



Los Roques
Hosted by Simon Holme
Los Roques is one of the Caribbean’s truly great saltwater fly fishing destinations — a vast protected marine park of turquoise lagoons, coral islands, white sand flats, and endless shallow water. Located some 120km north of Caracas, the archipelago comprises more than 350 islands and cays and remains remarkably untouched. The sheer scale and variety of fishable water is extraordinary; miles of hard sand flats, mangrove lagoons, coral edges, and channels combine to create a fishery that feels both expansive and wonderfully unpressured. It is a place of immense natural beauty and an ideal escape from the pace of everyday life.
Traditionally celebrated as one of the world’s finest bonefishing destinations, Los Roques offers exceptional numbers of fish, with bonefish averaging 3–5lbs and larger specimens encountered regularly. Increasingly, however, anglers are drawn by the remarkable diversity of the fishery. Juvenile tarpon patrol the lagoons and mangroves, permit tail across the flats, while triggerfish, snook, barracuda, jacks, parrotfish, and larger migratory tarpon all provide exciting opportunities throughout the week. Few destinations offer such consistent chances at a true mixed-bag flats experience.
One of the great attractions of Los Roques is that it is fundamentally a wading fishery. Around 90% of the fishing is done on foot, allowing anglers to explore the flats and stalk fish at close range in crystal-clear water. Situated just 12 degrees north of the equator, the archipelago benefits from remarkably stable tides and weather patterns, with minimal seasonal fluctuation in water or air temperatures. All of this combines to make Los Roques one of the most consistent, reliable, and enjoyable saltwater fly fishing destinations anywhere in the world.
Includes: Return international flights, private ground transfers, first night at the Marriott Hotel, internal flights to Los Roques, 6 nights at Acuarela Posada, all meals on Los Roques & the boat, 6 days guided fishing in a shared skiff, all licences and permits, and beer on the boat.
