Private Deep Sea Fishing Charter Puerto Morelos

Reel in mahi-mahi and snapper while Captain Mauricio reads the Caribbean waters

A private deep sea fishing charter in Puerto Morelos puts you and your group alone on a 25-foot panga with Captain Mauricio, a local fisherman with over 20 years' experience. You'll fish the uncrowded waters off this laid-back town using trolling and bottom-fishing techniques to target mahi-mahi, snapper, sailfish, grouper and kingfish depending on the season. The charter includes rods, reels, bait, tackle, safety gear, water and drinks. If you land something worth eating, the crew will clean it and recommend a nearby restaurant to cook it fresh.

The experience

You arrive at the Puerto Morelos dock and step aboard your private 25-foot panga: no shared boat, no strangers, no dividing the captain's attention. Captain Mauricio meets you there and sizes up your group's skill level in the first few minutes. Whether you've never held a fishing rod or you've spent years chasing tarpon, he tailors the morning or afternoon around what you actually want to do, not around a fixed itinerary that works for twelve people you've never met.

The boat heads out into the Caribbean waters off Puerto Morelos, and Mauricio works the spots he knows: shallow reefs for snapper and grouper, deeper channels for mahi-mahi and sailfish depending on what's running that season. You'll fish with trolling lines and bottom rigs, switching techniques as the water and the bites tell him to. The shade canopy keeps you out of the direct sun for the full four hours, and the crew keeps bottled water and drinks flowing. Beginners get hands-on help with the rod and the cast. Experienced anglers get the space to work their own technique. If the action slows, Mauricio tells stories about the town and the water: the kind of local knowledge you don't get on a boat full of tourists.

When you hook something, the fight is yours. If it's a keeper (snapper, grouper, a dorado with its bright yellow sides), the crew will clean it right there on the boat. Mauricio knows which restaurants in Puerto Morelos will cook your catch fresh for dinner, and he'll point you toward the best one for the kind of fish you landed. You head back to the dock with the afternoon light still high, sunburned and tired in the way that means you actually did something.

What’s included

• Rods, reels, bait and tackle.
• Life jackets and safety equipment.
• Shade canopy.
• Bottled water and drinks.
• Fish cleaning if you land a keeper.
• Local insight and storytelling from Captain Mauricio and the crew.
• Guidance to a nearby restaurant to cook your catch fresh.

Before you book

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

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 16

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Team Mauricio Adventures

Is this one for you?The four-hour charter runs at the captain's discretion and according to National Park regulations, which means the pace and the fishing grounds shift with the water and the season, not a fixed route. Book this if you want a real fishing day with someone who knows the local spots and can read the conditions, rather than a scripted tour that moves through the same stops every time.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided 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 kind of fish will I have a chance to catch off Puerto Morelos?

Depending on the season, you'll fish for mahi-mahi (dorado), sailfish, snapper, grouper, barracuda and kingfish. Captain Mauricio knows which species are running and adjusts the fishing grounds and techniques to give you the best opportunity for action on the day you book.

Is this charter private, or will I be sharing the boat with other groups?

This is a private charter. Your group has the 25-foot panga and Captain Mauricio entirely to yourselves. No shared tours, no dividing the crew's attention, no strangers on the boat.

What do I need to bring, and what's included in the charter?

The charter includes rods, reels, bait, tackle, life jackets and safety equipment, a shade canopy, bottled water and drinks. You'll want to bring sunscreen, a hat and a towel. A Mexican sport fishing license is required for each person fishing and costs 270 pesos per person (approximately $16 USD). You can arrange this before you go or ask the crew about it when you book.

How long is the charter, and what time does it start?

The charter runs four hours. You can arrange the departure time when you book: morning or afternoon departures work depending on your schedule and what Captain Mauricio has available.

If I catch a fish, can I eat it?

Yes. If you land something worth keeping, the crew will clean it on the boat. Captain Mauricio will recommend a nearby restaurant in Puerto Morelos that will cook your catch fresh for you, and you can take it there for dinner.

Is this suitable for someone who's never fished before?

Yes. Captain Mauricio tailors the trip to your skill level, whether you're a first-time angler or an experienced fisherman. Beginners get hands-on help with the rod and casting, and the crew keeps the day relaxed and fun.