While most of the country is winterizing boats and watching the forecast, the best stretch of the year is just getting started at Lake Aguamilpa. From December through spring, the lake settles into the pattern that keeps our anglers coming back: cool mornings, steady water, and bass that eat on top.
Here is what the 2026–27 season looks like, month by month, and how to plan your trip.
November: Father-Son Season of Gratitude
The season opens with one of our favorite weeks. From November 15 through 30, 2026, book a father-son trip for two and your second guest is 50% off. It’s a chance to trade the usual holiday rush for a few days on the water together, with the kind of fishing that turns into family stories. See the Father-Son offer ›
December through February: the topwater window
Winter is Aguamilpa at its most comfortable. Mornings start around 60 to 68°F and afternoons warm into the 80s, with low humidity and clear skies. Bring a light jacket for the morning run and you’ll be down to a sun shirt by mid-morning.
This is when the topwater bite peaks. Fish are active in shallow cover, and the first and last hours of the day belong to walking baits, poppers, and prop baits. When the sun climbs, chatterbaits and jerkbaits keep the action going. It’s the best time of year for numbers and consistency, and an ideal first trip for anglers new to Mexico. Anglers regularly catch 100 to 150 bass a day, with most in the 2 to 5 lb range.
February deserves its own mention. It has become the month returning guests ask for first, and dates fill quickly.
March through June: the spawn and the giants
Spring is when the big females move up. Spawn and post-spawn fishing on beds and secondary points produce some of the best size of the year, and soft plastics, jigs, and slow presentations near structure do most of the work. Lake Aguamilpa’s net-free season runs March through June, leaving the spawn undisturbed and the fishing at its best. If your goal is a personal best, this is the window. The lake record stands at 14 lbs 6 oz.
What’s new for this season
A new dessert worth the trip. Our chef has added a new cheesecake to the menu, and it has quickly become the talk of the veranda. After a full day on the water and a three-course dinner, it’s worth saving room for. Ask for a second slice; no one will judge.
A freshly stocked tackle shop. The on-site tackle shop has just restocked ahead of the season, with plenty of soft plastics, hard baits, and terminal tackle in the colors and sizes that produce on Aguamilpa. Pack your favorites, and know that backup is a short walk from your room if the fish chew through your supply.
Getting here
Coras Lodge sits in the Sierra Madre foothills of Nayarit on the quiet shores of Lake Aguamilpa. Fly into Tepic (TPQ) and you’re at the lodge in about 50 minutes. Puerto Vallarta (PVR) is about two hours away, and guests also arrive through Mazatlán (MZT) and Guadalajara (GDL). Our concierge airport transfers meet you at baggage claim in a lodge-owned, insured vehicle, so the trip from runway to reservoir takes care of itself.
Packages and booking
Packages include lodging in one of our 17 double-occupancy rooms with daily maid service, three meals a day, guided fishing with two anglers per boat, your Mexican fishing license, ground transportation, and drinks at the lodge. Shared-room packages start at $1,466 per person for three nights and two days of fishing. View pricing ›
A 50% deposit holds your dates, with the balance due 45 days before arrival. Winter and spring weeks book first, and groups looking for back-to-back boats should reach out early.
Ready to plan your trip? Email BookCoras@gmail.com or text +1 (512) 394-4446.