1. Mexico

Fishing in Mexico

Fishing in Mexico includes saltwater fishing along the coastline as well as freshwater opportunities in rivers and lakes. Nearshore fishing targets a mix of coastal and reef species, while offshore trips often focus on pelagic fish such as tuna and mackerel depending on season and location.

Types of species in Mexico

Bass
Bass
Trevally
Trevally
Snook
Snook
Marlin
Marlin
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Top fishing spots in Mexico

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Cabo San Lucas- the Sea of Cortez

Baja California Sur, Mexico

4.8
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Gulf of America

, Mexico

4.7
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puerto morelos mexico

Quintana Roo, Mexico

4.6
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Presa Rodrigo Gómez

Nuevo Leon, Mexico

4.6
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Caleta Chacatal

Quintana Roo, Mexico

4.8
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Boca de Nichucté

Quintana Roo, Mexico

3.9
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Río Salto Villa

Baja California Sur, Mexico

4.7
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Bahía San Lucas

Baja California Sur, Mexico

4.8
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Paso Tamul

Quintana Roo, Mexico

4.6
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Río Jamapa

Veracruz-Llave, Mexico

4.0
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Biggest catches in Mexico

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Mutton snapper

Caribbean Sea

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Mangrove snapper

Caribbean Sea

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White grunt

Caribbean Sea

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Great barracuda

Paso Tamul

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Roosterfish

El Tiburón

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Scalloped hammerhead shark

Cabo San Lucas- the Sea of Cortez

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Common dolphinfish

Cabo San Lucas- the Sea of Cortez

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Common dolphinfish

Cabo San Lucas- the Sea of Cortez

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Skipjack tuna

Río Salto Villa

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Pacific bonito

Bahía de Banderas

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FAQ about fishing in Mexico

Some of the most popular species anglers target in Mexico include Bass, Trevally, and Snook. The best species often depend on season, water type, and location within the country.

For more detailed, real-time insights, the shows which species are being caught near you and what baits are working best across Mexico.
Some of the most popular fishing spots in Mexico include Cabo San Lucas- the Sea of Cortez, Gulf of America, and puerto morelos mexico. Anglers across the country fish a wide range of waters, with opportunities varying by region and season.

With the , you can explore local hotspots anywhere in Mexico, see recent catches, and find out what's working near you.
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Popular species in Mexico
Largemouth bassCommon dolphinfishGreat barracudaCrevalle jackCommon snookStriped marlinMangrove snapperCommon carpYellowfin tunaSouthern yellowtail amberjackRoosterfishNorthern red snapperBlack sea bassGrey triggerfishSkipjack tunaSpotted bassIndo-Pacific sailfishSpanish mackerelRedbreast tilapiaPacific crevalle jackNile tilapiaChannel catfishSpotted sand bassBluegillAtlantic sailfishExplore species
Popular fishing waters in Mexico
Cabo San Lucas- the Sea of CortezGulf of Americapuerto morelos mexicoPresa Rodrigo GómezCaleta ChacatalBoca de NichuctéRío Salto VillaBahía San LucasPaso TamulRío JamapaEl TiburónCaribbean SeaBahía Punta PeñascoCaribbean SeaEnsenada LitiguBahía San José del CaboBahía de BanderasPresa El RejonPresa El CuchilloRío de NizucPopular Waters