Jardines de la Reina, Cuba
Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit

This is one of the least explored angling destinations in the world. Your accommodations are uniquely located in areas where there is no commercial for professional fishing except for you guides. One can expect to cast to schools of bones ranging from 3-6 pounds, all day long and landing between 20-40 is very common.When you tire of the bonefishing, the mid sized tarpon, ranging from 20-40 pounds and the robust permit ranging from 15-30 pounds can be a nice retreat!

The fishing will vary from walking flats and beaches along many of the keys to casting from a flats boat against the many mangroves and lagoons in the region. If your schedule permits, you are also able to take a tour of the mainland to visit the influence of Ernest Hemingway or take a tour of a Cuban cigar factory.

Cayo Largo, Cuba-- Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Snook

Excellent fishing destinations are not easy to find in Cuba, especially if you are looking for a reliable fishing lodge, experienced fly fishing guides, proper accommodations and safe boats. This is now all available on Cayo Largo. Cayo Largo is very easy to reach, just 30 minutes from Havana, with beautiful beaches and is surrounded by more than 300 other cays.

This area is better known as the Canneras Archipel. Cayo Largo & Casa Batida offers Grand Slam fly fishing for very large Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Jacks and Barracuda. Guests stay at the new 4 - star hotel, Sol Club Melia on an all inclusive basis. Havana service is available, includes all transfers, ticket Havana – Cayo Largo, and overnights are in Hotel Libre nearby the centre of Havana.

Las Salinas and Rio Hatiguanico--Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Snook

Las Salinas, located in the Zapata National park, has been closed for decades as a government military protected area. The area has just been opened, and we are extremely lucky to have reliable contacts with which to book Las Salinas as a pristine and unfished area. The rule at Las Salinas is fly fishing only! The boats are flat-bottomed non – motorized with a maximum capacity of 1 guide and 1 fisherman.

Las Salinas is a unique national park and it is recently open for fly fishing only. It is a saltwater eco-system of many lagoons connected by very small channels. Tides variation is extremely low making for fantastic sight casting for most of the day. It is impossible and forbidden to use motorized boats at Las Salinas. All the lagoons have an average of one foot depth. Las Salinas is protected by the government and allows no more than 6 fly anglers per week.
The rule at Salinas is single fly fishing only and it is impossible to fish Las Salinas on your own or without a license.

Accommodations are at the Hotel Don Pedro. Don Pedro is located about 75 minutes from the site of Las Salinas and 45 minutes from Rio Hatiguanico. Rancho Don Pedro is built in a rustic style with individual wooden cabins including a terrace, bathroom h/c water, twin beds and it has a good Cuban restaurant.

Another option is fly fishing on Rio Hatiguanico for Tarpon (between 10 - 50 pounds) Snook ( between 5 - 10 pounds), Snapper, Barracuda and Jack Crevalle. The biggest Tarpon caught in 2003 weighted 60 pounds! Your guide will take you out on the Rio Hatiguanico, which has been described as Amazon of Cuba. The guides boats used on Rio Hatiguanico have outboard engines with a maximum capacity of 1 guide and 1 fisherman.

Rancho Don Pedro consists of several cabañas, used for accommodation, reception and a restaurant. At Don Pedro you will be in a ranch atmosphere with horses, cows and chickens on the premises. The complete interior of the cabaña is made of wood, except for the bathroom. The interior has everything what you need. Don Pedro Rancho is well appointed with the surroundings. The personnel of the Don Pedro will make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Cuisine at Don Pedro is excellent. Every day there is a choice of four different main courses such as chicken, pork, beef and various seafood. Breakfast is served every morning with a ham/omelet, fruit, eggs, juice, milk, coffee, cheese and bread.

Cayo Las Brujas-- Tarpon, Snook, Jacks, Barracuda

Cayo Las Brujas - off Cuba's north coast, fly fishing for big Tarpon, Snook, Jacks, Barracuda and other reef predators.

We have been fortunate to obtain another contract for this new fly fishing site located east of Havana on Cuba's north coast, located some 370 km from Havana. Guests will stay at the beautiful Hotel Villa Las Brujas, situated right on the beach. There are 4 Price-Craft 16 ft boats available powered by 25HP Yamaha outboards, giving anglers direct access to the extensive area adjacent to the hotel. The guides are all English speaking and experienced fly fishing guides
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There is the opportunity to target a wide variety of species found in the channels and reefs a short distance offshore Tarpon, up to 120 lbs+, are one of the primary target species at this site. Combine this with other species such as Snook to 30lbs, Jack Crevalle to 30lbs, Barracuda, Dorado, Albacore, Sierra Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Horse-eye Jacks, Amberjacks, Pargo, Cubera Snappers & Red Snappers, give the angler a wide variety of different species to target.

You will stay at the Hotel Villa Las Brujas situated on a rocky outcrop, over looking the Caribbean, and comprises of a small complex of 24 villas, most with sea views and balconies and access to a lovely secluded beach. All rooms have A/C and satellite television. The rooms themselves are spacious and well appointed, with en-suite bathrooms, and separate sitting areas.

The restaurant, El Farallón, serves respectable Cuban fare and fresh seafood.
There is a range of activities and tours for non- fishing guests and the beach offers a great attraction for partners and children. Cayo Brujas is connected by a long way to the mainland.

Isla Juventud-- Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit

Avalon Fishing Center, the founders of the fishing at Jardines de la Reina, has explored a new fishing paradise in Cuba: Isla Juventud.

The fishing area of Isla Juventud is really huge and covered with large white flats and some of them are mixed with coral and turtle grass. You are inside a marine park, and all the surrounding cays and lagoons offer very good fishing. The area is well protected and some exploratory trips have already been made. These are the first results…………

This is some of the best bonefishing we have ever seen. The average fish is large, more than 5lbs with a possible catch of double-digit fish every day. This is perhaps the last place in the world where you can experience a " never seen fisherman" bonefish population. The trophy size of Bonefish and the different types of fishing, wading and poling, will make this incredibly interesting fishing even for the most experienced fly fishermen.

Tarpon are caught from 15lbs to over 60lbs, in channels, on the flats, the open sea and around the mangroves. Some other more areas are spotted suitable for Tarpon fishing.

Many permit have been seen with an average of 10lbs but also many larger fish of more than 20 lbs.

Hotel Rancho el Tresoro is used for accommodation. This is a comfortable 3 star hotel. All rooms have hot water and A/C. A normal week includes six full days of fishing, starting on a Sunday. Guests may arrive Saturday morning, Saturday evening or very early Sunday morning. Flight from Havana is 25 minutes, and transfer from the airport to the hotel is only 10 minutes.

For info on inoculations you need check with the CDC.

Clothing and equipment checklist -- Tropical

We highly recommend an emergency evacuation membership for this trip. It costs well over $100,000 to be air lifted to a safe US hospital from many parts of the world. These services will not be covered by general travel insurance or medical insurance. We use GLOBAL RESCUE.

Due to the current administration the U.S. has in office, we are unable to offer these trips to US citizens.

Pricing: All price are in Euros and may change at any time. Contact us for current pricing and availability.