Fishing in Baja California Sur

Baja California Sur has many Fishing towns such as the famous towns of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, as well as Loreto and La Paz. What makes this place special is that there is a huge variety of fishing spots. There are large bays such as Sebastian Vizcaino, Magdalena, La Paz, Asuncion, Ballenas, Concepcion and San Carlos. There are also shallow lagoons such as Puerto Escondido, Nopoló, Blandra as well as the San José estuary in Cabo Colorado, the San Ignacio lagoon and the Ojo de Liebre lagoon. All wonderful places for fishing in Baja California.

Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California)

Fishing bottom fishing in coastal waters such as those of Espiritu Santo Island for example, you can catch yellowtail, dorado, snapper and wahoo.

From August and September offshore in front of Cabo San Lucas and pulling into the Sea of Cortez between Loreto and La Paz, the striped marlin appear. Towards November the striped marlin migrate towards the gulf following the schools of fish. At this time the dorado migrate south, looking for warmer waters. December and January are excellent fishing months for striped marlin.

Pacific Ocean

On the Pacific side of Baja California we find fishing destinations such as Magdalena Bay, formed by two sandy barriers called Magdalenta Island and Margarita Island. In this area, offshore fishing for marlin runs from October to January. At this time there are numerous striped marlin chasing the bait, which is present in abundance.

Summer is the best time for striped marlin fishing on the Pacific side of Baja California Sur. Starting from May through fall, Cabo Falso (near Cabo San Lucas) to the Golden Gate Bank is a spectacular offshore anchorage that attracts fish in abundance.

Los Cabos

The Los Cabos area is the hottest area for Fishing in Baja California. The confluence of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez bring marlin to the coast. Fishing in Los Cabos is year-round: striped marlin, dorado, wahoo, yellowfin tuna, blue marlin, black marlin... Releasing a dozen striped marlin in one day is not exceptional.

January: Sierra, Yellowtail (Serviola), Dorado (Mahi Mahi), Snapper

February: Striped Marlin, Dorado, Sierra, Red Snapper, Yellowtail

March: Striped Marlin, Dorado, Roosterfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Sierra, Amberjack, Snapper, Yellowtail

April: Striped Marlin, Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Sierra, Snapper, Yellowtail

May: Striped Marlin, Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Snapper, Yellowtail

June: Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Yellowtail

July: Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Sailfish

August: Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Roosterfish

September: Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Roosterfish

October: Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Sierra

November: Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Sierra

December: Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Wahoo, Sierra, Yellowtail

Besides fishing in Baja California, you can also enjoy the area by biking or mountain biking, enjoy the exquisite Mexican cuisine, snorkeling or scuba diving, sailing, hiking, and much much more.

There are only three places in the world where gray whales bring their babies into the world. These three places are in Baja!

Discover the local customs and food in the hundreds of bars and restaurants in the area. Don't forget to stop by the town of Todos Santos. It is a picturesque town known for its intense artistic activity, its narrow streets, its Mexican aromas and small cozy hotels.

For sport fishing in Baja California and Mexico in general, starting from shore, you do not need a fishing license. Fishing from boats is strictly regulated. Every Angler aboard the Boat needs a Fishing license.

Fishing licenses can be purchased for one day, one week, one month or one year. Fishing charters in Mexico usually include the fishing license within the total price, but it is worth checking this when booking a Fishing charter.

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Depending on the Boat and the Duration of your Fishing trip, you will pay more or less for the trip. The Price for a 4 hour Fishing trip in Baja California Sur with a small boat (panga type) is $315 USD. A half-day trip with a 40-foot charter is about $645 USD, while an 8-hour Fishing trip will cost you between $1250 USD and $1350 USD. Of course, there are bigger Boats that are more expensive, but for that you also have more comfort.

What is included in the Price?

The Price usually includes the Captain, fishing tackle, fuel, bait and lures and licenses. In each ad we indicate if drinks and food are Included.

Before Booking, find out if live bait, taxes (16%) and food are included in the Price.

Once you have made your Booking, the Captain will contact you to arrange the meeting point and time of departure. In addition, we recommend that you contact the Captain a couple of days before the excursion to confirm the weather forecast.