Cancun fishing calendar

Amberjack

Powerful reef-dwelling jack that fights hard around wrecks and reefs.

Best recorded months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Oct, Nov, Dec

Barracuda

Fast, toothy predator common year-round on reefs and flats.

Best recorded months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Bonito

Small tuna-like pelagic, great sport on light tackle.

Best recorded months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Grouper

Bottom-dwelling reef fish known for strong runs back to structure.

Best recorded months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Kingfish

Speedy coastal mackerel prized for long runs and smokers.

Best recorded months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec

Mahi Mahi

Colorful pelagic (dolphin fish) that travels in packs and jumps hard.

Best recorded months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul

Sailfish

Iconic billfish famous for blistering runs and aerial displays.

Best recorded months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Snapper

Reef-dwelling snappers with tasty fillets; steady bottom bite.

Best recorded months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Tuna

Schooling pelagic with explosive feeds; excellent sashimi.

Best recorded months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Wahoo

Lightning-fast pelagic with razor teeth; trolling favorite.

Best recorded months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec