Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres on the coast in Quintana Roo, Caribbean. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Next hours
Likely catch now (7 species)
About the fishing here
Isla Mujeres is a coastal fishing spot in Quintana Roo, Caribbean. The fishing here is from the shore.
Popular catches here include Roosterfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, Striped Marlin and Blue Marlin.
Roosterfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Tips right now
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Isla Mujeres is an island where the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea meet, about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) off the Yucatán Peninsula coast in the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) long and 650 metres (2,130 ft) wide. To the east is the Caribbean Sea with a strong surf and rocky coast, and to the west the skyline of Cancún can be seen across the water. In the 2010 census, the namesake town on the island had a population of 12,642. The town is the seat of Isla Mujeres Municipality. It is located within the Eastern Standard Time Zone, which is UTC-5.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Isla Mujeres?
Popular catches here include Roosterfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin and Atlantic Sailfish.
Do you need a fishing license at Isla Mujeres?
Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.
When is the best time to fish Isla Mujeres?
Roosterfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Isla Mujeres right now?
Right now Roosterfish is the most likely catch, at about 19%.