Lake El Salto and Lake Picachos in Mexico are our most frequent international destinations – we’ve been approximately 20 times, usually two or three times annually. Unfortunately, the flight options to Mazatlán, especially the direct ones, remain limited. That refers not just to the number of cities from which you can fly, but also to the number of flights per day.

We’ve fished in Mexico approximately 20 times, and while it may be the same basic trip, the travel details always change just enough to keep us on our toes. We try to anticipate any challenges and then stay flexible and in good spirits when hiccups occur. These travel notes may not be our sexiest or most compelling material, but our hope is that by reporting these little details we can save you some aggravation in the future.