June 2021 in Mexico — Space Available
We are headed back to Lake El Salto in June, and while we go there any time we can, that month is our favorite. It’s when big fish are ganged up offshore, chewing on baits like 10XD crankbaits, Storm swimbaits, and Carolina Rigs. There’s often a pretty good low-light topwater bite, too.
We’re told there are still some rooms available. If you’re interested, email Hanna at LadyAngler@AnglersInn.com.
For more information about prices and logistics, click here.
For our “Ultimate Guide to El Salto and Picachos,” click here.
Even if you’ve traveled extensively with a rod and reel in the United States, Lake El Salto’s full sensory overload may produce some questions in the form of “What the hell did I just witness?”
I can’t believe it’s been five years since my most recent fishing trip to Brazil. The first two were to the Rio Negro basin, north of Manaus, but that last one was to a comparatively un-gringo-fied river to the south. It was one of the best trips I’ve taken largely because it wasn’t a cookie cutter experience.
I have been speaking to David Leiffer about his stupendous idea of taking his son Ryan to Anglers Inn El Salto for his graduation present from high school close to a year. Based on how it went I think they both wish there was another graduation around the corner.
The goal at the start of your trip should be to get one bite, put one fish in the boat, and then build from there. Each additional success adds confidence, releases pressure, and increases your awareness of how to do things correctly.
Reading about Deacon Sebela’s trip to Lake Picachos reminded me that it’s extremely fun to bring newcomers on a bucket list bass fishing trip – whether they’re just new to Mexico or new to fishing. There’s no better way to get someone excited about the sport than to have them catch the fire out of a bunch of Mexican largemouths while being treated like a king or queen.
As I’ve written before, the best time to go on a fishing trip to Lake El Salto or Lake Picachos is any time you can. We’re happy to help arrange your visit to Anglers Inn at any time you want. Fortunately, even if you’re a newbie to Mexican bass fishing, or international travel altogether, the trip pretty much runs itself. — but coming WITH US can make it even better.
On our first trip to Anglers Inn Lake El Salto, Hanna and I went for 3.5 days of fishing. Since then, we’ve almost always gone for at least a week. On a handful of occasions when time was limited, we have jetted in for the shorter stay, and once we stayed for a full two weeks, but for most visitors I’d suggest that you fish at least 6 days.
Whether you’ve done this trip a thousand times, or it’s only your second visit to the Mazatlán airport (see our arrival guide here), there are a few things that’ll make your departure go more smoothly. Having done this nearly 20 times, we’ve made all of the mistakes, so you don’t have to.
Friends are often surprised to hear that we go to Mexico during the warmer months. Indeed, there are several prejudices working against making such a trip. You may be giving up a few days of exceptional fishing at home, but in all but a few instances it’s likely to be better South of the Border.
I attempt to maximize my vacation time (and carry some over) every year. In the interest of full transparency, here’s what I did in 2024. It was a great year, although I can always do better.