 The most popular Cancun fish species are Sawfish, Bonito, Snapper, Grupper, Kingfish, Roosterfish, Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, Snook and Sea Trout.
Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Barracuda, Catfish and Tuna are species that you can find in deep waters mainly, therefore it is most likely to not catch one if you're practicing fly fishing or light tackle fishing.
 Each species has a season and it is determined by a number of facts. The temperature of the water can reveal abundance of one or another species while some endangered species are protected by law. The two kinds of Marlin and Sailfish are protected, so if you catch one it will be weighed, measured and photographed for record effects, and immediately released.
Other Cancun fish species go through close seasons for reproductive or sanitary alert reasons. In lagoon areas mollusks, not fish are often prone to go through these close seasons. However, if you catch a fish in these conditions it has to go back to the sea dead or alive. Your guide can tell you in case this happens.
If the fish you catch is not in close season and it is edible, you can take it. There is a number of fish you're allowed to take with you for personal consumption. Again, your guide can assist in telling you which ones are better and the recommended quantity. At the marina they can cut the fish in filets. Most hotels will accept to cook the fish your way for lunch or dinner. Talk to the hotel Concierge, Maître or Chef about it.
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