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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Daryl A.
Fort Collins, CO
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Fishing Adventure

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ deep sea trolling on March 17, 2023
Captain Edmundo and his crew were very professional and accommodating. We had two younger kids (6yr and 8yr old) and Captain...
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Ari G.
Alpharetta, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day morning trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ deep sea trolling on June 27, 2023
Edmundo and his crew are awesome. Trolling was slow, but he had a plan which worked out great. We caught Amber Jack, Bonito,...
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Dalia A.
San Miguel De Cozumel, Quintana Roo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on May 7, 2023
We had a awesome time on the boat. The crew made it fun and let us do the fun reeling it in part while they put in the hard...
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Mike M.
Hastings, Minnesota
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Edmond

8 Hour Trip โ€“ Action and Fun on February 15, 2022
We booked twice with Edmond and his captain Manual. We caught yellow and red snapper, barracuda and several other types of...
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Hunter C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

GREAT TRIP

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 13, 2024
The captain and his assistant were great! Very helpful with me and my sonโ€ฆ.it was his first time. Would recommend for seasoned...
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