How to Fish in Cozumel, Mexico
- 1). Decide the type of fishing you want to do. The type of fish you can catch will depend on the time of year. The fishing season for Sailfish is in full swing from March through June, although the rest of the year also offers Sailfish catching opportunities. Fishing for White and Blue Marlin is best from April to August. Fishing for Dorado is best from June to August, and Tuna can be caught throughout the year.
- 2). Charter your fishing trips before leaving home, or immediately after arriving. Visit fishing websites like 3 Hermanos Fishing Charters (cozumelfishing.com), Fish Cozumel (fishcozumel.com), or Cozumel Fishing Center (cozumelfishingcenter.com) to look at different fishing charter options. Compare prices, charter time and types of fishing available. Make reservations with the company you like. Expect to make a 50% deposit to hold your reservation. Pay for the rest of your fishing trip on the day of departure before you leave the dock.
- 3). If you don't make your reservations beforehand, contract a fishing charter once you are in Cozumel. Often, you can get a less expensive fishing trip if you wait and contract your fishing charter services once you arrive. Most fishing charter services advertise in the hotels, or on the beach in front of the hotel. If you are looking for a fly fishing guide ask the hotel concierge and he or she will put you in contact with a fishing service. Pay for your fishing guide services before leaving on your fishing trip. Fishing trip costs vary widely depending on the type of fish, the boat and the services included in the trip.
- 4). On the day of your fishing trip, arrive 15 minutes early. Taxis leave from any of the Cozumel hotels and will take you to the fishing charter dock. The fishing charter service will supply all your fishing equipment, and in many cases even snorkeling equipment if others in your party wish to snorkel.
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