FISHING

Near Campeche you?ll find good spots for fly-fishing, as well as other lowland areas where you can catch a wide variety of species throughout the year.

Ensenada de Xpicob ? This is the nation?s first fish hatchery, making it the perfect spot to hook pampano, bonito, hogfish and yellowtail, among other species.

Punta Varaderos ? Located 86 km (53 mi) northeast of Campeche, off Highway 180, near the Sabancuy Estuary. This beach has a gentle slope and small waves, allowing you to catch various fish species, including yellow jack, snapper and croakers. You?ll certainly enjoy the spectacular scenery as you wait for a bite. You can rent fishing equipment in Champoton or Ciudad del Carmen.

Club Nautico de Pesca Campeche Siglo XXI ? Located 8 km (5 mi) southeast of Campeche, off Highway 180, in Lerma. This place offers a long clean beach that is ideal for fishing thanks to its calm waters and pleasant scenery. Each year, in July, it hosts a fishing tournament called the Torneo Nacional de Sabalo, which draws about 200 fishermen.