The Best Fish To Catch In Mexico

By Sean Elstins

One of the most common activities for travelers and citizens in Mexico is sport fishing. Mexico's oceans are home to several types of big fish. Year round these oceans of full of the perfect catch for fishermen. Some of the popular catches for sport fishing in Mexico's waters include Sailfish, Marlin, Snook, Tarpon and Wahoo.

Blue Marlin is a popular fish for sport fishermen in Mexico. Being the heaviest and largest of the marlins they are a very tough fish to catch. The Blue Marlin puts up a big fight and has an incredible jumping range. September through November is the prime season for catching any kind of Marlin with October being the best month.

Very similar to the Blue Marlin the Black Marlin is also an enticing hunt for any fisherman looking for a challenge. The Black Marlin has a darker stripe along its back than the Blue Marlin. This type of Marlin is much more rare to find, and they are the most aggressive of the Marlin species. Fishermen find themselves spending long hours bringing in a Black Marlin and oftentimes wind up loosing the fight.

Sailfish can be found all year long, but the fall months seem to be when the bigger sailfish are caught. The Sailfish is a beautiful fish and an excellent jumper, but are proven to be an easier catch than Marlin as they tire out quickly. Fishermen have been successful catching these fish by trolling with lures or live bait, and also kite fishing from boats.

The Wahoo fish can be found off the coast of Mexico during the summer months. They are easy to find either around reefs or further out in the ocean. Tuna, squid, small mackerel, and puffers are some of the prey that the Wahoo feeds on.

Snook can be found in lagoons among snags or in open waters. These fish are abundant all throughout Central America, and are highly sensitive to temperature changes. The larger of the Snook fish are usually found in the more deep and open waters.

Another fish that is common off the coast of Mexico is Tarpon. These fish often give the best shallow water fishing experiences, with their tendencies to shoot from the water to shake the hook. The average rate of catching Tarpon is about one catch out of every five hooks. In June and July the bigger Tarpon are more commonly found.

The oceans off the coast of Mexico is a popular destination for fishermen from all over. A wide variety of fish can be found here all year round giving fishermen challenging, memorable, and unique experiences. - 30312

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