31 Fishing Charters
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Spend the afternoon fishing around the Nichupte Lagoon, a 10-minute boat ride from Cancun's hotel district. Jacks, Ladyfish, Snook, Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish, and more. There's an additional dock fee/national park fee of US$15 per person.
This is a fun way to fish into the mangroves of the Nichupte Lagoon, looking for Snook, Barracuda, Jack Crevalle, Tarpon. You'll reach the fishing spots within 5 to 10 minutes, maximizing your fishing time. The captain will provide all the fishing equipment. *There's a $10 dock fee charge, per person.
With the rich waters just a stone's throw from shore, a 4-hour trip will be plenty to get you testing your skills against some prized fish. Explore the productive flats and cast away with your fly rod or conventional gear to land anything from Snapper to Permit, Triggerfish to Snook, Tarpon, and many more monsters. You'll have the added bonus of complimentary soft drinks and snacks, so make the most of your morning!
Fish the brackish waters in Cancun's Nichupte Lagoon for a variety of gamey inshore fish. Go after Tarpon, Snook, Jacks, Snapper, and Barracuda year-round. For Permit and Bonefish, you'll want to head down between May and October. The waters here and calm and there are no motorized boats or wave runners allowed so it's great for kids too! Gear and soft drinks await on board. Pack your sun protection and you're good to go! There's an additional dock fee of US$15 per person.
Come and have 3 fun hours fishing in the Caribbean and then spend 1 hour of snorkeling near the coral reefs and enjoy the town of Mahahual. The trip lasts for 4 hours, starting at a time to suit you. If you want to eat the catch in the restaurant they will prepare it for you, You only pay for cooking it and for the drinks you consume, When booking, please inform the charter operator what type or technique of fishing you wish to do!
In this half-day trip you will see the most aggressive fish bites since the current changes at noon and the wind and the sea favor your fishing.
Experience an exciting half-day fishing trip in the mangroves of Río Lagartos, focused on baby tarpon, one of the most sought-after species by sport anglers. We'll navigate through peaceful channels and shallow waters, ideal for this light and challenging fishing.
Conveniently located on the Cancun hotel zone you don't have to travel far to get a world class inshore fishing experience. We fish inside the lagoon called the Nichupte Lagoon. We do not go out to the ocean so you'll be fishing in calm waters mostly close to the mangroves. The boat rides are short so you'll get maximum fishing time. We fish for Baby Tarpon and Snook year round and in the summer months Bonefish and Permit as well. There's an additional dock fee/national fee of 15 per person upon check-in.
Meet your captain and fishing guide directly at Aqua Star Hotel and Apartments in Mahahual to board your private charter and cruise the reef just a few miles off the coast of the Costa Maya. Learn from your fishing guide how to spot the best fishing spots to cast your lines and catch Tuna and other large ocean fish such as Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Spanish Mackerel, and Barracuda. See what you can catch while surfcasting for approximately three hours, then return to shore to relax at the beach club.
Tarpon fishing in Mexico draws anglers to shallow bays, mangroves, and flats where these powerful game fish hunt. Tarpon are famous for explosive strikes and high jumps. Mexico offers calm inshore waters, skilled local guides, and a long season with both resident fish and migrating schools.
You will target Tarpon with inshore fishing on clear flats and in the backcountry. Captains often pole skiffs to spot fish, then help you cast ahead of the school. Fly fishing with simple streamers works well, and spinning with live bait or soft plastics is also effective. Your guide will explain leaders, knots, and safe handling before you start.
Most trips run at first light, when Tarpon feed near the surface. Expect a smooth ride in a shallow skiff and short moves between spots. This is great for beginners who want action close to shore, and for seasoned anglers chasing a personal best. Bring polarized sunglasses, sun protection, quick-dry clothing, and a hat. Ask your captain what gear is included and if water or snacks are provided.
Mexico’s top Tarpon areas include the northern Yucatán coast and its mangrove lagoons, the flats around Isla Holbox and Isla Blanca, and the rivers and estuaries along the Gulf of Mexico. The Caribbean side offers clear sight-casting on turtle grass flats, while Gulf lagoons hold “baby” Tarpon in sheltered channels. Conditions can change with tides and weather, so guides plan around the best windows.
Before your trip, check current license and permit rules and ask about seasons, harvest, and tackle requirements. Many charters practice catch and release for Tarpon to protect the fishery. Your captain will explain local regulations and best handling practices on the day of your trip.
