Pesca en Yucatan
Pesca en Yucatan

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RIVIERA YUCATÁN

In Progreso you can fish in the kayak modality.

The entire Yucatecan coast is excellent for fishing, however, there are places that have more infrastructure for sport fishing such as: Dzilam de Bravo, Progress, Yucalpetén, El Cuyo and Río Lagartos.

The fish species you can find in the Yucatan cost are: barracuda, skipjack, corvina dogfish, chema, horse mackerel, mullet, grouper, pompano, snapper, crappie, snook, tarpon, shark, sailfish, pomfret, bonito, grouper, dorado, sierra, tarpon, swordfish and rays.

San Felipe

In San Felipe, tarpon fishing is an excellent option for sustainable sport fishing, meaning you catch and release the fish in its natural habitat.

If you’re a nature lover, you can visit the Punta Morena trail, a 500-meter path through mangroves and wetlands with incredible scenery, where you can learn more about the local wildlife.

Progreso

Here, you can practice bottom fishing using a handline, hook, and bait from the pier. However, you should check which species are allowed.

Another option is to visit Ría Progreso, part of the State Reserve of Marshes and Mangroves of the Northern Coast of Yucatán. In this area, you can enjoy beautiful landscapes and fish for tarpon in shallow waters. You can also find spotted seatrout, snook, and barracuda.

Chuburná

You’ll need to head approximately 16 meters into open sea to start your fishing experience. If you prefer to stay anchored in one spot, the fishing technique is bottom fishing, which involves a handline with weight and bait. You can also fish while moving in the boat, allowing you to try other techniques, like trolling and casting with a fishing rod, or using live bait with a handline. 

This experience allows you to see turtles and a wide variety of sea birds.

Telchac

Telchac has a marina, boats, and specialized guides for this activity. Here, you can enjoy deep-sea fishing and find species like grouper, white grunt, yellowtail, sawfish, barracuda, cobia, and seasonal fish. 

Mérida

At the The Harbor Mérida shopping mall, there is a designated area for children to enjoy a fishing day experience. Kids ages 3 to 12 can have fun in the mall’s amazing indoor lake for 30 minutes."  

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