About the boats
How many people can go on the boat?
It depends on the boat. You will notice above the price of each boat the maximum number of passengers that that craft will accommodate.
Do you have English speaking captains?
Our captains and crew speak at least "fishing english". The language will not be a problem.
Do the boats have a bathroom on board?
Yes. The bigger boats do.
Do I need to bring anything?
As far as fishing tackle is concerned you do not need to bring anything. We provide all tackle needed.
We do recommend you bring a hat and sunglasses and sun block.
Food is not provided, so you may want to bring a lunch or snacks.
If you are staying at an all inclusive hotel they will be glad to pack you a box lunch and of course you can raid the breakfast bar of fruit.
Will I get seasick?
Seasickness depends on the individual and the conditions of the sea the day you go fishing. We recommend that if you do not know if you get seasick that you take a commercial motion sickness medication or use the wrist bands or patches that go behind the ear. Why take a chance?
About the fishing
What can we expect to catch?
What you will catch depends on the time of year you come fishing.
To see the various species that you may catch click here to see a calendar and click here for recent catches in our fish pix of the day section.
Do you do trolling or bottom fishing?
When you charter the boat you decide. We normally recommend a combination of the two. So if trolling is slow we pull up on the reef and let you go for groupers and snappers. However the decision is yours.
We want to catch bill fish. What do you recommend?
First look at the fishing calendar and come when the bill fish are here.
Second, take an 8 hour charter. You enhance your chances.
Third, tell the captain at check in that your main interest is billfish.
How much travel time, non-fishing time, is there?
The fishing grounds are about 35 to 45 minutes from the dock.
How is the time calculated on a 4, 6, 8 hour trip?
The hours of your fishing trip are calculated from "dock to dock". In other words a 4 hour trip is "4 hours from the time you leave the cock until you return to the dock". Same for the 6 and 8 hour trip. Travel time to the fishing grounds is part of your "trip time".
What kind of bait do you use?
We use ballyhoo, mullet, and lures. We will vary the baits depending on the fish available at the particular time of year you go.
Do you catch and release?
Game fish which are not edible (sailfish, and marlin) are released. If you want to mount a fish them, then those fish are brought in so we can send them off to be mounted.
I want to mount my catch. Can I do that?
Yes the staff at the dock will arrange everything for you so that you can mount your fish and have it shipped.
Is there fly fishing available from the deep sea fishing boats?
The situation is different here in Cancun that in the Pacific where you actually spot the fish. Here you hardly ever see the sailfish - which makes fly fishing for them very difficult. So we do not offer fly fishing from our deep sea fishing boats. To see our fly fishing trips click here.
Is there any freshwater fishing in Cancun.
No there is no freshwater fishing in Cancun. There is saltwater deep-sea fishing and shallow water spin tackle fishing. To see shallow water spin tackle and fly fishing click here.
Should I tip at the end of the fishing trip?
Generally a 10% to 15% tip is given if the crew did a good job for you.
How do I know you have available the boat I want?
If you reserve several days or more in advance we probably have the boat you want available. We recommend you send in your reservation complete with your credit card information and if the boat you want is not available we will call and tell you what boats are available. So be sure to include your phone number.
About the fish we catch
What happens to the fish we catch?
All billfish caught are released unless you want to mount them. Then we bring them in and they will be sent away for mounting.
Edible fish are put in the cooler and can be part of your "tip" for the crew or the crew will gladly filet them for you. Then you take your catch to your favorite Cancun restaurant for that evening’s dinner.
We strongly recommend that you take some fish filets and go to a local restaurant for dinner. The concierge in your hotel can make restaurant recommendations, the crew at the dock can make recommendations or call us here at 8 83 05 05 and we will make recommendations. One fun way to end a day of fishing is to eat your fresh catch. We also recommend that you have the restaurant prepare you catch 3 different ways. Then you decide which is your favorite. By the way, your meal will cost about $10 usd per person with side dishes when you bring the fish.
What are the best fish to take to eat?
The best fish for your dinner will be Dorado (Mahi Mahi,) Wahoo, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Snapper, and Grouper. Any of these will make for an unforgetable. |
