Costa Maya Sport Fishing: Big Game Catch in the Caribbean

Three hours trolling and spin casting for pelagic fish in the open Caribbean

Costa Maya sport fishing is a three-hour boat activity departing from Nacional Beach Club near La Fortuna, where you troll and spin cast for tuna, bonito, mahi mahi, wahoo and Spanish mackerel in waters two to three kilometers offshore. The boat is equipped with top-of-the-line tackle for conventional, jigging and fly fishing. A live guide in English or Spanish reads the water and positions you where frigate birds signal bait boils. All gear and bottled water are included.

The experience

The boat La Fortuna leaves from Nacional Beach Club and heads straight out through the reef break to the fishing grounds. You'll troll two to three kilometers from the coast, where the Mesoamerican reef system holds both resident and pelagic species. The guide watches for frigate birds diving into bait boils (a sign that tuna, bonito and other game fish are feeding at the surface), and positions the boat so you can cast plugs into the action. If the bite slows, you move to troll for mahi mahi, wahoo and Spanish mackerel in deeper water.

You choose your method: conventional trolling from the rod holders, spin casting into active bait, jigging with specialized gear if you want to work the bottom, or fly fishing if you're comfortable with a fly rod. The boat carries all the tackle you need, and the guide knows the locations where each species tends to congregate. Bottled water is on board for the three-hour outing.

What’s included

• All fishing tackle for conventional, jigging and fly fishing methods.
• bottled water.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Nacional Beach Club

Is this one for you?The boat leaves from Nacional Beach Club, accessible by public transportation if you're staying in the Riviera Maya without a car, so you don't need to arrange your own transport to the dock. Trolling and spin casting are active methods that keep you engaged the whole three hours, not a passive ride-along.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What fish can I actually catch off Costa Maya?

Tuna, bonito, mahi mahi, wahoo and Spanish mackerel are the main species. The guide reads the water for bait boils and frigate bird activity to position you where fish are feeding at the surface, and also knows deeper locations for jigging if the trolling slows.

Do I need to bring my own fishing gear?

No. All tackle is included: conventional rods, jigging gear and top-of-the-line fly fishing equipment if you want to use it. The guide will set you up with what suits the conditions and your experience level.

Where does the boat depart from and how do I get there?

La Fortuna departs from Nacional Beach Club near La Fortuna. Public transportation options are available in the area if you're staying elsewhere or don't have a rental car.