Knotty Hooker Charters – Reel Hooker

Knotty Hooker Charters offers exciting offshore, deep sea, and bottom fishing adventures! Located in the gated community of Puerto Aventuras, you’ll have lines in the beautiful Caribbean waters within minutes of leaving the dock!

Captain Freddy and his brother Captain Eduardo are all licensed, English-speaking tournament pros who know how to catch fish! Most of all, they’re here to ensure you have a fantastic fishing adventure and a safe and rewarding experience that the entire family can enjoy.

Your vessel for the day is "Reel Hooker", a 38’ custom Bertram, powered by twin 415 HP Cummins engines that can cruise at 25 knots. She’s equipped with GPS, FishFinder, VHF radio, downriggers, outriggers, and dredges. The cockpit is spacious and equipped with a fighting chair for catching the big ones!

All 10 guests will be comfortable thanks to a variety of amenities. The air-conditioned salon has couches, a big-screen TV, stereo, microwave, fridge, and full bathroom. Two air-conditioned forward cabins provide the perfect spot to break between catches. Or you can head out onto the fly-bridge to relax and watch out for the bite!

Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Swordfish, and Wahoo are all yours for the taking as you fish these productive waters. Make sure to take advantage of the snorkeling gear on board to explore the nearby reefs too!

Captain Freddy and his brother Captain Eduardo provide everything you need for a productive day. That includes tournament grade tackle, as well as bait, fishing licenses, drinks, and snacks. The crew will also clean, fillet and vacuum wrap your catch. On full-day trips, lunch and beer are also included.

Fishing for Swordfish? Lunch dockside in Cozumel? Whatever trip you’re after, Captain Freddy and his brother Captain Eduardo will make it happen for you! Hop aboard Knotty Hooker Charters for fishing adventures in the Mayan Riviera like no other!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $775
    Nothing quite like morning fishing! For groups that have a lot on their agenda, this 4-hour AM trip is perfect. You'll be back on the dock by noon – hopefully with some fresh fish for lunch! You'll target Sailfish, White and Blue Marlin, Dorado, and Wahoo. Everything you need is for a productive day is on board, including drinks and snacks. Beer is available if requested in advance.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $775
    Get ready for that afternoon bite! There's plenty of time to troll for Billfish and Dorado, and even to do a little bottom fishing for Snapper and Grouper! Capt. Freddy provides all of the gear you need for a productive day, as well as snorkeling gear. There are plenty of drinks and snacks on board and beer is available by request.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $975
    More time on the water means more chances to catch fish! The 6-hour trip is a favorite for going after Swordfish, so if that's target let Capt. Freddy know! Otherwise, you'll go after a variety of pelagics including Marlin, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo. All of your gear, as well as drinks and snacks, are provided. Beer is available if requested in advance.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,175
    Ready for a full day on the ocean? The trip gives you enough time to venture a little further out and into some less pressured areas. Head towards the southern point of Cozumel for great Wahoo fishing, or stay local and go after Marlin and Dorado! Capt. Freddy provides all the gear you need for maximum productiveness. Drinks, snacks, beer, wine, and lunch are also included on this full-day fishing adventure.
  • Private trip
    Full Day – Isla Mujeres Sailfish
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 16 - Feb 5
    US $1,475
    The Reel Hooker will be on the island of Isla Mujeres for that famous Sailfish bite! These trips are 8-10 hours depending on the migration of the Sailfish at that point in the season. All of the gear you need to hook these majestic fish is provided. Breakfast, lunch, drinks, beer, and wine are also included.
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FAQs about Knotty Hooker Charters – Reel Hooker

Knotty Hooker Charters – Reel Hooker offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $775 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $775 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $975 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,175 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,475 per group - Full Day – Isla Mujeres Sailfish (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Knotty Hooker Charters – Reel Hooker, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System Bluetooth
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Knotty Hooker Charters – Reel Hooker include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Filleting + vacuum packing )
  • Snacks
  • Drinks (Beer included on 6 & 8 hour trips)
  • First Mate (and Second Mate (20% tip recommended))
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch (On full-day trips)

Knotty Hooker Charters – Reel Hooker offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Knotty Hooker Charters – Reel Hooker offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Knotty Hooker Charters – Reel Hooker include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Freddy Ku Bermon
Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, Mexico
2 Fishing Reports
114 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since January 2020
Fishing has been the captain's life since he was a kid. At the age of 13, he would spend his days with his older brothers helping and learning fishing techniques aboard local charter boats. Shortly after, the captain became a mate before finally becoming a captain in 2010. He has a huge network of fellow captains around the world where they share the latest and greatest fishing techniques. Hop aboard Reel Hooker Charters for great offshore, deep sea, and bottom fishing adventures!

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Marlin (White) White Marlin

Boat specs

Bertram (Sportfishing) originally built in 1973, and restored in 2010. Powered by 2 415HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
38 ft
Capacity
8 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Filleting + vacuum packing
Snacks
Drinks
Beer included on 6 & 8 hour trips
First Mate
and Second Mate (20% tip recommended)
Fishing License
Lunch
On full-day trips

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No minimum age, life vests provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
All Billfish are released except Swordfish

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 113 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (128)
Fish on!
Full day on the Knotty Hooker
Fishing with Freddy Ku
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
78%
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Steve B.
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Fish on!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on March 27, 2024
Captain Freddy and crew were excellent. It seemed like only five minutes into the trip we already had gear in the water and...
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Kevin B.
Hamilton, ON
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day Afternoon

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 10, 2023
Excellent! Captain Freddy and his crew, Jesus and Orlando, were awesome. They were very professional. They answered all my...
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Dennis P.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 5, 2024
The crew was great, they worked hard to catch something but the water was choppy. When I got on board I was asked how I would...
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Tim P.
Austin, TX
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Freddy Ku

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 29, 2023
Very enjoyable trip.  Our 10th time fishing the area and definitely one of the best.  Some unavoidable challenges leaving...
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David D.
Weston, MA
Excellent
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Great Half Day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 29, 2023
Booked the knotty hookers for 4 hours (8am-noon) and was not disappointed. We were a group of 7 friends and the boat was spacious...
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