Top 5 fishing species in Cancun
Any season is excellent to go fishing in Cancun, because fishing is successful all year, but some species of fish have their season. In this installment, learn about the species that abound in Cancun and how you can rent the best fishing boats with the experts at Chartiers del Mar, to have an incredible experience.
Fish seasons in Cancun
For the sighting of some species, it will depend a lot on the season of the year in which you visit this destination, since from September to February we find: barracuda, snapper, among others. From February to April, small sharks, sailfish, barracuda, marlin and wahoo are generally seen in these waters. From April to August, fish such as marlin, tuna, sailfish, mahi mahi, among others, are displayed. There is always the possibility of capturing a great specimen, find out what may be one of your next fishing trophies:
5. Barracuda
It is found in the waters of the Caribbean from the coastal zone to a few meters from the shore, it is considered one of the great predators of the reef. It has a long mouth with pointed teeth. They generate great enthusiasm when catching them, because it represents a very fast adversary and because of its teeth it can be very strong at the time of its capture.
4. Blackfin tuna
The blackfin tuna is common on the coasts of the Mexican Caribbean and also represents one of the species of great value for sport fishing because it is considered a great fighter. It is important for commercial fishing and can be found relatively easily. It is found only in the Atlantic and travels through the currents in schools, moving with others of its species in search of food. It is a fish that is found in deep waters that go from 50 meters to more
3. Sailfish
We can see this peculiar species from December to approximately July or August. It is one of the most sought after species by expert fishermen due to the great fight it generates when it is caught. It is classified as one of the fastest animals in the ocean. Its meat is tough so it is normally captured for sporting purposes, they are usually seen north of Isla Mujeres. If you want to know more details about the magnificent sailfish, enter here: Sailfish season begins in Cancun’s coasts
2.Wahoo
The wahoo is found in tropical seas, which is why they abound on the coasts of the Caribbean Sea, it is a fish of a characteristic navy blue. They say the term “Wahoo” is a derivation of the name of the Hawaiian island Oahu, which is spelled “wahoo.” Although it is also known as Ono, which in Hawaiian means “Delicious”. Unlike other species, it is called Wahoo in any language and is considered a delicacy due to the flavor of its meat.
It is another of the fish that put up a great fight, it also has sharp teeth that make it a predator of the sea, making it a worthy contender for anglers around the world.
1. Mahi Mahi (Golden)
This fish is found in many places on the planet, we can locate it both on the Atlantic and Pacific sides, it is also very common in the waters of the Mexican Caribbean. For many sports fishermen, the Mahi Mahi represents a great opponent, since it is a great fighter.
Known as Dorado in Latin America, in Spain they call him Lampuga and MahiMahi in Hawaiian, the word “Mahi” means “Macho” and Mahi Mahi means: “Very macho”, this refers to the way in which he attacks and fights in his capture.
On any date you choose to visit the paradisiacal destination of Cancun, you will be able to enjoy an excellent day of fishing with the Chartiers del Mar crew, who will be giving you the necessary support to capture any of the incredible species offered by the abundant marine fauna of the coasts of the Mexican Caribbean. Enter here to select and reserve one of the wonderful boats that Chartiers del Mar has available for you: Fishing Charters
