6-Hour Cancun Lagoon Fishing Charter

A 6-hour Cancun Lagoon fishing charter gives anglers additional time to explore the mangrove shorelines, channels and shallow-water areas of the Nichupté Lagoon system behind the Cancun Hotel Zone.

Trips are private for one or two anglers and can be fished with light spinning tackle or fly tackle. Depending on the season and conditions, the lagoon offers opportunities for tarpon, snook, bonefish, jacks, barracuda, snapper and other inshore species.

Compared with the 4-hour trip, the 6-hour charter gives your guide more time to move between fishing areas as tides, weather and fish activity change during the day.

Why Choose a 6-Hour Cancun Lagoon Fishing Trip?

The 6-hour charter is a good choice for anglers who want more time on the water without committing to an offshore fishing trip.

Because the boat departs from within the lagoon system, there is no long run to offshore fishing grounds. The additional two hours compared with our 4-hour trip can instead be used to explore more fishing areas and adjust locations as conditions change.

The lagoon's mangrove shorelines, channels and protected backcountry waters also generally offer calmer conditions than fishing offshore.

What Can You Catch in Cancun Lagoon?

The Nichupté Lagoon supports a variety of inshore game fish.

Depending on the season and conditions, anglers can encounter tarpon, snook, bonefish, jack crevalle, barracuda, snapper and other lagoon species.

Your guide chooses fishing areas and techniques based on tides, weather and current fish activity rather than following a fixed route.

Fly Fishing & Light Tackle in Cancun Lagoon

Cancun Lagoon trips can be fished with fly tackle or light spinning tackle.

The lagoon's mangrove shorelines, channels and shallow areas provide opportunities to cast artificial lures and flies for fish moving through the system or holding around structure.

The guide can adjust fishing techniques for both experienced anglers and guests with limited fly-fishing or light-tackle experience.

What’s Included on Your 6-Hour Lagoon Charter

Your private Cancun Lagoon fishing trip includes:

Private charter for 1–2 anglers
Captain/Guide
Fishing gear and tackle
Artificial lures and flies
Fishing licenses
Purified water and soft drinks
Box Lunch
A $15 USD per person government dock and conservation feeis not included in the charter price. Transportation to and from the marina is also not included for Cancun Lagoon trips.

6-Hour Cancun Lagoon Charter Rate

6-Hour Cancun Lagoon Fishing Charter — $425 USD

The charter price is for one or two anglers per boat.

A 20% deposit of $85 USD reserves the trip, with the remaining balance due on the day of the charter.

Cancun Lagoon Fishing Schedule

Morning departure times vary by season. During spring and summer, morning lagoon trips depart at 6:00 AM, with check-in 15 minutes before departure. During fall and winter, morning trips depart at 7:00 AM, with check-in at 6:45 AM.

A 1:00 PM afternoon departure is also available for the 6-hour lagoon trip.

Ready to Book Your Cancun Lagoon Fishing Trip?

Reservations for the 6-hour trip are made through our main Cancun Light Tackle & Fly Fishing page, where you can view current Cancun Lagoon charter information, rates and make your reservation

Frequently Asked Questions About 6-Hour Cancun Lagoon Fishing

Why choose the 6-hour Cancun Lagoon fishing trip? +

The 6-hour trip gives anglers two additional hours on the water compared with the 4-hour charter. This gives the guide more time to explore different areas of the Nichupté Lagoon system and adjust locations as tides, weather and fish activity change.

What fish can you catch on a 6-hour Cancun Lagoon trip? +

Depending on the season and conditions, anglers can encounter tarpon, snook, bonefish, jack crevalle, barracuda, snapper and other species found throughout the Nichupté Lagoon system.

Can I fly fish or use spinning tackle in Cancun Lagoon? +

Yes. The 6-hour lagoon trip can be fished with fly tackle or light spinning tackle. Fishing gear and tackle, artificial lures and flies are included.

How many anglers can fish on the 6-hour lagoon charter? +

Cancun Lagoon charters are private trips for one or two anglers per boat. The $425 charter rate is for the boat, not per person.

Is lunch included on the 6-hour Cancun Lagoon trip? +

Yes. A box lunch is included on the 6-hour lagoon charter. Purified water and soft drinks are also provided.

How much is the 6-hour Cancun Lagoon fishing charter? +

The 6-hour private Cancun Lagoon charter is $425 USD for one or two anglers. A 20% deposit of $85 USD is required to reserve the trip. There is also a $15 USD per person government dock and conservation fee that is not included in the charter price.