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Cancún Fishing Charters

9 charter captains in Cancún, Mexico, listed A to Z with their boats, trips, published prices and direct phone numbers, mostly after Sailfish, Blue marlin, Mahi-mahi and Wahoo. Call or book with the captain directly – we never take a commission.

9 captains6 publish prices$735 typical half day
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Cancún fishing charters, A to Z

Trips, fish and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Confirm the price, the currency and what is included before you pay a deposit.

Cancun Fishing Trips

Departs Cancún Hotel Zone

31 ft Bertram; 33-35 ft sportfishing boatsUp to 8 guests

OffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Sailfish, Blue marlin, White marlin, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Barracuda, Amberjack

31 ft Bertram 4 hours $75031 ft Bertram 6 hours $85031 ft Bertram 8 hours $950+2 more on their site
+1 321 251 8849Website

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Don Chingon Charters

Carretera a Punta Sam, 77500 Cancún, Q.R.

Capt. Travis25 ft panga; 31 ft Bertram; 40 ft Cabo Express; 55 ft fishing yachtUp to 15 guests

OffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Sailfish, Blackfin tuna, Mahi-mahi, Blue marlin, Wahoo, Red snapper, Black grouper, Barracuda

25 ft Panga, from (currency not stated) $39031 ft Bertram, from (currency not stated) $70040 ft Cabo Express, from (currency not stated) $1,050+1 more on their site
+1 877-621-7099Website

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El Cid Marinas Aries Fleet

Marina El Cid, Puerto Morelos

8 boats 29-42 ft incl. Pescadora I (29 ft), Aries VIII (31 ft), Tequila (37 ft), Mojito (42 ft)Up to 10 guests

OffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Blue marlin, White marlin, Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Barracuda, Yellowfin tuna

Pescadora I 29 ft, 4 hr $735Pescadora I 29 ft, 8 hr $915Aries VIII 31 ft, 4 hr $810+3 more on their site
+52 998 871 0185Website

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Kianah's Sportfishing

Sunset Marina Resort & Yacht Club, Blvd. Kukulkan Km 5.8, Zona Hotelera, Cancún

35 ft sportfishers Kianah, Grand Slam, Showtime; Tiara 3800 Open; center-console pangaUp to 6 guests

NearshoreOffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Sailfish, Blue marlin, White marlin, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, King mackerel, Cobia

35 ft Kianah / Grand Slam / Showtime, starting at $780Center console panga, barracuda/bottom fishing, starting at $380
+1 417 576 6155Website

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Sea Hawk Divers

Isla Mujeres

29 ft panga 'Sea Hawk'; 31 ft 'Sharky' with outriggersUp to 8 guests

NearshoreOffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Sailfish, Blue marlin, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, Blackfin tuna, King mackerel, Barracuda, Spanish mackerel

Offshore (bay) 4 hr, Sea Hawk, 1-4 people (MXN) $7,600Offshore (bay) 4 hr, Sharky, 1-4 people (MXN) $9,800Deep sea 6 hr, Sea Hawk, 1-4 people (MXN) $11,600+1 more on their site
+52 998 1379585Website

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Sport Fishing Center Isla Mujeres

Marina behind Oscar's Grill, Isla Mujeres

Up to 4 guests

InshoreOffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Sailfish, Blue marlin, Wahoo, Tuna, Mahi-mahi, King mackerel, Grouper, Mutton snapper

Deep sea / offshore 6 hr (boat) $750Deep sea / offshore 8 hr (boat) $850Inshore ~4 hr (boat) $450+1 more on their site
+52 (998) 212-3592Website

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Know before you go

Fishing in Cancún: what US anglers should know

Licenses, park fees and local rules we could confirm from official or operator sources. Rules change – ask your captain when you book.

Mexico's sport-fishing rule (NOM-017-PESC-1994) caps billfish at one marlin, sailfish, swordfish or shark per angler per day, inside a 10-fish daily limit; fish released alive in good condition don't count toward the limit.

Source: platiica.economia.gob.mx

Under the same rule, fishing from shore needs no permit, but charter operators must carry the boat's permit and each angler's permit aboard.

Source: platiica.economia.gob.mx

Charter operators here usually arrange the license: El Cid's Aries Fleet, Cancun Fishing Trips and Sport Fishing Center Isla Mujeres all say the fishing license is included in the price.

Source: elcidmarinas.com

Expect a per-person dock/park fee on top of the charter price: Cancun Fishing Trips adds a $20 USD government dock and conservation fee, and Cancún lagoon flats trips carry a $15 USD National Park/dock fee.

Source: cancunfishingtrips.com

El Cid's Aries Fleet boats leave Marina El Cid in Puerto Morelos at 8am and 1pm, returning at 12pm and 5pm.

Source: elcidmarinas.com

Isla Mujeres charters leave from the island, about a 20-minute ferry ride from Puerto Juárez in Cancún.

Source: deepseafishingcancun.com

Isla Mujeres sits about four miles off Cancún where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Caribbean; winter sailfish grounds can be about 12 miles out, and boats run 15-45 miles north on good days.

Source: sportfishingmag.com

Kianah's Sportfishing puts the run from the marina to the fishing grounds at 45-60 minutes each way, and over 1 hr 20 min each way for trips north of Cancún.

Source: deepseafishingcancun.com

Seasons

What is biting in Cancún, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your trip dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sailfish
Mahi-mahi
Blue marlin
Wahoo
Blackfin tuna
Permit
Bonefish
Tarpon

Shaded months are the main season for each fish, from local captains’ and tourism or fisheries sources: donchingoncancun.com, cancunfishingtrips.com, finchasersmx.com, cancuntarponfishing.com.

Prices

What a fishing charter costs in Cancún

The median published price for a private half day (about 4 hours), from 3 operators that publish one. Prices are for the boat; taxes, marina or park fees and the tip can be extra.

$735

Typical half day

Private boat, about 4 hours. Compare with US charter prices.

Questions

Cancún fishing charter questions

How much is a fishing charter in Cancún?

Among 3 operators that publish a private half-day price, the median is about $735 for the boat. Full days and bigger boats cost more. Confirm the currency and what is included when you book.

What fish can you catch in Cancún?

The fish Cancún captains list most are Sailfish, Blue marlin, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo and Barracuda. See the season calendar for the main months for each.

Do I need a fishing license in Cancún?

See know before you go above for what we could confirm, and ask the captain when you book – many operators arrange or include the license.

Do I need a passport?

Yes – you need a valid passport to fly to Mexico from the US. Check the current entry rules with the US State Department before you travel.

Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?

No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep the whole trip price.

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