CAYO CRUZ, CUBA - Everything you need to know

Cayo Cruz is located at the eastern end of the Gardens of the King archipelago off the north-central coast of Cuba. Especially famous for its incredible Permit fishery, Cayo Cruz also offers excellent Bonefishing, as well Tarpon during their annual migration.

[@richarde1355]

Covich, interesting stuff! I learned so much. Thanks a ton for taking the time to put this together and posting it to educate folks, like me. You da man.

[@joncovich712]

Thanks Richard!!

[@ariadnasuarez5731]

Wow wow how do you know so much about my country? 🥰🥰I wish my fellow Cuban people can enjoy these beautiful places. Most of the Cuban population have no idea how the Cuban keys are.

[@joncovich712]

Hola Amigo.....Well, I do love Cuba and have been there many times. I too think it is sad that Cubans have so little opportunity to know some of these beautiful places that you have. Thanks very much for your comment....it makes me happy to hear this from a Cuban!

[@felixloveseat]

Hi- like your presentation... I want to bring a small group from Canada and the 'States to fish but I was thinking Zapata. Now I am not sure. Assuming politics and COVID permit, what is your choice? I like your idea but where is the best action for the buck? Also amazing vid.

[@moniquekova9185]

Great information. Just wish there was some video and pictures to see the area.

[@joncovichofcubafishingoutf7657]

Monique. Thanks for your quick note. I have been in Cuba and unable to respond. When you say that you wish there "was some video and pictures to see the area" what are you meaning? The hotel and resort? If that is the case, it is only because I have not been there since the resort opened a few months ago. Or, are you meaning the general area of Cuba around Cayo Cruz? I always appreciate suggestions so that I can make these videos as helpful as possible, and appreciate your comments. Jon

[@moniquekova9185]

@@joncovichofcubafishingoutf7657 Thanks Jon, I'm interested in the beaches. I've been to Cayo Largo so the bar has been set high regarding the natural beaches. Thus far I have seen very few pictures of the area around the new resort.

[@joncovich712]

@@moniquekova9185 Thanks Monique. Like you, I have not seen the beaches now that the resort is in place. I will reach out to some people who may have photos. You are right that the beaches on Cayo Largo are impressive to say the least. The north shore of Cuba, in general, has beautiful beaches as well. Here is a link to my page on Cayo Santa Maria where the beaches are also quite amazing........www.cubafishingoutfitters.com/cayo#gardensoftheking

[@joncovichofcubafishingoutf7657]

@@joncovich712 I was able to find a few photos Monique. The outfitter here says that from the hotel, you are able to use golf carts to go to the same beaches used by the Valentin Cayo Cruz hotel. There are a few on this link......valentin cayo cruz

[@joncovichofcubafishingoutf7657]

www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g19389480-d19387497-Reviews-Valentin_Cayo_Cruz-Cayo_Cruz_Camaguey_Province_Cuba.html

[@Khoff321]

Wonderful video! Going to be there in January, mainly hoping for permit are there still good numbers around then? Thank you

[@joncovichofcubafishingoutf7657]

Thanks for the nice note. Permit live in and around Cayo Cruz every month of the year. The most important ingredients, however, are water temperature and tides. If you get cold water, the fish will probably stay deep. Permit can access tides generally on the later part if an incoming, through the first half or so of outgoing. So, if you have a week where the tides allow you ample time to fish for them, then your chances increase dramatically. Hope that you may consider using me to book your Cuba trips in the future!