Baja Mexico – Fishing the Sea of Cortez

Based in La Ventana, Baja California Sur, this fishing operation brings you to the crystal-clear waters of the Sea of Cortez, famed for its rich biodiversity and home to over 700 fish species, including some of the world’s most iconic game fish. Whether you’re an experienced angler or a newcomer, you’re in for an unforgettable adventure. Depending on the season, you’ll have the chance to catch prized species like roosterfish, dorado, marlin, sailfish, tuna, yellowtail, and golden trevally, among many others. Specially rigged pangas, ideal for fly fishing and light tackle, are designed for the ultimate Baja fishing experience. Prime fishing season runs from spring to fall, while winter brings the renowned El Norte winds, attracting kitesurfers from around the globe.

For non-fishing companions, Baja Sur offers guided options like mountain biking, hiking, whale watching, and snorkeling. La Ventana is an angler’s paradise, located in the municipality of La Paz, Baja California Sur, on the eastern shore of the Sea of Cortez. This renowned body of water—also called the Gulf of California—lies between the Baja Peninsula and mainland Mexico, and its abundant fish species and marine life make it one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world. Here, you’ll find legendary game fish like marlin, sailfish, and roosterfish, as well as pelagic species such as mahi-mahi (dorado), yellowfin, skipjack, bluefin tuna, wahoo, and striped, blue, and black marlin. Other challenging catches include milkfish, yellowtail, snappers, groupers, jacks, triggerfish, pompano, and more. In addition to exceptional fishing, the Sea of Cortez teems with marine life; on any given day, you might encounter whales, dolphins, orcas, sharks, sea turtles, and a variety of manta rays.