FISHING IN COZUMEL

The waters off Cozumel abound with white and blue marlin, dolphin fish, sailfish and wahoo. Throughout the year, you can deep-sea fish for tuna, kingfish and barracuda, and you'll find the lagoons good places for bonefish, tarpon and snook. If you decide to fish, be aware that it is illegal to kill certain species; if you catch such a specimen, you must throw it back in the water.

Club Nautico de Cozumel

The fishing headquarters of Cozumel is located at the marina in Puerto de Abrigo north of town, toward the airport. Six fully equipped boats are available for US$400 for a half-day excursion and US$500 for a full day; the price includes lunch and drinks. Annual competitions include the Billfish Release Tournament and the Marlin Tournament, both in early May.

Mon-Sat 8am-1pm, 5:30-8pm
Credit cards accepted: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
Puerto de Abrigo.
Tel. 52/987/2-1024 or 2-1113
Fax. 52/987/2-1135

Cozumel Flats

Avid fly-fishers flock to this spot offering bait, tackle and guides to Cozumel's most bounteous lagoons. In the pristine aquamarine water, it is possible to see fish swimming underfoot before even casting the reel. Snook, tarpon and bonefish are the most sought-after species here, and bonefish have a reputation for being especially large.

Mon-Sat 8am-1pm, 6-9pm
Avenida 10 Sur, near Calle 1

Tel. 52/987/2-4349 or 2-3181

Fiesta Cozumel Holidays

This tour operator with branches at 15 major hotels offers full-day and half-day deep-sea fishing trips for 2-40 people. Trips cost US$82 for a 9am-5pm full day, and US$78 for a 9am-1pm half-day, including bait and tackle. Anglers must also purchase a fishing license that costs US$9. Trips are offered daily.

Open daily 8am-1pm, 4-7pm
Credit cards accepted: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
Calle 11 near Avenida 30

Tel. 52/987/2-0725
Fax. 52/987/2-1044

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