BAJA FISHING!
The words 'fishing' and 'Baja' are almost synonymous. Fishing has been
a main stay in Baja for hundreds of years, and the Sea of Cortez has often
been called the world's largest 'fish trap'. We will continue to update
this section of BAJA EXPO to provide you with the latest information on
fishing in Baja to help increase your chances for a hook-up in Baja.
The Log Newspaper said it best when they described Baja for their annual
Baja Sportfishing Guide: "From year-round, shallow-water rockfishing out of SAN QUINTIN
to stalking wary snook and grouper in the winding mangrove channels of SAN QUINTINMagdalena Bay, from
world-class billfish and tuna action off LOS CABOS to battling powerful and exotic roosterfsih
along the white sands of the EAST CAPE, acrobatic dorado to LA BAY'S vast schools of yellowtail,
the BAJA PENINSULA offers a smorgasbord of great sportfishing unparralleled
anywhere in the world..." Guess that pretty much sums it up for those looking for tight lines!
GENERAL BAJA FISHING INFORMATION
BAJA BASED FISHING COMPANIES
FISHING PACKAGES AND TOURS
BAJA FISHING RESORTS
CABO SAN LUCAS FISHING
GENERAL BAJA FISHING INFORMATION
Serious Baja anglers will appreciate the new selection of Baja fishing maps by BAJA DIRECTIONS. Finally available to the public after decades of Baja fishing experience, these underwater terrain maps are awesome!
Looking for a unique fishing experience? How about a fly fishing adventure in Baja! For further information, check out the web sites of BAJA ON THE FLY and also BAJA BIG FISH.
For
more information on fishing in Cabo San Lucas, go to our FISHING section in the CABO SAN
LUCAS directory.
And to review various charts showing what type of fish to expect in various Baja locations, drop by the FISHING CALENDAR by the folks at Baja Motion Tours.
Die-hard Baja fishermen have great praises for Gene Gira's informative BAJA DESTINATIONS web site. Check it out!
Looking for a good guidebook detailing the Baja coastline? One of the best is MEXICO BOATING GUIDE by John and Pat Rains. Carlos Fiesta used this as his bible for his 2,200 mile solo BAJA SOLO CIRCUMNAVIGATION!
Fish counts from FISHERMAN'S LANDING in San Diego can give you a head's up on the latest bite by calling (619) 224-1421..
BISBEE'S WORLD BILLFISH SERIES
Telephone (714) 650-8006.
Fax (714) 650-7822.
425 Newport Beach Blvd. #D, Newport Beach, California, 92663.
The best fishing tournament on the planet Earth.
Held each year in Cabo San Lucas.
BITE'S ON!
E-Mail: reports@biteson.com
Online saltwater fishing information for Baja, Mexico!
FRED HALL FISHING SHOW
Telephone (805) 389-3339.
Telephone (805) 389-1219.
Post Office Box 2925, Camarillo, California, 93011.
The legend continues! Don't miss the next H-U-G-E fishing show!
BAJA BASED FISHING COMPANIES
The fishing companies listed in this section of Baja Expo Fishing are companies that are based in the various fishing towns throughout Baja. They tend to have a very good knowledge of the waters in their territory, and their rates are usually very competitive.
BAJA BIGFISH
Telephone (888) 533-2252.
011-52 (613) 135-0448.
E-mail: paminloreto@yahoo.com.
Paseo Hidalgo #19, Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Fishing location: Loreto.
Professional sportfishing packages for the waters off of Loreto, plus a complete fishing web site for Baja anglers.
CORTEZ CLUB SPORTSFISHING
Telephone 011-52 (612) 121-6120.
Fax 011-52 (612) 121-6123.
E-mail: atomba@cortezclub.com.
Fishing location: La Paz.
Super panga, mini-cruiser and super-cruiser fishing in the waters off of La Paz, Las Arenas and Los Muertos Bay.
EL FUERTE SPORTSFISHING
Telephone 011-52 (613) 133-0789.
E-mail: juanitamiller@elfuerte.com
Puerto Escondido, Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23880.
Web site: www.elfuerte.com.
Custom fishing tours in the waters off of Loreto.
4-6 pack fishing tours aboard 30' sportfishers around the islands of Loreto and south.
Overnight packages available.
Loreto's "First Class" sportfishing adventure.
Weekly fish report on their web site!
Review their web site for additional information.
ENCHANTED ISLANDS EXCURSIONS
Telephone 011-52 (686) 577-1431.
Avenida Mar de Cortez north of Caliente.
Fishing location: San Felipe.
Check out the fishing on the "Viento Loco" in San Felipe waters. Give Duke or Caroline a call for rates and information!
GORDOS SPORTSFISHING
Telephone 011-52 (686) 178-3515.
011-52 (686) 178-2377.
Fax 011-52 (686) 174-0481.
Fishing location: Ensenada.
Sportfishing adventures in the waters off of Ensenada, party trips or private charters.
JOSE TORRES FISHING CHARTERS
Telephone 011-52 (613) 133-0818.
Fax 011-52 (613) 133-0828.
Fishing location: Loreto.
Panga's, equipment, resident skippers.
FISHING PACKAGES & TOURS
If you are looking forward to a Baja fishing adventure, but you are NOT looking forward to organizing all of the details, working with a fishing company that specializes in Baja fishing might be the perfect way to get your ass south of the border with the least amount of trouble!
BAJA ON THE FLY
Telephone (877) 598-2252.
Fax (760) 746-7260.
E-Mail: bajafly@usa.net.
Post Office Box 81961, San Diego, California, 92138.
An Orvis endorsed saltwater fly fishing company designed to combine the educational benefits of a fly fishing clinic with the fun and excitement of fishing the beautiful Sea of Cortez!
BAJA SPORTSFISHING
Telephone (619) 523-1822.
(800) 770-2341.
Fax (619) 523-9895.
2707 Camulos Street, #3, San Diego, California, 92107.
Fishing location: San Felipe.
6 day fishing adventures to the Midriff Islands and more!
20 years of Sea of Cortez experience.
BIG GAME FISHING
Telephone (800) 458-2879.
E-Mail: fishinginc.@aol.com.
Fishing locations: Buena Vista, Cabo and Loreto.
Tight lines since 1979.
For more information check out their web site.
BLUE WATER FISHING
Telephone (800) 799-8475 (Ca.).
(562) 799-8475.
E-mail: hookup@bluewaterfishing.com.
Fishing locations: Loreto, La Paz, East Cape, San Jose del Cabo.
Custom fishing trips to many Baja (and Mexico mainland) destinations!
CASS FISHING TOURS
Telephone (800) 593-6510.
(714) 692-6970.
E-Mail: casstours@worldnet.att.net
Fishing location: La Paz.
Family owned an operated fishing tours out of Cabo San Lucas, East Cape, La Paz and Loreto!
COSTA MAR SPORTSFISHING
Telephone (800) 347-2760.
(818) 224-3625.
22565 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, California, 91364.
Fishing location: East Cape.
Custom sportfishing adventures to Baja's East Cape, San Jose del Cabo, and Loreto!
EL FUERTE SPORTSFISHING
Telephone 011-52 (613) 133-0789.
E-mail: juanitamiller@elfuerte.com
Puerto Escondido, Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23880.
Web site: www.elfuerte.com.
Custom fishing tours in the waters off of Loreto.
4-6 pack fishing tours aboard 30' sportfishers around the islands of Loreto and south.
Overnight packages available.
Loreto's "First Class" sportfishing adventure.
Weekly fish report on their web site!
Review their web site for additional information.
EXCEL SPORTSFISHING
Telephone (619) 223-7493.
2838 Garrison Street, San Diego, California, 92106.
Fishing location: Northern Baja.
This is a h-u-g-e boat...the world's largest long-range sportfisher!
Check out their web site for additional information.
FIESTA SPORTFISHING
Telephone / fax (480) 813-0011.
Toll free (888) 757-2226.
E-mail: bajafish@earthlink.net.
Plaza Las Glorias Hotel office.
Sportfishing packages to San Jose del Cabo.
Super pangas and Sport cruisers available.
FISHERMAN'S LANDING
Telephone (619) 221-8500.
Fax (619) 222-0799.
Fish count (619) 224-1421.
2838 Garrison Street, San Diego, California, 92106.
Fishing location: Western Baja.
Trips and charters to Baja's northern Pacific.
Over 20 professional boats to choose from!
FISH WITH ME
Telephone (800) 347-4963.
E-mail: jhall1@san.rr.com.
9140 Gramercy Avenue #196, San Diego, California, 92123.
Fishing location: East Cape.
Specializing in East Cape fishing adventures.
GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Telephone / fax 011-52 (614) 142-1147.
Toll free: (800) 408-1199.
E-mail: gordobanks@cabonet.net.mx.
Located on La Playita, just south of downtown San Jose del Cabo.
Fishing location: San Jose del Cabo.
Hotel and fishing packages available.
H & M LANDING SPORTSFISHING
Telephone (619) 222-1144 * (619) 221-8500.
Fax (619) 222-0799 * (619) 222-0784.
E-mail: hmmail@hmlanding.com.
2838 Garrison Street, San Diego, California, 92106.
Fishing location: Pacific Baja.
Out of San Diego...the fisherman's choice for long range sportfishing to Baja since 1935. Many quality boats and experienced skippers to choose from!
ISLANDER SPORTFISHING
Telephone (619) 221-8500.
2838 Garrison Street, San Diego, California, 92106.
Fishing location: Pacific Baja.
Several fishing trips to Baja waters each week.
INDIAN SPORTFISHING
Telephone (619) 583-8862.
E-mail: baja@indiansportfishing.com.
6053 Wenrich Drive, San Diego, California, 92120.
Owner/operator Chris Randel has been sharing tight lines in Baja for over 10 years.
Check out their web site for more information!
JIG STOP TACKLE AND TOURS
Telephone (877) JIG-STOP.
(800) 521-2281.
E-mail: hookup@jigstop.com.
A fishing travel company and a fishing tackle company meeting fishermen's Baja needs for 22 years.
LYNN ROSE TOURS
Telephone (800) 525-9527.
(714) 771-4499.
lynnrose@msn.com.
550 East Chapman Avenue, #A-2, Orange, California, 92866.
Fishing location: East Cape.
Specializing in fishing adventures at various East Cape and La Paz hotels.
MAG BAY TOURS
Telephone (800) 599-8676.
(949) 650-2775.
booking@magbaytours.com.
271 Magnolia Boulevard, Suite B, Costa Mesa, California, 92627.
Fishing location: Mag Bay.
Specializing in fishing adventures to Magdelana Bay on Baja's west coast.
NEPTUNE ADVENTURES
Telephone (888) 875-4700.
E-mail: sales@neptunetours.com.
125 Peck Street, Jackson, California, 95642.
Fishing location: Cabo San Lucas.
Complete fishing packages to Cabo and Gordo Banks.
Pangas, cruisers and custom itineraries available.
POINT LOMA SPORTFISHING
Telephone (619) 223-1627.
1403 Scott Street, San Diego, California, 92106.
Fishing location: Northern Baja.
Enjoy their web site for additional information.
REEL-EM-IN SPORTSFISHING
Telephone (877) 548-2252.
Fishing location: Cabo, East Cape, La Paz, Loreto.
Fishing adventures to Loreto, La Paz, East Cape and Cabo San Lucas.
Complete fishing packages.
Check out their web site for more information!
SEARCHER SPORTFISHING
Telephone (619) 226-2403.
Fax (619) 226-1332.
E-mail: searcher@bajawhale.com.
Fishing location: Various Baja locations.
Legendary Baja sportfishing with unsurpassed quality and service. Short and long trips, drive down or fly down.
SHOGUN SPORTFISHING
Telephone (619) 226-8030.
Fax (619) 226-8092.
2838 Garrison Street, San Diego, California, 92106.
Fishing location: Northern Baja.
Located in Fisherman's Landing.
BAJA FISHING RESORTS
There are many hotels and resorts that accommodate fishermen in Baja. The hotels in this section of Baja Expo Fishing are fishing resorts that actually market themselves as fishing destinations and are 'fisherman friendly'. Most of them offer fishing packages and many of them have their own fishing fleet and skippers.
CABO LAS FLORES BEST WESTERN
Telephone (877) 660-4477.
Located in downtown Cabo, two blocks up from Latitude 22.
Fishing location: Cabo San Lucas.
A very clean hotel a short walk from all of the downtown action.
Fishing packages available.
RANCHO CEILITO LINDO MOTEL
South of town, right turn just past the bridge at Km. 11., then head west 3 miles.
Located just north of the La Pinta Hotel.
Fishing location: San Quintin.
An old standby serving Baja travelers for many years.
HOTEL BUENA VISTA BEACH RESORT
Telephone (800) 752-3555.
011-52 (624) 141-0033.
Fax 011-52 (624) 141-0133.
E-mail: reserva@hotelbuenavista.com.
Fishing location: East Cape.
Number of rooms: 60.
A bit south, head east at the large sign.
Number of rooms: 60.
2 pool / 2 Jacuzzis / volleyball / tennis courts / shuffleboard / restaurant / air conditioning / bar / meeting rooms / fishing fleet.
Pool and lounging areas are somewhat removed from the beautiful beaches. Pity.
GUILLERMO'S MOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (664) 650-3209.
Located at the south end of town, on the beach.
Fishing location: Bahia de los Angeles.
Number or rooms: 5.
Big rooms with 4 queen size beds in each room.
Air conditioning / restaurant / bar / mini-mart / camping / 30 space RV park / launch ramp / telephone / on the beach!
HOTEL CABO SAN LUCAS
Telephone 011-52 (624) 144-0014.
Toll free (800) 733-2226.
Fax 011-52 (114) 4-0015.
Tranpeninsular Highway Km. 14.5, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23400.
U.S. Mailing address: Post Office Box 48088, Los Angeles, California, 90048.
Located on Cheleno Bay, off the Baja Highway at Km. 14.5.
Number of rooms and suites: 125.
On the beach / 2 restaurants / 2 bar / pool / tennis / fishing / water sports shack / hunting / horseback riding / Ping-pong / croquet / airstrip / market / car rentals / conference room / golf close by.
Standard Rooms / Studio Rooms / 2 Bedroom Suites / 3 Bedroom Villas / 5 Bedroom Villa / 6 Bedroom House / 7 Bedroom Villa.
Once of Cabo's original hotels, sitting on a lush 2,000 acre site on famous Chileno Bay, with some of Cabo's best
beaches for sunbathing! If you like to snorkel or dive, this location offers some of the best waters on the entire Cape! For more information check out their web site, or drop by CABO TRAVEL.
HOTEL OASIS
Telephone 011-52 (613) 135-0211.
South end of the Malecon, on the beach.
Fishing location: Loreto.
Complete sportfishing packages out of Loreto.
LAS ARENAS RESORT
Telephone (619) 286-4717.
(800) 644-7376.
Fax (619) 286-0311.
E-Mail: info@lasarenas.com.
Located north of the East Cape off of Highway 286, then east at the "Hotel" sign.
Located on a very remote point on the Sea of Cortez.
Fishing location: Buena Vista.
Number of room: 48.
Two separate 2 story wings, separated by a large pool area.
Fishing / swimming pool, tennis courts / large restaurant / huge ocean view bar / air conditioning.
The staff are always very friendly and helpful, and the food is very good. The grounds are very well kept up, and the beautiful empty beach is wonderful for snorkeling and just hanging out!
For more information on the Las Arenas area and fishing here, check out the web site of BAJA MOTION TOURS.
LAS BRISAS RESORT
Telephone (714) 593-3474.
Located 5 minutes from downtown La Paz.
Fishing location: La Paz.
Number of room: 48.
Two separate 2 story wings, separated by a large pool area.
Fishing / swimming pool, tennis courts / large restaurant / huge ocean view bar / air conditioning.
The staff are always very friendly and helpful, and the food is very good. The grounds are very well kept up, and the beautiful empty beach is wonderful for snorkeling and just hanging out!
For more information on the Las Arenas area and fishing here, check out the web site of BAJA MOTION TOURS.
MAR DE CORTEZ
Telephone 011-52 (624) 143-0032 * 011-52 (624) 143-1432.
Toll free (800) 347-8821.
Fax 011-52 (624) 143-0232 * (408) 663-1904.
E-mail: info@mardecortez.com.
Larzaro Cardenas, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23410.
U.S. Mailing address: 17561 Vierra Canyon Road, #99, Salinas, California, 93907.
Stay on the main road past Squid Roe, located on the right side of the street.
Number of rooms: 72 with more on the way.
AC / pool / poolside bar / restaurant / balconies / bar / palm courtyard.
A great lower budget option in Cabo for many years. Close to all of the action in downtown Cabo San Lucas, and reasonable rates! Clean and friendly...a great place to hang your hat for people who aren't planning on spending too much time in the room. The beach is just 10 minutes away! Good management.
Rooms starting at around $55.
OLD MILL MOTEL
Telephone (619) 479-3476.
Toll free (800) 330-7799.
Fax 011-52 (646) 177-7693 * (619) 691-0855.
Just south of town, follow the signs, west off of Highway One at the small power sub-station at Km 1. Take the (somewhat rough) 3 mile dirt road to the very end. If you go too far, you'll end up in the bay!
Fishing location: San Quintin.
Number of rooms: 27 rooms.
Cottages with kitchenettes / sleeping rooms / 2 launch ramps / BBQ / picnic tables / basketball / veranda fireplace / 24 hour electricity / very nice bar & restaurant / fish freezers / security guard / cats!
All rooms face a well manicured gravel courtyard, just steps from the bay. Well maintained and affordable, with rooms from $34.
Ever since Al and Nolo Gaston purchased the business in 1991, this fine Baja landmark has improved year by year. Daughter Brenda Hayes and son-in-law Joe have done an admirable job of running the resort, and seem to have a good feel for the business. Drop on by and hang your hat!
PALMAS DE CORTEZ HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (624) 141-0050.
(800) 368-4334.
Just off Highway One, on the beach.
Post Office Box 9016, Calabasis, California, U.S.A. 91372.
Fishing location: Buena Vista.
Number of rooms: 48 rooms.
Air conditioning / pool / tennis / restaurant / bar / store / fishing.
PLAYA DEL SOL HOTEL
Telephone (800) 368-4334.
Fax (818) 591-9463.
North of town on the beach.
Post Office Box 9016, Calabasis, California, U.S.A. 91372.
Fishing location: Buena Vista.
Number of rooms: 52.
Pool / restaurant / bar / air conditioning / fishing packages.
Gets real busy when the Vela Highwind center opens for the windsurfing season.
PLAZA LAS GLORIAS
Telephone 011 52 (624) 143-1220.
Toll Free (800) 342-AMIGO.
U.S. (713)448-2829.
Fax 011-52 (624) 143-1238.
Marina Boulevard, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23410.
On the west side of the marina, on the main highway, left side of the road.
Number of rooms and suites: 287.
Deluxe rooms and suites.
On the marina / pool / 2 restaurants / 3 bars / shops / room service / air conditioning / activity desk / health club / beach club / telephones / cable television / travel agency / convention facilities.
Convention center with seating for up to 1,000 people.
Good location to walk to the shops and restaurants in downtown Cabo! For fishermen the location is perfect! Shuttle boat to the beach, which is only 5 minutes away. If you don't like to walk a mile to your room request one close to the lobby entrance.
PUNTA COLORADA HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (624) 141-0050.
Toll free (800) 368-4334.
Fax 011-52 (624) 141-0046.
10 miles south on the coastal dirt road.
Post Office Box 9016, Calabasas, California, U.S.A. 91372.
Fishing location: East Cape.
Number of rooms: 29 rooms.
Pool / restaurant / bar / 3,200 hard packed airstrip / air conditioning / very remote!
A large stone verandah (complete with bar!) offers great views of the Sea of Cortez.
PUNTA SAN FRANCISQUITO
Telephone 011-52 (615) 151-4886.
(619) 428-6552.
Located 76 miles south of Bahia de Los Angeles.
Fishing Location: Bahia de los Angles south.
Number of rooms: 5 cabanas.
Primitive lodging, small restaurant, bathrooms and salty showers.
Hard to get to...impossible to leave. Charri and Javier are excellent hosts in this remote Baja hideaway.
RANCHO BUENA VISTA RESORT
Telephone 011-52 (624) 141-0177.
Toll free (800) 258-8200.
Fax 011-52 (624) 141-0055.
P.O. Box 1408, Santa Maria, California, 93456.
On beach, south of Palmas de Cortez.
Fishing location: Buena Vista.
Number of rooms: 62.
Rooms / suites / air conditioning / pool / shuffleboard / restaurant / bar / fishing.
Great pool area and large palapa bar overlooking the Sea of Cortez. Beautiful!
23 diesel fly bridge cruisers ready for tight lines.
Since 1952.
RANCHO LEONARO HOTEL
Telephone (800) 334-2252.
(760) 634-4336.
Fax 011-52 (624) 141-0216.
Off Highway One at Km. 103, east.
Post Office Box 7, Buena Vista, Baja California Sur, Mexico, CP 23501.
Fishing location: East Cape.
Number of rooms: 34.
Small pool / tennis / restaurant / bar / gift shop / air conditioning / 2,840 dirt strip.
A small, quiet resort with two large verandahs and big dining room facing beach.
SOLMAR RESORT
Telephone 011-52 (624) 1433-3535.
Toll free (800) 344-3349 * (800) 878-4115.
U.S. (213) 459-9861.
Fax 011-52 (624) 143-0410.
Post Office Box 8, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23410.
Located at the end of Baja Highway One after passing through town.
Number of rooms and suites: 188.
Junior suites, condos and cliffside suites.
On the beach / 2 oceanfront pools / swim-up bar / spa / 2 restaurants / 2 bars / fishing fleet / car rentals / tennis courts / air conditioning / satellite television / telephones / mini-bars / coffee makers / safes / gift shop.
A great Cabo hotel located on one of the largest beaches on the Pacific side of Baja. This has always been a Cabo favorite, but did not have too many rooms. Now, the new wing is now open, offering quality amenities to spoil you! The suites located at the south end of the hotel are as far south as you can stay on the Baja Peninsula, just a spit from Land's End! Built directly into the granite rocks, these rooms are awesome! Check out the rock-waterfall showers!
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GENERAL BAJA FISHING INFORMATION
BAJA BASED FISHING COMPANIES
FISHING PACKAGES AND TOURS
BAJA FISHING RESORTS
CABO SAN LUCAS FISHING
BISBEE'S WORLD BILLFISH SERIES
Telephone (714) 650-8006.
Fax (714) 650-7822.
425 Newport Beach Blvd. #D, Newport Beach, California, 92663.
The best fishing tournament on the planet Earth.
Held each year in Cabo San Lucas.BITE'S ON!
E-Mail: reports@biteson.com
Online saltwater fishing information for Baja, Mexico!FRED HALL FISHING SHOW
Telephone (805) 389-3339.
Telephone (805) 389-1219.
Post Office Box 2925, Camarillo, California, 93011.
The legend continues! Don't miss the next H-U-G-E fishing show!BAJA BIGFISH
Telephone (888) 533-2252.
011-52 (613) 135-0448.
E-mail: paminloreto@yahoo.com.
Paseo Hidalgo #19, Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Fishing location: Loreto.
Professional sportfishing packages for the waters off of Loreto, plus a complete fishing web site for Baja anglers.CORTEZ CLUB SPORTSFISHING
Telephone 011-52 (612) 121-6120.
Fax 011-52 (612) 121-6123.
E-mail: atomba@cortezclub.com.
Fishing location: La Paz.
Super panga, mini-cruiser and super-cruiser fishing in the waters off of La Paz, Las Arenas and Los Muertos Bay.EL FUERTE SPORTSFISHING
Telephone 011-52 (613) 133-0789.
E-mail: juanitamiller@elfuerte.com
Puerto Escondido, Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23880.
Web site: www.elfuerte.com.
Custom fishing tours in the waters off of Loreto.
4-6 pack fishing tours aboard 30' sportfishers around the islands of Loreto and south.
Overnight packages available.
Loreto's "First Class" sportfishing adventure.
Weekly fish report on their web site!
Review their web site for additional information.ENCHANTED ISLANDS EXCURSIONS
Telephone 011-52 (686) 577-1431.
Avenida Mar de Cortez north of Caliente.
Fishing location: San Felipe.
Check out the fishing on the "Viento Loco" in San Felipe waters. Give Duke or Caroline a call for rates and information!GORDOS SPORTSFISHING
Telephone 011-52 (686) 178-3515.
011-52 (686) 178-2377.
Fax 011-52 (686) 174-0481.
Fishing location: Ensenada.
Sportfishing adventures in the waters off of Ensenada, party trips or private charters.JOSE TORRES FISHING CHARTERS
Telephone 011-52 (613) 133-0818.
Fax 011-52 (613) 133-0828.
Fishing location: Loreto.
Panga's, equipment, resident skippers.BAJA ON THE FLY
Telephone (877) 598-2252.
Fax (760) 746-7260.
E-Mail: bajafly@usa.net.
Post Office Box 81961, San Diego, California, 92138.
An Orvis endorsed saltwater fly fishing company designed to combine the educational benefits of a fly fishing clinic with the fun and excitement of fishing the beautiful Sea of Cortez!BAJA SPORTSFISHING
Telephone (619) 523-1822.
(800) 770-2341.
Fax (619) 523-9895.
2707 Camulos Street, #3, San Diego, California, 92107.
Fishing location: San Felipe.
6 day fishing adventures to the Midriff Islands and more!
20 years of Sea of Cortez experience.BIG GAME FISHING
Telephone (800) 458-2879.
E-Mail: fishinginc.@aol.com.
Fishing locations: Buena Vista, Cabo and Loreto.
Tight lines since 1979.
For more information check out their web site.BLUE WATER FISHING
Telephone (800) 799-8475 (Ca.).
(562) 799-8475.
E-mail: hookup@bluewaterfishing.com.
Fishing locations: Loreto, La Paz, East Cape, San Jose del Cabo.
Custom fishing trips to many Baja (and Mexico mainland) destinations!CASS FISHING TOURS
Telephone (800) 593-6510.
(714) 692-6970.
E-Mail: casstours@worldnet.att.net
Fishing location: La Paz.
Family owned an operated fishing tours out of Cabo San Lucas, East Cape, La Paz and Loreto!COSTA MAR SPORTSFISHING
Telephone (800) 347-2760.
(818) 224-3625.
22565 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, California, 91364.
Fishing location: East Cape.
Custom sportfishing adventures to Baja's East Cape, San Jose del Cabo, and Loreto!EL FUERTE SPORTSFISHING
Telephone 011-52 (613) 133-0789.
E-mail: juanitamiller@elfuerte.com
Puerto Escondido, Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23880.
Web site: www.elfuerte.com.
Custom fishing tours in the waters off of Loreto.
4-6 pack fishing tours aboard 30' sportfishers around the islands of Loreto and south.
Overnight packages available.
Loreto's "First Class" sportfishing adventure.
Weekly fish report on their web site!
Review their web site for additional information.EXCEL SPORTSFISHING
Telephone (619) 223-7493.
2838 Garrison Street, San Diego, California, 92106.
Fishing location: Northern Baja.
This is a h-u-g-e boat...the world's largest long-range sportfisher!
Check out their web site for additional information.FIESTA SPORTFISHING
Telephone / fax (480) 813-0011.
Toll free (888) 757-2226.
E-mail: bajafish@earthlink.net.
Plaza Las Glorias Hotel office.
Sportfishing packages to San Jose del Cabo.
Super pangas and Sport cruisers available.FISHERMAN'S LANDING
Telephone (619) 221-8500.
Fax (619) 222-0799.
Fish count (619) 224-1421.
2838 Garrison Street, San Diego, California, 92106.
Fishing location: Western Baja.
Trips and charters to Baja's northern Pacific.
Over 20 professional boats to choose from!FISH WITH ME
Telephone (800) 347-4963.
E-mail: jhall1@san.rr.com.
9140 Gramercy Avenue #196, San Diego, California, 92123.
Fishing location: East Cape.
Specializing in East Cape fishing adventures.GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Telephone / fax 011-52 (614) 142-1147.
Toll free: (800) 408-1199.
E-mail: gordobanks@cabonet.net.mx.
Located on La Playita, just south of downtown San Jose del Cabo.
Fishing location: San Jose del Cabo.
Hotel and fishing packages available.H & M LANDING SPORTSFISHING
Telephone (619) 222-1144 * (619) 221-8500.
Fax (619) 222-0799 * (619) 222-0784.
E-mail: hmmail@hmlanding.com.
2838 Garrison Street, San Diego, California, 92106.
Fishing location: Pacific Baja.
Out of San Diego...the fisherman's choice for long range sportfishing to Baja since 1935. Many quality boats and experienced skippers to choose from!ISLANDER SPORTFISHING
Telephone (619) 221-8500.
2838 Garrison Street, San Diego, California, 92106.
Fishing location: Pacific Baja.
Several fishing trips to Baja waters each week.INDIAN SPORTFISHING
Telephone (619) 583-8862.
E-mail: baja@indiansportfishing.com.
6053 Wenrich Drive, San Diego, California, 92120.
Owner/operator Chris Randel has been sharing tight lines in Baja for over 10 years.
Check out their web site for more information!JIG STOP TACKLE AND TOURS
Telephone (877) JIG-STOP. (800) 521-2281.
E-mail: hookup@jigstop.com.
A fishing travel company and a fishing tackle company meeting fishermen's Baja needs for 22 years.LYNN ROSE TOURS
Telephone (800) 525-9527.
(714) 771-4499.
lynnrose@msn.com.
550 East Chapman Avenue, #A-2, Orange, California, 92866.
Fishing location: East Cape.
Specializing in fishing adventures at various East Cape and La Paz hotels.MAG BAY TOURS
Telephone (800) 599-8676.
(949) 650-2775.
booking@magbaytours.com.
271 Magnolia Boulevard, Suite B, Costa Mesa, California, 92627.
Fishing location: Mag Bay.
Specializing in fishing adventures to Magdelana Bay on Baja's west coast.NEPTUNE ADVENTURES
Telephone (888) 875-4700.
E-mail: sales@neptunetours.com.
125 Peck Street, Jackson, California, 95642.
Fishing location: Cabo San Lucas.
Complete fishing packages to Cabo and Gordo Banks.
Pangas, cruisers and custom itineraries available.POINT LOMA SPORTFISHING
Telephone (619) 223-1627.
1403 Scott Street, San Diego, California, 92106.
Fishing location: Northern Baja.
Enjoy their web site for additional information.REEL-EM-IN SPORTSFISHING
Telephone (877) 548-2252.
Fishing location: Cabo, East Cape, La Paz, Loreto.
Fishing adventures to Loreto, La Paz, East Cape and Cabo San Lucas.
Complete fishing packages.
Check out their web site for more information!SEARCHER SPORTFISHING
Telephone (619) 226-2403.
Fax (619) 226-1332.
E-mail: searcher@bajawhale.com.
Fishing location: Various Baja locations.
Legendary Baja sportfishing with unsurpassed quality and service. Short and long trips, drive down or fly down.SHOGUN SPORTFISHING
Telephone (619) 226-8030.
Fax (619) 226-8092.
2838 Garrison Street, San Diego, California, 92106.
Fishing location: Northern Baja.
Located in Fisherman's Landing.CABO LAS FLORES BEST WESTERN
Telephone (877) 660-4477.
Located in downtown Cabo, two blocks up from Latitude 22.
Fishing location: Cabo San Lucas.
A very clean hotel a short walk from all of the downtown action.
Fishing packages available.RANCHO CEILITO LINDO MOTEL
South of town, right turn just past the bridge at Km. 11., then head west 3 miles.
Located just north of the La Pinta Hotel.
Fishing location: San Quintin.
An old standby serving Baja travelers for many years.HOTEL BUENA VISTA BEACH RESORT
Telephone (800) 752-3555.
011-52 (624) 141-0033.
Fax 011-52 (624) 141-0133.
E-mail: reserva@hotelbuenavista.com.
Fishing location: East Cape.
Number of rooms: 60.
A bit south, head east at the large sign.
Number of rooms: 60.
2 pool / 2 Jacuzzis / volleyball / tennis courts / shuffleboard / restaurant / air conditioning / bar / meeting rooms / fishing fleet.
Pool and lounging areas are somewhat removed from the beautiful beaches. Pity.GUILLERMO'S MOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (664) 650-3209.
Located at the south end of town, on the beach.
Fishing location: Bahia de los Angeles.
Number or rooms: 5.
Big rooms with 4 queen size beds in each room.
Air conditioning / restaurant / bar / mini-mart / camping / 30 space RV park / launch ramp / telephone / on the beach!HOTEL CABO SAN LUCAS
Telephone 011-52 (624) 144-0014.
Toll free (800) 733-2226.
Fax 011-52 (114) 4-0015.
Tranpeninsular Highway Km. 14.5, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23400.
U.S. Mailing address: Post Office Box 48088, Los Angeles, California, 90048.
Located on Cheleno Bay, off the Baja Highway at Km. 14.5.
Number of rooms and suites: 125.
On the beach / 2 restaurants / 2 bar / pool / tennis / fishing / water sports shack / hunting / horseback riding / Ping-pong / croquet / airstrip / market / car rentals / conference room / golf close by.
Standard Rooms / Studio Rooms / 2 Bedroom Suites / 3 Bedroom Villas / 5 Bedroom Villa / 6 Bedroom House / 7 Bedroom Villa.
Once of Cabo's original hotels, sitting on a lush 2,000 acre site on famous Chileno Bay, with some of Cabo's best beaches for sunbathing! If you like to snorkel or dive, this location offers some of the best waters on the entire Cape! For more information check out their web site, or drop by CABO TRAVEL.HOTEL OASIS
Telephone 011-52 (613) 135-0211.
South end of the Malecon, on the beach.
Fishing location: Loreto.
Complete sportfishing packages out of Loreto.LAS ARENAS RESORT
Telephone (619) 286-4717.
(800) 644-7376.
Fax (619) 286-0311.
E-Mail: info@lasarenas.com.
Located north of the East Cape off of Highway 286, then east at the "Hotel" sign.
Located on a very remote point on the Sea of Cortez.
Fishing location: Buena Vista.
Number of room: 48.
Two separate 2 story wings, separated by a large pool area.
Fishing / swimming pool, tennis courts / large restaurant / huge ocean view bar / air conditioning.
The staff are always very friendly and helpful, and the food is very good. The grounds are very well kept up, and the beautiful empty beach is wonderful for snorkeling and just hanging out!
For more information on the Las Arenas area and fishing here, check out the web site of BAJA MOTION TOURS.LAS BRISAS RESORT
Telephone (714) 593-3474.
Located 5 minutes from downtown La Paz.
Fishing location: La Paz.
Number of room: 48.
Two separate 2 story wings, separated by a large pool area.
Fishing / swimming pool, tennis courts / large restaurant / huge ocean view bar / air conditioning.
The staff are always very friendly and helpful, and the food is very good. The grounds are very well kept up, and the beautiful empty beach is wonderful for snorkeling and just hanging out!
For more information on the Las Arenas area and fishing here, check out the web site of BAJA MOTION TOURS.MAR DE CORTEZ
Telephone 011-52 (624) 143-0032 * 011-52 (624) 143-1432.
Toll free (800) 347-8821.
Fax 011-52 (624) 143-0232 * (408) 663-1904.
E-mail: info@mardecortez.com.
Larzaro Cardenas, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23410.
U.S. Mailing address: 17561 Vierra Canyon Road, #99, Salinas, California, 93907.
Stay on the main road past Squid Roe, located on the right side of the street.
Number of rooms: 72 with more on the way.
AC / pool / poolside bar / restaurant / balconies / bar / palm courtyard.
A great lower budget option in Cabo for many years. Close to all of the action in downtown Cabo San Lucas, and reasonable rates! Clean and friendly...a great place to hang your hat for people who aren't planning on spending too much time in the room. The beach is just 10 minutes away! Good management.
Rooms starting at around $55.OLD MILL MOTEL
Telephone (619) 479-3476.
Toll free (800) 330-7799.
Fax 011-52 (646) 177-7693 * (619) 691-0855.
Just south of town, follow the signs, west off of Highway One at the small power sub-station at Km 1. Take the (somewhat rough) 3 mile dirt road to the very end. If you go too far, you'll end up in the bay!
Fishing location: San Quintin.
Number of rooms: 27 rooms.
Cottages with kitchenettes / sleeping rooms / 2 launch ramps / BBQ / picnic tables / basketball / veranda fireplace / 24 hour electricity / very nice bar & restaurant / fish freezers / security guard / cats!
All rooms face a well manicured gravel courtyard, just steps from the bay. Well maintained and affordable, with rooms from $34.
Ever since Al and Nolo Gaston purchased the business in 1991, this fine Baja landmark has improved year by year. Daughter Brenda Hayes and son-in-law Joe have done an admirable job of running the resort, and seem to have a good feel for the business. Drop on by and hang your hat!PALMAS DE CORTEZ HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (624) 141-0050.
(800) 368-4334.
Just off Highway One, on the beach.
Post Office Box 9016, Calabasis, California, U.S.A. 91372.
Fishing location: Buena Vista.
Number of rooms: 48 rooms.
Air conditioning / pool / tennis / restaurant / bar / store / fishing.PLAYA DEL SOL HOTEL
Telephone (800) 368-4334.
Fax (818) 591-9463.
North of town on the beach.
Post Office Box 9016, Calabasis, California, U.S.A. 91372.
Fishing location: Buena Vista.
Number of rooms: 52.
Pool / restaurant / bar / air conditioning / fishing packages.
Gets real busy when the Vela Highwind center opens for the windsurfing season.PLAZA LAS GLORIAS
Telephone 011 52 (624) 143-1220.
Toll Free (800) 342-AMIGO.
U.S. (713)448-2829.
Fax 011-52 (624) 143-1238.
Marina Boulevard, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23410.
On the west side of the marina, on the main highway, left side of the road.
Number of rooms and suites: 287.
Deluxe rooms and suites.
On the marina / pool / 2 restaurants / 3 bars / shops / room service / air conditioning / activity desk / health club / beach club / telephones / cable television / travel agency / convention facilities.
Convention center with seating for up to 1,000 people.
Good location to walk to the shops and restaurants in downtown Cabo! For fishermen the location is perfect! Shuttle boat to the beach, which is only 5 minutes away. If you don't like to walk a mile to your room request one close to the lobby entrance.PUNTA COLORADA HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (624) 141-0050.
Toll free (800) 368-4334.
Fax 011-52 (624) 141-0046.
10 miles south on the coastal dirt road.
Post Office Box 9016, Calabasas, California, U.S.A. 91372.
Fishing location: East Cape.
Number of rooms: 29 rooms.
Pool / restaurant / bar / 3,200 hard packed airstrip / air conditioning / very remote!
A large stone verandah (complete with bar!) offers great views of the Sea of Cortez.PUNTA SAN FRANCISQUITO
Telephone 011-52 (615) 151-4886.
(619) 428-6552.
Located 76 miles south of Bahia de Los Angeles.
Fishing Location: Bahia de los Angles south.
Number of rooms: 5 cabanas.
Primitive lodging, small restaurant, bathrooms and salty showers.
Hard to get to...impossible to leave. Charri and Javier are excellent hosts in this remote Baja hideaway.RANCHO BUENA VISTA RESORT
Telephone 011-52 (624) 141-0177.
Toll free (800) 258-8200.
Fax 011-52 (624) 141-0055.
P.O. Box 1408, Santa Maria, California, 93456.
On beach, south of Palmas de Cortez.
Fishing location: Buena Vista.
Number of rooms: 62.
Rooms / suites / air conditioning / pool / shuffleboard / restaurant / bar / fishing.
Great pool area and large palapa bar overlooking the Sea of Cortez. Beautiful!
23 diesel fly bridge cruisers ready for tight lines.
Since 1952.RANCHO LEONARO HOTEL
Telephone (800) 334-2252.
(760) 634-4336.
Fax 011-52 (624) 141-0216.
Off Highway One at Km. 103, east.
Post Office Box 7, Buena Vista, Baja California Sur, Mexico, CP 23501.
Fishing location: East Cape.
Number of rooms: 34.
Small pool / tennis / restaurant / bar / gift shop / air conditioning / 2,840 dirt strip.
A small, quiet resort with two large verandahs and big dining room facing beach.SOLMAR RESORT
Telephone 011-52 (624) 1433-3535.
Toll free (800) 344-3349 * (800) 878-4115.
U.S. (213) 459-9861.
Fax 011-52 (624) 143-0410.
Post Office Box 8, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23410.
Located at the end of Baja Highway One after passing through town.
Number of rooms and suites: 188.
Junior suites, condos and cliffside suites.
On the beach / 2 oceanfront pools / swim-up bar / spa / 2 restaurants / 2 bars / fishing fleet / car rentals / tennis courts / air conditioning / satellite television / telephones / mini-bars / coffee makers / safes / gift shop.
A great Cabo hotel located on one of the largest beaches on the Pacific side of Baja. This has always been a Cabo favorite, but did not have too many rooms. Now, the new wing is now open, offering quality amenities to spoil you! The suites located at the south end of the hotel are as far south as you can stay on the Baja Peninsula, just a spit from Land's End! Built directly into the granite rocks, these rooms are awesome! Check out the rock-waterfall showers!
BAJA FISHING!
The words 'fishing' and 'Baja' are almost synonymous. Fishing has been a main stay in Baja for hundreds of years, and the Sea of Cortez has often been called the world's largest 'fish trap'. We will continue to update this section of BAJA EXPO to provide you with the latest information on fishing in Baja to help increase your chances for a hook-up in Baja.
The Log Newspaper said it best when they described Baja for their annual Baja Sportfishing Guide: "From year-round, shallow-water rockfishing out of SAN QUINTIN to stalking wary snook and grouper in the winding mangrove channels of SAN QUINTINMagdalena Bay, from world-class billfish and tuna action off LOS CABOS to battling powerful and exotic roosterfsih along the white sands of the EAST CAPE, acrobatic dorado to LA BAY'S vast schools of yellowtail, the BAJA PENINSULA offers a smorgasbord of great sportfishing unparralleled anywhere in the world..." Guess that pretty much sums it up for those looking for tight lines!
GENERAL BAJA FISHING INFORMATION
Serious Baja anglers will appreciate the new selection of Baja fishing maps by BAJA DIRECTIONS. Finally available to the public after decades of Baja fishing experience, these underwater terrain maps are awesome!
Looking for a unique fishing experience? How about a fly fishing adventure in Baja! For further information, check out the web sites of BAJA ON THE FLY and also BAJA BIG FISH.
For more information on fishing in Cabo San Lucas, go to our FISHING section in the CABO SAN LUCAS directory.
And to review various charts showing what type of fish to expect in various Baja locations, drop by the FISHING CALENDAR by the folks at Baja Motion Tours.
Die-hard Baja fishermen have great praises for Gene Gira's informative BAJA DESTINATIONS web site. Check it out!
Looking for a good guidebook detailing the Baja coastline? One of the best is MEXICO BOATING GUIDE by John and Pat Rains. Carlos Fiesta used this as his bible for his 2,200 mile solo BAJA SOLO CIRCUMNAVIGATION!
Fish counts from FISHERMAN'S LANDING in San Diego can give you a head's up on the latest bite by calling (619) 224-1421..
BAJA BASED FISHING COMPANIES
The fishing companies listed in this section of Baja Expo Fishing are companies that are based in the various fishing towns throughout Baja. They tend to have a very good knowledge of the waters in their territory, and their rates are usually very competitive.
FISHING PACKAGES & TOURS
If you are looking forward to a Baja fishing adventure, but you are NOT looking forward to organizing all of the details, working with a fishing company that specializes in Baja fishing might be the perfect way to get your ass south of the border with the least amount of trouble!
BAJA FISHING RESORTS
There are many hotels and resorts that accommodate fishermen in Baja. The hotels in this section of Baja Expo Fishing are fishing resorts that actually market themselves as fishing destinations and are 'fisherman friendly'. Most of them offer fishing packages and many of them have their own fishing fleet and skippers.