Yes I stayed in Cayo Coco a few years ago. We stayed at Melia Cayo Coco. There are plenty of flats around that area, and all of them hold bone fish. Some of the deeper water there are permit and even baracuda. There was a pond on the hotel property that is supposed to hold bones as well. I fished with a guide there and he took us to a santuary area east of there. We did a walk and wade with him. It was very cheap. I think it was only $250 american a day if I remember correctly. His name is Orlando and he spoke great english. I can dig up his contact information if you like?
Any how you can explore the flats on your own if you like. The whole area has flats all over the place. From our hotel you could walk 5 minutes in on direction that had flats and 5 minutes in the other direction there was a good rock wall with a deep drop off. So either direction you could be into fish.
Don't expect anyone to have anything fishing related there. They just don't have it. So whatever kind of fishing you want to do make sure and bring your own rods, reels, lines, lures, flies or whatever you want to use.
If you do use a guide then be sure to give them something fishing related when your done. I was fly fishing and when I was done I gave him cash, but I also gave him a bunch of flies and about 10 rolls of florocarbon tippet. They just can't get any of that stuff out there. You realize just how fortunate we are here when we can walk into any one of our stores and buy florocarbon, or a new rod or reel without even thinking about it. There is just isn't available or if it was it is out of their price range.
One other thing someone I fished with brought for them was MP3 players. He brought a couple of them for the guide. Apparently the guide either gave them to his kids.
Have a great time. If you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask.
Rob
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