Damn Good Deep Sea Fishing Charters In Playa Del Carmen

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 17 deep sea trips in Playa del Carmen, and the most popular trips in the area are Half Day Trip – Spearfishing guided by Sam, Full Day Gimme All Package guided by Dan, and 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip guided by Sam.

Our guides in Playa del Carmen are rated a 4.71 out of 5 based on 5945 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.

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The most commonly sought after species for deep sea fishing are: 1. barracuda, 2. bonefish, 3. cubera snapper, 4. ladyfish, and 5. red grouper.

The most common fishing techniques in Playa del Carmen are light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and trolling but bottom fishing and heavy tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices for deep sea fishing in Playa del Carmen can range anywhere from about $455 to $2,400, but the average price for a half day trip for deep sea fishing in Playa del Carmen is $893. The average price for a full day trip for deep sea fishing in Playa del Carmen is $1,508.

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 deep sea fishing in Playa del Carmen is winter, and most anglers book their trips 28 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.