Captain
Alfonso Novelo

Member since December 2018 Cozumel, Mexico
Background
My experience in sportfishing began with my grandfather and my father who are men of the sea. Of course, they are very recognized captains on the island of Cozumel. What started as a hobby became work that we enjoyed a lot. Since I was a child, sportfishing was instilled in me, and I'm delighted to continue doing it. Sportfishing is my passion, but I adhere to the rules of safety and care of the environment. These are essential rules that must be followed all the time. Going out fishing with the Happy Fisherman crew, you'll have the opportunity to get the best specimens of each species as well as having a nice time on the open seas. We have the best sportfishing equipment. You won't have to worry, the fishing rods and lures are part of the rent of the boat.
Techniques
specialized in deep sea fishing and bottom fishing. My greatest technique or style is based on the experience in baiting and find the best areas where good fish runs.

Hey, I'm Captain Alfonso Novelo

Cozumel, Mexico
Background
My experience in sportfishing began with my grandfather and my father who are men of the sea. Of course, they are very recognized captains on the island of Cozumel. What started as a hobby became work that we enjoyed a lot. Since I was a child, sportfishing was instilled in me, and I'm delighted to continue doing it. Sportfishing is my passion, but I adhere to the rules of safety and care of the environment. These are essential rules that must be followed all the time. Going out fishing with the Happy Fisherman crew, you'll have the opportunity to get the best specimens of each species as well as having a nice time on the open seas. We have the best sportfishing equipment. You won't have to worry, the fishing rods and lures are part of the rent of the boat.
Techniques
specialized in deep sea fishing and bottom fishing. My greatest technique or style is based on the experience in baiting and find the best areas where good fish runs.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(50 reviews)
Cozumel
Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 50 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (58)
Great trip!
Great trip!
Great fishing and great crew
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
70%
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Daniel T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 5, 2025
Booked on short notice, the crew made accommodations for us. Crew was there to catch fish, which we did plenty of. Great experience...
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Blake F.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 25, 2025
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Greg M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in February

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 13, 2023
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Jake L.
Clemmons, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 Hour Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 19, 2022
Captain Alfonso (or “Chucho”) was very accommodating of our cruise ship schedule. We made arrangements to be back to the...
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JR E.
Eagle Mountain, UT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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8 hr Combo Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 8, 2022
We booked an 8 hr combo trip with the Happy Fisherman March 8th 2022. We were picked up at our resort pier which was very helpful,...
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