What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Cozumel, Quintana Roo for the first time?

Research , speak with Captain often before trip on conditions and where you will be going let him know your target fish to catch and alternatives. Do not go expecting to catch a prize winning fish. Go to have fun.

Do it! A beautiful time on the water, fish are a bonus. We had strikes on baitfish so fish were there although we didn't catch any. Check different times of the year for other fishing opportunities, we were on a cruise so locked into February. We always book excursions outside the cruise line to save money and have many more options

Best fishing season seems to be in spring/summer, but you can catch other species in fall / winter with a good Captain. Definitely recommend Abrimar / Captain Mario to take you on a very private trip. He grew up on the island- his dad was a fisherman who taught him where the fish are!!

Mahi-Mahi were plentiful in July, but if you want a billfish, (Marlin or Sailfish) Captain Freddie recommended February through March are best for catching these. Migration is in full effect at this time and the likelihood of catching these fish are magnified, though still available in July, but at reduced chances.

Taxi’s to the marina will try to charge high fees for transportation. Make sure to set a price before departure or arrange with charter. Also, make sure to communicate your expectations to the captain before the trip. Make sure there are no hidden fees. You can keep your catch and ask resort chef to prepare a meal for you. Bring sunscreen and take some Dramamine 1hrs before your trip to avoid sea sickness.

If your debating between the 4 hour or 6 hour trip I would fully recommend doing the full 6 hour trip. We caught half of our fish in the last 2 hours of the trip. Gives the crew the best chance to get you on the fish.

I was told by fishing booker that now was a good time to go for sailfish and marlin but apparently the guides say April and May so take what fishing booker says with a grain of salt.

Early March is not great for trolling and can be hit or miss. Reef fishing seems consistent. Check with guides on what seems best for the times your fishing

May is the best month but these guys worked really hard to successfully put us on plenty of big fish

100 percent recommend this group. Best fishing in ocean I have ever done. Fantastic. A memory for my 12 year old son and I to have for a lifetime.

This is a tough time of year to catch mahi amd billfish, but lots of mutton snapper available. Barracuda also can be good right now.

Take Dramamine if you think you might get sick 12 hours before fishing, my daughter got sick early on but finished strong thanks to the crew.

Good fishing, good crew but very hot. No AC on boat and if not acclimated to heat could be a long trip.

Yes, I would recommend highly that you give them a try. We learned of this crew from a fellow traveler, and are well pleased with our first deep sea fishing trip!

The guys will whip up some fresh shashimi on the deck if you catch something that cant wait to eat at the dock! Great Captain and extremely hard working anf friendly First Mate.

Fishing was ok, but the trip was over the top because of the crew. Got to play with wild dolphins and se a big water spout! Half of one Mai fed my whole family anyways.

Pick the GrandSlam!!!!! The crew is absolutely amazing!!!! They are so friendly and makes your trip very worth the trip.

If you are just out for a day most Charters are fine. If you want to target a species or a couple, do your homework!

Fish further south would be my guess, possibly out of Puerto Adventuras to be closer and send more time in prime spots.

This wasn't the best time of year for fishing in Cozumel. I wouldn't do this again in October. The currents were strong and most everything is out of season.

Go on a day that isn't as windy and maybe a different time of the day? Not sure, but we didn't catch any fish...but our crew were trying very hard to help us catch some fish.

All good fishing. Trolling wasnt producing anything, so we went to the bottom and caught all kinds of smaller fish.

Stay in Cozumel and fish there. We stayed south of Playa and it was too much traveling early in the morning for my family with a 3 year old.

The only recommendation a beginner like me could make is to book with Mario and Abrimar Fishing.

Not sure if was the heat but the fishing was slow. Thank goodness for our hardworking crew.

Getting with high quality guides like Victor, Augusto and Miguel on the Grand Slam

Book with Pedro and his crew on the Grand Slam! Very patient and knowledgeable.

If you want to a great trip, book Abrimar Fishing Charters. It was definitely worth the price.