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Playa del Carmen Fishing



Playa del Carmen Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Playa del Carmen, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Lionfish

  2. Lionfish

    There is a 34.52% catch rate for Lionfish, based on 29 Lionfish counted.

    Playa del Carmen Lionfish Counts Chart
    Lionfish

    ENLARGE PLAYA DEL CARMEN LIONFISH COUNTS CHART


  3. Nassau Grouper

  4. Nassau Grouper

    There is a 14.29% catch rate for Nassau Grouper, based on 12 Nassau Grouper counted.

    Playa del Carmen Nassau Grouper Counts Chart
    Nassau

    ENLARGE PLAYA DEL CARMEN NASSAU GROUPER COUNTS CHART


  5. Bluestriped Grunt

  6. Bluestriped Grunt

    There is a 4.76% catch rate for Bluestriped Grunt, based on 4 Bluestriped Grunt counted.

    Playa del Carmen Bluestriped Grunt Counts Chart
    Bluestriped

    ENLARGE PLAYA DEL CARMEN BLUESTRIPED GRUNT COUNTS CHART


  7. Great Barracuda

  8. Great Barracuda

    There is a 4.76% catch rate for Great Barracuda, based on 4 Great Barracuda counted.

    Playa del Carmen Great Barracuda Counts Chart
    Great

    ENLARGE PLAYA DEL CARMEN GREAT BARRACUDA COUNTS CHART


  9. Snook

  10. Snook

    There is a 4.76% catch rate for Snook, based on 4 Snook counted.

    Playa del Carmen Snook Counts Chart
    Snook

    ENLARGE PLAYA DEL CARMEN SNOOK COUNTS CHART


  11. Bar Jack

  12. Bar Jack

    There is a 3.57% catch rate for Bar Jack, based on 3 Bar Jack counted.

    Playa del Carmen Bar Jack Counts Chart
    Bar

    ENLARGE PLAYA DEL CARMEN BAR JACK COUNTS CHART


  13. French Grunt

  14. French Grunt

    There is a 3.57% catch rate for French Grunt, based on 3 French Grunt counted.

    Playa del Carmen French Grunt Counts Chart
    French

    ENLARGE PLAYA DEL CARMEN FRENCH GRUNT COUNTS CHART


  15. Schoolmaster Snapper

  16. Schoolmaster Snapper

    There is a 3.57% catch rate for Schoolmaster Snapper, based on 3 Schoolmaster Snapper counted.

    Playa del Carmen Schoolmaster Snapper Counts Chart
    Schoolmaster

    ENLARGE PLAYA DEL CARMEN SCHOOLMASTER SNAPPER COUNTS CHART


  17. White Grunt

  18. White Grunt

    There is a 3.57% catch rate for White Grunt, based on 3 White Grunt counted.

    Playa del Carmen White Grunt Counts Chart
    White

    ENLARGE PLAYA DEL CARMEN WHITE GRUNT COUNTS CHART


  19. Black Grouper

  20. Black Grouper

    There is a 2.38% catch rate for Black Grouper, based on 2 Black Grouper counted.

    Playa del Carmen Black Grouper Counts Chart
    Black

    ENLARGE PLAYA DEL CARMEN BLACK GROUPER COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 23 species of fish and 84 fish counted for September around Playa del Carmen.

To date, there are 87 species of fish and a total of 7814 fish counted for Playa del Carmen and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 8/31/1959 (64 years).

Last Update: 9/18/2023 5:38:25 PM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Playa del Carmen are the following:

  1. Palancar Horseshoe


  2. Palancar Caves


  3. Palancar Bricks


  4. Palancar Gardens


  5. Paradise Reef


  6. Barracuda


  7. San Juan


  8. Las Palmas


  9. Paso del Cedral


  10. Chankanaab
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Latest Playa del Carmen Fishing Reports

  • Wenchman Snapper
    Did a few deep drops and caught a new species of snapper for me. The locals called it Watchilugo(sp)? It is a Wenchman Snapper and was caught in 700 feet of water. 


  • Dorado
    Caught a bailer sized dorado.


  • Barracuda
    Caught 3 barracuda on the troll.


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Top Playa del Carmen Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Spearfishing Today
    SpearfishingToday.com offers an adventure that is physically and mentally challenging. A fun and environmentally sound way of fishing. We don’t shoot for sport. SpearfishingToday makes the spearfishing experience possible for everyone. We offer small

  2. Wasabi Loco Sportfishing Adventures


  3. Fishing with Ivan
    Captain Ivan is your #1 choice in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, for customized fishing charters. Away from the crowds, owner Captain Ivan offers outstanding service and excellent fishing. State of the art equipment and a spacious boat with toilet offer a

  4. Jarhead Charters
    Owned & Operated by U.S.M.C. Viet Nam Veteran. We run a tight ship! Excellent boatas and topnotch crews! We got your six!

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