30 mins)
Cayo Largo airport - Sol Cayo Largo Hotel (approx 5 mins).
WALKING / SIGHTSEEING
A great opportunity to view the beautiful landscape as well as a great opportunity for stunning photography.
DIVING
Explore the beautiful underwater scenery including a vast range of tropical and reef fish in crystal clear waters.
RUM MUSEUM
This is a remarkable tour of the Havana Club Foundation's installations, which recreate a traditional rum distillery. The journey begins where barrels are made, then on to the presses, the sugar depot, the fermentation and filtration stages, the ageing process and finally blending and bottling.
