FISHING

Thanks to its abundant marine life, Veracruz is the ideal place for fishing. If you?re visiting in May, you can attend the Sabalo de Plata fishing tournament.

Port of Veracruz. Located along the city?s shoreline. Off the coast you?ll find one of Mexico?s most important coral reef systems. At this port you can catch a wide variety of species, including bonefish, tuna, yellowtail, snapper, corbina, barracuda, dogfish, bass, wahoo and shark. The Sabalo de Plata fishing tournament takes place here in May.

Anton Lizardo. Located 23 km (14 mi) south of Veracruz, near Boca del Rio. This beautiful beach with fine sand and calm waters makes up part of the Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano (Veracruz Coral Reef System). This spot is ideal for hooking spotted cabrilla, lane snapper, fat snook, yellowfin snook, Mexican jackfish, red snapper and sole. The locals offer boat rentals and guided fishing outings.