Mexico · FISHING
Every trip has one free day too few. These 14 fishing trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
You’ll fish privately with a captain and first mate aboard a boat such as Blue Tail, El Pargo, or Reel Tequila. The crew supplies gear, live bait, licenses, lunch, snacks, water, sodas, and beer, with routes near El Arco and Chileno Bay.
“was a great experience ....the captain worked hard to get us into the marlin .....will book this again next year”
Captain Paulo and his crew take up to six people from Cabo San Lucas on a 5-hour private fishing charter aboard a 34-foot Blackfin. Expect trolling for marlin, tuna, wahoo, dorado, roosterfish, snapper, and more, with sunrise views and possible whale and dolphin sightings.
“They were so great, we had so much fun! Caught amazing fish, we can’t wait to go back and do it again! Thank you!”
Fish privately from a 31-foot Bertram for up to six people with rods, bait, crew, water, and soft drinks included. Choose 2, 4, 6, or 8 hours. Captain Antonio, Willie, and mates such as Jesus and Christopher have earned praise for hard work, though communication and comfort can vary.
“The boat was clean and the crew worked hard to find fish. However, we were sport fishing and got nothing. Seemed like they gave up too quickly and went to an area to catch barracuda just to say we got some fish. Very disappointing. Also, crew spoke almost no English so when we tried to talk with them or ask questions there was almost NO communication. My son and I basically sat with one another in silence except for the two of us talking. No greeting, no nothing. We recognize you don’t always catch fish but the lack of communication was very disappointing and the trip was very expensive.”
Set out from Cabo San Lucas on a private five-hour panga for up to three people. Captain Pedro, Captain Tony, or another local skipper may take you toward the Sea of Cortez or Pacific in search of marlin, dorado, wahoo, roosterfish, and more. Gear and ice are included, but bait, licenses, dock fees, and fish processing cost extra.
“The two licenses fee and baits (3 small fishes) was US$60 additiinal and was to be paid to the boat guide Tony, who was an experienced local fisherman, but he finished our boat trip 1.5hrs early without asking if we wanted to continue. Also be aware of who takes and how much of the fish before being processed. We caught a bonito and a marlin. Our guide Tony who can speak basic English gave our fishes without asking to a guy with a big bucket. We tried to follow the guy who took our Marlin for processing very quickly and after processing by he gave half the Marlin to the…”
Fish within six miles of Isla Mujeres on a private four-hour boat for up to six people. Captains such as Mario, Oscar, Chuy, and Daniel help with the gear and teach you how to target barracuda, snapper, grouper, bonito, and permit. Hotel pickup from Cancún is available.
“This was on me of our favorite activities for our family of three (ages 40, 20, and 13.) The guide, Daniel, and captain, Chuy (Jesus) definitely knew their stuff, and explained everything very well for us. The sandwiches and cold drinks were a lifesaver! We caught about 5 barracuda and Daniel helped us get some of them cooked at a local restaurant. A bonus was the local island history and restaurant recommendations.”
Fish privately from Mahahual with a skipper and guide for about three hours. Troll beyond the reef for barracuda, tuna, mahi mahi, wahoo, and Spanish mackerel, then return to Nacional Beach Club, where your catch may be cleaned and cooked. Guides have included Nick, Evan, Axel, and Felix.
“We had our first ocean fishing experience. Captain Nick and his crew were the best! Loved every second. My youngest wants to visit every year.”
Head offshore from Cancun on a private 48-foot fishing boat with rods, bait, crew, water, sodas, and ice included. You can troll and bottom-fish near Isla Mujeres for marlin, sailfish, tuna, dorado, wahoo, shark, and barracuda. Capt. Willie and Paco are names linked with the crew.
“This was an awful experience. I have tried to forget it because it was the worst fishing trip I have ever been on. I was told we would catch big fish or my money back. We took home no fish. It is the only trip I've been on with no fish. I was told it would be 4 foot waves. The waves were 8 to 10 feet and the port was closed, but they took us out any way. I had told them I get sea sick and they assured me the waves were small and lied to me. They give us NO life jackets to wear. It was the…”
Spend two hours fishing around Isla Mujeres, then snorkel for 90 minutes among coral, angelfish, parrotfish, blue tang, and perhaps a stingray. Island Adventures Mexico provides a private guide, gear, bait, bottled water, and free fish cleaning. Juan and captain Theo are noted crew members.
“We had an amazing time with Island Adventures on the private snorkeling and fishing tour. Snorkeling near a quiet reef with no other boats around was incredible, and our guide Juan pointed out so many fish and even a stingray. He also walked me through how to bait the hook during the fishing portion, which was fun to learn. Theo, our captain, kept everything smooth and relaxed from start to finish. The water in Isla Mujeres is bluer than any pool I’ve ever seen, and with calm seas and sunny skies, it was the perfect day. Highly recommend!”
Fish from a small boat with room for up to six, using live bait and supplied gear while the crew helps you work the Caribbean waters. The four-hour trip includes drinks, beer, Maroma Beach admission, and time to fish with Captain Wilbur and mate David when assigned.
“Good trip, captain was on point and the 2 hands worked hard the whole time...only negative we did not get food as promised. We ask when we first arrived and was told we would eat when we got back but when we did they said they had no more pizza so nothing to offer and the last free shuttle was leaving In 10 min so got nothing ut attitude from management, Great workers poor management”
Captain Fernando and his first mate take your private group into Banderas Bay for four hours of trolling or bottom fishing. Expect gear, bottled water, sunshine, and possibly guacamole, chips, salsa, and drinks. The simple boat has no bathroom, so plan ahead before departure.
“The crew was great. I got sea sick and they were great about taking us in early. Unfortunately we didn't catch any fish.”
Join a crew of up to six from Puerto Xtabay in Cancun for six hours of sport fishing. Your captain takes you to nearby fishing grounds, with rods, reels, bait, a license, beer, water and soda included. Tony, David and Miguel are among the crew members named in recent trip details.
“Terrible. Boat was overpowering with diesel fumes, very very rough waters which should’ve rescheduled trip, and transportation service was insanely bad.”
Fish privately from Mahahual with a captain and sailor for four hours of trolling over Costa Maya’s blue water. You get five rods, lures, bait, outriggers, a downrigger, teasers, dredges, ice, drinks, and beer for adults. Captains such as Axel, Roberto, Luis, and Ismael have helped families catch barracuda, mahi mahi, jacks, and skipjack.
“We were informed upon arrival at the dock that the waves were too rough to go out beyond the reef, and we were offered the opportunity of a refund, enjoy their beach, or fish within the reef. We chose to fish. While they had two spin cast rods for casting and two bait cast for trolling, we only trolled during the trip. They said there were too many rocks to cast. So, we sat on a 3.5 hr slow moving boat trip without touching a pole until a storm caused us to head in. I had hopes we might get lucky and get a barracuda, but that didn't happen. I…”
Fish the Pacific from a private 30 to 32-foot charter with a bilingual captain and first mate. Live bait, rods, tackle, a cooler, water, dock fees, and taxes are included. Captains such as Chris and Fidel have helped families land marlin, tuna, dorado, bonito, and snapper.
“The best experience ever! Got 3 huge Dorado and one tuna. Captain and crew were amazing. We got to see whales, sea turtles, dolphins and a sea lion hopped in the boat for bait. Highly recommend. They even were accommodating with the starting time so we could get off the ship tender and make it!”
Spend about four hours fishing from La Caleta with a private crew, using rods, bait, lures, downriggers, and sonar. Ask to stop at El Cielo for stingrays and starfish or Columbia Reef for snorkeling. Crews may include Jesus and Charlie, and the boat serves fruit, chips, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
“We got ZERO notification prior to our arriving that the fishing trip had been cancelled. When we mentioned the name of the charter the LOCAL guys on the dock laughed. This company lost their own vessel and now sub out fishing charters. They have little control of if people will actually get a trip or not. Well.. we didn’t with them. Being on a cruise boat we had little time to find another charter but thankfully a guy who told us about all this took us out for four hours at a CHEAPER rate (again, these guys are middle men so they add a cut). Viator needs to cut ties…”
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