Lake Aquamilpa

Mexico's hottest new bass fishing lake opened in the fall of '97. The 70,000 acre lake, one of the most accessible of Mexico's hot bass fishing lakes can be reached by paved road, in 3 hours from either Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatan or by air to Tepic, Nayarit then a short 45 minute ride to the lodge.

Lush tropical foliage covers the mountains that surround the lake making it one of Mexico's most scenic, and the lake is loaded with aggressive largemouth bass ranging in size from 2 1/2 to 10 pounds. On a recent preview trip a Texas outfitter's wife caught over 50 healthy bass in less than 4 hours of fishing, the largest weighing just over 6 pounds.

The lodge houses twenty anglers in first class accommodations. Situated on the side of the mountain overlooking the lake, it presents the relaxing angler with a spectacular view of the lake and surrounding mountains from which to enjoy delicious meals and refreshing drinks. All rooms are air-conditioned and have private baths. Our driver will meet you at the airport in Guadalajara or Puerto Vallarta and drive you to the lodge. The ride itself is worth the trip.

From Guadalajara, you make all but the last 45 minutes on newly completed super highway. Along the route you'll see several beautifully scenic mountain valleys, many of which contain small villages crowned with prominent cathedral spires, for which the state of Jalisco is famous. One of the most famous, Tequila, for which the drink was named, is surrounded by thousands of fields of cactus from which the drink is made.

From the beach resort city of Puerto Vallarta you wind along the coast before climbing into the tropical mountains toward Aguamilpa. Your trip will pass all too quickly as you take in the panoramic mountain vistas and pass more picturesque colonial villages. You may also fly in, by commercial airline to Tepic, just 45 minutes from the lake but we recommend either of the above trips over the convenience of Tepic.