The 4 Best Isla Holbox Fishing Trips

1.Relaxing private boat tour to Cabo Catoche with fishing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) Our pick

You’ll spend about six hours with a private crew from VIP Holbox Experience, heading to Cabo Catoche for fishing, shallow-water snorkeling, and a fresh ceviche lunch on a quiet beach. Guides named in the experience include Captain Pablo, David, Gorge, and Willy. Expect dolphins as a possibility, nurse sharks under rocks, soft corals, and a weather-dependent return through mangroves.

“Safe, fun, and the very best ceviche you’ll ever eat. Thank you Gorge and Willy for a wonderful day.”

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2.Private Fishing Tour from Isla Holbox (up to 6 pax)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Meet your local captain at VIP Holbox Experience for a private 3 to 4-hour fishing trip for up to six people. Expect handline bottom fishing for grouper, snapper, sea bass, mojarra, and more, followed by fresh Holbox-style ceviche and guacamole. Guides may include Eddie, Willie, Eric, or Rojo.

“The fishing trip was great for the most part. There were two couples and the captain and we caught LOTS of fish. The 13-gallon pail was so full, the last few fish caught kept jumping out of the pail onto the floor of the boat. Afterward the captain took us to a secluded beach to explore while he made fresh ceviche. The only problem we had is the captain did not offer us any fish to take with us. It was ackward to ask when we were leaving because the fish were nowhere in sight. He had transported to a different cooler. When I went back an hour or so…”

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3.Private Fishing Tour in Holbox Island with Lunch and Pick up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Set out from Holbox with a private captain and local guide for four hours of fishing around the island. You’ll learn traditional techniques, target small and medium fish, watch for dolphins, and prepare fresh ceviche from the catch of the day. Pickup is offered from your Holbox accommodation, and the boat is reserved for your group of up to six.

“Gran experiencia con una muy buena compañía no esperes pescar peces muy grandes pero si pasar un buen rato”

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4.Full Day Private Deep Sea Fishing in Holbox

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

From Holbox’s whale shark pier, Captain Andrés and guides such as Josmar or Jonny take your private group into open water for about seven and a half hours. You’ll troll for tuna, dorado, marlin, barracuda, snapper, amberjack, and more, then may enjoy fresh ceviche made from the catch. Hotel transport can be arranged.

“Amazing experience! Went for fishing for my partner’s birthday. It was our first time and thanks to Jonny, we got fish and great ceviche!”

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