Captain
Edmundo Herrera Vivas

Member since May 2021 Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Background
The captain's first job was in a water sports activities center when he was 18 years old. He worked there as a swimming, sailing, diving, and snorkeling guide. Then he moved to the famous 14th Street to a community of local fishermen where he worked for 10 years as a reception guide for customers looking for boat rides, snorkeling, and all types of fishing trips. After that, the captain took the decision to buy a boat so he could take out his own customers and do his best to put smiles on their faces. The captain tries to learn something new about fishing every day!
Techniques
The captain's fishing styles and techniques all depend on the season. For example, the trolling season is during March, April, May, and June. For Mahi, Sailfish, and Marlin, he uses for bait ballyhoo covered with some lure-like squid. November to February allows for deep bottom fishing for Red Snapper, Grouper, and Amberjack using bait or jigs (jigging). Another option is to do shallow trolling 25-35' deep or night fishing for Jack and Tarpon using lures or live bait!

Hey, I'm Captain Edmundo Herrera Vivas

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Background
The captain's first job was in a water sports activities center when he was 18 years old. He worked there as a swimming, sailing, diving, and snorkeling guide. Then he moved to the famous 14th Street to a community of local fishermen where he worked for 10 years as a reception guide for customers looking for boat rides, snorkeling, and all types of fishing trips. After that, the captain took the decision to buy a boat so he could take out his own customers and do his best to put smiles on their faces. The captain tries to learn something new about fishing every day!
Techniques
The captain's fishing styles and techniques all depend on the season. For example, the trolling season is during March, April, May, and June. For Mahi, Sailfish, and Marlin, he uses for bait ballyhoo covered with some lure-like squid. November to February allows for deep bottom fishing for Red Snapper, Grouper, and Amberjack using bait or jigs (jigging). Another option is to do shallow trolling 25-35' deep or night fishing for Jack and Tarpon using lures or live bait!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(73 reviews)
Playa Del Carmen
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 73 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (185)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
89%
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Raymond P.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

An excellent trip

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip โ€“ Action and Fun on June 16, 2025
Captain Edmundo and his first mate Gustavo did a great job. I wanted my 11 years old son to catch his first big saltwater fish...
Raymond P. recommends Juancho 1
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Chuck K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had an excellent time fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ deep sea trolling on February 21, 2025
My girlfriend and I had a very enjoyable time fishing with Edmundo and Gustavo . Their English was great which made our trip...
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Robert R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome day of fishing!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Action and Fun on July 18, 2024
My wife and I booked the eight hour trip.ย  We started out trolling and had a some misses and kept at it and got a couple of...
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WILLIAM S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing crew!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 15, 2025
We had so much fun fishing and they were more than helpful! I would highly recommend them!
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Jennifer G.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Edmundo

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ deep sea trolling on March 21, 2025
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