Are You Safe Fishing in Mexico?

When people tell us they’ve written off a place like the Yucatan Peninsula (located in the far south of Mexico) due to “unsafe conditions” throughout the entire country, it’s a lot like saying they’re writing off a summer trout trip to Montana because of high crime rates in Chicago or Detroit. Sounds silly, right? Mexico is a country that is alive with history, unique culture, and of course incredible saltwater fishing. And as the country in Latin America with the highest volume of tourism, it is still very safe in most parts of the country. Destinations like the Yucatan also offer some of the most incredible shallow water, flats fishing and sight fishing in the entire Caribbean – all good reasons to consider this area for your next fishing adventure.

Staying home and avoiding travel all together is always the “safe” thing to do. Those that are quick to choose that route, however, should probably not have picked up this catalog to begin with! It is important to remember that travel – in general – opens your eyes and helps you to become a much more well-rounded person. Travel helps you learn who you are, and it gives you new perspectives on life that can only be found on the road - visiting (and fishing) new places. Travel is something that should challenge you, shake things up, and ultimately deliver amazing experiences and, most likely, a few cool stories.

Whether you’re fishing in Ascension Bay, exploring the wilds of Kamchatka or trekking through India in search of Golden Mahseer, it is always a good idea to take basic precautions to ensure your personal safety and the security of your equipment and belongings. While most of the lodges and operations that Yellow Dog works with throughout the world are based in small, friendly and safe areas, using common sense at all times should still be a critical component of all international travel.

Here at Yellow Dog, we care about the safety and the security of our customers, and we always remind people to travel safely and be smart no matter where in the world you are traveling. Act and make decisions as you would in any city or unfamiliar town in the U.S. and avoid taking unnecessary risks or making poor decisions. Always ask yourself, “What’s the best thing and the worst thing that can result from this given situation?”