Why Choose ESB Lodge?
One of the Caribbean’s premier Grand Slam and Super Slam fisheries
Target permit, bonefish, tarpon, and snook within the same vast and interconnected ecosystem, often encountering multiple species in a single day and sometimes on the very same flat. Combined with ESB’s exceptional permit fishing and long migratory tarpon season, the fishery offers anglers one of the world’s best opportunities to pursue both Grand Slams and Super Slams.
The best permit fishing in the region
ESB consistently produces more permit landed than virtually any other operation in the Caribbean, offering exceptional opportunities at fish of every size and behavior — from shallow tailing singles to large cruising schools
One of the least pressured fisheries in the Caribbean
Fish untouched flats, lagoons, mangrove shorelines, and estuaries within the protected Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, a 1.3-millionacre UNESCO World Heritage Site where minimal fishing pressure and a remarkably preserved marine ecosystem create an exclusive saltwater experience.
The bay’s oldest and most experienced guide operation
After more than a decade exploring and understanding the fishery, ESB’s highly versatile guide team offers unmatched knowledge of seasonal movements, tides, weather patterns, and fish behavior, while catering equally well to seasoned permit anglers and newcomers discovering saltwater fly fishing for the first time
Short runs and maximum fishing time
Productive water begins just minutes from the dock, allowing anglers to spend less time running and more time on the flats.
Purpose-built technical skiffs
Fish from comfortable 18-foot skiffs modeled after the legendary Hell’s Bay Waterman, fully equipped with leaning bars and specifically designed for shallow water fly fishing.
An intimate beachfront lodge experience
Accommodating only eight anglers per week in four double-occupancy rooms, ESB offers a private and relaxed atmosphere overlooking the Caribbean Sea
Comfort and service at a higher standard
ESB was designed and is operated under the Nervous Waters standards of service, hospitality, and guest comfort, creating the perfect balance between serious fishing and relaxed luxury
Caribbean flavors and local ingredients
Fresh seafood, regional ingredients, and coastal Mexican flavors come together in a thoughtfully crafted dining experience inspired by the culture, traditions, and surrounding waters of the Yucatán Peninsula.
Exceptional guest satisfaction
With a return rate exceeding 90%, ESB has earned a loyal following among anglers from around the world.
Seamless access to paradise
Your fishing package includes private charter flights, making travel to this remote fishery remarkably easy and efficient
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Located within Mexico’s Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Espíritu Santo Bay Lodge (ESB) offers an exceptional saltwater fly-fishing experience in the heart of the Mexican Caribbean. Part of the Nervous Waters family, ESB provides access to remote flats, pristine lagoons, and world-class permit fishing in one of the region’s most protected coastal environments.
