Cancun Fishing
Fishing in Cancun, Mexico - Fish Cancun!

Most people that want to go fishing in Cancun think that their only option is to go Deep sea fishing. There are a lot more options than you would think, fishing Cancun, Isla Mujeres or Isla Blanca are just a few areas that offer different types of fishing. When you’re staying in the Cancun hotel zone and want to fish in Cancun all these areas mentioned above are within reach of the hotel zone. Although most companies offer deep sea fishing keep in mind when you come down to fish Cancun, there are other options, fly fishing, light tackle fishing, bottom fishing, you can even fish on your own in some areas.

The fishing in Cancun is a year round event, different species of fish in Cancun can be found year round and others are seasonal. The hottest months for Sailfish for example are the end of December till the end of March. Another popular fish in Cancun is Dorado or Mahi Mahi, if you’re coming down to fish Cancun for this beautiful specie you’re better off in May, June or July. Same thing goes for the inshore fish Cancun has to offer, the Baby Tarpon are here year round but the bigger fish and larger schools of them show up from May through September. Fishing Cancun or Isla Blanca for Permit and Bonefish is also much more productive in the summer months. Make sure to check the fishing calendar before you book your Cancun fishing trip so you know what’s in season and ask or check the latest reports on the fishing in Cancun and surrounding areas.

Some people ask us often if there is any DIY fishing in Cancun (Do It Yourself) and if its worth bringing their own gear. There are some places to fish Cancun of the beach and underneath the bridges. Also in the Riviera there are several places where it’s worth throwing a line, whether it’s a fly line or spinning there are fish all over the place, you just need to know where to go. Send us an email and we’ll send you in the right direction also we give you more info about Cancun fishing licenses.

Cancun and surrounding areas is a dream for most people coming down from all over the world. The rich waters around the Caribbean side of Mexico offers just about anything but ice fishing. As long as you do your research before you come down rather than booking your trip with the first guy you meet on the beach you will avoid disappointment. Most Cancun fishing captains and guides have been fishing these waters since they where kids and have great knowledge about these waters and are happy to share this with you. Many people come back year after year to fish these rich waters as they know there are very few places like this.