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
(74 reviews)
Playa Del Carmen
 Last booking: 5 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 74 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (189)
Wonderful fishing
Wonderful fishing
Wonderful fishing
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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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Neil D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Slow morning finished with a bang!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ deep sea trolling on March 30, 2024
We went out in late March with our 8 & 11 y/o sons. Started with trolling for a couple hours before fishing the bottom over...
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Ryan P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Bottom fishing spectacular

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ deep sea trolling on February 13, 2024
Edmundo and crew were fantastic, boat and crew were on time and ready and Edmundo was so easy to get ahold of and answered...
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Dustin S.
Solidaridad, Quintana Roo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ deep sea trolling on April 24, 2023
My wife and I joined them for a four hour fishing tour starting at 7 AM.ย  The boats are anchored right outside a hotel restaurant.ย ...
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Cody L.
Little Current, ON
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 Hr Trip with Cpt. Edmundo

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on February 1, 2023
Edmundo and his crew were amazing throughout the day! We started out trolling and hooked 2 barracuda and landed one (fisherman...
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Stephanie L.
Georgetown, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing six hour trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ deep sea trolling on July 17, 2023
What an amazing day! By far the best guided trip we have taken. Edmundo was amazing. I highly recommend at least the 6 hour...
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