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Nearshore fishing is the most popular in Cancún as well as deep sea fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Cancún are: 1. kingfish, 2. mahi mahi, 3. sailfish, and 4. barracuda.

The most common fishing techniques in Cancún are light tackle fishing, trolling, and artificial lure fishing but heavy tackle fishing and bottom fishing are popular as well.

in Cancún prices can range anywhere from $165 to $1,650, but the average price for a half day in Cancún is $561. The average price for a full day in Cancún is $862.

The most popular season for fishing in Cancún is spring, and most anglers book their trips 19 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Cancún, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Cancún. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Cancún.

Looking for a real taste of what makes the Yucatan so unique? Situated right at the tip of the peninsula and across the way from the Western edge of Cuba, Cancún is a prime spot to capture all of the fish heading into and out of the Gulf of Mexico.

The blue water near Cancún is enough to make your friends jealous, but the deep-sea action you'll have is what will make them mad. You can start fishing within feet of the marina and productive waters are only a few miles from shore. Whether you want to go trolling for giant pelagic species or deep drop for huge snapper, Cancun can make it happen.

Offshore trolling from Cancun provides you with the opportunity to catch marlin, sailfish, wahoo, mahi-mahi, and many more. These fish can grow into monsters weighing hundreds of pounds. Trolling usually consists of 5 or more rods with lures and or live bait dragged through the water behind the boat. These fish can reach incredible speeds so when they hit a line they set the hook and it's up to you to fight them which may take several hours if it's giant.

If trolling isn't your style then deep dropping for snapper, grouper, and plenty of other deep-dwelling species might be perfect for you. These fish like to hunt baitfish around deep structures and the best way to target them is to drop bait down to where they are feeding. Artificial lures work well but live bait is more popular. With various snapper and grouper species growing to incredible sizes this is a fishing trip that will blow you away.

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If you're not looking for a deep-sea trip, Cancún also has lagoons that are perfect for fly fishing. There are a wide variety of fish species that live in the lagoons including bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook, snapper, barracuda, and jacks. For anglers that love the challenge of fly fishing, this is heaven. Pristine waters and so many fish to target make this a top-notch fly fishing destination.