ISLA MUJERES FISHING CHARTERS
Staying on Isla Mujeres? Skip the ferry. Your private fishing charter picks you up at Blue Ballyhoo restaurant on the Lima Dock. Choose from nine boats for groups of 1 to 15, from $345 for the whole boat. Island pickup is $50 to $200, depending on the boat.
Pick a boat below to see trip lengths, prices and open dates. Then send Capt. Travis a message to add your island pickup.
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How the island pickup works
- Book your boat online above.
- Send Capt. Travis a message to add the island pickup: $50 to $200, depending on the boat.
- Meet your captain at Blue Ballyhoo restaurant on the Lima Dock at your trip time. Open in Google Maps
Fishing off Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres sits just off Cancun, where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico. Your boat fishes the same grounds as our Cancun trips, and your captain picks the spot by season, weather and what is biting that week.
| Fish | Best months |
|---|---|
| Sailfish | December to June |
| Mahi-mahi | April to September |
| Wahoo and blackfin tuna | August to February |
| Grouper, snapper, barracuda, amberjack | All year |
| Marlin | Summer (rare) |
See our deep sea fishing guide and the latest fishing reports.
Which boat is right for you?
- Inshore, up to 3 people: the 18 ft Bay Boat for tarpon, snook and bonefish.
- Up to 6 people: the 25 ft Panga is the best value; the 30 ft Imemsa and the 31 ft Bertram (Capt. Travis’s top pick) add more room. Staying in Playa Mujeres instead? See our Playa Mujeres fishing charters.
- 7 to 15 people: the 38 ft Chriscraft, 40 ft Bertram, 46 ft Ocean Yacht or 55 ft Fishing Yacht.
- A VIP day: the 40 ft Cabo Express, where the crew makes fresh sashimi from your catch.
What’s included
- Fishing gear, bait and fishing license
- Captain and mate
- Ice, 12 beers, 12 waters and 12 sodas
- Your catch cleaned and filleted
Add at checkout: boxed lunch $15, extra 12-pack of beer $20. Dock fee: $15 per person, added at checkout. Island pickup ($50 to $200) is arranged by message.
Weather and cancellations
- If the port closes for weather or your boat has a mechanical problem, you get a refund, or you can choose a backup boat if we offer one.
- Cancel for personal reasons up to 7 days before your trip.
- All refunds carry a 10% admin fee. No refund for no-shows, or once you leave the dock because of seasickness or rough seas.
Isla Mujeres fishing charters: common questions
Can a fishing charter pick me up on Isla Mujeres?
Yes. Any of our boats can pick you up at Blue Ballyhoo restaurant on the Lima Dock. The pickup is $50 to $200, depending on the boat. Send Capt. Travis a message after you book to add it.
Do I need to take the ferry to Cancun?
No. With the island pickup, your boat meets you on Isla Mujeres, so there is no ferry and no taxi.
How much does a fishing charter from Isla Mujeres cost?
Prices are for the whole boat: from $345 on the 18 ft Bay Boat (up to 3 people) and $390 on the 25 ft Panga (up to 6), up to $1,570 on the 55 ft Fishing Yacht (up to 15). Add the island pickup ($50 to $200) and a $15 per person dock fee.
What can we catch?
Sailfish December to June, mahi-mahi April to September, wahoo and blackfin tuna August to February, and grouper, snapper, barracuda and amberjack all year.
What is included?
Fishing gear, bait, your fishing license, a captain and mate, ice, and 12 beers, 12 waters and 12 sodas. The crew cleans and fillets your catch.
Questions before you book?
Send Capt. Travis a message or call +1 877-621-7099. Capt. Travis personally answers every message.