What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Cancún, Quintana Roo for the first time?

Nuj Kay Marlin Monroe is a fantastic crew with a great captain and boat!! Go for the bigger boat, avoid cheap rates with smaller boats as you’ll pay for it out on the water. Marlin Monroe was perfect for a family of 4, and kids slept down low in the cabin which also made it well worth it.

It’s hot, so be prepared with super light tech shirts and shorts, don’t wear typical cotton Tees, you’ll be absolutely miserable. A hat and tanning lotion (though sunblock probably advised) are invaluable, and make sure you drink plenty. I always take a backpack with additional essentials, mostly snacks, polarized sun glasses, shirt change, external battery charger for your phone (switch to Airplane Mode, the constant WiFi search will kill the battery while out on the water) and whatever else you think you may want. If you catch a biggie, having a credit card on hand for taxidermy isn’t a bad idea either.

This was my 9 year old son’s first fishing excursion and it was beyond amazing. It was everything I could have wished it to be and more. From start to finish this was a 10! It was easy to book this excursion. The day of, we received detailed instructions for arrival and the dick was easy to find. Upon arrival they had everything we needed. All we had to do was show up. They had all the fishing equipment and many drink options in a cooler for us. Mauricio was very very knowledgeable. He has been fishing for 30 years. He knew exactly where to get the live bait, he knew exactly where to fish and how to catch the fish in each area. He took us to 6-7 different locations to fish so we could catch different types of fish. My son caught 5 fish in total - one being a 3 foot barracuda! Mauricio did all the work for us. He put all the bait on the line, he took off all the fish we caught. He went out of his way to make this such a special experience for us. He was so kind and taught my son many tricks and techniques. He was very patient with him. We went past our scheduled time and he did not charge us extra. I highly recommend this company for everywhere from first timers to experienced fishermen! I thank them for such a beautiful memory with my son!

We specifcally booked this boat because it advertized having an air conditioned cabin. There was in fact no AC during our charter. We asked about turning on the AC and were told it didnt work. This caused our group to get overheated and physically sick,(to the point of puking) making everyone miserable. We ended up cutting our 8 hour booking in half. We took Dramamine beforehand and have been out on trips like this before, so it wasnt because we "didnt have our sea legs". We also weren't informed that the sea was going to be rough. Otherwise we probably would have made a different decision to go out as far as we did. We felt that we also got carbon monioxide poisoning from the engine smoke circulating from the back of the boat into the cabin. The door into the cabin couldnt be closed due to being zip tied open.

Fishing was a little slower due to it being a full moon the night before, so the fish were feeding more at night. But our guide worked hard to find were the fish were biting and we still landed 5 fish in the boat on the 4 hour trip and hooked up on a couple other fish that came off before they got to the boat. Overall an awesome experience.

Definitely book with another charter. this company put our lives in danger. If the sea was too rough to go out in it, they should’ve canceled the trip and given us a refund. That boat should’ve never left the marina.

A longer trip is necessary for the sportfishing because the time of the run out is more than an hour. Also, be careful of the wave conditions, even in a 40' vessel we still had a rough ride, and some of the party were seasick.

I checked box for children but they better like to fish . We booked 8 hr trip because wanted to catch sail fish. For the long run to fishing grounds. No less than 8 hr trip. 12 hrs if you can take fishing all day is what I will do next time. That would rule out kids

Take even more precautions than we did to not get sea sick!! * We didn't drink the day before, took Dramamine the night before and the morning of and still got sick, unfortunately! Yet, the crew was amazing understanding!! I wish I knew their secrets to not get sick!!

The waves are big out there so make sure you select the right size boat and don't have nausea issues in those conditions. It's really too rough for small kids. If you you have kids or nausea I would recommend an inshore type of trip or lagoon fishing. There are lots of options in Cancun so don't be afraid to book a fishing trip!

It was a windy day, and as we expected, the water was choppy. No one in our group has problems with motion sickness, but this would not have been a trip to take if you did. We were told that December was slower than other times of year, but we had plenty of action.

Experienced excellent captain, great boat and equipment, steady action all afternoon, mostly small fish. But this is what we expected in December. Not a great trip for kids <12 years old because action not consistent enough and required really good casting up against mangroves to catch fish. Good trip for experienced and addicted anglers who want to take a shot at some small to midsize tarpon, snook, etc.

It was rougher waters than I had expected. I’ve fished the ocean on several occasions throughout the gulf. We fished approximately 2 hours east of isla mujeres. We did not catch a huge variety of fish but did catch enough fish to keep us happy.

Stay focused, be quick and MOST importantly, stay relaxed. These fish won’t bite if you aren't calm. If you are fly fishing, it is crucial to know how to double haul accurately. 90% of the casts require long distances and pin point accuracy.

The fishing was great, the water was rough the day we went out but always felt save in the boat, also was just a matter of we didn't have great weather the whole week but usually Cancun is nicer this time of year.

Not an expert by any means after one trip out in Cancun, but it seems like the winter months of December and thereabouts can be tricky or weather, despite Cancun being so temperate. Even though the weather got bad for a few hours, we were still able to fish out with areas of sun and calm, waters, and some beautiful experiences.

Be sure to check what is “in-season” for the time of your visit. If your heart is set on a certain species you need to pay attention to when that fish is present and plan your trip accordingly. Also remember weather can spoil your plans so be flexible and you’re sure to have fun.

I recommend the captain and his vessel! We were 7 people 5 adults and 2 children and it was super peaceful and pleasant! The microwave wasn't working and we couldn't heat the food for the children! But that didn't affect the experience at all! I recommend it once again...

come with an open mind and try to have fun rather than expect to catch fish all day. our guide joking and talking with us was half of our experience and we were lucky enough to catch some memorable fish as well.

Understand the season your in and what type of fish can be caught. You can’t catch all the fish that are targeted if it not the season for the fish but it’s still possible to get lucky. You will be doing a lot of trolling and trying different spots to catch the big fish.

The ocean was rough and we ended up trolling for everything. What we caught was great, but the seas were rough with rain and lightening. The Captain and First Mate were very capable and knowledgeable.

If you plan an 8 hour trip in Cancun in July, be prepared to be hot. The inside cabin has ample couches to hide out of the sun and the stern has a sun shade which helps tremendously but it’s hot no matter what. 8 hours of patiently waiting for the fish to bite can be tiresome and so I would not recommend 8 hours if children plan to attend.

Yes- just have realistic expectations that ocean fishing isn't always as good as social media makes it seem. Was hoping to catch some mahi, snapper, grouper, etc but the bite wasn't on that morning. So like any good captain, he adjusted to an "easier" catch and put us on bonita and baracuda so we had some action. At the end of the day we had a great time in some amazing, clear and relatively calm waters.

Take Dramamine 30 minutes prior to leaving. We got seasick during our trip which was no fault on the crew. They were very understanding and helpful. We still ended up catching a lot of fish and they made fillets for us to take back to our resort where the chef cooked it! Very cool experience. For what we paid, the boat was probably very reasonable, but in the future we might like a little roomier boat. Our crew was awesome!

Be ready to catch fish! If the captain reaches out and asks what kind of fish you would like to catch, I suggest saying "the big ones." That's just me. We were informed that we could have targeted some other fish that were further south, but they would not likely to be very big. When the captain knew we wanted to hunt for bigger fish, he took us to where the big fish were. It did not disappoint. we caught huge bonito, king mackerel and a bull shark. The crew provided us with a cooler full of water, soda and beer. That was great. I strongly suggest bringing your own meal from your resort and layers to hide you from the sun. sunscreen is not comfortable when you're fishing under the sun all day.

Cancun is warm waters almost year round so fishing is always good. Consider what you’re hoping to catch as they do have seasons for certain fish and if you want to deal with possible weather or wind issues as there are times of year these are more predictable in planning. Cancun fishing is some of the best around for cost and catch. I’ve fished the east coast of the US and Gulf Stream, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Cancun many teams. Cancun is at the top of my list for offshore fishing experience.

Very nice fishing day trip , we have this morning a 4 Hours trip starting at 6 am for me and my girlfriend , we was with José guide we bring us to fish in very beautiful and lucky Spots into the lagoon, we catch 4 nice snook 1 snapper and barracudas , was a very nice days nice place good Fishing like always , jose is very good guide guy is our 4 time Fishing with him and i Can 100% recommend him like best fishing guy in the lagoon around Cancun

Had a great trip, first time out in the ocean and it went great. Beautiful day, low minds and fun time with captain Romeo. Started off catching some live bait and was slow at first but then caught 4 fish right away and headed out to deeper seas. Once out, had plenty of fishing and beers in between the wait. In total we caught 6 fish but 3 were too small to keep and brought back 3. Would highly recommend this trip for anyone that wants to try sea fishing.

If you are an avid fisherman, tell the captain no trolling. If you troll, they put the bait on the rod. They do the casting. They fish. All you do is bring the fish in once hooked. So they have all the fun and pay them too. I want a fishing rod in my hand at all times. I don't want to sit on the boat and be bored watching them do everything. That is not my style of fishing. I cast, I caught the fish.

If you come for the fishing and plan to take your catch home, make sure that the hotel you book will allow/provide you to use their freezer space for your fish. You don't want to be hauling 2 or 3 day old fish anywhere unless it is frozen as soon as possible after being caught. Freezer space at hotels on the West Coast (Cabos) is standard but we have run into some difficulties here in Cancun. The resort owners need to step it up and accommodate anglers that want to keep their catch.