Gone Fishin' - Fishing in Cancun

by Larry Blenn

Avid fishers who visit Cancun will be happy to know that they have a very long fishing season, and many leave the waters with trophies. If you travel to Cancun from October to July, you can book a fishing trip in the semi-tropical waters. The best months for fishers are October, November, and March through July, although it depends on where you are fishing and what the weather is like. Remember, however, that fishing is closed in August and September.

The kind of fishing done in Cancun and surrounding areas is salt-water flat fishing. Only a few hours from the hotel zone in places like Punta Allen and the Si'an Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, you can find world renowned fishing locations that attract many visitors every year. The main types of fish you catch in Cancun and the surrounding areas are barracuda, permit, and bonefish, although there is no limit to the tropical surprises that may come out of the water.

Several fishing lodges are in existence to help your Cancun fishing adventure happen. The best companies have private beaches so you can enjoy fishing without worrying about non-fishers getting in your way. These lodges will also help you obtain the proper licenses for Cancun fishing and show you ways to cook your fish. Some even do the cooking for you and provide hotel rooms or cabins for you at a discounted price. You will also have the help of an expert fishing guide who can show you the ropes if you've never been fishing in Cancun before.

This is a great experience for even professional fishers, because the flats provide a unique kind of fishing technique for you to pursue. The waters are about three feet deep and clear enough for you to see the fish swimming around you. It is really more of a hunt, as you learn to stalk your prey.

In most cases, this is a catch and release fishing zone, so no animals are harmed for this adventure, making it perfect for the entire family to enjoy. To learn more about fishing in Cancun and opportunities to book all-inclusive stays at a fishing lodge, research the subject more fully or talk with a professional who has experienced what Cancun fishing has to offer. It is a trip of a lifetime for many outdoorsmen and women, so do not hesitate to include a fishing trip as part of your overall Cancun vacation, even if you do not devote the entire vacation to the sport.

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