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National
Park Archipelago Los Roques is a necklace of islands
in the Caribbean Sea situated 80 miles off the north
coast of Venezuela, conveniently located for anglers
traveling from the US. Technically referred to as
an archipelago, Los Roques is an unspoiled atoll,
characterized by its extremely clear waters, magnificent
coral beds, diverse and varied flats, sandy beaches
and hundreds of smaller mangrove cays –all
with incredible natural beauty. Los Roques was declared
a National Park in the mid-70’s. and then
in the mid 90’s, even more environmentally
conscious regulations were enacted to protect the
overall environment of the entire Archipelago. Some
flats are coral, some are soft marl covered with
turtle grass and sea weed, however most flats are
firm, clean white, or golden in color, and easy
to navigate. You will also be fishing extensive
sand flats and beach flats, channels, cuts, coral
shallows, mangroves, and massive muds created by
hundreds of fish schooled up and feeding. In sum,
Los Roques represents a bonefisherman’s wading
paradise. Los Roques continues to be one of the
best kept secrets in saltwater fly fishing.
Thanks to its location (only 12 degrees north of
the equator), Los Roques air and water temperatures
vary little. The climate at Los Roques is dry and
it rarely rains. The area is relatively unaffected
by cold fronts and hurricanes. These factors make
Los Roques one of the most consistent bonefishing
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