Jesse Colten began his guiding career on the trout rivers of Colorado. But his eyes soon turned to saltwater—a wild place where culture, challenge, and big fish awaited. After a decade of guiding fresh water, he found what he was looking for: Xcalak—a tiny fishing village of just a few hundred people at the southern tip of the Yucatán peninsula.
From the start, Jesse placed importance on genuine connection—between guides, chefs, and guests. Tierra Maya’s restaurant, The Fish Bar, brings locals and visiting anglers together over fresh seafood and laughter. Evenings buzz with camaraderie: folks gather every evening to enjoy dinner, swap fly stories, tie knots, and celebrate the day’s catches.
The XFlats started as a personal pursuit of exceptional fishing and evolved into a lodge defined by genuine community, mutual respect, , and explosive saltwater fly-fishing. Every guest who visits becomes a valued part of our continuing journey.
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