When the seas are rough, there can be dangerous undertows . There are no lifeguards, so watch for warning flags by the hotels . Also, pollution in certain parts of the ocean can be dangerous on occasion, even though the city s clean-up efforts are much more extensive than they used to be. Sportfishing is popular in Acapulco. The waters off the coast have an abundance of sailfish, barracuda, mackerel, bonito, pompano, marlin and red snapper all year long.
Charter boats depart from the fishing docks near the zocalo.
Freshwater fishing is found in Coyuca Lagoon at Pie de la Cuesta. Glass-bottomed boats depart from both Playa Caleta and the docks in front of the zocalo. Most tours include a ride over a submerged bronze statue of the Virgin of Guadalupe while enroute to Isla de Roqueta. There, you can view rocky outcroppings where a fair selection of tropical fish tend to hang out. Other excursion boats cover the gamut from daytime sail and snorkel trips to sunset and night cruises with drinking, dancing and general rowdiness.