Peak gamefish migrations typically occur during the months of April through November. Each season will vary; fish migrations depend on water temperatures, currents, and bait supplies etc. Usually, warmer water will attract the largest species. Wintertime action for striped marlin can be excellent. Yellowfin tuna, dorado and bottom fish can be found all year round. Tropical weather patterns can be unpredictable during the warm summer months. The most popular and productive months for our charters are April through July and October through January.

• Beverages
• Lunches/Snacks
• Hat
• Polarized Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Medium sized ice chest – if you plan to bring fish fillets home
• Zip-lock freezer bags for your fillets
• Wind breaker or sweatshirt for cool evenings and early mornings
• Shorts, swimwear and extra T-shirts
• An assortment of U.S. dollar bills, including smaller dominations for tipping etc…

Our guides do not speak fluent English but do know many words and phrases and will be able to communicate with you throughout your day. They have lived in this area all of their lives and are skilled fishermen who give their best effort to make your day enjoyable.

Yes, all of our charters are equipped with VHF radios for safety.

All of our charters have either fixed T-Tops or Bimini Tops, which are folded up for storage when not in use.

The 28 ft. to 35 ft. Cruisers all have enclosed bathrooms.  Most of the 26 ft. Super Pangas have Porta Potty facility.

Yes, we do supply all of the necessary fishing equipment that you will need, including rods, reels and terminal tackle. We do recommend that you bring your own yo-yo style iron jigs if you plan on concentrating on bottom fish. Our boats are outfitted with a majority of Seeker and Cal Star rods, matched with Penn, Diawa and Shimano reels. We have quality equipment that is well maintained and definitely superior to other local fleets.

An average tip for the services of your guide is 15% to 20% of total charter rate. There is no set fee and you can tip accordingly.

No, live bait is not included in the price of the charter. The bait situation is continually changing; at times anglers can catch their own larger baits for offshore trolling and at other times you have the option of purchasing what is available from local bait boats. Usually, you will find out what bait is available immediately after launching. It is always recommended to purchase bait when it is readily available, better to have it than not. You can expect to pay an average of $30 per boat, depending on availability, quantity and supply and demand.

The typical length of the boat ride to the various fishing grounds is 30 to 40 minutes, or 10 to 15 miles. We normally concentrate on the areas to the north, in the Sea of Cortez, and usually within 5 miles of shore.

Our Charters depart at first daylight, typically 6:00 to 6:30 a.m., depending on the season. You are usually back at the fillet station by noon or around 1:00 p.m.

The 23 ft. Super Pangas accommodate two persons (exception being small sized children). The 26 ft. Super Pangas can accommodate three anglers comfortably and up to four if the group consists of parents with small children. Cruiser Charters can take three to five passengers, depending on size of people and which boat is reserved. Capacity does not matter if some people are just going to watch and will not be fishing. Mexican regulations require that all passengers that are 12 years old and older need to posses a valid Mexican fishing license, no matter is they are fishing or just watching.

We do not include lunches or beverages in the charter price. There are a few vendors at the marina that sell burritos, sandwiches, snacks, and some beverages. Supplies may vary depending on how busy a morning we have so we always recommend you bring your own lunch and beverages.

Yes, all of our charters are equipped with life preservers

A typical charter will take you where the skipper has learned that the most consistent fishing action at that particular time is taking place. You will usually start at the furthest areas and then on the way back try some different places. You could expect to break up the day by doing some surface trolling with both bait and lures and then some drift fishing over rocky pinnacles. You can troll up to four surface lures but while trolling bait it is best to use only two or three lines to minimize tangles.

The majority of local Resorts will freeze your catch for you, please check directly with them to confirm this.

Yes, deposits are completely refundable if the boats are unable to launch due to rain, high winds or rough surf conditions.

There are no numbered addresses or large signs to follow to the La Playita, Puerto Los Cabos Marina panga charter area. You will head into downtown San Jose del Cabo on Mijares Blvd. and take the road (Juarez) that is directly across from the Red Cross/Fire Station and head east onto the new elevated bridge, this goes for about 3/4 of a mile over the arroyo flood zone, now arriving to marina area, veer left at the Man with Fish metal sculpture, keep going straight past where the first entrance is seen on right, where it says Swim with Dolphins, Sales Center, Port Office, Container Restaurant, etc. Follow signs in the direction of the Hotel El Ganzo, Continue to the next turn about (Glorieta) and stay towards the right and go up over the hill and back down the back side of the same steep incline, at bottom of the hill, make a right, go approximately 200 yards and the road goes left at turn about, now up over a short incline and down the other side about few hundred yards and you encounter the final turn about, now turn to the right and follow the road, marina edge is on your rt., continue all the way towards the channel entrance where you will encounter the Hotel El Ganzo, we are located in the panga area, just northeast of this hotel, on the ocean side, turn in to the right, this is where we will meet you. Mexican fishing licenses are sold at this same area.