Perched in some of the best fishing waters in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Tarpon Cay Lodge and Isla del Sabalo are perfect for anglers wishing to target tarpon.
Tarpon Cay Lodge is on the northern part of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Sitting on two marine reserves, it offers anglers exclusive access to juvenile tarpon fishing grounds. Fishing shallow water, using floating fly lines, the tarpon generally range from five to 15lb. However, there are occasionally fish in excess of 20lb. In addition, migratory tarpon are occasionally be found as well as barracuda, jacks and snook. As the fishery is primarily in shallow water, often with surface flies, the fishing here can be utterly captivating.
Isla del Sabalo (or ‘Island of Tarpon’) offers world-class fly fishing for baby tarpon, where resident fish from five to 30lb cruise the turtle grass flats and mangrove lined lagoons, creeks, and channels. Easy to reach on Mexico’s northern Yucatan peninsula the fishing here is a pure adrenaline rush.
Both lodges offer expert guides, well-appointed accommodations, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
If you are keen to target tarpon this season we have a few remaining dates for 2026
Tarpon Cay Lodge availability 2026
May 2 – 9, 2026: 2 spots
June 6 – 13, 2026: 2 spots
July 11 – 18, 2026: 2 spots
August 1 – 8, 2026: 2 spots
August 22 – 29, 2026: 2 spots
August 29 – September 5, 2026: 2 spots
September 19 – 26, 2026: 2 spots
September 26 – October 3, 2026: 2 spots
October 3 – 10, 2026: 6 spots
Isla del Sabalo availability 2026
May 9 – 16, 2026: 6 spots
May 30 – June 6, 2026: 4 spots (Prime Tides)
June 20 – 27, 2026: 6 spots
June 27 – July 4, 2026: 4 spots (Prime Tides)
July 25 – August 1, 2026: 6 spots (Prime Tides)
September 5 – 12, 2026: 6 spots (Prime Tides)
October 17 – 24, 2026: 6 spots (Prime Tides)
If tarpon are on your bucket list these two lodges definitely hit the mark. If you would like further details on fishing in Mexico or tarpon fishing in particular please contact Alex Jardine or call our office on +44(0)1980 847 389.
