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)
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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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Malari W.
Houston, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 7, 2022
Book NOW!!! Seriously stop looking and book, you will have the best trip. My sister and I took a trip with Captain Alfonzo...
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Jeff C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A wonderful time with Happy Fisherman in Cozumel

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 24, 2023
My wife and 2-adult sons enjoyed three trips with the Happy Fisherman during our two weeks in Cozumel.ย  During these 3-trips,...
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Randall G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing and great crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 31, 2024
Crew was awesome, we got about 10 mahi and they were great assisting my 11 year old who is new to fishing. Definitely will...
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Gary S.
Lubbock, TX
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 9, 2022
The booking was easy. Got responses back quickly from Captain Alfonso when asking questions.ย  Yari, Charli and Joel...
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Bryan C.
Wasilla, AK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Alfonso on the Happy Fisherman

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 11, 2022
My wife and I booked a 3/4 day trip with the Happy Fisherman and had a blast.ย  We were lucky enough to catch the only fish...
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