Mexico: Mountains, Margaritas, and….Bass?
Tourism in Mexico has many faces. Whether it is the beaches of Cancun, the bars of Tiajuana, or the historical sites of Mexico City, there is much to see and do, yet most of it is overshadowed these days by the face of this guy crawling around on a bridge. So, in celebration of the majority of Mexico that is not shooting at bridge-dwelling CNN reporters, Pyrodes is happy to point you to a new fad in Mexico: fishing. Yes, deep in the mountains of rural Sinoloa, Durango, and Chihuahua, tourists are discovering the vast lakes that locals have used and fished for centuries. Packed with some of the biggest and bitingnest bass on the planet, and mixed with some of the best scenery and sunshine south of the border, travelers from around the world are taking notice, so get there quick, folks, before they build a Six Flags…..Let’s explore more after the jump.
The lakes of Central Mexico are surrounded by a unique brand of desert-meets-rainforest. Cacti rise as high as trees and flocks of wild parrots dot the skies. Wild donkeys and horses roam the shores as the local population head out under the stars to retrieve their Tilapia nets for the next trip to market. All of this serves as the backdrop for the new brand of adventure anglers springing up around the globe, from Siberia to the Amazon. But, let’s not pretend these folks are roughing it. The resorts of Central Mexico may be isolated and disconnected, but they have developed a unique form of isolated luxury. And, it seems, a new one pops up every month. 24 hour Margaritas, food that would make a cruise ship jealous, and siestas that last well through the day are more the norm than the exception at these oases.
The resorts along Lake El Salto lack for nothing
While Pyrodes encourages you to look at all the resorts and pick the one that fits your unique travel needs (compare some of the best here), we can certainly recommend the Angler’s Inn on Lake El Salto. Routinely drawing some of the most devoted drinkers and fishers from across the seven seas, this desert gem will cater to both the devoted bass sportsman and the intrepid traveler alike. They fish from dawn till dusk with local guides who take you out to find fish routinely topping the 10 pound mark. Bass is the fish of choice for most, but you will see and catch all types. So, how do you get way out here?
The Beauty of Central Mexico
Most of the fishing camps will come and pick travelers up from local airports, which will be either Matzalan or Durango. Daily flights from the US and other points of Central America are common, so no worries there. These cities are tourist and historical hotspots in their own right, so surely consider a day or two to scratch your urban itch before heading out into the countryside. On the way, you will pass through some of Mexico’s most colorful villages, vast farms, and endless deserts. Except for the momentary glimpses of the occasional Federali, there is little reminder of the drug turmoil just a few states North of here. It is a surreal and relaxing escape to be sure, and no doubt a good excuse to break out the old fishing poles.
Be sure to check out all your options, but here is a short gallery of Angler’s Inn:
So, sit back, grab a margarita, and, as always, happy travels.
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sam on 30 Mar 2009 at 9:59 pm #
El salto is a great place to go. they treat you like a king and the bass fishing is the best. Very easy to catch between 60 and 100 a day. Try Anglers Inn you will love it!!