Cancún Fishing Charters

The average price for a private 4 hour Cancún fishing trip is US $447, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $746 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Which fishing charters in Cancún are good for families?

Fishing charters in Cancún that received great reviews from families are:

What are the top fish species I can catch in Cancún?

The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Cancún are:

What are the top fishing techniques in Cancún?

The top 3 fishing techniques in Cancún are:

What are the top types of fishing in Cancún?

The top 3 types of fishing in Cancún are:

Do Cancún fishing charters provide rods, reels and tackle?

Many fishing charters in Cancún provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

Who are the best rated captains in Cancún?

According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in Cancún are:

Who are the top awarded captains in Cancún?

Who are the top awarded captains in Cancún?

What fishing trips are offered by fishing charters in Cancún?

Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Cancún are:

4-hour fishing trips – US $390
5-hour fishing trips – US $270
6-hour fishing trips – US $497
8-hour fishing trips – US $564
10-hour fishing trips – US $1,105
12-hour fishing trips – US $1,205

Fishing in Cancún

Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula may be famous for its sun-drenched resorts and vacation-friendly coastline, but there’s another reason why you should make the journey here. Positioned right near the migratory route of some world-famous pelagic fish, it’s the country’s best-kept secret when it comes to casting a line! You’ll find a whole host of fishing charters in Cancun – the area’s hottest departure point for both inshore and offshore angling adventures.

Inshore, you’ll explore the fish-filled waters around Isla Mujeres and Isla Blanca, located about 25 miles from Cancun itself. These islands are home to famous game species such as Bonefish, Permit, Snook, and Tarpon. Closer to home, there’s the Nichupté Lagoon, which offers up some excellent flats fishing action for huge Permit. A local tip – fly fishing is especially popular on these shallow waters!

It’s fair to say, however, that the main draw for anglers visiting Cancun is the unbeatable offshore action. Thanks to its location, you’ll be able to start trolling or bottom fishing for your chosen target straight from the marina and will hit productive fishing spots around 15 miles out. Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi all lurk beneath these waters. Make sure you bring along plenty of fighting spirit!

The best way to experience Cancun’s endless angling opportunities is alongside a local captain. There’s a whole host of charter vessels dotted around the city, offering adventures for all skill levels. Inshore trips generally start at the 4-hour mark, perfect for newbies and families, and can last up to 8 hours. Heading offshore and want to hook the Billfish of a lifetime? Opt for an 8-hour adventure – you’ll really increase your chances this way!

Rules & Regulations

You’ll need a valid Mexican fishing license, and most charters will make sure this is covered on your trip. Some fish species are subject to strict regulations, and traveling alongside a captain means you'll be fishing legally.

Cancún

4.7 / 5

Based on 28632 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

Cancún Fishing Seasons

January

January is Cancun's peak hotel season, and with very little rain and temperatures averaging 84 degrees, you can see why. Most charters concentrate on bottom fishing. Don't miss the annual Barracuda handline tournament on Isla Mujeres.

February

The pelagic bite starts to gradually pick up as warmer currents arrive, but the best fishing continues to be over bottom structure or for Snook on the flats. Windy weather can disrupt offshore charters.

March

The windy weather continues, but with it comes Billfish. Sailfish is biting well already and is joined by Blue and White Marlin this month. The beginning of the peak fishing season, this is a good time to try for a Billfish Grand Slam.

April

Everything is biting at this time of year, and with hotels being "off" season, this is one of the best times to go sport fishing. Fishing is as hot on the flats as it is offshore, as Bonefish, Permit, and Tarpon start to bite very well.

May

This is the beginning of the peak season for Bonefish and Permit in the flats, while offshore Dorado (Mahi Mahi) joins the Billfish. Watch the Whale Shark migration from the middle of the month through September.

June

With Tarpon coming into peak season, flats anglers start to set their sights on a Super Grand Slam. Offshore, the pelagics are out in force. This is prime Cancun fishing season, although the weather is hot and cloudy.

July

As the town gears up to celebrate the Mayan new year, anglers fish for Marlin, Dorado, Sailfish, Wahoo and more offshore. Inshore, Tarpon fishing is giving fishermen and women the fight of their lives.

August

The hottest month of the year, August temperatures average at 93 degrees during the day. There is usually a lot of rainfall. But the impressive pelagic bite is enough to lure anglers to Cancun's waters.

September

September is Cancun's wettest month and carries a hurricane risk. Flats fishing is at its best: high water temperatures create perfect conditions for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, and Snook. Hot deals can be had at the hotels.

October

October is still wet in Cancun. A transitional month for fishing, it notices a steep decrease in the number of pelagic fish being caught, with bottom fishing taking precedence offshore. This is the last good month for Tarpon fishing.

November

November kicks off with a bang with All Saints Day. With that comes the beginning of the peak tourist season - the weather is dry and the hotels are more expensive. Snook is biting well inshore.

December

As the holiday season approaches and the days remain dry and sunny, Cancun's beaches fill up. The first Sailfish start to show up in the middle of the month, bottom fishing is very good, and Snook are great fun in the flats and lagoons.

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What anglers said about fishing in Cancún

It’s fishing, nothing is guaranteed, go often if you hope to catch trophies. But these captains and crews will put you on what’s biting,

4.7 / 5

It’s fishing, nothing is guaranteed, go often if you hope to catch trophies. But these captains and crews will put you on what’s biting,

Chac Chi Marina - 36ft Heavenly

Sunscreen (lotion not spray) for the top of your feet, nose and face, motion sickness pills (I know I need them), sunglasses and patience. It’s called fishing not catching for a reason

5.0 / 5

Sunscreen (lotion not spray) for the top of your feet, nose and face, motion sickness pills (I know I need them), sunglasses and patience. It’s called fishing not catching for a reason

Samaki I Cancun Charters

Come hungry and bring your catch to a local restaurant for fresh ceviche, sashimi and tacos.

5.0 / 5

Come hungry and bring your catch to a local restaurant for fresh ceviche, sashimi and tacos.

SportfishingCancun - Mamacita

Take Dramamine 30 minutes prior to leaving. We got seasick during our trip which was no fault on the crew. They were very understanding and helpful. We still ended up catching a lot of fish and they made fillets for us to take back to our resort where the chef cooked it! Very cool experience. For what we paid, the boat was probably very reasonable, but in the future we might like a little roomier boat. Our crew was awesome!

4.7 / 5

Nuj Kay

Take some Dramamine if you think you may possibly get seasick. Even on a tame day like we experienced today we were rolling in 6-10ft swells all day which can take its toll on you. Also wear a sun shirt and wear plenty of sunscreen!

4.0 / 5

Nuj Kay

Morning trips have better odds at catching fish, and you should book 6 hours or more if you're targeting marlin and sail fish.

4.0 / 5

Morning trips have better odds at catching fish, and you should book 6 hours or more if you're targeting marlin and sail fish.

Good Life Fishing

The water in the gulf has been very rough this week and there have been storms so that kept us from catching lots more. We still caught 4 and had an amazing time!

5.0 / 5

The water in the gulf has been very rough this week and there have been storms so that kept us from catching lots more. We still caught 4 and had an amazing time!

Golu Fishing Charters

Be prepared to fish like you never have before. I still can't believe the size an quantity of fish we brought in.

5.0 / 5

Be prepared to fish like you never have before. I still can't believe the size an quantity of fish we brought in.

SportfishingCancun - Mamacita

Just watch out for rough seas! Otherwise they do their very best to get you on the fish!

5.0 / 5

Just watch out for rough seas! Otherwise they do their very best to get you on the fish!

SportfishingCancun - Mamacita

My 8 and 10 year old girls got a little bit sea sick, but my 4 years old did well. Make sure you prepare for that

5.0 / 5

My 8 and 10 year old girls got a little bit sea sick, but my 4 years old did well. Make sure you prepare for that

SportfishingCancun - Mamacita

Yes they knew how to explain what to do in terms everyone would understand.

5.0 / 5

Yes they knew how to explain what to do in terms everyone would understand.

SportfishingCancun - Mamacita

Yes. It's fun. Bring water/sunscreen/and a positive adventurous attitude and you'll be fine.

4.3 / 5

Yes. It's fun. Bring water/sunscreen/and a positive adventurous attitude and you'll be fine.

SportfishingCancun - Mamacita

If you want to experience the trill of catching a lot of fightsy barracuda, this is the one for you.

5.0 / 5

If you want to experience the trill of catching a lot of fightsy barracuda, this is the one for you.

SportfishingCancun - Mamacita

The time of the year we went wasn't the best for the species we were after. Still lots of fun

5.0 / 5

The time of the year we went wasn't the best for the species we were after. Still lots of fun

Cancun Light Tackle Fly Fish – 18'

Be patient and let the crew do their job getting you on fish. Took us quite a while but once the caption put us on fish it was a steady bite!

5.0 / 5

Be patient and let the crew do their job getting you on fish. Took us quite a while but once the caption put us on fish it was a steady bite!

SportfishingCancun – Nicte

caught 15 fish, mostly snapper, and a few jack. Saw a few tarpon, but could not get them to bite.

5.0 / 5

caught 15 fish, mostly snapper, and a few jack. Saw a few tarpon, but could not get them to bite.

Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours

Seas are pretty rough in February. Recommend you take Dramamine. If you want to catch some fish for dinner, make sure the captain stops at a reef for snapper, grouper, etc.

4.3 / 5

Seas are pretty rough in February. Recommend you take Dramamine. If you want to catch some fish for dinner, make sure the captain stops at a reef for snapper, grouper, etc.

Samaki II Cancun Charters

Wasn’t really sure if we’d catch much being out of the better season for fishing. Was quite surprised to catch so many today. A variety of fish reeled-in in a 6 hour trip.

5.0 / 5

Wasn’t really sure if we’d catch much being out of the better season for fishing. Was quite surprised to catch so many today. A variety of fish reeled-in in a 6 hour trip.

Family Fishing Cancun – 29'

Ask your guide for the techniques and cadences for what's been working best for catching fish.

5.0 / 5

Ask your guide for the techniques and cadences for what's been working best for catching fish.

Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours

Yes. We let Captain recommend what to chase. We just wanted to catch fish. He kept us on big Amberjacks. Caught more than 2 an hour with 2 fisherman. Great trip.

5.0 / 5

Yes. We let Captain recommend what to chase. We just wanted to catch fish. He kept us on big Amberjacks. Caught more than 2 an hour with 2 fisherman. Great trip.

SportfishingCancun - Mamacita

How did anglers rate fishing charters in Cancún?

Nuj Kay
Fishing charter in Cancún

4.7 / 5

(89 reviews)

Slow day fishing but the crew made sure we had a great time. Would highly recommend

Joshua A.

Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours
Fishing charter in Cancún

5.0 / 5

(444 reviews)

Captain was fun, knowledgeable, and provided everything for a great half day trip for my son and I. Looking forward to another outing

Kenneth S.

Cancun Light Tackle Fly Fish – 18'
Fishing charter in Cancún

5.0 / 5

(71 reviews)

We had the opportunity for snook, barracuda and tarpon. We really enjoyed the day out on the water.

Adam O.

Samaki II Cancun Charters
Fishing charter in Cancún

5.0 / 5

(231 reviews)

We had an amazing day with samaki and his crew. The fish were definitely biting all day we got 13 totel bluefin red snapper barracuda queen trigger and a jack.the boat was very nice and and equipment was great I would definitely use samaki again in the future. Thanks for the amazing day.

Aaron S.

Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours
Fishing charter in Cancún

4.0 / 5

(444 reviews)

My wife and I enjoyed our morning out. A handful of fish were caught and casting off the front of the boat was very meditative. Happy we went, but be sure to set your hook vertically, as tarpon that require the lateral move are rare.

Grant H.

Nuj Kay
Fishing charter in Cancún

5.0 / 5

(89 reviews)

Luis & Manual were great guides for our excursion. There was a lot of seaweed that hindered effective trolling, but once we hooked a bonito for bait we were off to the races bottom fishing. We snagged a red grouper, gray snapper, and 5 barracuda. The ride out was beautiful and a victorious trip back grooving to an 80s club mix was so memorable! Thanks for the experience, Luis & Manuel!

Grant H.

Nuj Kay
Fishing charter in Cancún

5.0 / 5

(89 reviews)

The crew was very nice and caught a tuna, 2 mackerel and 4 barracuda. Weather was great. Couldn’t have asked for a better day.

Chad K.

Fishing Cancún Charters
Fishing charter in Cancún

5.0 / 5

(333 reviews)

The crew was fantastic and so was the boat! We caught Mahi, Grouper, Snapped, Tuna, mackerel, and wahoo! 5 stars! Would definitely come back again!

Rachelle H.

Cancun Light Tackle Fly Fish – 18'
Fishing charter in Cancún

5.0 / 5

(71 reviews)

Had a peaceful, beautiful fishing experience. Our guide Mao had great knowledge of the fish in the waters and his whereabouts. He did whatever it took for us to catch fish. Had a great time. Highly recommend.

Clifford S.

Nuj Kay
Fishing charter in Cancún

4.7 / 5

(89 reviews)

Captain Maro and Jorge were great. They did everything they could to put us on some fish and it paid off. We all caught fish and had a great time.

Brian D.

Nuj Kay
Fishing charter in Cancún

5.0 / 5

(89 reviews)

Amazing captian and crew Well experienced Caught 9 different fish Tuna Barracuda Mahi mahi What a experience Would 10000% recommend friends and family to book with them

Jesinth P.

Nuj Kay
Fishing charter in Cancún

4.7 / 5

(89 reviews)

If you want to fish with people who are going to hustle to give you the best chance to catch all types of fish, look no further. Captain Mauro and first mate Jose barely stopped throughout the 5 hour trip. We caught fish after fish thanks to all their hard work! They caught the fish, I just reeled them in lol.

Stephanie Y.

Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours
Fishing charter in Cancún

5.0 / 5

(444 reviews)

We learned a lot from our guide he was super helpful and full of jokes made for an awesome day

Mitchell M.

Nuj Kay
Fishing charter in Cancún

5.0 / 5

(89 reviews)

Four hour trip and we were in the fish the entire time. Trawled top water and caught Bonito, Tuna, Barracuda. Went deep and caught a 100+ lb. King Mackerel!

Jake W.

Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours
Fishing charter in Cancún

4.7 / 5

(444 reviews)

Had an awesome day. Caught 18 fish and 5 species with my two boys 14 and 12. Highly recommend captain Mauricio.

Mike F.

Family Fishing Cancun–34' Chutzpah
Fishing charter in Cancún

5.0 / 5

(22 reviews)

4 hour morning charter was great. Captain William suggested 6hr was better. Deckhand Christian worked very hard switching baits to ensure we caught fish. Caught a nice Wahoo, several Barricuda, tuna and red snapper.

Donald G.

Fishing Cancún Charters
Fishing charter in Cancún

5.0 / 5

(333 reviews)

Didn’t have long to squeeze in a fishing trip but ended up fitting it in , was glad I went out with fishing Cancún charters they got rite at it and put fish on the boat ,,

Robert B.

Family Fishing Cancun – 29'
Fishing charter in Cancún

5.0 / 5

(131 reviews)

Had a blast fishing for Barracuda & Snapper! Ocean was a little rough but we caught around 15 barracuda and snapper! My kids had a blast although one got a little sea sick. Will definately book again when in Cancun next!

Caydan B.

Samaki II Cancun Charters
Fishing charter in Cancún

5.0 / 5

(231 reviews)

The weather did not play in our favor that day. Thunderstorms and rough seas but the captain and his deckhand put me on fish. Landed one amberjack that fought for 40 minutes. Would recommend them to anyone. Boat is older but in great shape along with equipment. Will book again soon

Chad M.

Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours
Fishing charter in Cancún

5.0 / 5

(444 reviews)

Communications were timely and accurate with the booking co. Equipment was current Noel, our guide was great. Like fishing with a buddy. Boat was best model in class Despite 25mph winds, Noel made it work. Found fish and minimized bounce and splash. Sandwich was the bomb.