Post by: krapmit on March 13, 2016, 06:45:05 PM
Post by: et1702 on March 14, 2016, 02:33:48 PM
Yes, I have fished many times out of Puerto Aventuras. It's a small community south of Cancun (about 1/2 way between Cancun and Tulum), and it's just south of Playa Del Carmen. Puerto Aventuras has a good sized marina and several good charter services.
If you get a chance, go to the beach in Akumal. Beautiful spot. It's where my wife and I went on our honeymoon.
Have fun.
ET
Post by: krapmit on March 14, 2016, 03:30:52 PM
Post by: krapmit on March 14, 2016, 09:20:30 PM
Post by: et1702 on March 15, 2016, 11:39:45 AM
Thanks ET, how was fishing when you went and what time of year?
We'd usually go in March/April and then again in Oct/Nov timeframe. In the spring, sailfish Dorado and Wahoo fishing is typically very good. I've done well on spring trips. In the fall, fishing is tougher, as most of the excellent fishing is done by end of July/August. July is a good month, but can be HOT. You should do well on sailfish and marlin, or target the Dorado and wahoo, which are really good then too. Snapper and Grouper can be good at that time also. Plus, I've caught Amberjack too. A 60 to 70lb Amberjack will fight harder than a 100lb marlin sometimes!
FYI, I've used both Pesca Maya charters, Tequila Sunrise and Captain Rick's Charters out of Puerto Aventuras. All have been good at putting me on fish. There are also a few more local boats there with captains ready to take you out too. I'd suggest walking the marina and talking to the various boats (and looking at the tackle they offer). More successful boats have better tackle. Plus, if you walk the docks in early afternoon, you can see which boats are doing well as they unload. Sometimes they will fly flags too, which depict what they've caught.
Good luck
Post by: hiway_99 on March 15, 2016, 03:00:56 PM
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Post by: et1702 on March 16, 2016, 09:00:38 AM
I've always waited to book, but I'd typically go down there for 7 to 10 days. Fly Bridge 31 to 35'. For 8hrs, cost is typically between $450 and $600 for the boat. Obviously, less if you want to share the boat. Usually includes Captain, deck hand, gear, bait and Mex fishing license. They also typically supply bottled water and sodas. You typically need to bring your own lunch/snacks.
Pachangas can be had for about $250 to 300/day. I've never gone out in the little boats, as they don't have the range needed for much more than bottom fishing.
Good thing about going out of Puerto Aventuras is that deep water is only about a 1/2 mile out of the Marina. So, you are fishing pelagic species right away.
Post by: krapmit on March 16, 2016, 11:40:08 AM
Post by: et1702 on March 17, 2016, 12:03:03 PM
et, if it's only two of us fishing and we charter the whole boat. How many rods can we have in the water?
They will still typically put out three to five rods. There isn't a rod limit per angler that I am aware of.
ET
Post by: SeatoSummit88 on April 07, 2016, 07:25:54 AM
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