Top 5 Playa del Carmen Fishing Trips

1.Fishing Tour & Beach Club In Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend about four hours fishing from a boat with fishing chairs, live bait, gear and water, soft drinks and beer included. The crew can help with techniques, and the trip includes access to Maroma Beach. Captain Wilbur and first mate David have been praised for their hands-on help, though crew assignments can vary.

“Everything was great. The boat, the crew, the fishing, perfect day! It was the best day that we had on an already great trip!”

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2.6 Hour Private Fishing Tour in Puerto Aventuras Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) Top rated

Set out from Puerto Aventuras with Pescado Adventures on a private, six-hour fishing trip for your group of up to ten. Rods, reels, tackle and live bait are provided, along with a fighting chair, snacks and snorkeling gear. You can fish for species such as mahi mahi and sailfish, then swim, snorkel or paddle board when conditions and the plan allow.

“The crew was very friendly, hard working, and had a great desire for the fishing trip to be successful. The crew worked hard for us to land several fish even when it was a slow day of catching the big ones. We did get a good size sail fish.”

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3.4 Hour Private Fishing Tour in Puerto Aventuras Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Fish the Mexican Caribbean with Pescado Adventures on a private four-hour charter from Puerto Aventuras, for up to 10 people. Rods, live bait, fishing licenses and snacks are included. You may target mahi mahi, sailfish, marlin, wahoo and grouper, though catches and sea conditions vary. Snorkeling equipment is provided, but a snorkeling stop is not specified.

“Decided on this charter to go on with our friends (another couple). We caught 12 Mahi Mahi in the slow season, which is a crazy amount, as other boats had only caught two or so. The crew were fantastic. No language barrier at all. They made us feel at home and comfortable! We were allowed to keep all of our catches, but we didn't since there wasn't any place to cook it. The crew made the best fresh ceviche, and guac!! Had cold beers waiting for us upon our return to shore. Fantastic trip, will be re-booking when we return to Playa next time!”

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4.Private Fishing Tour in Yacht Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Leave from Puerto Aventuras Marina at 8:00 am for a private fishing trip with Turismo Channel. The captain and crew supply fishing and snorkeling gear, bottled water, and alcohol. Depending on the season and fishing style, you may troll for pelagic fish or target grouper and snapper. The trip lasts about four hours and returns to the marina.

“It was our first fishing experience for me and my family. We had lots of fun and the captain and his crew where awesome can’t wait to come back .”

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5.Sport Fishing in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $261Best value

Set out from Playa Pescadores in Tulum with a local crew whose fishing knowledge has passed through generations. This private, roughly four-hour trip includes rods, reels, bait, lures, soft drinks and ceviche. Depending on the season, you might hook tuna, marlin, mahi mahi, barracuda or sailfish. The listed group limit is four people.

“Very cool experience. Caught Barracuda and tuna:) Would recomend to all, although it was a bit disapointing that we were’nt offered ceviche that should have been included.”

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