Los Roques is one of the world's premier destinations for bonefishing — the sport of stalking bonefish on shallow tropical flats with a fly rod. The vast network of clear, shallow flats between the cays holds large populations of bonefish in sizes rarely encountered elsewhere. Local guides who have fished these waters for years can read the water and position anglers for shots at fish that are often visible from a standing position.
Permit and tarpon are also present. The catch-and-release ethic is observed by all reputable operations, and the guides are generally conservation-minded. Guided days typically run from early morning, when fish are most active on the flats, returning in time for lunch. Non-fishing companions can snorkel or relax on the nearby beach while the guide works.