Sportfishing Puerto Morelos
Private deep sea fishing charters out of Marina El CID in Puerto Morelos. Four boats, from an economical 25-ft panga to 33 and 35-ft sportfishers with fighting chairs — trolling, bottom fishing and live bait fishing on the reef edge, 4, 6 or 8 hours, seven days a week.
Fishing Charters & Boats in Puerto Morelos
Panga 25 Puerto Morelos
The most economical way to go fishing in the Riviera Maya — 4 hours of trolling and bottom fishing out of Marina El CID.
Luhrs 35 Puerto Morelos
A 35-ft sportfisher with two fighting chairs, cabin with head and a live bait well for offshore deep sea fishing.
Post 35 Puerto Morelos
A 35-ft sportfisher with two fighting chairs, salon, cabin with head and live bait well for trolling offshore.
Post 33 Footer Puerto Morelos
A 33-ft sportfisher with a fighting chair and a cabin with kitchenette, bed, couch and private head.
Deep Sea Fishing in Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya
Puerto Morelos sits on a stretch of coast where the drop-off is unusually close to shore, and that is what makes deep sea fishing here so practical: we leave Marina El CID and the lines are in the water about 15 minutes later. A half day fishing charter in Puerto Morelos gets you real offshore time instead of an hour of running. Our captains have more than 25 years of experience fishing this area, and around 90% of the trips come back with fish.
We run two techniques on the same trip — trolling for the offshore species and bottom fishing over the reef — so families and first-timers get action even on a slow day for the big ones. You can pick an economical panga trip on the Panga 25, or a full sportfisher with fighting chairs, cabin and live bait well: the Luhrs 35, the Post 35 or the Post 33. Every trip is a private charter — you never share the boat.
- Deep sea fishing and reef fishing on the same trip
- Trolling with outriggers and downriggers for sailfish, marlin, mahi-mahi and tuna
- Bottom fishing over the reef for snapper, grouper and jack
- Live bait well and fresh bait service on the sportfishers
- Penn International tackle, five rods rigged, fishfinder and GPS
- 4, 6 and 8-hour private charters, seven days a week
- Departures from Marina El CID, Puerto Morelos — between Cancun and Playa del Carmen
- No experience needed — good for families and first-time anglers
Fishing Techniques & What’s on Board
Trolling
Trolling lures and rigged baits for offshore species
Bottom Fishing
Reef bottom fishing close to the coast
Live Bait Fishing
Live bait well and fresh bait service
Sport Fishing
Sailfish, marlin, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and kingfish
Captain & Mate
Crews with 25+ years in Puerto Morelos
Fishfinder & GPS
Electronics on every sportfisher
Fighting Chairs
One or two chairs depending on the boat
Fuel Included
No fuel surcharge on any trip
Drinks on Board
Sodas, bottled water and beer
Cooler with Ice
For your drinks and your catch
Food on Long Trips
Ceviche, chips and fruit on 6 and 8-hour charters
Insurance
AP and RC insurance on every charter
Puerto Morelos Fishing Charter Prices
Private charters in US dollars (USD), seven days a week from Marina El CID. The fishing permit is $10 USD per person on any boat. Open a boat below for its full price list by trip length and group size.
Seasons, Departures & Where to Find Us
Departure Times
4-hour charters leave at 7:45 am or 12:30 pm; 6 and 8-hour charters leave at 7:45 am, seven days a week.
Marina El CID, Puerto Morelos
Puerto Morelos is a small town on the coast between Cancun and Playa del Carmen — around 30 minutes from Cancun airport and 30 from Playa del Carmen.
What You Can Catch
Sailfish, blue and white marlin, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo, kingfish, barracuda, snapper and grouper — the mix changes with the season. See the season chart on our home page.
Best Time to Fish
There is fishing year round in the Riviera Maya. Sailfish and kingfish run strongest in the cooler months, mahi-mahi and marlin in the warmer ones.
What to Bring
Hat, sunglasses, sandals, light clothing, photo ID and some cash. We can cook your catch for $10 USD per person plus drinks, and we offer Gray Taxidermy.
Weather Policy
If the harbor master closes the port for bad weather, you get a full refund or a reschedule.
Book a Fishing Charter in Puerto Morelos
A deposit secures your date; the balance is paid when you board at Marina El CID.
Deposit
Secures your date — for example, $300 USD for a 4-hour charter for 6 people.
Balance on boarding
Paid on arrival at Marina El CID, before boarding.
Ready to fish Puerto Morelos?
Message us on WhatsApp with your date, how many anglers and how many hours, and we will tell you which boat is open.