Sailfish Season Cancun
Sailfish Season Cancun. The Atlantic Sailfish’s preferred habitat is deep blue water over 100 m (330 ft). The species usually migrates to high latitudes in the warm season. They reproduce while in the subtropics; spawning occurs in early summer in deep, oceanic waters. Prey items include a variety of fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods.
Atlantic Sailfish are large, elongated fish with a large upper jaw that forms a spear which is round in cross-section. Although generally considered to be a rare and solitary species relative to other similar fish, Atlantic Sailfish occur in small groups consisting of several individuals.
Sailfish can and are caught every month of the year here in coast of Isla Mujeres in the Cancun Area. Typically the Sailfish Season Cancun is from January to August . They are so abundant that having double digit releases is a relatively common feat in the high season. The best numbers of sailfish in the are found from January to April.
Besides Sailfish Season Cancun here some other Cancun Fishing Seasons:
- COMMON NAME: Sailfish
- SCIENTIFIC NAME: Istiophorus
- TYPE: Fish
- DIET: Carnivores
- GROUP NAME: School
- AVERAGE LIFE SPAN IN THE WILD: 4 years
- SIZE: 5.7 to 11 ft
- WEIGHT: 120 to 220 lbs
The fastest fish in the ocean, sailfish can reach speeds of 68 miles per hour. Their large size and spirited fight make them a favorite among trophy fishers. They get their name from their spectacular dorsal fin that stretches nearly the length of their body and is much higher than their bodies are thick.
They are found near the ocean surface usually far from land feeding on schools of smaller fish like sardines and anchovies.
These powerful, streamlined beasts can grow to more than 10 feet and weigh up to 220 pounds. When hooked, they will fight vigorously, leaping and diving repeatedly, and sometimes taking hours to land.
Sailfish Season In Cancun
We in DeepSeaFishingInCancun® recommend the months prior to April for the best numbers.
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