Frequently Asked Questions

Private fishing charters are exactly that: private. This means that only your group, as well as the Pescado Adventures crew, will be on the boat for the duration of the trip. Pescado Adventures does not offer any shared trip options.

The Mexican Caribbean’s Riviera Maya is world famous for easy access to billfish (sailfish and marlin), dolphinfish (Mahi Mahi) and an assortment of anglers’ favorites (grouper, wahoo and more). State-of-the-art equipment is provided for a variety of fishing techniques so that you get to enjoy your day out at sea as much as possible. Opportunities to anchor off pristine coastline to snorkel above colorful coral reefs and enjoy a relaxing swim are also available on all of our trips.

If you love the sport and the sea please join our experienced, English-speaking crew and enjoy a range of fishing trip options that cater for all levels of experience, passion and age.

Please see our PRIVATE DEEP SEA FISHING CHARTER OPTIONS page for more details.

Pescado Adventures owns and operates two different boats. We do not ever subcontract our services out to other operators as this will not allow us to control service quality delivery.

Our boat specifications:

Luhrs with tower
Year: 2004
Length: 40ft:
Motors: 2x Yanmar 465 HP
Navigation gear: Furuno GPS & fishfinder, Matrix VHF radio, Garmin radar

Bertram
Year: 1987
Length: 38ft:
Motors: 2x Caterpillar 375 HP
Navigation gear: Garmin GPS & fishfinder, Garmin radar

Pescado Adventures offers the following private fishing charter options:

4-hour AM
Departure time: 7:00 AM; 8:00 AM; 9:00 AM
Price: $675.00 USD

4-hour PM
Departure time: 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM; 2:00 PM
Price: $675.00 USD

6-hour AM
Departure time: 7:00 AM
Price: $875.00 USD

6-hour PM
Departure time: 12:00 PM
Price: $875.00 USD

8-hour
Departure time: 7:00 AM; 8:00 AM; 9:00 AM
Price: $1,075.00 USD

Please see our PRIVATE DEEP SEA FISHING CHARTER OPTIONS page for more details.

Our amenities include:

1. Fighting chair
2. Shower & toilet
3. Bedroom
4. Main cabin fitted with AC
5. Fully kitted kitchen
6. Snacks & drinks
7. Snorkeling equipment

Please see our INCLUSIONS page for more details.

Our fishing gear includes:

1. Penn and Shimano reels
2. 50 pound test mono line and 85 pound test braided line with fluorocarbon leaders
3. Custom made rods
4. Trolling weights and planers
5. Lures and teasers are high quality Big Game Fish models
6. Hooks are stainless steel and sharpened daily
7. Ballyhoo baits are purchased weekly to assure freshness

Please see our INCLUSIONS page for more details.

Our safety features include:

1. Life jackets
2. Fire extinguisher
3. First aid kit
4. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
5. Flares
6. Water rescue trained crew

Please see our INCLUSIONS page for more details.

Our snack menu includes: fresh fruit, guacamole & chips, fresh ceviche or sashimi (made with your catch) and sandwiches (sandwiches only for 6- and 8-hour trips). Our drinks menu includes: sodas and bottled water.
If you would like to pre-purchase beer we offer the following packages:

1. 6 beers @ $10.00 USD
2. 12 beers @ $20.00 USD
3. 18 beers @ $30.00 USD
4. 24 beers @ $40.00 USD

You are also welcome to bring your own supplies along. We have a huge cooler on board with ample space.

Please see our INCLUSIONS page for more details.

The following is included on our private fishing charters:

1. Experienced crew
2. State-of-the-art gear
3. Fresh bait
4. Fishing licenses
5. Snacks and drinks
6. Cleaning & filleting

Please see our INCLUSIONS page for more details.

The following is included on our private fishing charters:

1. A per-person dock fee of $10.00 USD
2. Ground transportation
3. Tips for the crew (suggested rate is between 10% – 20% of the trip price)

Children are allowed as long as they are accompanied by a responsible adult.

Although our charters are primarily focused on fishing, if there is time and you would like to swim & snorkel, you can request that the captain anchors the boat close to the coast so that you can relax in shallower, calmer waters. The specific site will depend on how much time you have left and on the weather conditions of the day.

Please see our INCLUSIONS page for more details.

Please contact us in order to make your reservation for one of our private fishing charters. You can do this in two ways:

• By email to gavin.greenwood@pescadoadventures.com, or
• On Whatsapp at +52 (984) 876-2258

The Pescado Adventures policy regarding your catch is the following:

1. Billfish (marlin, sailfish). Obligatory catch & release. We will bring the fish on board for photo opportunities, and then release it as soon as possible so as to ensure the fish’s survival.
2. Other fish species. All other fish species that you catch will remain on board. If appropriate, our crew will use some of this catch to prepare fresh ceviche or sashimi for you to enjoy on the boat.

The rest of your catch will be cleaned upon return to the dock. You are welcome to take this with you either to:

1. have a restaurant in the marina prepare a meal
2. prepare your catch at your accommodation
3. freeze and take back to your country of origin

Pescado Adventures does not supply ground transportation. We suggest the following two options:

1. USA Transfers is a trusted, local supplier and can be booked online.
2. The official taxi services available on site in hotel accommodations or in local towns are reliable and safe.
3. Once your private fishing charter is over, our captain will gladly arrange for a taxi service from the marina back to your accommodation.

Please see our INCLUSIONS page for more details.

The following are approximate distances and one-way travel times to the Puerto Aventuras marina where the Pescado Adventures boats are docked:

1. Cancun
   1. Distance: 55 miles
   2. Travel time: 1 hour 15 minutes
2. Puerto Morelos
   1. Distance: 35 miles
   2. Travel time: 50 minutes
3. Playa del Carmen
   1. Distance: 15 miles
   2. Travel time: 25 minutes
4. Akumal
   1. Distance: 10 miles
   2. Travel time: 15 minutes
5. Tulum
   1. Distance: 25 miles
   2. Travel time: 35 minutes

Please see our ROUGH WATER POLICY for more details.

The Pescado Adventures’ cancellation policy consists of two parts:

1. Client cancellation
   1. If the cancellation occurs seven (7) or more days prior to the trip date, a full refund will be issued.
   2. If the cancellation occurs less than seven (7) days prior to the trip date, the deposit paid will not be refunded.
2. Cancellation due to weather conditions or mechanical issues
   1. If Pescado Adventures has to cancel the trip due to weather conditions or mechanical issues, we will do our best to reschedule your trip, subject to availability.
   2. If rescheduling is not possible, a full refund will be issued.

Bottom fishing, also called legering, is a fishing technique where the bait or lure is presented at the bottom of a body of water. This method targets fish that feed near the bottom, like catfish, grouper, and snapper.

It typically involves using a weighted rig with bait to attract fish. The rig may be cast and retrieved or left stationary on the bottom.

Trolling is a method where one or more fishing lines, baited with lures or bait fish, are drawn through the water. This can be done behind a moving boat, or by slowly winding the line in when fishing from a static position.

How it works:

• Setup: Fishing lines are equipped with lures or bait fish, and often additional weights or diving planes to control the depth.
• Movement: The lines are dragged through the water either by a moving boat or by manually winding the line.
• Attraction: The movement and appearance of the lure or bait mimic the movement of prey fish, attracting predatory fish.
• Hooking: When a fish strikes the lure or bait, the hook sets, and the angler reels in the catch.