Private Sport Fishing in Mahahual: 4 Hours Trolling

Four hours of trolling in open water with a captain who knows where the fish are running.

A private sport fishing trip in Mahahual, Costa Maya, where you troll the blue waters for mahi mahi, sailfish, barracuda and jack alongside a captain and crew for 4 hours. The boat carries complete fishing equipment (five rods, outriggers, downriggers, teasers, dredges and live bait), so you arrive ready to fish. Drinks, water, ice and beer are included. Fishing seasons vary: May through mid-September brings mahi mahi and sailfish; November through March brings wahoo, king mackerel and grouper; reef season targets snapper and grunt year-round.

The experience

Four hours trolling the waters off Mahahual means you're on the boat and fishing within minutes of departure. The captain and crew handle the boat while you work the rods. Five of them are rigged and ready, fitted with outriggers and downriggers to spread the lines and keep lures at different depths. Trolling uses a mix of techniques: live bait, artificial lures, teasers and dredges all work together to draw fish closer. The species you target depends on the season. May through mid-September is prime time for mahi mahi and sailfish, while November through March brings wahoo, king mackerel and grouper into range. Reef season runs year-round and holds mutton snapper, red snapper, yellow snapper and grunt.

The boat is stocked with six soft drinks, six waters, ice and six beers for adults. All tackle and equipment come with you. You don't bring your own or rent separately. The captain reads the water and positions the boat. Your job is to stay alert and be ready when a line goes tight. Four hours gives you a real fishing window without eating up your whole day on the water.

What’s included

• Five fishing rods rigged and ready.
• outriggers, downriggers, teasers, dredges and live bait.
• six soft drinks and six waters with ice.
• six beers for adults.
• captain and crew aboard the boat.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 13:30

Book up to4h before

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 levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by la diosa del mar tours costa maya

Is this one for you?Four hours on the water leaves your morning or afternoon free for other activities in Mahahual or elsewhere on the coast, so the trip fits easily into a port day or a longer stay without dominating the schedule.

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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 expect to catch in Mahahual during my visit?

The species available depends on the month. From May through mid-September, mahi mahi and sailfish are running alongside barracuda and jack. November through March brings wahoo, king mackerel, grouper and amberjack. Mutton snapper, red snapper, yellow snapper and grunt are available year-round on the reef.

Does the boat provide all the fishing rods and tackle I need?

Yes. Five fishing rods come rigged and ready, along with outriggers, downriggers, teasers, dredges and live bait. You don't need to bring or arrange your own equipment.

What's included to drink and eat during the 4 hours on the water?

Six soft drinks, six waters and ice are included for everyone. Beer is provided for passengers over 18 years old, with six beers available.

How does trolling work, and what will I actually be doing on the boat?

Trolling means the boat moves while lines trail behind it, using live bait, lures, teasers and dredges to attract fish at different depths. You stay alert and ready to work the rod when a fish strikes. The captain and crew position the boat and manage the lines between strikes.