| Every day off the coast of Cancun, scores of | | | | Most deep-sea fishing tours in Cancun last 4-8 |
| visitors are introduced to the ultimate Caribbean | | | | hours and include the services of a captain and |
| sport. Aboard all types of boats - from tiny | | | | often a first mate. Aboard many boats, you will |
| fishing vessels to luxurious private charters - | | | | find fishing gear, bait and refreshments included in |
| tourists of all ages have a chance to experience | | | | the price of your tour. While most tour companies |
| some of the world's best deep-sea and sport | | | | help visiting families put together friendly fishing |
| fishing. While these exciting sports took some | | | | groups to achieve discounted rates, it is also |
| time to catch on in Cancun, experienced anglers | | | | possible to hire private charters for a peaceful |
| and general adventure seekers have come to | | | | day of Caribbean fishing. Most importantly, despite |
| love the vibrant Caribbean waters of the Mexican | | | | the fact that deep-sea Caribbean fishing promises |
| Riviera. For those hoping to reel in some fish or | | | | one of Cancun's most exciting experiences, fishing |
| simply enjoy an afternoon at sea, Cancun is | | | | tours for families are often very affordable. For |
| home to an ever-increasing array of charter | | | | instance, 4-hour fishing tours for groups of four |
| boats and tour companies that cater to all tastes | | | | people average between $200 and $400, while |
| and budgets. If you want to witness the sights of | | | | groups of eight can enjoy the open Caribbean for |
| the Caribbean Sea while in Cancun, there is | | | | prices averaging $500 to $700. If the quiet |
| nothing better than day of deep-sea or sport | | | | relaxation of fly fishing suits you and your family |
| fishing. | | | | better, many of the same tour companies also |
| Though Cancun is a young city, this ideal coastal | | | | offer affordable fly fishing excursions that visit |
| location has been used by fishermen for centuries. | | | | the best sites along the Caribbean coastline near |
| Long before the birth of this resort hotspot, | | | | Cancun. |
| Mayan communities thrived with the fish pulled | | | | While the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean |
| from the Caribbean Sea and inland lakes. After | | | | Sea are certainly a sight to behold, so are the |
| the fall of the Mayan Empire, small fishing villages | | | | nearly 500 species of fish swimming in the |
| along the Caribbean coastline supplied fresh fish to | | | | nutrient-rich coral environment offshore from |
| the cities of Mexico. Despite the proficiency of | | | | Cancun. For deep-sea fishers, much of the |
| local fishermen, it wasn't until groups of | | | | excitement lies in the fact that different species |
| vacationing World War II veterans began fishing | | | | fill the waters throughout the year, ensuring that |
| for sport along the Caribbean coastline that | | | | no two excursions are the same. From |
| today's style of fishing began to develop. After | | | | September to February - generally the height of |
| the city of Cancun started welcoming visitors in | | | | the tourism season in Cancun - it is common to |
| 1970, the local fishermen used the skills they | | | | reel in fish such as barracuda, red snapper and |
| learned from vacationing soldiers to provide fishing | | | | mackerel. From February to April, it is common to |
| tours. Over the past several decades, the | | | | find some larger fish such as blue marlin, kingfish |
| industry has developed steadily with more and | | | | and some small shark species. During the summer |
| more expert anglers offering tours in Cancun | | | | months, tuna and mahi-mahi appear in large |
| each year. | | | | schools in the Caribbean waters near Cancun. |