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

Highly recommended, in our case we have gone with Captain Jaime and his assistant Julio, they are very good professionals. We have had quite a few catches of barracudas and some different species. Thank you very much and keep it up!

Research trophy mounting costs beforehand. If this is your first time and you end up catching a large fish you will be asked to keep it or throw it back. We elected to keep our without knowing the costs associated. We were then told 10 mins after our decision that it would cost $2,000 USD. Felt a bit pressured to sign for it as the fish was already dead. Just wish we would’ve known the costs associated beforehand so we would have thrown it back!

I have fished in the area multiple times in the winter. It can be good fishing if you have your expectations set correctly. During the winter months the Marlin, sailfish, and others are not in the area. However you can still have good days catching Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Barracuda while trolling as well as a variety of tasty fish when bottom fishing.

The seas can get pretty rough. I was expecting more trolling action with mahi-mahi and blackfin tuna but instead got the bigger fish like sailfish and wahoo. Bottom fishing was very good when the current was cooperative.

I would recommend Puerto Morelos for first time fishermen. Opportunity to catch some nice size fish. I believe we got lucky with the white marlin, but the mahi mahi were pretty fun to catch vs other areas that may be more challenging.

Just know the sea is often pretty rough. Little children may not enjoy that part. My older teen was OK with it. You know what your children can handle. Something to consider. I highly recommend. Captain and first mate were great.

Unlike some of the bigger places Puerto Morelos is tranquil quiet place which is just what you need after a days fishing. Take your catch to Sirena restaurant and ask the to cook it for you then take a shot walk along the sea front followed by an ice cream. Lovely little place

Hire a boat because no matter how many fish you catch it's an enjoyable and fun adventure being on the water in Mexico. I also think it's nice to go with a small group so there's plenty of action for everyone and the personal attention is worth it.

If your looking for billfish you have to wait until May, but bottom fishing is great all year long and you take your catch to any restaurant and they will prepare it anyway you would like. PTO is a great place to fish and relax.

Be ready to have a the best time and be prepared with the proper meds taken prior to getting on boat.

Bring a hat and be prepared for a great day! It is more fun to bottom fish, you catch more and is more entertaining and fast paced.

Yes, there is less fishing pressure in this area. Puerto Morelos is a local fishing town with less tourists.

The panga boats are very seaworthy and easy to fish from. Don’t shy away from a trip on one of these boats.

Bring gravol as the waves may get rough. Don't come with a full stomach so yiu can enjoy and savour the ceviche prepared by the captain.

I highly recommend first timers request to target snapper if they would like delicious fresh fish to eat.

Be prepared for your trip including meds for those prone to motion sickness. Also keep in mind weather as we encountered large swells.

Take a sea sickness medication it was quite windy, we were lucky to get out our trip was postponed 5 days due to the wind

It was my first experience fishing in Mexico. I’m a child of the bays of the South Jersey Shore so this was an eye opening experience. Would definitely book again.

It was our first trip and we listened to what the Capt and First mate told us. They are the experts. (Would take caution bringing small children)

Wear waterproof clothes if water is even a little choppy because we were sprayed the whole time while trolling and the sun wasn’t out so we were cold

Make sure if you’re going out of the marina or the fisherman’s pier next to the crooked lighthouse.

Although this is low season for tourists it is indeed the high season for Bill Fishing - what more can you ask for?

check out the Lagoon fishing for Tarpon,bones, huge permit, big jacks, No rough water and awesome wildlife all around you!!! Off shore is close, go for it!!

The absolute best. These guys know there stuff. 3 sailfish in 3 hours. We stopped counting shallow bottom fish after 12.

i think the price is right in Puerto Morelos fishing trip, more details please see: http://trips.maplist.org/2023-4-mexico/3.html

If you're not a seasoned fisherman, be prepared with Dramamine. The earlier in the day, the better they bite!

Try fishing in june July or August if u want the bigger fish but if looking to just catch fish it's a great time

Nice small town feel. We took our filleted fish to the nearby restaurant and they cooked it for us with a great spread of yummy sides.

Leave some time after fishing for lunch and sight-seeing. Puerto Morelos looks like a nice area for tourists.

WAY too much sargassum (sargaso) the effectively troll. We got luck with the wind, but our trip was sandwiched between days of windy conditions.