Increasingly, it seems, with all that’s going on with pandemics and social unrest, many anglers are at least dreaming of going somewhere far, far away. Just the mere though of that is good for mental health. Yellow Dog is facilitating the process with its “Back on the Water Program” involving over 70 lodges around the world. You can book now with reduced deposits and more flexible cancellation policies.
Also, Yellow Dog has created a listing of “reopening” schedules for various destinations. This is where things stand now, but they are subject to change, of course, so do revisit https://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/articles/covid-19-country-reopening-updates/ periodically.
COVID-19: Country Reopening Updates
UNITED STATES
The United States, Canada, and Mexico have extended their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential travel until June 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
Idaho. Open and fishing.
Wyoming. Open and fishing.
Montana. June 1 opening to travel and fishing.
Louisiana. Open and fishing.
Alaska. Non-resident 2-week quarantine expires June 2.
Hawaii. Non-resident and resident 2-week quarantine expires June 30.
CANADA
Canada. Reassessing non-essential travel to June 21. The United States, Canada, and Mexico have extended their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential travel until June 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
CENTRAL AMERICA
Mexico. Reassessing non-essential travel to June 21. The United States and Mexico have extended their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential travel until June 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
Belize. Scheduled to open July 1 and most lodges reopening early to mid-July.
Honduras. Possibly opening in late June or early July.
Guatemala. Please contact Yellow Dog’s Kristen Tripp for the latest updates.
Costa Rica. June 15 opening to travel and fishing.
CARRIBEAN: BAHAMAS AND CUBA
Bahamas. Officially reopening July 1.
Cuba. Closed until June 30.
SOUTH AMERICA
Argentina. Open for 2020-2021 season.
Chile. Open for 2020-2021 season.
Bolivia. Access to all indigenous areas and fisheries – will be 100% closed for the entire 2020 season.
Brazil. Access to all indigenous areas and fisheries – will be 100% closed for the entire 2020 season.
CHRISTMAS ISLAND
Christmas Island. Closed through June.
SEYCHELLES, DUBAI, and AFRICA
Seychelles. Scheduled to open for fall 2020 season. Emirates and other regional airlines to begin flying in June.
Africa Jungle Programs. Planning to run and operate their fall schedule beginning in August or April! Emirates and other regional airlines to begin flying in June.
Dubai. Open and fishing.
ICELAND
Iceland. Open June 15.
KAMCHATKA, RUSSIA
Kamchatka. Currently in a holding pattern for 2020 season.
NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
New Zealand. Closed until 2021.
Australia. Freshwater and Saltwater. Closed until 2021
