The latest Yellow Dog Field Report explores tarpon fishing in Mexico along the northern Yucatán—an authentic, culture-rich region often referred to as The Tarpon Coast.
Legendary angler Brian O'Keefe, Mexico Program Director Sam Mebane, and filmmaker Chris Patterson travel Mexico’s northern coastline, experiencing world-class juvenile tarpon fishing alongside the region’s deep-rooted cultural traditions.
The team visited three lodge partners—Campeche Tarpon, Tarpon Cay Lodge, and Fly Fish Tabasco—each offering access to productive tarpon waters, experienced local guides, and a genuine sense of Mexico’s coastal heritage.
Filmed during Día de los Muertos, this trip delivers far more than fly fishing. The breathtaking celebrations offer a rare look at the real Mexico, paired with some of the most consistent juvenile tarpon fly fishing anywhere in the world.
Whether you’re planning a Mexico fly fishing trip or simply drawn to destinations where culture and angling intersect, this Field Report highlights why the northern Yucatán remains one of the most compelling tarpon fisheries on the planet.
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