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Deep sea fishing
The marina in Puerto Aventuras is the only deep water marina south of Cancun on the Riviera Maya. Here you will find deep sea sportfishing charter boats offering full and half day trips, excellent captains and local guides. Puerto Aventuras (PA) is a highly evolved tourist oasis with restaurants, shopping, a wide sandy beach, nighttime entertainment, the CEADM maritime museum, swim with dolphins and more.
Best times of year to fish (below) 
| Type of fish |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Sailfish |
VG |
VG |
E |
E |
E |
E |
VG |
VG |
VG |
G |
G |
G |
| White
Marlin |
G |
G |
VG |
VG |
E |
E |
E |
VG |
G |
G |
G |
G |
| Blue
Marlin |
G |
G |
VG |
E |
E |
E |
E |
E |
VG |
F |
F |
F |
| Dorado
(mahi mahi) |
G |
E |
VG |
VG |
E |
E |
E |
VG |
G |
G |
G |
G |
| Wahoo |
E |
VG |
G |
G |
G |
VG |
VG |
VG |
G |
VG |
E |
E |
| Tuna |
VG |
VG |
VG |
VG |
VG |
VG |
VG |
VG |
VG |
VG |
VG |
VG |
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Sailfish,
the number one target species in the area. This beautiful billfish
has a large dorsal fin, resembling a sail. This fish is noted for
its fighting ability & often spends as much the battle in the air as
in the water. Very difficult to catch - from enticing it to
take the bait, to keeping it on the line while it is dancing on the surface.
A very exciting sport fish. |
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White Marlin, a tough fighter.
Once a marlin take your bait be prepared for a good battle and aerial display.
They will take every opportunity to shake the hook off. |
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Blue Marlin is the largest
of Atlantic billfish. It is not uncommon to see this huge fish heave
itself into the sky in a seemingly inexhaustible display of strength.
Our populations reach 500 lbs. although they may reach 1,800 lbs. in other
parts of the Atlantic. |
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Wahoo, is game fish known
for its hard running speeds of 45 mph. Wahoos are easily recognized by
their long slender body with gorgeous blue vertical stripes. A very
tasty fishy for eating. |
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Tuna are among the world's
hardest running fish and can give you a hell of a battle. In the
Yucatan you can fin Yellowfin, Blackfin and Skipjack tunas. |
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Barracuda, alias Tiger of
the Sea is an inquisitive and aggressive predator. Found inshore,
it provides an aerial display, often jumping out of the water. You
cannot mistake this fish, its saber like teeth area an easy giveaway. |
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Dolphin, also known
as Dorado or Mahi Mahi are found in warm waters world wide, the Dolphin
is among the most colorful of the game fish. Its hard fighting and
gold-green and blue colors makes this fish one of the most popular. |
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