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Fishing in Playa Del Carmen - A Must Have Fun Filled Experience

Author: Yacht Cancun
by Yacht Cancun
Posted: Sep 18, 2017

It's no secret that Playa Del Carmen and the Riviera Maya in the yesteryears were small fishing towns. If you love fishing, look no further, because fishing in Playa Del Carmen is a much-admired activity which will give you memories to cherish for a lifetime. If you’re feeling more adventurous, you can even book a Playa Del Carmen fishing charter on which you can try snorkeling and scuba diving escapades too along with other adrenaline rushing activities.

Playa has been geographically blessed with ripe angling conditions in two major ways: First, the island of Cozumel is located just east of Playa’s shores. Second, the entire area is basically situated on the very edge of a large underwater valley, bringing offshore fishing as close to the shore as you’ve ever had it.

Playa Del Carmen has open fishing season year-round, although there are certain things to take into consideration. If you plan on doing offshore fishing on your own you need a fishing license – if you don’t have this, you need to go through a tour operator. Because Playa Del Carmen experiences wonderful and lovely weather year round, there are armies of Marlin and other fish just off the shore of Playa del Carmen, Cancun, and Cozumel readily available for you!

GO FISHING – Hop on a private yacht charter and get started with your Playa Del Carmen fishing escapade. The coast of Playa Del Carmen is considered best for deep sea fishing. You can look for barracuda, sailfish, blue marlin, white marlin, wahoo, kingfish, bonito, and tuna all throughout the year. During the spring and the summer months, you can also end up catching billfish. The Caribbean waters off the coast of Playa del Carmen are the top sailfish destinations in the world. Under the guidance of experienced crew, you can be part of activities such as trolling, drift fishing, and Snorkeling or swimming upon request.

WHAT YOU CAN CATCH – Whatever time of year you are in Playa del Carmen you will be able to catch fish. Catching one of these monsters is a thrilling experience and one that will truly pump your adrenaline up. Playa del Carmen is home to the abundant variety of fish species and they are caught year-round and on a daily basis during the season. The main target for many is the impressive sailfish. You can also see plenty of both blue and white marlin, both of which are highly desired. All these amazing billfish are released back to continue their journey, so don't forget your camera!

WHAT YOU CAN COOK – The waters outside Playa del Carmen are also home to one of the best-tasting fish in the oceans of the world – the Dorado, also known as mahi-mahi or dolphin fish. Barracuda, wahoo, tuna, and kingfish are some of the other commonly caught and eaten fish here. Naturally, the other reef fish, such as snapper, jacks, grouper, and mackerels also make a mouth watering dinner.

TYPES OF FISHING

BOTTOM FISHING – If you're more of a bottom fishing person, look forward to groupers and a variety of snappers such as Mutton Gray, Yellow Tail, and Cubera. If you’re a beginner angler or are vacationing with one, you can get a little bored with bottom fishing. Often the sea becomes a bit rowdy thus making the bottom fishing more challenging. Be sure to ask your captain for advice if you’re opting for this type of fishing.

DEEP SEA FISHING – The quality of deep sea fishing in the Playa del Carmen area may come as a surprise to you. This area is perhaps more famous for its fantastic diving and its amazing Mayan ruins, but the truth is that fishing is here is ranked extremely high by serious anglers from all over the world. You can spot plenty of both blue and white marlin, both of which are highly desired. A few world records have even been set here.

Most of the fish we have mentioned are here on a year round basis, for example, tuna, wahoo, and the reef fish. Whatever time of year you are here, there is something exciting and fun about Fishing in Playa Del Carmen.

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