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

I am crazy about fishing and have been to Alaska, Canada, Costa Rica, Portugal,Australia, New Zealand ,and of course, Mexico (Cabosan lucas, Mathatran). My fishing in Cancun is the first time but I was satisfied with getting excellent result above my expectation.

Organized and good equipment. Our Mate Ceasar was very good with our group. True fishing boat, out riggers and down riggers. Freshbait ballywho rigs made ready to go. Just pick the right time of year to go for the desired fish. I had no option and was on a large family vacation. good luck

Enjoy the species of the day. I know bonita are like black sheep of the tuna family, but with new anlgers and s family outing, pound for pound they are Scrappy, and through that time we were still able to hook up a mahi, a wahoo, stopped for some deep reef fish.

Plan ahead if keeping your fish. Don't keep fish that won't get eaten. Expect it to be hot out. The fishing grounds are out aways not always in site of land so take seasickness measures. Have fun and tip your crew. These guys love what they do and fishing is fishing some days are better than others. Oh and sunscreen shirts are the best.

This Is my second time booking a trip in Cancun, the first time I booked it through the hotel we were staying at and that trip was ok, it was also off shore fishing. this time I used the internet and tried to book small non-diesel boats to bottom fish in the lagoon 3-4 months in advance. I feel that that most of the captains could care less about you catching fish and just care about your money. Please do alot of research before you book anything, cause once your there you are at there mercy.

To All Anglers, March is a good time to Target Amber Jack and Wahoo species game fish in Cancun waters. Also its a great time of the year as the weather temperature is perfect for kids to go the boat and fish along side Dad.... Lou

Do some research before your trip. If you book through the hotel it doesn't guarantee the charter will be good. Some are just a long boat ride depending on where they leave from. Do Google searches and trust others ratings.

Watch the weather, book a good guide ( I recommend ETFishing), check to see what is in season and plan your trip around what is in season. A lot of money can be wasted on pointless trips for Marlin when there isn't one in 2,000 miles!

Make sure if you have even the slightest amount of sea-sickness or motion sickness that you bring medicine with you. This is EXTREMELY important as the waves can get very large and they can feel like you are on a carnival ride.

The water is a little rough. If you are prone to get sea-sick, you will get sea-sick. That was the case with one of the people in our party. So plan accordingly.

Bottom fishing is probably best chance as lots of billfish are about a month or so earlier. Still possible to get some but not as much. I hear January is best time for sails in this area.

Work with your charter and they will tell you what you can catch. Just have fun and prepare for waves.

Still enjoyable out on the water but if your out for numbers only the warmer months are a lot more productive

The fishing is more weather dependent in December just be sure there are no big weather changes when you fish.

was an amazing experience just would suggest with waters being a little rough that you take sea sick medicine before hand

Find good captain and crew. Plan on spending money and time so that you can make the memories you want

Take Dramamine for sure and make sure you go with the best crew !! Misael, Oscar, and Tito!!! Best experience from my trip to Cancun

Make sure you go when the fish you want to catch is in season. Barracudas was fun but the mahi season was slow. Still a lot of fun.

Make sure you wear a long sleeve white shirt, sunscreen and a large brim hat. Also get ready to really fight some strong fish.

Be prepared for a hot day on the water. We should have jumped in the water at some point but were too busy fishing to mention it to the captain.

It’s really hot. Don’t expect a lot of sailfish in the heat of summer. Crews know how to get you some fish mostly snapper, grouper Bonita and the occasional shark.

Go to your dr and get a prescription for the motion sickness patch. It worked very well for both my wife and I. The seas were pretty rough too.

Captain and Deckhand were great and handle everything you need to catch fish. You are just responsible for reeling them in! Have fun!!!

It was hot. Bring plenty of water and sun protection. But was still a great day on the water.

Get on with Amigo fishing and enjoy the experience!! These guys knew what they were doing!

Go in the morning. The weather is so much nicer, and makes for a far more enjoyable trip.

If targeting sailfish you may want to go with one of the charters on Isla Mujeres.

we hooked a 74" sailfish very quickly and had a good time fighting him and reeling in our catch! fishing Cancun was great

Talk to Captain Hector and make sure he knows what you want to catch and what style of fishing you want.

Do your homework and don't expect a trophy fish when you go out. It is the ocean and not easy to catch . That being said you can't still catch a trophy!