Saltwater flats · Caribbean & Mexico

Ascension Bay

Punta Allen, Quintana Roo · Mexico

A huge protected bay inside a biosphere reserve, known for permit that will actually eat a fly.

Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov; permit and bonefish all year

Target species
Permit, bonefish, tarpon, snook
Guide day rate
$850Full-day skiff, 1–2 anglers, park fee and lunch includedSource: ascensionbayflyfishing.comChecked October 2026
Lodge or package
$4,125–5,900 per person for 7 nights and 6 fishing daysSource: tailwatersflyfishing.com
Trip style
Lodge-based
Access
Wade & boat
Public access
Limited
Crowding
Low
Difficulty
Intermediate
Fly into
CUN Cancún2.5 hr, then 1 hr by boat (TQO Tulum closer)

Getting there

Fly into CUN Cancún, then 2.5 hr, then 1 hr by boat (TQO Tulum closer). About 105 miles (169 km) by road.

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