Capt. Edward Johnston with a permit Crusing the flats Dr. Curt with another permit

Fishing in the Yucatan

One of the finest saltwater flats' fisheries in the world. Ascension Bay and Espiritu Santo Bay have that rare mixture of environmental ingredients which create the ideal foundations for an abundance of wildlife. The crystal clear waters offer permit, bonefish, tarpon, snook, and a host of other species.

Captain Edward Russell Johnston, of Leisure Time Travel, has visited this part of the Yucatan peninsula 25 times in the past eighteen years and has caught 76 permit on a fly at Ascension Bay.

Why take chances with your precious time? We've been there. There is no substitute for first-hand experience.

Casa Blanca Lodge: The Caribbean's finest light tackle fishing. Big bones, tarpon, and plenty of permit. World record permit fishing in Ascension Bay. Serious Grand Slam territory! Beautiful reefs and flats. This extraordinary Lodge is located on the south side of Ascension Bay at Punta Pajaros, the northern tip of Isla Casa Blanca in the Mexican province of Quintana Roo. Capt. Edward Johnston with a nice permit
Now with Air-conditioning in every room! Hot Fishing - Cool Rooms!
Space is very scarce. If you want to go there give us a call. If you have been there then you know already, if you haven't been, then go now! Just remember, Capt. Edward Johnston told you!

Ascension Bay Bonefish Club:South of the Tulum ruins lies Ascension Bay in the heart of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. Schools of over 500 bonefish are often encountered. 250 square miles of fish-ladened waters.

Small Tarpon Playa Blanca Lodge: Located between Espiritu Santo Bay and Ascension Bay. This lodge features a laid-back atmosphere and a beautiful beach, but has incredible expanses of crystal-clear shallow flats and undisturbed mangrove marshes. Great accommodations, delicious food, and Mayan ruins. Guaranteed to have high client approval rate.

Casa Redonda Suites:Casa Redonda is a place to enjoy life at natures pace. The resort delivers seclusion and intimacy. You can simply relax or enjoy a wide range of activities. Couples and honeymooners will enjoy the romantic ambience of the beach. Casa Redonda is nestled on a private beach between Ascension Bay and Espiritu Santo Bay 120 miles south of Cancun.

Pesca Maya Lodge at Ascension Bay: The prolific fishery of Ascension Bay is just a few miles to the south and the legendary flats of Boca Paila are just a few miles to the north. Beautiful beach at your footstep. Recently re-modeled!

A Visit to Ascension Bay: Team Homosassa, led by Captain Edward Russell Johnston of Leisure Time Travel. Our team of anglers re-set the Casa Blanca Lodge record for most permit in one week to 30 despite the fact that three days of fishing were hampered by strong northeast winds and a cold front.

Dr. Dick's mammoth permit
Best Times To Fish: Ascension Bay is one of the finest saltwater flats' fisheries in the world. Your Greatest chance to catch a permit is here.

Last Minute Specials: When the lodges have a week that has not been booked as of a certain date, they will run "special deals" to try and get the particular weeks booked. We research our lodges and post all the current specials on this site! Better act quick before the deals are all gone!



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