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.

The Black Marlin looks very similar to the Blue Marlin, with the only physical difference being that the blue strip along its back is much darker. Black Marlin are a lot harder to find and put up a much bigger fight. Reeling in one of these fish can take hours and can very easily result in a loss of the fish.

In the fall the largest of the Sailfish are the most abundant, but can also be found throughout the year. With its expert leaps, the beautiful Sailfish is a fun catch for sport fishermen. This type of fish is easier to reel because they get tired easily. Kite fishing from boats, or trolling with live bait or lures are both ways to conquer these fish.

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.

Another type of fish to catch in Mexico is Snook. Snook can also be found all over Central America. Being cold-blooded animals as most fish are, they are sensitive to temperature. The deeper more open waters are home to the bigger Snook.

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. - 30313

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