Los Roques, Venezuela – Premier Caribbean Fly Fishing #203

Los Roques has earned a reputation as one of the Caribbean’s premier fly-fishing destinations, offering incredible bonefishing along with an impressive variety of saltwater game fish. The combination of remote, pristine flats, consistent conditions, and abundant fish makes it a true destination for serious saltwater anglers.

Exceptional Variety

Bonefish: The primary attraction, with huge numbers throughout the park. Average fish run 4–5 lbs, with fish over 8 lbs possible. Tailing bonefish are most consistent from late January through October.
Tarpon: Resident throughout the year, with 5–30 lb fish found in lagoons and mangroves and larger 30–80 lb fish around El Gran Roque. The best tarpon window is September–February.
Permit: Quality 20–40 lb fish are present year-round. They may not be as abundant as in Central America, but their size and the challenge of stalking them make them a major attraction. Prime season is September–February.
Triggerfish: A growing favorite, with good-sized fish cruising the coral flats and providing another challenging sight-fishing opportunity.
Jacks & Barracuda: Horse-eyed jacks can reach 30 lbs, while large barracuda to 60 lbs provide exciting shots throughout the park.
Bluewater Species: Offshore opportunities include tuna, wahoo, dorado, bonito, marlin and swordfish, depending on conditions and equipment.

A Better Way to Fish the Flats

Los Roques utilizes a one-guide, one-captain system, giving anglers a major advantage in maximizing their time on the water. The captain can drop anglers and their guide on productive flats, beaches, or other areas and pick them up farther down, eliminating unnecessary backtracking and allowing the team to take advantage of changing tides, wind, current and sunlight.

Many productive areas are only 10–20 minutes from the lodge, while the farther flats are generally 30–45 minutes away. The extensive variety of flats, coral banks, beaches and mangrove lagoons also means anglers can continually move to the water that is fishing best throughout the day.

Year-Round Fishing

Los Roques is a legitimate year-round destination, with remarkably stable water and air temperatures, consistent trade winds and tides, and no winter cold fronts or hurricane exposure typical of many other Caribbean destinations.

Best Fishing Windows

February–May: Excellent tailing bonefish, with increasingly favorable water levels.
June–October: One of the destination’s biggest advantages—excellent summer fishing with opportunities for tailing bonefish throughout the day.
September–February: Prime period for targeting tarpon and permit while bonefish remain available.
November–January: Higher water levels produce more cruising bonefish and create excellent conditions for tarpon and permit.

Bottom Line: Los Roques offers far more than world-class bonefishing. The combination of abundant 4–5 lb bonefish, trophy tarpon and permit, triggerfish, jacks, barracuda and offshore species—combined with exceptional wade-fishing opportunities and a highly efficient guide/captain system—makes it one of the Caribbean’s most complete saltwater fly-fishing destinations.

Lodging

The outfitter partners with an experienced family-owned hospitality company specializing in exclusive destinations. Anglers will primarily stay at a recently acquired lodge that is ideally suited to fishing clients.

The lodge features 8 spacious rooms, each with a private bathroom, air conditioning, hot water, safe, and Wi-Fi. Six rooms are two-story accommodations, each offering a king bed on both levels. The property combines comfortable accommodations with a relaxed design featuring natural tones, teak furnishings, open spaces, and a large terrace with the bar and restaurant.

Location is ideal: The lodge is just a five-minute walk from the airport and only one minute from the beach, where fishing days begin.

Exceptional Food & Service

Guests can expect excellent food and attentive service, with meals prepared specifically with anglers in mind.

Fresh breakfast with juices, yogurt, cereals, avocado, and poached eggs
Generous packed lunches for full days on the water
Afternoon snacks and drinks upon returning from fishing
Four-course dinners featuring ceviche or sashimi, antipasti, fresh fish, and dessert
Daily maid service
Laundry service available

The lodge provides room and beach towels, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and soap. Electricity is 110 volts.

With its prime location, comfortable accommodations, exceptional cuisine, and attentive service, the lodge provides an excellent base for a full week of fishing.

Rates & Package Details

Rates are based on 7 nights and 6 days of fishing. The first and/or last night may be on the mainland depending on flight connections. Arrival and departure can be arranged any day of the week, and shorter fishing programs are available.

Package	7 Nights / 6 Days	Extra Day
Double Occupancy – Shared Guide, Boat & Room	$7,160	$720
Double Occupancy – Shared Guide & Boat, Single Room	$7,890	$790
Single Occupancy – Shared Room, Private Guide & Boat	$8,890	$940
Single Occupancy – Private Room, Guide & Boat	$9,650	$990
Non-Fishing Companion – Sharing Room	$3,750	$350

Includes

Mainland hotel night(s) as required by flight connections
Round-trip Caracas–Los Roques airfare
Lodge accommodations
Wi-Fi
All meals at the lodge and on the boat
Ground transportation
Guided fishing
Required fishing licenses and permits

Excludes

International airfare to Venezuela
Mainland meals and beverages
Alcoholic beverages (except beer on the boat)
National Park entry and exit fees (approximately $50 / $12)
Personal expenses and laundry
Excess baggage fees
Gratuities for lodge staff and fishing guides

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