Fishing

Cozumel is considered an excellent place for sport fishing. You can catch sailfish, marlin and swordfish, which is why the island has hosted international fishing tournaments such as the Torneo de Pesca con Mosca. Here you’ll find plenty of rental shops if you need tackle and gear. November is the best time of year for fishing.  The high season for Blue Marlin, White Marlin and Sailfish is March through July. Year round, you can expect to catch Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, Mackerel, Amberjack and Tuna.

Reserva Ecologica Parque Punta Sur – Located on the island’s southern coast, 18 miles from the town of San Miguel. They have virgin beaches and wonderful jungle landscape, such as mangroves, marshes and dunes. Here beginners can go on a guided sport fishing trip. The company offering the outings provides equipment rentals, and it goes to great lengths to make your fishing experience as relaxing as possible.

Monte Cristo and Rio de la Plata - Located on the north end of Cozumel, about 8 miles from the hotel zone lies two protected lagoons, with vast flats, surrounded by mangroves. These flats called "Monte Cristo" and "Rio de la Plata" are of the classic variety, plenty of skinny water, with high visibility. It would be impossible to cover one of these lagoons in a single day. Anglers have the choice of wading the flats or fishing from the boat. As with the above, there are plenty of charters that offer fishing tours.