Lake Agua Milpa

This photo was taken by Jim W.




Here are some contacts and prices (2012) for Aqua Milpa resorts:

Israel 045 323 282 7173
2 connected rooms 4 beds 200 pesos pp has A/C no kitchen
1/2 day fishing 600 pesos full day fishing 1200 pesos no rental fishing tackle

Coras Lodge 045 311 212 1907 email coraslodge@hotmail.com
Mario Guevara GM
Kitchen
2 beds per room 600 pesos has A/C
1/2 day fishing 900 pesos rental fishing tackle 375 pesos per person per day, includes hooks, sinkers, bait.

Caters to NOB groups 4 days lodging, 3 days fishing, all inclusive, $1499.00 USD, per person, discount for 4 or more.

Humberto's 045 311 220 0391 045 311 263 0255
Humberto Ledezma owner
Kitchen on top level...Bring your own food , and Irma will cook.
2 beds per room 500 pesos has A/C
1/2 day fishing 900 pesos full day fishing 1800 pesos......Rods and reels rent 150 per day...you provide hooks, sinkers, senkos, crankbait


Consuelo 045 311 248 5922 045 311 876 7273
2 beds per room 550 pesos has A/C
Full Day fishing 1200 pesos no fishing equipment rental


Sr. Billy Chapman 045 311 211 5128 email williamelias_chapman@yahoo.com
units have 2 bedrooms, 2 beds per room, A/C .....last mont he quoted 2100 pesos for a room with 4 people.
Full day fishing 1600 pesos.
Cooking available.
Caters to NOB with packages similar to Coras.


Normal tip for guides is 200-400 pesos per boat
Round trip tolls Lakeside / Agua Milpa 646 pesos....3 stops. Approx. 380 miles round trip from Chapala.
Daily limit for bass, July thru Feb. 2 per person per day. Commercial harvest of Tilapia, available for puchase.

I have often wondered about this lake as a respite from the coast weather in the summer months. Night time temperatures of 20 C. sound divine. Unfortunately, we're not interested in fishing. Does anyone know of other types of accommodation there that might suit us (and woof)?

Great place to catch Bass, but it is a Lake with a lot of activity, water taxis,
fishing boats, etc

ferret wrote:I have often wondered about this lake as a respite from the coast weather in the summer months. Night time temperatures of 20 C. sound divine. Unfortunately, we're not interested in fishing. Does anyone know of other types of accommodation there that might suit us (and woof)?

Ferret, I am sure most lodges would accomodate "woof" Just not left in room while you are out. There are 2 villages on the lake available by water taxi...mainly hand crafted items for sale. No cell service and no Internet....without sat link.

The rooms have 2 beds, private shower, clean, tile floors. Of the 5 lodges, only 2 have private well...Humberto and Consualo (sp}, the rest draw directly from the lake.

Jim, when you say 'hand crafted items' I assume you mean Huichol, since this is Huichol country.

Is it possible to not only stay there in one of these lodges but to get someone to take you into a Huichol village to buy?

Also, what do the lodges charge, mas o menos. Are there websites for any of them?


BTW, killer good picture!

TIA

Trailrunner wrote:Jim, when you say 'hand crafted items' I assume you mean Huichol, since this is Huichol country.

Is it possible to not only stay there in one of these lodges but to get someone to take you into a Huichol village to buy?

Also, what do the lodges charge, mas o menos. Are there websites for any of them?


BTW, killer good picture!

TIA

Trailrrunner, Thank You for kudo's on photo....Taken around Christmas 2007....my avatar was also taken around that time....dead cayman.

The crafts I've seen include beadwork, dolls etc. Humberto was elected chief of tribe back in 2008...he owns one of the 2 newest lodges. I think your best bet is to hire one of his guides for 6 hours, for 700 pesos....up to 4 people, to travel to both villages. One village is approx. 5 miles, the other is at least 20 miles, plus a 2 km hike. The cost for a room for 1 or 2 is 500 pesos, and very clean ++++ Air conditioned.

The reason I suggest hiring a guide vs. water taxi @ approx. 100 pesos, Per person, is that you are in control, and won't have to wait for pick up. I will check on taxi schedule while I am up there next week.

This is a bad time of the year to go as water level is at it's lowest level since 1997. Best time of year IMO is Late Oct.-Feb.

Talk Soon, Jim W

Jim have you ever fished Presa Calderon,we caught some decent bass there a couple of years ago,not in the same league as Agua Milpa,but only a half hour from GDL.

Thanks, Jim.

I would never hike or enter Huichol country or villages without permission or an escort/guide. Just not cool. Have always wanted to go up there and stay at the lake and hike around and get a guide to a village tho. Thanks for the info.

Si, bad time of year for sure.

viajero, no, pulled it up on web, looks like it would be worth a try, I see a 12 pounder was caught in the last couple years. Please send me a link if you find one on lodge, boat and guide rates. I know there are many lakes in the region, just hard to get info.

Bill Chapman, the man that introduced Black Mouth Bass to Mexico, is working on a couple locations near GDL to develop Lodge and boat/guide opportunities.

Thank You, Jim W

Trailrunner wrote:Thanks, Jim.

I would never hike or enter Huichol country or villages without permission or an escort/guide. Just not cool. Have always wanted to go up there and stay at the lake and hike around and get a guide to a village tho. Thanks for the info.

Si, bad time of year for sure.

Trailrunner, When you get ready, contact:

Humberto Ledezema
045 311 220 03 91
045 311 263 02 55

As past President of tribe, he can set you up for everything....He speaks very little English....his is better than my Espanol tho....LMAO

Great contact, Jim. Thanks, I've made a note of it.

Trailrunner wrote:Great contact, Jim. Thanks, I've made a note of it.

I have 5 Floridians and me chasing the the Black mouth Bass for the next three days...gonna haaave fun.....will post info for lodges


Have a good night

Jim

Sounds like a Bargain...

Barracuda Fish'n @ Isla Mujeres

Volaris to Cancun returno..... $300.00
Ferry to Island returno ..... $ 16.00
Fish'n Boat ........ $100.00
Beer .................................... $100.00 ( for Captain too.... Tip ;)
Hi5 Dinner & Bash............... $100.00

Thanks, Jim!

Trailrunner wrote:
Thanks, Jim!

You are Welcome. Trailrunner, forgot to mention I asked Humberto about doing the day tour we discussed. For your tour it would be 900 pesos +/-, including guide, plus tip. One of the art lodges is approx. 30 miles by boat each way, depending on wind an hour plus from his lodge @ the dam. They have to truck in gas from Tepic in 50 gallon tanks.


Mods, can you "Sticky" Agua Milpa, Lodge contact, pricing, etc. posted earlier on this thread? I verified all earlier this week...Gracias.

Jim W

We are going to be offering advertising for local businesses soon. When we are ready we will contact Humberto to see if he is interested in having an ad.

CanuckBob wrote:We are going to be offering advertising for local businesses soon. When we are ready we will contact Humberto to see if he is interested in having an ad.

Bob, please sticky the listing of lodges, contact numbers, and pricing posted on this thread yesterday, Gracias,

jim w

Jim W wrote:

CanuckBob wrote:We are going to be offering advertising for local businesses soon. When we are ready we will contact Humberto to see if he is interested in having an ad.

Bob, please sticky the listing of lodges, contact numbers, and pricing posted on this thread yesterday, Gracias,

jim w

Jim W, how do you get someone to pay for something if you give it to them free? I do believe this person charges for his services, No?

Indeed Parker. Canuckbob needs to start seeing an ROI here......jajajaja. "No ticky, no laundry".

CanuckBob wrote:Indeed Parker. Canuckbob needs to start seeing an ROI here......jajajaja. "No ticky, no laundry".

I was just considering you might just want to break even?

Parker wrote:

Jim W wrote:

CanuckBob wrote:We are going to be offering advertising for local businesses soon. When we are ready we will contact Humberto to see if he is interested in having an ad.

Bob, please sticky the listing of lodges, contact numbers, and pricing posted on this thread yesterday, Gracias,

jim w

Jim W, how do you get someone to pay for something if you give it to them free? I do believe this person charges for his services, No?

Sorry Parker, I didn't realize Sticky policy changed. I thought listing all who provide services, much like contractors and restaurants stickys were OK.....My bad.

Nope, moving forward any business that wants to formally advertise can sign up for a banner ad. I have no problem with carrying on as is with reviews and/or opinions of various restaurants and businesses.........

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