Mexico Bass Fishing

Lake El Salto Largemouth Bass

Club El Salto - Ron Speed Adventures

Tap into great Mexico bass fishing at Lake El Salto, a 24,000-acre reservoir (at full pool) in the foothills of the Sierra Madres, less than 90 minutes from Mazatlan. The Lake was formed in 1986 when the Elota River was dammed and stocked with 10,000 fingerling Florida-strain bass by the government. A forage base primarily of tilapia and shad was also introduced, allowing the bass to grow at unbelievable rates of two pounds per year. The numbers of fish caught today are astonishing.
2025 Rates: Packages start at $2,000.00 per person for 3-nights and 3-days guided fishing during peak months.

2025 Hosted Week:
Largemouth Bass Combo - Lake Picachos and El Salto
February 7-14, 2025: SOLD-OUT
Brad Staples hosts
You're not restricted to our hosted week. Book anytime.

Lake El Salto

Angler Holding Largemouth Bass with Lure Dangling

"The absolute best trophy lake in the world." Bass Master magazine. Lake El Salto in Sinoloa state is a crystal-clear freshwater lake with about 45 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 140 feet.
Season: The Lodge is open year-round. During peak season, December 1 through April 15, it’s not uncommon to catch 30 to 60 fish in an afternoon, many averaging between four and seven pounds. The Lake record is 18.8 pounds. Due to the Lake's strict catch-and-release policy, those impressive weights are sure to increase. January through March is the spawning season and a popular time to fish. The Lodge doesn’t recommend visiting from mid-July to early October during the rainy season.

The Fishing Program

Boats: Xpress American-made bass boats with 65 to 70 HP Yamaha outboard motors, front trollers, steering wheels, and live wells. The boats are great for fishing lakes with heavy brush and rocky shorelines. They are strong and durable enough to withstand the rough waves when winds come up from the Pacific. Two anglers per boat and guide.
Guides: Local guides speak enough English to get by and are very knowledgeable. Many of the guides lived in a village now covered by the lake and have been with the Lodge for many years.
Equipment: Use of medium and heavy action baitcasting rods is the only equipment provided. You will need to bring reels, lines, lures, or flies. Fly anglers are welcome. A comprehensive packing list is included in our confirmation packet.
Fishing License: Your fishing license is included in the package.

Fish for largemouth bass at El Salto Lake in Mexico

Typical Fishing Day:
The Lodge manager will wake you at about 5:00 a.m., an hour before daylight. The staff will deliver coffee and fresh orange juice to your room. You’ll have a hearty breakfast in the restaurant. After breakfast, you’ll meet your guide at the boat, a five to ten-minute walk from your room, depending on the time of year. You’ll fish until about 11:30 a.m. and return to the Lodge for a midday lunch and siesta. Most anglers return to the lake at about 2:00 p.m. and end their fishing day just before dark, about 7:30 p.m. (depending on the time of year). You'll enjoy nachos and jalapeno poppers before dinner, served 30 minutes to an hour after you're off the lake.

Getting to Club El Salto:

You'll fly to Mazatlan International Airport in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico. You'll be driven by a professional driver directly to Club El Salto, a 90-minute drive on a four-lane highway. The roundtrip cost is $130.00 per person based on a minimum of four passengers, payable to the driver.
Departure Day: After a full day of fishing, you’ll return to the Lodge. You’ll take a quick shower and change clothes. About an hour or two before dark, the group will be driven back to Mazatlan, a 90-minute drive. You'll stay the night at the El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel. The following day, you’ll need to take a taxi to the Mazatlan International Airport. Taxi arrangements can be made through the hotel. The package does not include the hotel night, meals in Mazatlan, and ground transfers.