Zihuatanejo,
Mexico
Mexico Photo Journal

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is located on the Pacific coast of Mexico in
the state of Guererro. Set again the lush green backdrop of the
Sierra Madre del Sur mountains, it runs along 26 kilometers of hilly
tropical coastline with dozens of sandy beaches and scalloped coves.
The area enjoys an average temperature of 78.8 degrees with some
afternoon showers during the rainy season, from June through September.
Ixtapa was born in the 1970's and developed with an ecological master
plan that requires half the land to be saved as an ecological reserve.
It is a modern resort offering beachfront hotels, tours and activities
to keep active travelers on the go. Zihuatanejo on the other hand
is a classic Mexican pueblo with an unpretentious, informal attitude.
The
fishing opportunities in Zihuatanejo are optimal with both inshore
and offshore fisheries. Trophy roosterfish, snapper, grouper, Spanish
mackerel and yellowtail jacks are available throughout the year
inshore. Offshore species boast Pacific sailfish, blue and black
marlin, yellowfin tuna, dorado, and wahoo. Keep in mind that many
fly rod world records for several of the local species have been
caught in this as of yet unfamiliar destination.

The
lodging in this area can range from the meager to some of the nicest
luxury hotels available anywhere. Most of the beachfront resorts
in Zihuatanejo offer full amenities including restaurants, and bars
as well as air conditioning in most of the rooms and great views
of the ocean. We don't include meals in this trip as there is an
enormous selection of restaurants available within a very short
walk from any of the hotels. The restaurants have nice selections
from authentic dishes to more American items as well.
Your fishing day begins at the specified time on your itinerary,
usually about 6:30 am. You may enjoy the exciting action of either
inshore or offshore fishing. Our guides are all local captains who
are very accommodating and knowledgeable of the species of fish
sought after. We offer a wide variety of boat option from pangas
to custom ocean cruisers, all with the capability of getting you
to the fish quickly and comfortably.
Zihuatanejo
combines the authentic feel of old Mexico with modern amenities
quaintly situated on the beaches and hillsides. Add some of the
best inshore and offshore fly-fishing available on the Pacific coast
and you have all the elements of a trip that should be a part of
each years travel schedule.
Clothing and equipment checklist -- Tropical
Pricing:
| Prices vary on lodging options and boat type. Please contact us for current pricing and availability. |
Price Per Person 7 nights/ 6 days fishing
Includes: Lodging in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, weekly fishing license, transfers to and from the airport, hotel and boat taxes, guide and boat. |
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There are a variety of lodging options here from modest to extravagent as well as different costs based on Panga or Cruiser. |
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Shorter and longer packages are available as are single day trips. |
Species |
Season/(Best) |
Pacific Sailfish |
January
- December |
Pacific
Blue Marlin |
January
- June, October - December |
Black
Marlin |
January
- June, October - December |
Yellowfin
Tuna |
January
- December |
Dorado |
January
- December |
Wahoo |
January
- February, May - June, Sept. - December |
Roosterfish |
January
- December |
Grouper |
January
- December |
Barracuda |
January
- December |
Jack |
January
- December |
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