Fishing in Riviera Maya

The Riviera Maya resort is an amazing place that is famous for its snow-white beaches and amazing fishing. The area stretches along the Caribbean coast for more than 100 km, so there are plenty of places for entertainment and recreation. Travelers often choose this resort for active entertainment, and this is not by chance.

Fishing in Riviera Maya

Here are the most beautiful beaches in the world, amazing nature reserves, and unforgettable reefs. Every year thousands of professional fishermen and amateurs come to the Riviera Maya to become owners of the most valuable trophies. There are more than 450 species of fish in the waters of the Caribbean Sea, most of which can be caught here on the Riviera Maya.

Fishing Features

Fishing is one of the leading areas of active tourism in all resorts in the Caribbean Sea. Only in these places, there is a huge number of marine life, such as tuna, tarpon, perch, wahoo, marlin, sea bass, barracuda, dorado, and others.

 Features of fishing in the Riviera Maya

Due to the convenient location of the resort, the most interesting and popular entertainment on the Riviera Maya is reef fishing or deep-sea fishing. This is because one of the largest reefs in the world is located here close to the shore — only about 100 meters from the land.

Fishing rules

It should be noted that many types of fish are under state protection. Therefore, there are certain rules and restrictions for fishing. For fishing from the shore, you do not need a license — it is enough to take a spinning rod and you can go fishing.

However, for a more interesting and exciting lesson, you will have to take a special permit. For tourists and travelers, the most suitable option is to rent a boat or yacht with special equipment. Companies offering professional sports fishing trips in the Caribbean Sea already have such permits for all guests.

The best places for fishing

On the coast of the Riviera Maya, there are quite a lot of places designed for sports fishing. The most attractive of them is the coast of the island of Cozumel and Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Cancun, and others. Each of these places has its own peculiarity, which attracts hundreds of tourists here every year.

The best fishing spots in Riviera Maya

The fishing season in Riviera Maya lasts all year round, but certain periods are considered the most successful. You can catch barracuda, wahoo, and sea bass at any time. Active biting of blue marlin and dorado is much better from April to early September, you can catch tuna from April to May. Learn more about the types of fish and the appropriate period for catching them from local fishermen or in a special calendar.

Important! Captured copies will have to be released back, but you can make wonderful selfies with them for memory.

How can I fish?

Types of fishing in Riviera Maya

The Riviera Maya is one of the most suitable places for spearfishing. Excellent places near the reefs and in the open sea, off the coast of the islands, and in the lagoon. For catching pelagic large and predatory fish, the so-called “banks” located 1.5 hours away from Cancun in the open sea are best suited. There, the seamount comes to the surface of the sea from a depth of 200-300 meters and we form such a platform several kilometers long with depths of 10-30 meters. There is a large number of small fish going there, which is suitable for large predatory fish such as tuna, marlin, sailfish, and others. These fish are the most coveted trophy of any fisherman!

In the coastal zone, fly fishing gear is most often used. Trolling, vertical fishing rod drifting, or ordinary spinning-choose the method of fishing depending on your personal preferences. For lovers of gambling adventures in the open sea, a special fishing boat or yacht for rent is best suited, which is equipped with everything necessary for fishing.

There are several ways to book a fishing tour in Riviera Maya on the website:

• On our website via the feedback form;
• By email: info@cancun-charter.com;
• By phone: +52 998 393 8809 .

Which fishing vessel should I choose for the tour?

Our company provides a large selection of fishing vessels for professional fishing, you can get acquainted with them by going to the “Fishing” section on our website.

Also, our company can offer you services:

• Spearfishing;
• Diving.