{"id":9258,"date":"2026-11-13T13:20:03","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T18:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingcancuncharter.com\/?page_id=9258"},"modified":"2026-11-13T13:24:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T18:24:16","slug":"cancun-fishing-season","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fishingcancuncharter.com\/es\/cancun-fishing-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Cancun Fishing Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.mvp{--n:#14202e;--g:#d4a24c;color:#1d2a36;line-height:1.65}\n.ct-container-full:has(.mvp-hero){padding-top:0!important}\n.mvp-hero{background:#14202e;color:#fff;width:100vw;max-width:100vw!important;margin:0 0 0 calc(50% - 50vw)!important;padding:56px 0 52px}\n.mvp-in{max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}\n.mvp-eye{color:#d4a24c;letter-spacing:.18em;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase}\n.mvp-hero h1{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-weight:700;font-size:48px;line-height:1.05;color:#fff;margin:10px 0 14px}\n.mvp-hero p{font-size:17px;opacity:.92;max-width:720px;margin:0 0 22px}\n.mvp-cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}\n.mvp-cta a{display:inline-block;padding:14px 22px;border-radius:10px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;text-decoration:none!important}\n.mvp-b1{background:#d4a24c;color:#14202e!important}.mvp-b2{background:#25d366;color:#fff!important}.mvp-b3{border:2px solid #14202e;color:#14202e!important}\n.mvp-sec{max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;padding:44px 24px 0}\n.mvp h2{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-weight:700;font-size:34px;line-height:1.15;color:#14202e;margin:0 0 14px}\n.mvp h3{font-size:19px;color:#14202e;margin:22px 0 6px}\n.mvp-tw{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:8px 0 10px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid #e3e0d8}\n.mvp table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;min-width:560px;font-size:15px;margin:0}\n.mvp th,.mvp td{padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.mvp thead th{background:#14202e;color:#fff;font-weight:700}\n.mvp tbody th{background:#f7f5f0;font-weight:700}\n.mvp-cal td{text-align:center;padding:8px 4px}.mvp-cal th{text-align:center}.mvp-cal tbody th{text-align:left;white-space:nowrap}\n.mvp-pk{background:#d4a24c;color:#14202e;font-weight:700}.mvp-ok{background:#f1dfb6}.mvp-lo{background:#f7f0e0;color:#8a7a55}\n.mvp-key{font-size:13px;color:#5d6b78}.mvp-key span{display:inline-block;width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:3px;vertical-align:-2px;margin:0 4px 0 10px}\n.mvp-note{background:#f7f5f0;border-left:4px solid #d4a24c;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:6px;margin:16px 0}\n.mvp-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:14px}\n.mvp-card{border:1px solid #e3e0d8;border-radius:12px;padding:16px 18px}\n.mvp-card h3{margin-top:0}\n.mvp details{border-bottom:1px solid #e3e0d8;padding:12px 0}.mvp summary{font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;color:#14202e}\n.mvp-end{background:#14202e;color:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:32px 24px;margin:48px auto 56px;max-width:1000px;text-align:center}\n.mvp-end h2{color:#fff}.mvp-end .mvp-cta{justify-content:center}\n.mvp img{border-radius:14px;width:100%;height:auto;display:block}\n@media(max-width:780px){.mvp-hero{padding:36px 0}.mvp-hero h1{font-size:34px}.mvp h2{font-size:28px}.mvp-cta a{flex:1;text-align:center}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"mvp\"><section class=\"mvp-hero\"><div class=\"mvp-in\"><div class=\"mvp-eye\">Fishing calendar \u00b7 Canc\u00fan &amp; Isla Mujeres<\/div>\n<h1>Canc\u00fan Fishing Season, Month by Month<\/h1>\n<p>What bites each month off Canc\u00fan and Isla Mujeres: sailfish, blue marlin, mahi mahi and wahoo, plus which boat and trip length we recommend for each one.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mvp-cta\"><a class=\"mvp-b1\" href=\"\/fishing-cancun\/\">Check availability<\/a><a class=\"mvp-b2\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/5219995462394?text=Hi%20Mareva%21%20What%27s%20biting%20on%20my%20dates?%20(web-season)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ask what&#8217;s biting on WhatsApp<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"mvp-sec\"><h2>Month-by-month calendar<\/h2><div class=\"mvp-tw\"><table class=\"mvp-cal\"><thead><tr><th>Species<\/th><th>Jan<\/th><th>Feb<\/th><th>Mar<\/th><th>Apr<\/th><th data-no-translation>May<\/th><th>Jun<\/th><th>Jul<\/th><th>Aug<\/th><th>Sep<\/th><th>Oct<\/th><th>Nov<\/th><th>Dec<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th>Sailfish<\/th><td class=\"mvp-pk\">\u2605<\/td><td class=\"mvp-pk\">\u2605<\/td><td class=\"mvp-pk\">\u2605<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td class=\"mvp-lo\">\u25cb<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Blue marlin<\/th><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Mahi mahi<\/th><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-lo\">\u25cb<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Wahoo<\/th><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Barracuda, kingfish, bonito, grouper, snapper<\/th><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><td class=\"mvp-ok\">\u25cf<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"mvp-key\"><span class=\"mvp-pk\"><\/span>Peak season<span class=\"mvp-ok\"><\/span>Good season<span class=\"mvp-lo\"><\/span>Some fish, fewer bites<\/p>\n<div class=\"mvp-note\">Seasons are a guide, not a promise. Weather, currents and water temperature move the fish from year to year. Message us before your trip and we&#8217;ll tell you what&#8217;s biting that week.<\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"mvp-sec\"><h2>Species by season<\/h2>\n<h3>Sailfish: best January to July<\/h3><p>Canc\u00fan and Isla Mujeres are one of the best places in the Caribbean for sailfish. The season is best from January to July, with the peak from January to March, and the first fish usually arrive in late December. For sailfish we recommend a trip of at least 8 hours. All sailfish are released. Read more in our <a href=\"\/sailfish-season-in-cancun\/\">Sailfish Season in Cancun guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Blue marlin: July to September<\/h3><p>Summer is blue marlin time. Marlin live in deep water far offshore, so plan a full day (8 to 12 hours) on one of our bigger boats. All marlin are released.<\/p>\n<h3>Mahi mahi (dorado): April to October<\/h3><p>Mahi mahi is strongest from April to October, and there are still some in November. It is a fast, colorful fish that is great for beginners and kids, and it makes excellent ceviche on board.<\/p>\n<h3>Wahoo: good from October<\/h3><p>Wahoo fishing is good from October. They are one of the fastest fish in the ocean and great to eat.<\/p>\n<h3>All year: barracuda, kingfish, bonito, grouper and snapper<\/h3><p>These fish are around most of the year, so even short trips usually have action.<\/p><\/section>\n<section class=\"mvp-sec\"><h2>Which boat and trip length?<\/h2><div class=\"mvp-grid\">\n<div class=\"mvp-card\"><h3>Sailfish<\/h3><p>8 hours or more. <span data-no-translation>Fish&#8217;s<\/span> (up to 9 guests) or Cape Escape (up to 11), from Canc\u00fan or Isla Mujeres.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mvp-card\"><h3>Blue marlin<\/h3><p>Full day, 8 to 12 hours, on <span data-no-translation>Fish&#8217;s<\/span>, Cape Escape or Totopo.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mvp-card\"><h3>Mahi mahi &amp; wahoo<\/h3><p>6 to 8 hours on any boat. Nuj Kay is a great value for groups of up to 4.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mvp-card\"><h3>First time or with kids<\/h3><p>4 to 6 hours for barracuda, kingfish and bonito. Every boat works.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"\/fishing-cancun\/\">Compare all 4 boats<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/cancun-fishing-charter-prices\/\">See all prices<\/a><\/p><\/section>\n<section class=\"mvp-sec\"><h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><details><summary>When is the best time to go fishing in Canc\u00fan?<\/summary><p>There is something to catch all year. For sailfish, the best months are January to July, with the peak from January to March. Blue marlin runs July to September, mahi mahi is strongest April to October and wahoo is good from October.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Can I catch a sailfish on a 4-hour trip?<\/summary><p>We don&#8217;t recommend it. The sailfish grounds take time to reach and fish properly, so for sailfish we recommend at least 8 hours. A 4-hour trip is great for barracuda, kingfish, bonito and, in season, mahi mahi.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Do you keep the sailfish and marlin?<\/summary><p>No. Sailfish and marlin are always released. You get your photos and the fish goes back to the sea. Fish like mahi mahi, wahoo or kingfish can be kept, and the crew cleans and fillets them for you.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What can we catch in November and December?<\/summary><p>Wahoo is good from October, there are still some mahi mahi in November (fewer than in summer), and the first sailfish usually show up in late December. Barracuda, kingfish, bonito, grouper and snapper are around most of the year.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Is a catch guaranteed?<\/summary><p>No. Fishing is nature and no honest charter can guarantee a catch. What we do guarantee is an experienced captain who goes where the fish are biting. 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