{"id":148,"date":"2014-02-06T10:51:34","date_gmt":"2014-02-06T09:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=148"},"modified":"2026-02-12T12:56:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T12:56:29","slug":"fishing-the-riviera-maya-cancun-cozumel-playa-del-carmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-the-riviera-maya-cancun-cozumel-playa-del-carmen\/","title":{"rendered":"Riviera Maya Fishing: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you&#8217;ve chosen to tick the Mexican Caribbean off your angling bucket list. Good for you! With countless species and techniques to explore, fishing the <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/region\/mx\/riviera-maya?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=148\">Riviera Maya<\/a> will put you smack in the middle of one of the most prolific angling destinations on the planet. Couple that with dream-like natural beauty and year-round pleasant weather, and you&rsquo;ll see why this place is hailed as a bonafide angler&rsquo;s paradise.<\/span><\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/k5rqi93u40.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='k5rqi93u40']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/k5rqi93u40\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style><wistia-player media-id=\"k5rqi93u40\" aspect=\"1.7777777777777777\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_outer_wrapper\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items: center; margin-top:-56.25%;\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_inner_wrapper\" style=\" overflow: auto;\"><p class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 5px !important;\">Buckle up, folks. Today&#039;s destination gives a whole new meaning to sportfishing. That&#039;s right, we&#039;re heading to the land of ancient ruins, beautiful beaches, and unbelievable big game fishing. Thousands of hopeful anglers flock to Mexico&#039;s Riviera Maya region year after year, hoping to catch the big one.\r\n\r\nAnd in today&#039;s video, we&#039;re bringing you one step closer.\r\n\r\nFrom what you can catch here to when and how to land your trophy fish, we&#039;re breaking down everything you need to know about fishing in Riviera Maya.\r\n\r\nThe defining reason for Riviera Maya&#039;s legendary fishing scene is its location. Offering easy access to the Caribbean Sea, deep waters just a stone&#039;s throw from the shore, and vast flats, means that it sits on an angling goldmine.\r\n\r\nLet&#039;s take a closer look at some of the Riviera Maya&#039;s top catches.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to inshore fishing, expect to hook anything from Tarpon and Snook to Permit and Jack Crevalle. One species, however, is all the rage. We&#039;re talking about none other than Bonefish.\r\n\r\nYou&#039;ll find them in abundance in the region&#039;s shallow flats, but hooking one is no easy feat. Inshore anglers refer to these fish as the &ldquo;Ghosts of the Flats,&rdquo; so gear up with your best flies and plenty of patience.\r\n\r\nAs you move further away from the coast, you&#039;ll have a whole roster of new fish at your disposal. A variety of Snappers, including Cubera and Yellowtail, as well as Red and Black Groupers, inhabit the reefs.\r\n\r\nAdd Barracuda, Amberjack, and King Mackerel to that list and things get even more exciting.\r\n\r\nBut if there&#039;s one species that steals the show in Riviera Maya, it&#039;s by far the Billfish. White Marlin, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, and even Swordfish all call these tropical waters home. In fact, catching Billfish in the Riviera Maya is so common that some captains implement a Billfish hook-up rule right at the dock.\r\n\r\nFor even more deep sea variety, add Tuna, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi to your target list. Mahi Mahi are a great choice for anglers of all skill levels, so if you&#039;re heading out with deep sea novices, seek out these fun to catch fish. For a backbreaking battle, face off against a variety of Tuna. It won&#039;t be easy, but you&#039;ll be rewarded with a delicious meal at the end of the day.\r\n\r\nNow that you have a better idea of what you can catch in the Riviera Maya, let&#039;s dive deeper into seasonality. Year-round warm weather makes this Mexican region an all seasons fishery. Whenever you cast a line, there&#039;s bound to be something biting. However, sometimes will be better than others for certain species.\r\n\r\nIf you&#039;re hoping to get your hands on that trophy Billfish, time your visit during the summer months. These fish are by far the most popular target here, so book your charter well in advance to avoid disappointment. You&#039;ll find the largest selection of fishing charters in Riviera Maya on FishingBooker.com, so go ahead and download the app or visit us online.\r\n\r\nThe summer months are also a great time to go after Tuna and Mahi Mahi. Winter anglers, on the other hand, can look forward to the best of the best when it comes to bottom fishing for Groupers and Amberjack. As for those Bonefish in the flats, visit between March and May or during the fall months. So that\r\n\r\ncovers fish species and seasonality.\r\n\r\nNow let&#039;s take a look at some of the top fishing spots in Riviera Maya. Cancun is arguably one of the most popular destinations in Mexico, promising beaches and good times. Although it isn&#039;t technically part of the Riviera Maya, it&#039;s right next door. So why not take advantage of the excellent fishing here?\r\n\r\nIt sits along a key migratory route for the most sought-after pelagics, meaning Billfish, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi are all on the cards. Add an excellent fleet of charter boats to that equation and there&#039;s hardly a better place to set out from. If Bonefishing is high on your to-do list, then we can&#039;t recommend the flats off the coast of Cozumel Island enough. Its waters are also home to the largest reef system in the Americas, making it a popular destination for both underwater divers and anglers seeking bottom fish.\r\n\r\nTo get to Cozumel, you&#039;ll need to set out from Playa del Carmen &ndash; another popular tourist destination and angling paradise. The waters plummet just a few hundred feet from shore, meaning you&#039;ll be fishing for coveted deep sea species, including Marlin and Sailfish, with the shoreline in sight. As you move further down the coastline, you&#039;ll reach additional productive corners, including Tulum, Akumal, and Puerto Morelos. Quieter than their neighbors, they offer excellent inshore fishing in the flats for the likes of Permit and Bonefish, as well as a healthy selection of charter captains ready to take you into offshore waters Be it\r\n\r\nspecies, spots, or techniques, Riviera Maya is all about options.\r\n\r\nSo, the fact that there are multiple ways you can go fishing here should come as no surprise. At the end of the day, nothing compares to hopping aboard a charter boat. This is your passage into deep waters where the Billfish are, as well as your way to silently stalk through the flats for skittish inshore species. The person getting you there is your captain.\r\n\r\nFor these locals fishing is a way of life and nobody knows their way around these waters better. Depending on the kind of charter you choose, your captain will provide anything from gear and bait to catch cleaning and the lunches prepared on board. If you&rsquo;d prefer to stay on land, the Riviera Maya region encompasses 150 miles of coastline, offering endless opportunities to surf cast from the beaches or into the coastal flats and lagoons. Just be aware that you need to maintain a distance of at least 250 meters between you and any swimmers.\r\n\r\nOr if you&#039;re up for a challenge, give spearfishing a try. This requires serious technique and isn&#039;t necessarily suited to beginners. Having an experienced guide with you is always recommended. Alright,\r\n\r\nyou&#039;re almost ready to go fishing in the Riviera Maya.\r\n\r\nThere are just a couple more things to cover before you set out. First and foremost, you&#039;ll be happy to know that a fishing license isn&#039;t required if you&#039;re fishing from shore. The same goes for charter fishing, as it&#039;s usually included in the price of your trip. One less thing to worry about.\r\n\r\nYou do, however, need to pay special attention to the bag limits here. Overall, you can keep a maximum of ten fish per day and no more than five specimens of a single species. Keep in mind that you can keep only one Billfish and that it will account for half of your daily bag limit. In general, we recommend practicing catch and release for these species whenever you can.\r\n\r\nAnd that brings us to the end of the video. Now, it&#039;s up to you to confirm everything we&#039;ve said and experience fishing in Riviera Maya for yourself.\r\n\r\nHead over to FishingBooker.com or download our app to browse and compare fishing charters, read customer reviews, and book your trip online in just a few taps.\r\n\r\nIt couldn&#039;t be easier. So, what are you waiting for? Your Riviera Maya fishing trip awaits.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/wistia-player><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year, thousands of hopeful anglers flock to the Riviera Maya to catch the fish of their life. Beginners, experts, fly fishers, and big game hunters &ndash; all of them come in search of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the big one<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many leave the Yucat<\/span>&aacute;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">n with dreams fulfilled and tales to tell. What is it that makes this strip of land so special?<\/span> Let&#8217;s dive right into it!<\/p><h2 id=\"what-can-i-catch\">What can I catch<\/h2><p>Perched on the lush Yucat&aacute;n Peninsula in <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/mexico-fishing\/\">Mexico<\/a>, the Riviera Maya is a 150-mile stretch of coastline looking out into the mesmerizing, blue Caribbean. Practically, spreading from Canc&uacute;n in the north to Punta Allen in the south, the Riviera holds a variety of fish species roaming around.<\/p><h3 id=\"bonefish\">Bonefish<\/h3><p>One of the most iconic inshore fish species in the world, the &#8220;Ghost of the Flats&#8221; is a thing of legends. Anyone who&#8217;s ever fished the Riviera Maya knows that local anglers love nothing more than the thrill of chasing some feisty Bonefish. They love really shallow waters, and you&#8217;ll find them in abundance in Mexico&#8217;s flats.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143620\/Bonefish-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling angler holding a Bonefish in the shallow water on the beach\" class=\"wp-image-25333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143620\/Bonefish-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143620\/Bonefish-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143620\/Bonefish-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143620\/Bonefish.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>If you&#8217;re looking for the most prolific Bonefishing spots, look no further than the island of <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-in-cozumel\/\">Cozumel<\/a>. Fly fishing in the island&rsquo;s northern flats is one of the best experiences in all of the Caribbean. Its three spacious lagoons are home to a yearly supply of Bonefish. Head over there from March&ndash;May, or in fall for the most productive trip.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='2432' data-destination-title='the Riviera Maya' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field='fishFilter'data-filter-value='bonefish'data-headline='Top Bonefish Fishing Charters in the Riviera Maya'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 id=\"snapper-and-grouper\">Snapper and Grouper<\/h3><p>We can&#8217;t make a list of the Riviera Maya&#8217;s top fish species without including some bottom dwellers. These are the fish that will give you a real run for your money, but that will also have your mouth watering. At the top of the list, we have to mention the iconic Cubera Snapper, known as &#8220;Red Snapper&#8221; in this part of the world. These hard fighters live in the reefs off the coast of Riviera Maya, where you&#8217;ll find them gorging on anything from shrimp to lobster.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143620\/Cubera-Snapper.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling fisherman in a cap and sunglasses holding a Cubera Snapper on a charter fishing boat in Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-25334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143620\/Cubera-Snapper.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143620\/Cubera-Snapper-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143620\/Cubera-Snapper-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>As for Grouper, there&#8217;s a variety of species that inhabit these beautiful reefs. Dusky, Red, and Black Grouper all love to roam around underwater structures, so you&#8217;ll be doing some serious bottom fishing here. You might also run into the giant Goliath Grouper, which is sure to be the experience of a lifetime. However, make sure to release this gentle beast if it ends up on the end of your line!<\/p><h3 id=\"amberjack\">Amberjack<\/h3><p>While we&#8217;re on the subject of tasty bottom dwellers, let&#8217;s mention another iconic creature &ndash; Amberjack. The Great Mayan Reef off the coast of <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/playa-del-carmen-fishing\/\">Playa del Carmen<\/a> holds an abundance of fish, and you&#8217;ll find Amberjack here in great numbers. They love roaming around these waters, and the best time to target them is September&ndash;March.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143620\/Cozumel-Amberjack.jpg\" alt=\"Three anglers holding a big Amberjack on a boat in the waters of Cozumel\" class=\"wp-image-25337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143620\/Cozumel-Amberjack.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143620\/Cozumel-Amberjack-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143620\/Cozumel-Amberjack-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>These are powerful creatures that are sure to put up a great fight and, as such, they&#8217;ve become a favorite of many anglers. The best way to entice their bite is to try out some jigging with a bait fish of your choice. They are aggressive eaters, so be prepared for them to bite hard!<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-wistia-inc wp-block-embed-wistia-inc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;\"><div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_fdwismd45f dnt=1 videoFoam=true\" style=\"height:100%;position:relative;width:100%\"><div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;transition:opacity 200ms;width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/fdwismd45f\/swatch\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);height:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure><h3 id=\"mahi-mahi\">Mahi Mahi<\/h3><p>Probably the most photogenic creature underwater, Mahi Mahi is a sight for sore eyes. These stunning colorful fish call the waters of Riviera Maya their home, and you&#8217;ll have no issues spotting them all along the coast. They absolutely love basking in the waters of the reefs, meaning you can get to their playgrounds in no time.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143628\/Mahi-Mahi-Riviera-Maya.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling angler holding a Mahi Mahi  he caught on a charter fishing boat in Canc&uacute;n\" class=\"wp-image-25257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143628\/Mahi-Mahi-Riviera-Maya.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143628\/Mahi-Mahi-Riviera-Maya-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143628\/Mahi-Mahi-Riviera-Maya-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>The best time to head out on a Mahi Mahi quest is anywhere from March through July. This is when the waters are beautiful and calm, and the only thing breaking the serenity is the fight you&#8217;ll get once you hook into this fighter! Along with the battle, you&#8217;ll get some delicious dinner at the end of the day, as well as some of the most beautiful photos.<\/p><h3 id=\"billfish\">Billfish<\/h3><p>Wrapping up our list, these fish are truly something special. They&#8217;re a family of some of the most coveted species out there. White Marlin, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, and Swordfish all call these tropical waters their home. If you manage to reel in three different <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/billfish-fishing-101\">Billfish<\/a> species in a day, you&#8217;ll have a &#8220;Billfish Grand Slam&#8221; under your belt. Not too bad, eh?<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/03\/14143627\/Sailfish-Riviera-Maya.jpg\" alt=\"Anglers standing on a charter fishing boat, pulling a Sailfish out of the water\" class=\"wp-image-25259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/03\/14143627\/Sailfish-Riviera-Maya.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/03\/14143627\/Sailfish-Riviera-Maya-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/03\/14143627\/Sailfish-Riviera-Maya-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>So if this is something that sounds interesting, you&#8217;ll be happy to know that you can get all of these species not too far from shore. These incredible hard-fighting beasts are available all year-round, but the best time to target Billfish in these waters is in summer. Head out for some trolling action, and watch their stunning acrobatic leaps as you reel &#8217;em in.<\/p><div class='reviews-fetcher-container' data-destination-id='2432' data-destination-title='Riviera Maya' data-category-title='' data-category='' data-category-id='' data-trigger='reviews-fetcher' data-viewport-event='view_reviews_fetcher' data-action='In viewport' data-viewport-category='Reviews' data-label=''>\n                    <h3>What anglers said about fishing in Riviera Maya<\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 id=\"how-to-fish-the-riviera-maya\">How to Fish the Riviera Maya<\/h2><p>This stretch of Caribbean coastline is very diverse, so it&#8217;s no wonder that there are lots of ways to explore the area. Over the years, some of these places have become renowned for various types of fishing. You can enjoy many different types of fishing here, so let&#8217;s dive into it.<\/p><h3 id=\"charter-fishing\">Charter Fishing<\/h3><p>There&#8217;s nothing that can compare to cruising the turquoise waters of the Caribbean aboard a <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/technique\/big-game-fishing\/mx\/riviera-maya?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=148\">charter boat<\/a>. It&#8217;s such a beautiful place that you&#8217;ll never want your trip to end. Not to mention how productive it is! Heading out with a professional captain is invaluable, especially when it&#8217;s your first time exploring this abundant fishery.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143626\/Cancun-Charter-Fishing.jpg\" alt=\"Anglers standing on a fishing boat, posing with their day's catch in Canc&uacute;n\" class=\"wp-image-25273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143626\/Cancun-Charter-Fishing.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143626\/Cancun-Charter-Fishing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143626\/Cancun-Charter-Fishing-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Visiting the deep waters off the coast requires you to hop on a boat, whether it&#8217;s the Mesoamerican Reefs or the open sea. You&#8217;ll get to enjoy your day in stunning nature, basking in the sun, with the wind in your hair. Paints a nice picture, doesn&#8217;t it? Add to that the thrill of fighting some of the most prized fish species that live in these waters and filling the bags, and you&#8217;ve got yourself an adventure to remember.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='1419' data-destination-title='Riviera Maya' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field=''data-filter-value=''data-headline='Top Fishing Charters in Riviera Maya'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 id=\"shore-fishing\">Shore Fishing<\/h3><p>If you see yourself as more of a stationary angler, you&#8217;ll have a great time in the Riviera Maya too. The beaches are as stunning as they get, but they can be packed with tourists, making a fishing adventure a bit harder to come by. Be aware that you can&#8217;t cast a line within 250 meters of swimmers. However, there are some places you can visit for some surf fishing, as well as some incredible fly fishing spots!<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143626\/Cancun-Pier.jpg\" alt=\"Caribbean Sea jetty near Canc&uacute;n in Mexico with a pier in the background\" class=\"wp-image-25278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143626\/Cancun-Pier.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143626\/Cancun-Pier-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143626\/Cancun-Pier-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>You can visit Isla Mujeres and Isla Blanca, famous for their fly fishing opportunities. Also, the coastal flats and lagoons around <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-in-tulum\/\">Tulum<\/a> will allow you to experience inshore action that&rsquo;s pretty much unrivaled in the Caribbean &ndash; and that&rsquo;s saying a lot. The waters of Ascension Bay are home to an ungodly number of fish you can catch on the fly. <\/p><p>While officially not a part of Riviera Maya, <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/cancun-fishing\/\">Canc&uacute;n<\/a> is a go-to place for shore and inshore fishing in the entire region. There&#8217;s a host of lagoons and inlets you can explore. <\/p><p>Depending on the season, you can catch anything from Bonefish and Permit to Snook and Tarpon. Land all of these on the same day, and you&rsquo;ll achieve the coveted Inshore Grand Slam!<\/p><h3 id=\"spearfishing\">Spearfishing<\/h3><p>Are you a real thrill seeker? If you&#8217;re looking for a big adrenaline rush, you should consider one of the most primal ways of fishing. We&#8217;re talking about spearfishing, of course. It&#8217;s becoming increasingly popular on the Riviera Maya, especially around Playa del Carmen, where anglers explore the Great Mayan Reef this way.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143626\/Spearfishing.jpg\" alt=\"A spearfisherman swims in blue waters, looking for fish\" class=\"wp-image-25280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143626\/Spearfishing.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143626\/Spearfishing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143626\/Spearfishing-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>It&#8217;s not for the faint of heart though, so make sure you find a reputable guide to take you out. You will be free diving, after all, so you want to make sure you&#8217;re safe at all times. Rise to the challenge, however, and you&#8217;ll be &#8220;underwater hunting&#8221; for Wahoo, Barracuda, Grouper, Snapper, and other reef inhabitants.<\/p><h2 id=\"where-to-go-fishing-on-the-riviera-maya\">Where to Go Fishing on the Riviera Maya<\/h2><p>Starting your coastal journey from the northeastern tip of the peninsula, you&rsquo;ll see a number of bustling resort towns. In contrast, the southern Riviera Maya is a quieter part of the coast. With ancient ruins jutting out silently from the jungle, this part of the coast seems a world away from the luxury resort towns of the north. Let&#8217;s see what some of the best fishing spots on the Riviera Maya are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143625\/Riviera-Maya-Top-Spots.jpg\" alt=\"An infographic showing the map of Riviera Maya with top fishing spots, including Canc&uacute;n, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, and Tulum\" class=\"wp-image-25288\" style=\"width:288px;height:513px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143625\/Riviera-Maya-Top-Spots.jpg 576w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143625\/Riviera-Maya-Top-Spots-169x300.jpg 169w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/cancun-fishing\/\">Canc&uacute;n<\/a>:<\/strong> Just on the edge of Riviera Maya lies Canc&uacute;n, one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of the Caribbean. It gives entrance to a key migratory route for the world&rsquo;s most exciting pelagic fish. If you thought the town was packed with action, wait until you get on the water. Billfish, Mackerel, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Snapper Grouper &ndash; they&#8217;re all in the cards!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/mx\/QR\/playa-del-carmen?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=148\">Playa del Carmen<\/a>:<\/strong> The channel formed between the coast of Playa and the island of Cozumel creates a giant game fish superhighway. This means that just a few hundred feet from the coast, the ocean floor suddenly and substantially plummets. For you, that spells offshore fishing as close to the coast as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/mx\/QR\/cozumel?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=148\">Cozumel<\/a>:<\/strong> Just across from Playa del Carmen, Cozumel stands as Mexico&rsquo;s largest Caribbean island. Nestled amidst the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldwildlife.org\/places\/mesoamerican-reef\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">largest reef system in the Americas<\/a>, this island is teeming with all manner of marine life. The area is rich in coral formations, making it an ideal feeding ground for a large number of fish species.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/mx\/QR\/tulum?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=148\">Tulum<\/a>:<\/strong> Further down the coastline, the landscape shifts into an untamed, but more tranquil one. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tulum might be quieter than its northern neighbors, but you certainly wouldn&rsquo;t know it by its waters. There&rsquo;s an astounding variety of fish to see in these parts. You&rsquo;ll have no crowds to contend with, so you&rsquo;ll pretty much have all this bounty to yourself.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 id=\"fishing-regulations-on-the-riviera-maya\">Fishing Regulations on the Riviera Maya<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to fish with a local captain, you should know that most fishing charters on the Riviera Maya cover the licensing for you, and simply include it in the overall price. However, you should still check with your captain to make sure that they&rsquo;ve taken care of the licensing. Otherwise, you can easily get a permit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gob.mx\/inm\/acciones-y-programas\/sport-fishing-and-nautical-tourism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1011\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14135031\/Riviera-Maya-Regulations-1.jpg\" alt='An infographic including a vector of a boat, the FishingBooker logo, the state flag of Mexico, and text stating \"Riviera Maya Fishing Regulations: What You Need to Know\" against a blue background' class=\"wp-image-45818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14135031\/Riviera-Maya-Regulations-1.jpg 1011w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14135031\/Riviera-Maya-Regulations-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14135031\/Riviera-Maya-Regulations-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14135031\/Riviera-Maya-Regulations-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1011px) 100vw, 1011px\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fishing from land, on the other hand, doesn&rsquo;t require a permit. But each angler can only have one line in the water at a time. If you&rsquo;re bottom fishing, you can use up to four hooks on a single vertical line at a time.<\/span> Your daily bag limit is 10 fish per person, but there&rsquo;s a catch. You can bag no more than five specimens of a single species, and only one sample of Marlin, Sailfish, and Swordfish per day, which counts as half of your daily limit. <\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, you can keep two Dorado (Mahi Mahi), Tarpon, Shad, or Roosterfish in a single day, amounting to half of the said 10-fish requirement. Basically, this means that one Marlin and two Dorados, or one Sailfish and one Swordfish would count as your actual catch limit on any given day.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, you can practice <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/catch-and-release-fishing-tips-for-beginners\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">catch and release<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> even after you reach your bag limit. Keep in mind that<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">many captains do practice a strict &#8220;catch and release&#8221; policy for all Billfish.<\/span><\/p>    <h2 id=\"riviera-maya-fishing-faqs\">Riviera Maya Fishing FAQs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"fbgb-faq-69eaae8b93919\" class=\"fbgb-faq-block aligncenter fbgb-faq-style-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-container\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69eaae8b93919-item-0\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What is the best time to fish in Riviera Maya?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69eaae8b93919-item-0\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>If you\u2019re looking for Billfish, the best time to catch them is during the summer months. However, if you\u2019re not picky, the fishing is excellent year-round in these waters.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"1\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69eaae8b93919-item-1\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Do tourists need fishing licenses in Riviera Maya?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69eaae8b93919-item-1\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Yes, every angler over the age of 14 needs a fishing license to fish from a boat legally. However, most charter vessels will include the licenses in the prices of their trips, or offer to get them for you at a small additional cost.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    \n    <\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the best time to fish in Riviera Maya?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"If you&#8217;re looking for Billfish, the best time to catch them is during the summer months. However, if you&#8217;re not picky, the fishing is excellent year-round in these waters.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do tourists need fishing licenses in Riviera Maya?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, every angler over the age of 14 needs a fishing license to fish from a boat legally. However, most charter vessels will include the licenses in the prices of their trips, or offer to get them for you at a small additional cost.\"}}]}<\/script><h2 id=\"riviera-maya-a-fishing-hotspot-for-every-angler\">Riviera Maya: A Fishing Hotspot for Every Angler<\/h2><p>Most good fishing destinations &#8220;specialize&#8221; in one kind of angling. The great places excel in as many as two, sometimes even three. But when you find a place that offers pretty much every form of angling known to man, you know that you&#8217;re talking about one special place. Riviera Maya is one of those places.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143625\/Cancun-Beaches.jpg\" alt=\"A view of a beautiful beach in Canc&uacute;n with crystal clear blue waters\" class=\"wp-image-25284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143625\/Cancun-Beaches.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143625\/Cancun-Beaches-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2014\/02\/14143625\/Cancun-Beaches-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever visited the Riviera Maya? Did you get a taste of the angling scene? Let us know about it in the comments below, or ask questions you might have. We love hearing from you!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you&#8217;ve chosen to tick the Mexican Caribbean off your angling bucket list. Good for you! With countless species and techniques to explore, fishing the Riviera Maya will put you smack in the middle of one of the most prolific angling destinations on the planet. Couple that with dream-like natural beauty and year-round pleasant weather, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":174,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1472],"tags":[356,366,357,364,363,360,362,361],"class_list":["post-148","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-where-to-fish","tag-big-game-fishing","tag-billfish","tag-bottom-fishing","tag-cancun","tag-cozumel","tag-mexico","tag-playa-del-carmen","tag-riviera-maya"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Riviera Maya Fishing: The Complete Guide (Updated 2022)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-the-riviera-maya-cancun-cozumel-playa-del-carmen\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Riviera Maya Fishing: The Complete Guide for 2026\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Fishing the Riviera Maya: - 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