Los Cobanos Coral Reef is located in El Salvador, Central America and is one of five protected national parks in the country. It has an extension of approximately 157 km making it one of the largest and most important in the American Pacific Coast and is home to great quantity and high quality biodiversity attracting the best game fish in the region.

During the months of December and January Los Cobanos is a fishing haven for light tackle anglers as the water transitions from murky to crystal clear transforming the white sand beach and its rocky surroundings into excellent casting spots. The beach offers a unique opportunity for anglers to move around during high and low tides to key spots using their preferred techniques and tackle as the species to catch are rooster,jack, spanish mackarel, and snapper.

Fish El Salvador is an IGFA certified touring company in the area that offers guided tours for light tackle fishermen that want top explore spinning, casting, and fly fishing from shore or from one of our 25 ft pangas. During these months, the mornings are very calm and gorgeous allowing for fly casters to enjoy the no wind factor and target the numerous schools of fish feasting on sardines. In the afternoon, the trade winds arrive in the area and the opportunity for a nice break presents itself only to resume fishing at about 4:30pm and fishing for another 2 hours.

Fly fishermen and spin casters who have visited El Salvador comment on the fact that there is absolutely spectacular fishing, but Los Cobanos is never listed as a fishing destination anywhere on the web.

For more information contact: Luis Vilanova, IGFA Certified and owner of Fish El Salvador

Luis Vilanova is an IGFA certified guide and captain specializing in Los Cobanos, El Salvador. He dedicates his time to guide inshore, reef, fishing, and deep sea fishing safaris