Mexico · FISHING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 fishing trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Cabo San Lucas private fishing review covering price, boat, fish, itinerary, crew, food, drawbacks, and practical booking advice for groups of four.
“We fished with Cabo Sports Fishing charters out of the marina. Joelle and Luis did a fantastic job. Boat was clean and well maintained. My wife caught an 8ft sail fish”
Review Pacifictime Sports Fishing in Cabo San Lucas, with boat details, catches, costs, tips, guides, and advice on who should book.
“Never caught so many fish in my life. We caught 7 mahi-mahi. A few of us got seasick, but it was all worth it. The captain and his crew were nice and hospitable. It was a great experience and I highly recommend it.”
Review of Cancun’s private Bertram fishing charter, with prices, catches, crew, fees, timing, boat details, and practical booking advice.
“Amazing experience with Jorge and his team! Very professional, no pushing on anything, just letting you have fun fishing. Must do in Cancun.”
Review of Cabo’s private half-day panga fishing trip, with catch expectations, extra costs, boat comfort, timing, guides, and booking advice.
“As a novice to sea fishing, I never expect to catch such big fish like bonitos and rooster fish in my life. I'll be back for sure 😁”
Review of Isla Mujeres private inshore fishing: cost, boat, fish, pickup, family appeal, food, sea conditions, and booking tips.
“Crew was great. Not many fish biting but they made sure everyone caught at least one. A few got away making for some great fish stories.”
Review Costa Maya Sport Fishing from Mahahual, with private boats, catch-and-cook lunch, guide tips, pricing, risks, and booking advice.
“Nick and his crew were persistent, and it paid off with lunch made from our catch! Everyone was helpful and friendly. For my money, the best deal in Costa Maya!”
Review of Cancun’s private 48-foot fishing charter, with marlin, sailfish, tuna, pricing, boat comfort, fees, and practical booking tips.
“The people were amazing and we were able to catch a lot of fish which was really fun. I gave it a 3/5 because the boat was severely outdated and looked nothing like the picture. We also had 11 people and there were no seats for people to sit on other than the torn up leather coach on the inside of the boat. This made it for a really long trip standing on a boat in the ocean especially with 70 year old parents. We ended up only staying out about 3 of the 4 hours because the standing was a lot.”
Review of Isla Mujeres’ private fishing and snorkeling tour, with pricing, itinerary, fish sightings, practical tips, and who should book.
“We had an amazing time with Island Adventures on the private snorkeling and fishing tour. Snorkeling near a quiet reef with no other boats around was incredible, and our guide Juan pointed out so many fish and even a stingray. He also walked me through how to bait the hook during the fishing portion, which was fun to learn. Theo, our captain, kept everything smooth and relaxed from start to finish. The water in Isla Mujeres is bluer than any pool I’ve ever seen, and with calm seas and sunny skies, it was the perfect day. Highly recommend!”
Fish the Caribbean from Maroma Beach with a small crew, live bait, drinks, and beach access. See costs, catches, transport, and key drawbacks.
“Late pickup from the hotel in Cancun and traffic on the way to the adventure made me miss the starting time. Maroma Adventures offered other activities that I was not interested in, or reschedule the fishing trip at a later day which I couldn't do. In the end, no refund was issued and I ended up spending all afternoon driving back and forth. At least I was not charged extra for transportation.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s private four-hour fishing charter, with seasonal fish tips, honest costs, boat details, and advice for families.
“This captain will work hard for you and is very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Cheers to the captain and first mate.”
Review of Cancun’s 6-hour shared fishing tour, with snapper, barracuda, tuna, gear, drinks, group size, costs, tips, and booking advice.
“My son, who is 8, got to catch a ton of barracuda that were bigger than him! It made his world! We caught so much, we ran out of bait. We then went and ate it and he loved that as well!”
Review of a private four-hour fishing charter from Mahahual, Costa Maya, with gear, drinks, local crew, weather tips, value, and cruise-port advice.
“The experience was phenominal! We caught 3 Barracuda! We wanted to keep one and have it cooked locally. Our guide arranged all of this for us!”
Review of Cabo San Lucas private deep sea fishing: boat size, price, crew, fish prospects, fees, timing, and who should book.
“You're risking your life if you get on this boat!! The diesel exhaust fumes made us sick! This was NOT the boat pictured! There were NO life preservers, NO radio, NO fishing equipment except for 6 fishing poles and 2 plastic chairs on the back of the boat! Although Capitan Ronny and his mates kept 5 rods in the water the only chance to catch a fish was when they saw a Marlin fin above the surface! We did hook a shark but it got off when I was handed the pole. We saw Marlin, Tuna and plenty of other fish on other boats when we got back to the…”
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