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

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Matt Lewis
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Went fishing with Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours on June 22, 2024
Choose this operation and pray for good weather if you're going in June. When the weather shuts down offshore fishing the mangroves provide wind blocks and calmer water. You don't have to bring anything, everything you need is provided.

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Mark Millette
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Went fishing with Bonita Fishing Team on May 24, 2024
Make sure the Captain presented on Fishingbooker will be your captain not someone else. Find out about transportation to and from the marina. Will the Captain provide experienced crew members. Will the Captain have ice, live bait, and a live well that works.

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Melissa Zacha
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Went fishing with Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours on May 12, 2024
Easy booking and the guide really goes all out to make sure you have a great experience. Hard worker, funny and I have caught fish 4 years in a row and will continue to use this company. I have had the same guide Mauricio which is Awesome!

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Eric Stephens
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Went fishing with Nuj Kay on April 14, 2024
Take some Dramamine if you think you may possibly get seasick. Even on a tame day like we experienced today we were rolling in 6-10ft swells all day which can take its toll on you. Also wear a sun shirt and wear plenty of sunscreen!

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Bill Mueller
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Went fishing with Fishing Boats In Cancun – Big Hook on February 9, 2024
I researched the fishing prior and it showed it was low/gloom but we were catching so much barracuda that we headed out for sailfish and then we we’re got into bonita that I wasn’t sure if we could hold more fish lol. Then we cought 4 sail fish. 3 at one time

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Chris Pylatuk
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Went fishing with Charter Fishing Cancun – Xaviera on February 8, 2024
Be prepared to have the fishing experience of a lifetime with these guys. If you've never been deep sea fishing, I would highly recommend eating some Gravol About an hour before your trip. The swells can get pretty big and you are out there for quite a while so be prepared. Also, be prepared to have a sore arm from reeling in so many fish!

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George Slavov
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Went fishing with Cancun Light Tackle Fly Fish – 18' on February 2, 2024
Inshore fishing is a great option for the winter months. You can do it most of the time when seas don’t allow you to go deep seas fishing. Still fun, still catching a verity of species. Kid friendly and close to shore.

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Eduardo Martinho
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Went fishing with Fishing Cancún Charters on November 14, 2023
Well the trip should have been canceled Lightning and thunderstorms a water spout 15 foot waves every one got sick couldn't stand up on the boat. Spent 3 hour holding on for dear life. Worse thing I ever did.

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Roxanne Merrill
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Went fishing with Plan B Charters on November 19, 2023
Weather could be tricky, so check the night before that your trip and captains equipment is still good. Check for additional fees with your captain before you come. This particular trip was what I expected, but some others charge more fees that were not listed

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Christopher Tashjian
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Went fishing with Nuj Kay on November 8, 2023
Come without expectations. It's fishing after all. The team will do their best. We caught so many fish our arms are sore from reeling them in. Bring snacks if you want them. Helpful on an 8 hour trip. And yes I would only go on an 8 hour trip. The value and experience is too great to pass up.

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Nathan Cooley
Solidaridad, Quintana Roo
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Went fishing with SportfishingCancun – Nicte on August 15, 2023
Martin and Spicy(deckhand) took great care of us and got us on fish within minutes of getting to the fishing grounds. We had doubles a few times. When we were done fishing Spicy made us ceviche. It was some of the best I had ever eaten. If I come back to Cancun, I will most definitely be reaching out to Martin again.

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Brandon Lofton
Waco, TX
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Went fishing with Chartiers Del Mar - Mahi Mahi 23' on March 9, 2023
Bring Cash!!!!!!! Go with bigger boats for comfort, take at least 8 hours trip, and ask the captain to fish got the more difficult bigger fish first save the last few hours to catch the easiest fish.

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Marcy Queen
CHATT HILLS, GA
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Went fishing with Plan B Charters on October 8, 2022
Smaller boat and small crew. However wonderful trip for 2-4 adults due to boat size. We caught a giant barracuda with really no problem so the gear, tackle etc was effective. Crew was very very nice and understand English great. Give them a shot!!!!

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Kristy Ramirez
Roswell, NM
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Went fishing with Fishing Cancún Charters on July 15, 2021
I 100% recommend it to all ages. They were very professional and helpful about what we should do with our catch. We ate ceviche and fish tacos from oylur barracuda catch at the onsite restaurant. My only advice is is specify what you want cooked. We had 32 tacos and 2 bowls of ceviche for 3 people. My family had a great time!!!!

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George Jones
Winter Garden, FL
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Went fishing with Fishing Cancún Charters on May 22, 2019
Don't go out if water conditions were like ours if you are prone to seasickness. Two of the four in our party got seasick because of the water conditions. The conditions were not the best, but the boat and crew were top-notch. We thoroughly enjoyed the fishing and the fish we caught made it worth it.

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Scott Wagner
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Went fishing with Cancun Light Tackle Fly Fish – 18' on June 21, 2025
You don't go fly fishing in Cancun to learn fly fishing, should be able to hit a 3 - 5ft circle (max) at 40 - 50 ft (min) if you expect a good shot while Sight Fishing.

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Jonathan Burnham
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Went fishing with Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours on June 17, 2025
Definitely start with a lagoon fishing trip to make sure you do not get seasick l, then go for the bigger trips!

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Tiffany Buttars
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Went fishing with Nuj Kay on May 21, 2025
Bring lots of sunscreen and cover up as you are in the sun all day. Tip well as these people work hard making your dreams come true.

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William Brown
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Went fishing with Samaki II Cancun Charters on May 13, 2025
get to the marina early an hour if possible because of Uber cancellations and the security at the marina and the distance from the gate to the boat and leave time to run a credit card over a phone.

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Joel Krominga
Cancún, ROO
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Went fishing with Fishing Cancún Charters on July 28, 2019
The captain and crew for very forthright in letting us know that fishing had somewhat slowed. However, we ended up having a very fun and successful day! If you listen to your crew and trust them they will do all they can to put you on the fish you want. For us, it wasn't about the type of fish but more about trying to find something to mount on our wall at home. I struggled with going for a trophy vs. food, but ultimately we ended up catching only bonita and tuna so we certainly enjoyed the best of both worlds being able to mount 2 trophy-quality fish in our 9-fish catch!

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Patrick Kaehr
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Went fishing with La Rana Cancun Sportfishing on May 31, 2025
We caught a lot of yellowtail and brought them back to the hotel for lunch and dinner.

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Tom Dooley
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Went fishing with Chartiers Del Mar – El Patrón 46' on April 21, 2025
Take dramamine if you're sensitive. The wind was about 15mph and has been all week making the water a little choppy

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Belaal Suleiman
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Went fishing with Nuj Kay on April 17, 2025
It was our first time fishing in Cancun, and we lived this captain and team. They made it all so comfortable and easy for us. Great crew.

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Mark Smith
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Went fishing with Guapo Boat – Fishing in the Carribean on April 12, 2025
Just remember it is fishing … not catching !!! So be patient and bring a good attitude!! And weather plays a big part in ocean fishing !!! Tight lines and be safe !!!

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Aaron Morris
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Went fishing with Nuj Kay on April 10, 2025
This is for someone who truly wants an offshore fishing experience! Always remember you are fishing in the ocean so there will be waves!

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Ted Hultman
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Went fishing with Chartiers Del Mar - La Patrona 46' on March 21, 2025
Yes but it would be wise to let the rookie tourists know that the seas can be rough so sea sickness is a strong possibility. Other boats were head in early because of seasickness.

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Joseph Marcello
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Went fishing with Sportfishingcancun – El Guapo on February 26, 2025
Half day (four hours) is not enough.....do a 6 hour minimum! getting live bait can eat up some good fishing time.

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Austin Chao
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Went fishing with Guapo Boat – Fishing in the Carribean on March 19, 2025
If you want to catch barracuda then stay close to shore. If you have a longer trip and go out deep you may catch less but will be bigger fish

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Bradley Robinson
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Went fishing with Nuj Kay Fishing – La Porteña 25' on March 11, 2025
If you book on a smaller boat expect to get a little wet as the wind and waves can be unpredictable.

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Mike Vandendorpel
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Went fishing with Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing Tours on March 5, 2025
It’s definitely a fun trip and would highly recommend for avid or first time fishermen/fisherwomen.