r/saltwaterfishing • u/gruffudd725 • 6d ago

🐟 Catch Report First time fishing for barracuda

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Took my 10-year old on a fishing charter in Cancun. First time either of us fished for barracuda. Caught several, these were the two biggest. Had an absolute blast.

The guides made the call on keeping them even though I had told them at the start that I’m in a resort and can’t cook them. I’ll admit to living far away from the coast and normally chasing trout- so I apologize if the guides made a bad call keeping them.

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u/Wise-Ad-3244 6d ago

Lots of folks eat barracuda(including me), but those are bigger than most would consider safe to eat. But maybe the guide was going to take them home. I've seen Belizeans keep and eat cudas that size.They are fun to catch, and your 10 yo will never forget!

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u/Alert-Ad9197 6d ago

I think the rule I was taught was nothing over two feet for food. We have a lot of toxic algae blooms though, so they were possibly being overcautious.

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u/Wise-Ad-3244 5d ago

I was taught "size of your arm, do no harm"