Los Cobanos, El Salvador – A New and Undiscovered Fishing Destination

School Of Fish

I have to tell you about an amazing place I was able to experience this weekend. I went to Los Cobanos a small fishing village on in the west of san Salvador. Los Cobanos Coral Reef is located in El Salvador; it is one of 5 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. It has the welcoming characteristics of a family and sport oriented environment. situated within a small fishing community.
During the months of January and February 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 high and low tides to key spots using their preferred techniques and tackle as the species rocky surroundings into excellent casting spots. The beach offers a unique opportunity for anglers and novice fisherman to catch rooster, jack, Spanish mackerel, and snappers.
The morning was so calm and gorgeous watching the sun come up over the east side was a wonderful site I will have to include some pictures. The fishing was fantastic where there was no wind and you could 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. The best fishing is in the mid morning or after 4:30 where if you like to fly fish you can really let it go because there are so many fish out there they will where you out faster then you can catch them.
Los Cobanos also is a great place to get to know the local inhabitants and participate in their lifestyle and customs, after a day of fishing Saturday we were able to watch the folkloric dancers they are similar to the ones we had seen in sushito graceful and beautiful. But it was a wonderful experience it is one of those hidden treasures that you will not find many gringos doing so if you get a chance this is a place I would recommend for a weekend of fun and relaxation to get away from everything.