Where To Go For A Great Fishing
Vacation In Mexico
If there is one thing that tourism in Mexico has become famous
for in recent years, it is sports fishing. And the reasons
why are pretty obvious. The country has over 6,500 miles of
fishable coastline that is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico
and the Caribbean Sea on the east and the Pacific Ocean and
Sea of Cortez on the west. There are a diverse number of hot
spots for sport fishing that draw enthusiasts, as well as
professionals, from all over the world. And to make it even
more exciting, there are a number of national and international
competitions held yearly in the waters surrounding Mexico.
In Mexico you can fish for over 300 varieties of fish and
that number is still growing. Because of this diversity, it
may actually be very difficult to decide on just one destination
to visit in order to try your hand at reeling in a big one.
If fishing is all you plan on doing during your vacation then
you would probably find the most challenging experiences on
the Pacific coast. Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, or Mazatlan
are all well known for sport fishing fleets that can be chartered.
And the large sport fish like Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, and
Swordfish are all prevalent in those waters.
Some locations are so abundant with fish that the locals
have given many of the areas their own legends and some even
have nicknames. The Sea of Cortez, for example is said to
have so many fish in its waters that it is referred to as
"The Fish Trap". Legend has it to be believed that
the fish would come into this long, narrow gulf and would
not be able to find their way out again. In fact, the Sea
of Cortez does have an extremely large fish population of
all varieties, but the reasons why are much more scientific.
It is the combination of the water temperatures, the climate
and the tide patterns that all contribute to making this area
one of the richest fishing spots in the world.
If you would also like to partake in some tourist activities
such as tour Mayan ruins or spend nighttime in the clubs,
then Cancun or Cozumel might be more your speed. Whatever
your focus you can bet that great fishing will be close by
to wherever you decide to visit.
Maybe you don't necessarily want to go after the big boys,
like Marlin or Tuna, but would like to do a little bass fishing.
There are also many lakes dotting the landscape of Mexico
and most offer great fishing. One of the most popular bass
lakes is El Salto, which is just 50 miles from Mazatlan. Tour
operators claim that this well-stocked lake will yield the
biggest bass caught in a person's lifetime. Most tour companies
can set up a bass fishing trip to an area that you would enjoy
if you give them a list of your expectations, as far as accommodations
and services.
Fishing can be a wonderful recreational and competitive activity
that can combine your own skill and know-how with luck to
catch the big one. If you love fishing, there probably isn't
one location in Mexico that it wouldn't be enjoyable to participate
in fishing.
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