Captain
Roberto Navarro

Member since June 2019 Puerto Aventuras, Mexico
Background
Captain Roberto Navarro has been guiding fishing charters out of Puerto Aventuras since 2004. In this area, he's known as the pioneer of high-speed jigging, being attributed as the one who brought this special technique to Playa del Carmen more than a decade-and-a-half ago. Capt. Roberto is also an avid conservationist. He studied Fishing Engineering in university to learn about innovative ways to approach both socioeconomic and ecological issues regarding overfishing. He prefers the catch-and-release method and encourages other captains to do the same in order to ensure a brighter future for fish habitats around the world. Capt. Roberto is an easy-going, down-to-earth guy who loves fishing, especially swordfishing! He used to be a commercial fisherman but today he focuses solely on his charter business and putting smiles on people's faces! Join Wearever Fishing Expeditions and get ready to experience the adventure of a lifetime in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico!
Techniques
High-speed jigging, slow-pitch jigging, kabura jigging, inchiku jigging, and popping.

Hey, I'm Captain Roberto Navarro

Puerto Aventuras, Mexico
Background
Captain Roberto Navarro has been guiding fishing charters out of Puerto Aventuras since 2004. In this area, he's known as the pioneer of high-speed jigging, being attributed as the one who brought this special technique to Playa del Carmen more than a decade-and-a-half ago. Capt. Roberto is also an avid conservationist. He studied Fishing Engineering in university to learn about innovative ways to approach both socioeconomic and ecological issues regarding overfishing. He prefers the catch-and-release method and encourages other captains to do the same in order to ensure a brighter future for fish habitats around the world. Capt. Roberto is an easy-going, down-to-earth guy who loves fishing, especially swordfishing! He used to be a commercial fisherman but today he focuses solely on his charter business and putting smiles on people's faces! Join Wearever Fishing Expeditions and get ready to experience the adventure of a lifetime in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico!
Techniques
High-speed jigging, slow-pitch jigging, kabura jigging, inchiku jigging, and popping.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(33 reviews)
Puerto Aventuras
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
80%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
81%
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Aaron W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best jigging trip you can book!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 23, 2026
Roberto and his Mate are very knowledgeable and have the juggin game dialed in. Live bait is extremely difficult to come by...
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Michael S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 3, 2026
We were late to the marina because of our taxi driver but once we got there, we got out on the water and started fishing right...
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Charles B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3 shark day.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on November 13, 2025
We met up with Roberto and headed out. I have fished with him once before for three consecutive days and were on fish the whole...
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Thomas M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Worth every peso

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on February 10, 2026
Roberto and first mate, also Roberto, work very hard to get you on fish. My friend and I both caught personal bests. A very...
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Louise M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Expert knowledge amazing experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 23, 2025
Fantastic experience with Roberto,ย  will 100% always go out fishing with Roberto in the future.ย  The crew really know where...
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