*Longer fishing packages are available upon request.

Lake Huites Lodge 2001-2002 Season Package Price:
$1195 per person (double occupancy), plus international airfare to Los Mochis, Mexico.

Lake Huites Lodge Required Deposit Amount:
To initiate a reservation Lake Huites Lodge, a $600 per angler deposit is required. Final payments are due 30 days prior to your departure. A reservation is not confirmed until deposits are received.

Included in the Lake Huites Lodge Package:

• Round-trip transfers from airport to the lodge in air-conditioned vehicles
• Four nights accommodations at Lake Huites Lodge
• Daily maid service
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Beverages while fishing
• Three days guided fishing (2 anglers per boat)
• Mexican fishing license
• Margaritas, beer, soft drinks and bottled water

Not included in the Lake Huites Lodge Package:
Airfare to Los Mochis, Mexico; Gratuities to guides and camp staff; Airport departure tax; Items purchased at the lodge shop.

Lake Huites Lodge Fishing Season:
September through June. Although the lake offers excellent fishing on a year-round basis, we’ve discovered that the months outside the prime fishing window of September through June are often extremely hot or rainy.

Lake Huites Lodge Capacity:
20 anglers. Lake Huites Lodge would be the ideal destination for a corporate fishing outing, club tournament or large family fishing getaway.

Travel Logistics* to Lake Huites Lodge:
The majority of the anglers travel to Tucson, Arizona and then take the AeroCalifornia flight to Los Mochis, Mexico. Upon arrival in Los Mochis, anglers will then be greeted and transported the 3-1/2 hour ride to the lodge. The last hour is on an unpaved road. The fishing is productive because this lodge is so inaccessible and this has a tendency to keep commercial anglers off the lake and discourages flocks of visiting anglers from the states to tow their own boats to the lake.

*For those that would prefer a more direct route to the lodge, we can arrange private air charters upon request from several U.S. cities. These flights arrive in the small town of El Fuerte, only an hours drive or so from Lake Huites Lodge. Please inquire for more information.

Predominant Language at Lake Huites Lodge:
Spanish is the national language of Mexico. Some of the guides do speak a few words of English. There is typically no problems in communicating with the guides, as they understand fishing and many phrases that are revolved around fishing. It is always wise, when undertaking a trip of this nature, to learn a few simple Spanish phrases and words. There will always be an English speaking host or manager on the premises.

Special Requirements to enter Mexico:
U.S. residents will need a valid passport to enter the Mexico or a certified (raised seal) copy of your birth certificate accompanied by a valid driver's license. When one parent accompanies a child less than 18 years of age, a notarized letter from the other parent attesting that they have given permission to the traveling parent to take the child to Mexico must accompany the child on the trip to Mexico.

Lake Huites Lodge Accommodations:
Two anglers will share a room complete with air conditioner, private bathroom and filtered water. The beds offer first quality US made mattresses. The rooms overlook the lake. Maid service is provided daily.

Meals at Lake Huites Lodge:
The cooking staff will provide a delightful array of dishes for visiting anglers, including steaks, fish and an elaborate Mexican dinner. Freshly made chips and salsa, along with frosty cold margaritas, are always on hand to hold you over until dinner is served.

Fishing at Lake Huites Lodge:
While it is true that the most experienced anglers return each day with reports of phenomenal catches, even novice anglers quickly learn the ways of Huites' bass and land them in numbers that they could never attain in the US. Typically, the early morning hours offer fantastic topwater action. Historically, the best baits have been Pop-R’s, Zara Spooks, Gilmore Jumpers and buzzbaits. This is dependent on the moon phase, water level and water clarity, however, as well as time of the year. As the sun rises overhead, switch to a deeper approach using spinnerbaits, worms and crankbaits. For some reason, Huites’ largemouths, especially lunker-sized ones, are attracted to the large sized Bill Dance Fat Free Shad crankbait. Cast these crankbaits to points, canyon walls, humps and submerged brush as you prospect for the large schools which are commonplace on Huites. Find the right structure and you might land 30 fish in 35 casts, averaging in excess of three pounds. For real trophy bass action, look towards deep water for the lunker of your dreams using these big crankbaits and large worms.

This lake is an undiscovered fly angler's paradise. Flip Pallot recently filmed his popular Walker’s Cay Chronicles ESPN series from Huites and called the shoot “the greatest fly fishing action for bass that he’s ever encountered.” Popping flies worked around shallow cover take a tremendous amount of fish. When the surface action slows, switch to Deceivers and Clouser Minnows and target fish in the three to six foot depth range with weight forward floating and sinking tip lines. You may want to also consider a full sinking line when targeting trophy fish on deep structure like points and humps.

Two anglers share the boat with an experienced guide. Although they speak little, if any English, they do know prime areas to fish and are eager for you to have the fishing trip of a lifetime. The boats are roomy and offer swivel seats, trolling motors and outboards.

Activities for the Non-Angler at Lake Huites Lodge:
Lake Huites Lodge is first and foremost a fishing lodge. Because it is so remote, there are not many activities that would make it appealing for the non-angler.

Packing for Lake Huites Lodge:
Upon receipt of deposits, you will be sent a detailed packing list and other literature.

Weather at Lake Huites Lodge:
The weather is dependent upon the season you visit Huites. The evening and morning hours are cool because of the cool crisp mountain air of the Sierra Madre Mountains. A jacket is a necessity during these times. As the day progresses, it typically heats up to between 70 and 90 degrees (depending on what month you visit the lake). Occasional showers do occur, so a rain-suit is a must.

Trip Cancellation and Travel Insurance Recommendation:
A fishing expedition will certainly offer you an exciting and rewarding experience. Unfortunately, however, one undertaking such an angling adventure must face the possibility that you or your fishing companion might be forced to cancel your trip at the last moment due to illness, injury or other emergency or sustain an unfortunate injury and require medical services or worse, medical evacuation during your trip. Trip cancellation and travel insurance can help protect you and your travel companions from these unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances. We will send you the application forms from Travelex, a major, reliable insurer of traveling anglers. Typically, the cost of an extensive program is less than $65 per $1,000 of coverage. It is wise to always consult with your personal health insurance provider before undertaking any type of travel to determine what is covered in the event of injury or illness during your travels.

Lake Huites Travel Itinerary:

Day 1: Depart U.S. home city for Tucson. Depart Tucson for Los Mochis, Mexico. Airport reception and transfer to lodge. Orientation dinner. Overnight.

Days 2-4: (and extra days) Morning and afternoon fishing sessions on the Lake Huites. Over night at lodge.

Day 5: Return transfer to airport for your flight back home.