Brad Staples with Ascension Bay Permit.
Fly Fishing Mexico
Grand Slam Fishing Lodge
Fly and Spin Anglers - Permit, Bonefish, and Variety
Ascension Bay, located in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, is part of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This area is known for its rich marine life, clear waters, and extensive mangrove forests. Grand Slam Lodge, located near Punta Allen, welcomes fly and spin anglers and provides access to exceptional sight fishing opportunities for permit, bonefish, tarpon, and snook.
See 2025 Summer Promotion below.
Ascension Bay
Ascension Bay offers miles of coastline, shallow flats, and lagoon systems for fly and spin anglers to discover. Excellent flats fishing is just minutes from the lodge, with the best spots accessible via a 20 to 45-minute boat ride.
The area features crystal-clear flats with water depths ranging from one to two feet, where many smaller bonefish thrive. Additionally, some flats are three to four feet deep and inhabited by larger bonefish and permit. The landscape also includes restricted channels that allow for longer fights, as the fish cannot run far, resulting in quicker fatigue. There are deep holes that serve as hiding spots for larger fish and protected areas for when the wind picks up. Furthermore, a 70-mile reef attracts migrating game fish. All fishing in the biosphere operates on a catch-and-release basis. Trips to Boca Paila Lagoon are included at no extra charge.
Species: Target permit and bonefish with a variety of year-round species. You’ll find rolling tarpon in the lagoons, making this one of the few places in the world where a Grand Slam is possible. Hook a snook on the same day for a Super Slam. Reef and offshore fishing, too.
Grand Slam Fishing Program
Season: Grand Slam Fishing Lodge is open year-round, with peak fishing from March through June.
Boats: 23-foot panga-style boats with 40-to 60-HP motors. Comfortable seats, rod holders, and coolers. Two anglers per boat and guide.
Guides: English-speaking, local Mayan guides have at least 15 years of guiding experience in Punta Allen.
Equipment: No fishing gear is included. A fly outfit rental is $25 per day; spin outfits are $15 per day. A $100 breakage fee applies. Our confirmation packet includes a detailed list of what to bring. The Lodge has a fully stocked tackle shop.
A Fishing License is included in your package.
A Typical Fishing Day:
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. is the best light for spotting fish.
6:30 a.m. - Breakfast is available.
7:30 a.m. - You’ll meet the guides at the boats on the beach in front of the lodge or at the dock on the lagoon side of the Lodge.
Midday - You’ll have a packed lunch on the boat. The package includes two beers on the boat per angler per day.
4:00 p.m. - You’ll return to the Lodge. While you enjoy appetizers and drinks on the patio, the staff rinses your rods and reels and brings them to your room.
6:30 p.m. - Dinner is served.
Grand Slam Fly Fishing Lodge
The Lodge accommodates up to 24 guests in six beachfront villas, with twelve private rooms. Each air-conditioned villa includes king-size beds, flat-screen TVs, rod racks, a deck with lounge chairs, and a hammock. Every bedroom has a coffee maker, a safe for valuables, and daily housekeeping service.
Communications: Wi-Fi is available in the lobby and restaurant. There is no cell phone service at the Lodge. You may charge calls to your villa room on the hotel line or use the Lodge’s computer or your laptop to access the Skype network.
Dining Room at the Lodge
Meals: The package includes all meals. The main Lodge features the Kai Restaurant, a full-service restaurant and bar that can accommodate special dietary needs. The chef prepares hearty and satisfying meals with fresh local ingredients. Anglers take a packed lunch each day. Dinner choices include fresh fish or lobster, steak, and other Mexican and American food options.
Beverages: The package includes bottled water, coffee and tea. Coolers are filled with bottled waters and two beers per person for the boat each day. No other beverages are included in the package.
Alcohol: A fully stocked bar is open from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Drinks are billed to your tab to be paid at the end of your stay.
King-Size Beds and Satellite TV
Beachfront Rooms and Swimming Pool
To Get to the Lodge:
1) You will fly to either Cancun International Airport (CUN) or Tulum Airport (TQO).
2.) As you exit Customs, an English-speaking lodge representative will greet you near the exit doors. He will drive you in an air-conditioned van to Ultimo Maya Pier in Tulum (a 2.5-hour drive from Cancun or 2-hours from the airport in Tulum). You’ll meet your guide at the Pier, who will transfer you by boat through the Boca Paila Lagoon system to the Lodge, about an 80-minute boat ride. Upon arrival at the Lodge, you can fish unguided out front or from the lagoon dock.
The roundtrip ground and water transfers between Cancun (or Tulum) and the Lodge are included in the package.
Departure Day: After breakfast, you'll take the 80-minute boat ride back to the dock in Tulum. From there, you'll take a shuttle van to the airport. The Lodge recommends that you book your return flight home after 2:00 p.m.
Rates and Packages
Season: Grand Slam Fishing Lodge is open year-round, with peak fishing from March through June.
Peak Season: October 1 - June 30, 2025
Two anglers per room and boat:
7-nights and 6-days guided fishing $5,645.00 per person
6-nights and 5-days guided fishing $4,870.00 per person
5-nights and 4-days guided fishing $4,095.00 per person
4 nights and 3-days guided fishing $3,320.00 per person
3-nights and 2-days guided fishing $2,545.00 per person
One angler per room and boat:
7-nights and 6-days guided fishing $9,505.00 per person
6-nights and 5-days guided fishing $8,210.00 per person
5-nights and 4-days guided fishing $6,915.00 per person
4 nights and 3-days guided fishing $5,620.00 per person
3-nights and 2-days guided fishing $4,325.00 per person
Low Season: July 1 - September 30, 2025:
Two anglers per room and boat:
7-nights and 6-days guided fishing $4,910.00 per person
6-nights and 5-days guided fishing $4,240.00 per person
5-nights and 4-days guided fishing $3,570.00 per person
4 nights and 3-days guided fishing $2,900.00 per person
3-nights and 2-days guided fishing $2,230.00 per person
One angler per room and boat:
7-nights and 6-days guided fishing $8,910.00 per person
6-nights and 5-days guided fishing $7,700.00 per person
5-nights and 4-days guided fishing $6,490.00 per person
4 nights and 3-days guided fishing $5,280.00 per person
3-nights and 2-days guided fishing $4,070.00 per person
2025 Summer Special:
For trips between June 1 - September 30, 2025.
Double Occupancy:
Two anglers per room and boat:
• 7-nights and 6-days guided fishing $4,500.00 per person
• 6-nights and 5-days guided fishing $3,900.00 per person
• 5-nights and 4-days guided fishing $3,300.00 per person
• 4-nights and 3-days guided fishing $2,700.00 per person
• 3-nights and 2-days guided fishing $2,000.00 per person
Single Occupancy Rooms:
One angler per room and two anglers per boat
• 7-nights and 6-days guided fishing $8,200.00 per person
• 6-nights and 5-days guided fishing $7,000.00 per person
• 5-nights and 4-days guided fishing $6,000.00 per person
• 4-nights and 3-days guided fishing $5,000.00 per person
• 3-nights and 2-days guided fishing $3,800.00 per person
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The Packages Include:
• Ground transfers between Cancun/Tulum and the Pier
• Boat transfers between the Pier and the Lodge
• Guided fishing
• Fishing license
• Two beers on the boat each day
• All bottled water
• Beachfront accommodations
• Three meals per day
• Coffee and tea
• Daily housekeeping service
• 16% VAT (Value added tax)
The Packages Do Not Include:
• Airfare to Cancun, and return• Departure tax, approx. $65
• Hotel stays and meals in Cancun, if needed
• Alcoholic beverages, sodas, and mixers
• Gratuities for guides and Lodge staff
• Spin or fly outfit rental, $15 to $25 per day
• Fishing tackle
• Phone calls
• Laundry service
• Global Rescue
• Travel insurance
• Anything not mentioned under inclusions.
Non-anglers pay the same rate as anglers.
Enjoy the beach. Go for a swim. Walk to the small village of Punta Allen. The sea has a sandy bottom and nearby areas of coral for snorkeling, or opt for a swim in their beautiful pool. Explore the Coba and Muyil Hidden Ruins or embark on a day of offshore fishing. Birdwatching and more. Tours are not included in the package.
Fishing with Larry Payment Options:
1.) Credit card (a 2.5% convenience fee applies)
2.) Check. Please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to Fishing with Larry P.O. Box 419 Columbus, MT 59019.
3.) Wire Transfer (Send money electronically – typically a $15 to $30 fee for domestic transfers and $45 - $50 for international transfers.)
Please email Toni at toni@fishingwithlarry.com for wire instructions.
Grand Slam Fly Fishing Lodge Policies:
Deposit Policy: A 30% deposit is required within 10 days of booking to confirm the reservation. The balance is due 90 days prior to the scheduled arrival at the Lodge.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation in a booking can be made 60 days before the arrival date, with a charge of 10% of the payment received. If the cancellation is made 30 days before the arrival date, a 50% charge of the total payment will be charged. If the cancellation is made under 30 days of the arrival date, a 100% charge will be charged.
Fishing with Larry highly recommends Travel insurance.
No-Shows: Cancellation policy will apply accordingly. In case of a no show, a 100% charge of the total payment will be charged.
Rates are subject to change.
Hurricane Policy: Under the threat of a hurricane, they will evacuate the Lodge. Refunds will not be granted. We recommend trip cancellation insurance.
