| Lake Aguamilpa General Information |
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| Lake Aguamilpa
Record: 12.50 lbs. — Elevation of the lake is 2200 ft. above sea level at full pool. The lake
is approximately 55,000 acres. Lake Aguamilpa offers approximately 140 miles of shoreline
and four waterfalls that defy description. |
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| The lake is located
on the Santiago River, in the Mexican state of Nayarit,
approximately 112 miles west of Guadalajara and 105 north of Puerto Vallarta. |
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| The closest
International Airports are Guadalajara or Puerto Vallarta. The closest airport to
the lodge with commercial airline service, is Tepic, Nayarit. |
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| Ground
transportation is available to the lodge from either International Airports at a rate of
$575.00 USD for round trip in a six passenger air conditioned suburban, a 2 1/2 hour
scenic ride. |
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| You can also fly to
the Tepic airport on: |
| AeroCalifornia
(800-237-6225) directly
from Los Angeles. |
| Mexicana
(800-531-7921) or AeroMexico
(800-237-6639) from Houston, Mexico City or Guadalajara. Mexicana has the best
conncections from Houston—Guadalajara—Tepic. |
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| Ground
transportation from Tepic to the lodge is $75.00 per person round trip, a 45 minute ride.
A birth certificate and photo ID is all you will need for your
Visa. |
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 Temperatures |
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| October
15th to November 25th: daytime temperatures average between 72º and 85º degrees
F. Evenings 65º to 70º F. |
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| December
25th to February 25th: expect daytime highs from 70º to 75º F. and evenings
60º to 65º F. |
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| February
through April: days 70º to 80º nights 65º to 70º F. |
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 Clothing |
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| Dress is always
casual. Always bring a rain suit. Shorts are fine when the weather permits. Three changes
of clothes is probably enough. Always bring long pants and long sleeve shirts in
case the mosquitos are around. Polarized sun glasses, a good cap and sun block
are a must!! |
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| Suggested
Equipment |
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Baitcasters spooled
with 20 pound test line on medium to heavy action 6 to 7 foot rods are recommended. |
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Chugger and Zara
Spooks in clear and chrome are good when the fish are feeding on the surface. |
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Shallow through deep
diving crankbaits in chrome, chartreuse and crawfish are a good idea to bring along. |
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Soft plastic worms
are the most productive. 4 through 12
inch in shad, red shad, tequila sunrise and black are usually good colors. |
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Check prior
to leaving for best colors and lure types. |
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| Typical Day of
Fishing |
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| 5:00 AM |
Wake up call. |
| 5:30 AM |
Breakfast. |
| 6:00 AM |
Transportation to
lake. |
| 11:00
AM |
Lunch |
| 1:00 PM |
Back to fish until
late afternoon |
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| Wonderful
Food |
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| Breakfast: Eggs
& ham, bacon toast, orange juice, milk and coffee. |
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| Lunch: Served
on an island in the middle of the lake. Expect chicken fried steak, fried fish or chicken
with potatoes and fixins or beef stew and rice. |
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| Dinner: Evening
meals begin with a variety of wonderful soups. A 20 oz. T-bone steak, baked potato and
vegetable. Grilled giant shrimp kabob rice and fixins. Fried frog legs and fixins. Mexican
plate, fresh tomatoes and onions. |
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| Every meal is
prepared to absolute perfection. All meals are served with flour tortillas or fresh bread
and your choice of beverage. All drinks are prepared from bottled water. |
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| Desserts
are usually cake, ice cream or flan (custard). |
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| Nachos, beer and
Margaritas are served in your room in the evenings as you dress for dinner. Expect
to be fed like a King! |
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Bring your own table wine, scotch or bourbon. |
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| Guides
and Boats |
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| Guides are all
native to the lake. Many have as much as 14 years experience. All guides are always clean,
neat and courteous every day. Your guide will do his best every day from day break to dark
to ensure you are on top of the biggest fish all the time. |
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| The guides speak
enough English to make your day go along smoothly. Guides usually like to fish some of the
time out of the back of the boat. At your option, they will not fish at all. |
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| Boats are 18 1/2 to
21 foot fiberglass with 48 horsepower engines. They are plenty fast and smooth riding.
They have lots of foot room and are equipped with swivel seats, trolling motors and fully
charged batteries. |
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| Trophy
Fish Policy |
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| Aguamilpa promotes catch
and release. |
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| Tipping
Policy |
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| One of the most
frequently asked questions is about the tipping policy, we suggest the following: |
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Room maids:
$2.00 per day per person. |
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Entire lodge
staff including waiters, cooks, luggage handlers,
all-in-one tip for the entire stay: $45 per person. |
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Mexican
guides: $90 total per boat given on final day. |
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Click here for Fishing Package
Rates |
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