Fly Fishing Paredon - Cuba
Bonefishing, Tarpon, and Permit
A Fly-Fishing-Only Sanctuary
Fly Fishing the Run's New Destination in Jardines del Rey (Gardens of the King) Cayo Paredon has been on fly anglers' radar for decades. The tiny island of Paredon (5.4 miles²) sits between Cayo Santa Maria, famous for its tarpon fishery, and Cayo Romano, renowned for its permit and big bones. To reach Cayo Paredon, you'll cross a 10-mile stone road built over the ocean, which Cuba recently completed in 16 months. In 2021, a stable beach was built, and a 584-room all-inclusive resort—the Hotel Cayo Paredon Grande.
Cayo Paredon
Getting to Paredon required building an extensive road system over the seas, the first stone road in Cuba. These cayes are connected to the main island of Cuba by a 17-mile road (27 km) that runs across the Bahia de Perros (Bay of Dogs), including a section of approximately 10 miles over the sea that took 16 months to build and required more than 3 million cubic meters of rocks and stones.
Cayo Paredon is inside the Jardines del Rey Marine Park. Expect big bones, permit, and spring and summer tarpon. Like all Fly Fishing the Run's operations in Cuba, Cayo Paredon will also be under Marine Park Management with the help of Blue Sanctuary.Org.
The Fishing Program:
Season: The fishery is open year-round. Low Season is from July 6, 2024 - February 22, 2025.
Peak Season is from February 22 - July 5, 2025.
Group Size: Maximum of eight anglers per week. Two anglers per boat and guide.
Boats: Dolphin Super Skiffs with Yamaha 70-HP engines allow access to shallow water and provide fast runs between fishing spots. For skinny-water flats, you’ll fly fish from a flat-bottom skiff, so you’re able to access bonefish and permit.
Guides: Local guides are excellent at finding all species. They speak enough English to be understood for fishing purposes.
Fishing Equipment: No equipment is provided. Plan on bringing flies, leaders, tippets, all terminal tackle, and all accessories, as very few items are available anywhere in Cuba. A comprehensive tackle and gear list is included in our confirmation packet.
Fishing License: is included in the package. The mandatory Marine Park Conservation Fee of $100.00 is not included in the package.
Flats Fishing
A Typical Fishing Day
7:30 a.m: You’ll receive a wake-up call followed by breakfast.
8:00 a.m: You’ll leave for a full day of guided fishing, with a packed lunch for the boat.
5:00 p.m: You’ll return to the marina in time to freshen up before dinner.
Superb Saltwater Fishing
Cayo Paredon provides excellent saltwater fly-fishing opportunities for tarpon, permit, and bonefish. The hard-bottomed flats adjacent to deep blue channels offer great wade-fishing conditions.
There is a plentiful and large population of bonefish, as well as a good number of permit that can be found cruising both the flats and slightly deeper areas.
Hotel Cayo Paredon Grande
Hotel Cayo Paredon Grande is a luxurious 5-star resort, with 584 rooms.
Communications: Wi-Fi is included in the package and is available throughout the hotel. Before your trip, you’ll need to check with your cell service provider to see if your U.S. cell phone will work in Cuba. Satellite phones are NOT allowed in Cuba and will be confiscated at the airport upon arrival.
Dining Room at Resort
Dining: The package includes all meals at the resort. There are several restaurants and bars onsite, so you can choose from a wide variety of meals and dining experiences.
Alcohol: All domestic liquor, beer, and soda are included at the resort. Wine and imported liquor are available for purchase. Anglers may have up to four beverages (beer, soda, or bottled water) per fishing day on the boat.
Getting to Cayo Paredon:
From Miami, FL (MIA), you’ll fly to the Jardines del Rey Airport (CCC) in Cayo Coco, a 75-minute flight. A Cubatur (travel services) representative will meet you at the Cayo Coco Airport and drive you to the hotel. The package includes the 30-minute, 24-mile drive.
2025 USD Rates
7-nights and 6-days guided fishing:
Saturday to Saturday
Two angler per boat and room
Low Season - July 6, 2024 - February 22, 2025:
$3,490.00 per person
High-season - February 22 - July 5, 2025:
$4,950.00 per person
Non-Angler Companion:
$1,890.00 per person
Sharing the room with an angler. (Angler has to pay for a single skiff upgrade.)
Upgrade to one angler per skiff: Add $1,200.00
Upgrade to one angler per room:
$500.00 p.p. (both anglers need to pay)
The Packages Include:
• Reception at airport in Cayo Coco
• Ground transfers from Cayo Coco to the Hotel
• 7-nights at the Hotel
• All meals and beverages
• 6-days guided fishing
• A Cuban fishing license
• Boxed lunch and beverages on the skiff.
The Packages Do Not Include:
• Airfare to Havana, Cuba, and return
• Airfare Havana to Cayo Coco or Camaguey, and return
• Ground transfers between Camaguey and Lodge, $200 p.p.
• VIP Services
• Hotel nights, meals, and ground transfers in Havana
• Ground transfers from airports other than Cayo Coco
price based on the number of passengers
• $100 Marine Park Conservation Fee
• Fishing Equipment and tackle
• Global Rescue
• Travel insurance
• Anything not covered under inclusions.
