Gordo Banks Pangas primary focus is on the Gordo Banks (locally referred to as the Wahoo Banks) and other fishing grounds towards the north, such as Cardon, La Fortuna, Iman, San Luis and Vinorama. Ideally situated at the gateway of the Sea of Cortez, where unique marine habitat creates the richest fishing grounds off of the Los Cabos region. Dependent on gamefish migrations, bait supply, currents and wind conditions, charters have the range to cover the areas from Cabo San Lucas to Vinorama.

Gordo Banks Pangas is located in the fishing village of La Playa in San Jose del Cabo, resting on the eastern edge of a coastal lagoon at the mouth of the Rio San Jose. We are situated in the newly developed world class Puerto Los Cabos Marina. We are minutes away from historic San Jose del Cabo, 10 miles from the airport, and 21 miles from the center of Cabo San Lucas.

The fleet’s launching area is only 10 miles from the Gordo Banks!


Eric Brictson, the founding charter representative, settled in San Jose del Cabo in 1985. Prior to moving to the Cape, Eric spent many years fishing off coastal California and Oregon. With his passing in August of 2023, his son Brian Brictson is continuing his legacy and quality customer care. Brian is an English-speaking American and he oversees virtually every aspect of the operation. Unequaled quality and personalized service are the standards that Brian and the staff of Gordo Banks Pangas offer to anglers of all experience levels.

CHARTER REPRESENTATIVES: BRIAN & MONICA BRICTSON