Sí Playa del Carmen Fishing
Playa Del Carmen fishing has a prize for every angler
“A true fishing paradise”
Located on the Caribbean coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo offers a wide variety of sport fishing opportunities, from offshore charter fishing for sailfish, marlin, dorado or mahi-mahi (also called dolphin fish), wahoo, barracuda, and blackfin tuna, as well as inshore flats fishing for tarpon, permit, snook or “robalo,” and the challenge of bonefish on the fly.
Playa Del Carmen
Destination & Adventures
Discover
Playa del Carmen
Playa Del Carmen is heaven for deep sea anglers. It has Marlin-deep waters less than two miles from shore. Ocean trenches score the seafloor off Playa Del Carmen, channeling monster pelagics well within sight of land. If you’re set on shallow water, you can head over to Cozumel’s flats.
The world’s second largest reef and some of the country’s best billfishing right on your doorstep,
Playa del Carmen is a paradise for water-lovers. Known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant reefs, it’s the perfect destination for divers, snorkelers, and of course, anglers.
Fishing is so good that it’s easy to forget everything else the Playa del Carmen has to offer. Stunning coastlines, white sandy beaches, amazing food and great culture. .
Deep Sea Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
If you want to catch a Marlin but don’t want to spend more than four hours doing it, then you’re pretty difficult to please. Luckily, Playa Del Carmen can offer you just what you’re after – serious big game hookups without the long trip times. Dare to stay out all day, and you could be in with a serious chance of landing a Billfish Grand Slam, with Blue and White Marlin and Sailfish around for much of the year.
Seasonal offshore charter fishing at Cancun can be excellent for Atlantic sailfish during the spring-summer months of April through about late July when fly tackle enthusiasts may get a dozen shots a day on this species. The same spring-summer Cancun fishing season also offers peak opportunities for dorado, and white and blue marlin. April-May is considered Cancun’s peak fishing season for sailfish and white marlin, and at this time broadbill swordfish and shortbilled spearfish may also be sometimes encountered.
Going to the deep blue waters and beyond is one of the prime reasons why anglers from all corners of the planet come here.
Bottom Fish
The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef stretches for 600 miles along Central America’s coastline, so it’s hardly unique to Playa Del Carmen. The great thing about fishing here is that it’s all so close. Spend a few hours bottom fishing for Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, and Hogfish. As soon as you get bored, you can switch to bluewater fishing while barely moving the boat.
Playa del Carmen sits on the world’s second-largest natural reef. Head out in any direction and you’ll find Grouper, Snapper, Hogfish, Triggerfish, Amberjack, and Barracuda.
Fish the reefs, with monster Grouper and Snapper catch the fish that lurk on the bottom of the sea.
Deep Sea Fishing Highlights
- Blue Marlin
- White Marlin
- Sailfish
- Mahi Mahi
- Wahoo
- Blackfin Tuna
- Kingfish
- Bonito
Bottom Fishing
- Grouper
- Black Group
- Mutton Snapper
- Yellow Tail Snapper
- Blue Jack
- Trigger Fish
- Crevalle Jack
Flats Fishing
- Tarpon
- Bonefish
- Permit
- Snook
Spearfishing
- Grouper
- Wahoo
- Permit
- Snapper
- Barracuda
- Lobster
- Octopus
Flats Fishing
Flats Fishing
No, it’s not what Playa Del Carmen is known for. But if you head five or ten miles to Cozumel’s northern flats you can find basically every important shallow-water game fish. You can wander out from your hotel and be battling Bonefish within minutes.
Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, and Snook, otherwise known as an Inshore Super Grand Slam. There are also Jacks, Barracuda, and several other top game species.
Roosterfish, Jacks, Snook, and Sierra Mackerel can all be caught along the local beaches. The calm, pristine waters of the area have made it possible for gigantic Roosterfish to thrive here, and they will be your prized catch on inshore excursions. Jacks are another local favorite, so you can look forward to reeling in beauties like Bigeye Trevally, Jack Crevalle, Green Jack, and Yellowtail. Mackerel of all shapes and sizes are a common catch too, as well as Snappers, Groupers, and peculiar Needlefish.
The local flats are a fly angler’s dream, with Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, and Snook, all just waiting for that perfectly-placed fly.
Isla Blanca Flats
Fewer people and mile after mile of mud, sand, and grass flats. The area’s home to Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, and Snook, otherwise known as an Inshore Super Grand Slam. There are also Jacks, Barracuda, and several other top game species, in case you still need more.
Spearfishing
Join in this amazing experience where you hunt under the water. Amaster guide will lead you through the most beautiful, shallow reefs while spearing some Grouper, Snapper, Lobster or even some Octopus.
Incredible spearfishing spots off the coast of Playa del Carmen,with coral heads, ledges, drop-offs, shipwrecks, and deep blue water, making it a perfect destination for all skill levels.
Permit, wahoo, barracuda, snapper, grouper, mackerel, wahoo, lionfish, African pompano
Fishing Season
Playa del Carmen fishing seasons depend on what you’re after. Billfish and inshore species are best in spring and summer, while the reefs are most active over winter. Playa del Carmen fishing is amazing all year round, though. You can catch great gamefish on the flats and food fish on the reefs every month of the year. Marlin and Sailfish may tail off in the cooler months, but Wahoo and Tuna are always around and King Mackerel are at their peak. You’ll find barracuda, grouper, red snapper and others year round and from April to August you have mahi-mahi, wahoo and tuna and of course countless Sailfish in the winter months.
You’ll find barracuda, grouper, red snapper and others year round and from April to August you have mahi-mahi, wahoo and tuna and of course countless Sailfish in the winter months.
Playa Del Carmen
Activities & Adventures
Explore Your Adventure Destination
Your Playa del Camen vacation is sure to consist of plenty of fun and excitement, but how about adding a touch of adventure as well? For those who can’t shake that adrenaline bug, consider booking exciting excursions, such as zip-lining through the jungle, setting sail on a catamaran cruise or snorkeling and diving, to make the most out of your destination.
Sun and Sand
Beach, Swimming & Sunbathing
Romance
Weddings, Honeymoons & More
On the Sea
SUP, Sea Kayak & Sailing
In the Sea
Snorkel & Scuba Diving
Fishing the Sea
Deep Sea, Shore & Lake
Golf by the Sea
Golfing Experiences
On Land
Horses, Hiking, Biking, ATV
Lifestyle
Live the Lifestyle
Real Estate
Finding the Right Investment
Culture
Experience the Culture
Cuisine
Enjoy the Food & Drink
Where to Stay
Find the Right Resort
Special Trips, Tours & Events: Playa del Carmen
Taste of Mexico
Romance
Activities
Wine Tasting
Swim and Snorkel in a Cenote
Visit Tulum
Deep Sea Fish Tournament
Wedding Destination
Playa del Carmen Video Tour
Latest from the Blog
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt.
A Special Thanks to All Our Sí Destinations
Sí
Baja
California
Cabo San Lucas
Ensenada
La Paz
Loreto
Puerto Peñasco
Rosarito
San José del Cabo
Sí
Costa
Pacífica
Acapulco
Huatulco
Ixtapa-Zihautanejo
Nuevo Vallarta
Mazatlán
Manzanillo
Puerto Vallarta
Punta de Mita
Sí
Riviera
Maya
Akumal
Cancún
Cozumel
Isla Mujeres
Puerto Aventuras
Playa del Carmen
Tulum