Travelling to Rivera Maya, Mexico on holiday I decided to try the fishing in the area s I always try to do on holiday where ever I go. Having the the Fishingbooker app it’s a great way to find out who is doing angling trips in any area. I had asked the hotel for fishing trips nearby and was directed to a very expensive trip. So I tried Fishing booker and got a list of boats nearby. I chose Pio’s tours because of the price, nearby location, reviews and size of the boat. Straight away I had great communication with Manuel the owner and within 5 mins I was booked on a 4 hours trip for around £300(up to 6 people could of come on the trip with me, for the same price) but I fished alone. Not knowing my way around Rivera Maya I asked Manuel if he could pick me up for the same price, which he did better than that, he picked me up from my beach at my resort. Promptly Fernando and Freddo arrive to pick me up at 9am on the dot. The boat itself wasn’t the big game fishing boats I have used before but a more personal 25ft basic but well equipped. Off we set into the blue and within 10/15 mins I was wetting a line. Almost instantly I was in to some fish with guidance of how to expect the fish to bite( I am an experienced sea fisherman but local knowledge is key). To start I was catching Strawberry snapper and array of other small fish. With no fish finder it was local knowledge of Fernando that put us on the fish. We bottom fished at the start and after an hour or so my rod bent it to a better fish resulting in around a 15lb red grouper, that was it, it’s was all big fish from then on, lots of trigger fish at good sizes fishing at different depths. Fernando asked if I would like to start to trolling and again I was into fish straight away with a large barracuda as Freddo set up the out riggers. Fish were biting almost all the time snapping at the fish on the out riggers, another big barracuda soon came with blue fin tuna and yellow tails all taking the bait. I finished with about 30 fish in 4hrs. What a great time fishing with Fernando and Freddo it passed all my expectations. I can recommend Pio’s tour so much for the friendly atmosphere and knowledge on the boat. 10 days after my holiday I am writing this review with a smile, still on my face. Don’t book those expensive massive fishing boat, book the personnel touch and CATCH.

Alfredo was our captain, and our boat was Lena. The boat was well appointed with rods, reels and bait. We had seats and shade. Alfredo also had on board refreshments for us. We opted for deep line fishing, and Alfredo was very patient as we were slowly learning, and had helpful advice on every cast. We caught nine fish of three different kinds, and it was so much fun! Next we were outfitted in life preservers and snorkel masks do do a little reef swimming. We saw starfish, urchins, rays, fish of all colors of the rainbow, and one gigantic sea turtle. It was phenomenal! The best part was at the end of our excursion when Alfredo stood in the shallows, and two large rays came up to him and coaxed him into playing. I think they know him! It was magical to see.
Everyone in Akumal was helpful and knowledgeable—we didn’t know how to get around, but assistants were there on every corner to advise us.
We would do this trip again in a heartbeat.
Thank you!

Just back from a trip with wife and kids,I am an avid angler and wanted to target amberjack, Before I booked the trip I asked the question and his prompt reply said “amberjack it’s!” So the guys on the boat worked hard to find the fish and we had Landed 2 jacks after an hour or so,we were fishing for 4 hrs and Landed 4 amberjack and a small bonito! We lost a few fish and had one bonito come up with just it’s head,all in all fantastic trip and will definitely book again!!

Just a short 2 hour trip captain was very helpful (even picked us up from our hotel beach to save us getting ripped off by taxis) we caught 3 bonitos unfortunately I lost a big kingfish which jumped out numerous times before throwing the hook and had one bite that bit the bait in half but we didn’t hook. Very friendly excellent service