Damn Good Playa Del Carmen Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 25 trips in Playa del Carmen, and the most popular trips in the area are 4-8 Hour Offshore Trip guided by Dan, 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip guided by Sam, and Half Day Trip – Spearfishing guided by Sam.

Our guides in Playa del Carmen are rated a 4.8 out of 5 based on 6652 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly charters / fishing lessons in Playa del Carmen? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Playa del Carmen.

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Playa del Carmen as well as nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Playa del Carmen are: 1. barracuda, 2. amberjack, 3. blue marlin, 4. gag grouper, and 5. mahi mahi.

The most common fishing techniques in Playa del Carmen are bottom fishing, trolling, and jigging but light tackle fishing and deep dropping are popular as well.

Prices in Playa del Carmen can range anywhere from about $441 to $2,500, but the average price for a half day trip in Playa del Carmen is $851. The average price for a full day trip in Playa del Carmen is $1,557.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for fishing in Playa del Carmen is winter, and most anglers book their trips 40 days in advance.

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