LOCATION
Cabo San Lucas - Baja Peninsula - Mexico
SEASON
Year-Round
CAPACITY
Baja Anglers can easily accommodate groups of all sizes, including single anglers, couples, families, and large business or corporate groups
SPECIES
Sailfish, marlin, dorado, roosterfish, wahoo, yellowfin tuna, sierra, bonito, jacks, pompano, and more
GENERAL INFORMATION
Located in the epicenter of Cabo San Lucas, Baja Anglers specializes in fly fishing and light tackle fishing with spinning rods or light bait casting gear.
Only a few hours flight from the States and an easy trip from most major U.S. cities lies the Mexican resort town of Cabo San Lucas, where for decades friends or family have come to enjoy mountains, rock formations, majestic beaches, great hotels, golf, surf and – of course – great fishing.
Located in the epicenter of Cabo San Lucas, Baja Anglers specializes in fly fishing and light tackle fishing with spinning rods or light bait casting gear. The Sea of Cortez is a giant fish trap, where warm waters with shrimp, squid, sardines, herring, mackerel and other food flow to Pacific predators like blue marlin and black marlin, striped marlin, yellowfin tuna, dorado, and wahoo. Close to shore roosterfish, jack crevalle, Sierra mackerel, red and cubera snapper, three kinds of trevally, yellowtail, black skipjack, pompano, grouper, lady fish and others abound. Fish come to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico for the feast. Anglers come for the amazing fly fishing and light tackle fishing opportunities in one of the most productive and diversified fisheries in the world.
LENGTH OF STAY
Most trips booked with Baja Anglers are day trips, although fishing packages and itineraries of any length can be arranged. All trips with Baja Anglers are completely customized and built around your schedule, fishing preferences, time of year, and desired species.
THE FISHING
Your Cabo San Lucas fishing charter with Baja Anglers begins when you depart the marina around 6:30 AM, returning approximately eight hours later. Plan on arriving at the Baja Anglers shop 15 minutes early to go over your fly fishing or light tackle needs and to meet your captain and mate for the fishing day ahead.
Off Shore Fishing Charters
Most people consider catching a bill fish on-the-fly or with light tackle to be the ultimate fishing charter experience. If marlin are "on-the-bite” then go for it! You may also find sail fish, yellowfin tuna, schools or single dorado (mahi-mahi,) wahoo, and even bigger game like blue and black marlin or swordfish. The sights are spectacular. Seasonally, whales spout and breach, dolphin can be everywhere at once, and large flocks of birds work as Mexican "fish finders."
In-Shore Fishing Charters
Many fly fishing and light tackle anglers prefer the in-shore action. When the conditions are right and the fish are eating, you can catch 6-8 different species of fish in a single day. Each cast is an adventure. Rooster fish, Pacific jack crevalle and Sierra mackerel are great targets. You can occasionally find three types of trevally (big eye, fat lip & blue), yellowtail, giant lady fish, red and cubera snapper, pompano and amberjack close in as well.
BOATS AND EQUIPMENT OFFERED
Baja Anglers utilizes custom built, 26-foot ocean catamarans powered by twin 4-stroke engines that are quiet, fume-free, and powerful. These safe and soft-riding cats are engineered to handle all sea conditions and to maximize your safety, comfort, and fishing convenience. You will find clear casting areas fore and aft, T-tops for shade, and an enclosed head for the ladies aboard. The boats are fast, designed to get you to the fishing quickly!
THE LODGING
There are literally hundreds of hotel and resort offerings in the Cabo San Lucas area, from budget accommodations to five-star offerings. Most visitors to Cabo will have already planned their hotel or resort stay, with fishing being added in the form of day trips. If this is the case, please be sure to provide us with the hotel or resort contact information where you will be staying when booking your fishing trip. If you like Yellow Dog to arrange an entire vacation package that includes all lodging and accommodations as well as your fishing, we will be happy to do so! Please contact us for more details and options.
RATES & DETAILS
2009
Boat fishing day rate (approximately 8 hours) is $660.00 per day - for either one or two people. This cost includes a 10% tax per boat. Additional anglers are surcharged at $50.00 each, with a maximum of four anglers per boat. (A boat with four anglers would be $760.00.)
Full days should be reserved in advance. A recommended gratuity for the captains/mates is usually 15% of the trip.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Full day(s) of guided fishing, 10% tax, the use of top quality light tackle (Shimano reels and Loomis rods,) and lure usage.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Purchases in Baja Anglers tackle shop, gratuities for guides and crew, use of bluewater fly rods and reels, lure loss, all flies used and lost, live bait or chum that will need to be purchased each fishing day, and lunch and snacks for the boat (Available for purchase at the marina.)
DEPOSIT INFORMATION
A 50% deposit (per angler) of the total package cost for each trip is due to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures (YDFA) within 10 days of booking to secure the reservation. Guides and dates cannot be held or reserved without a deposit. YDFA reserves the right to charge a handling fee of $100 per person for date changes after the initial reservation has been made. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure.
HOW TO GET THERE
You will access your Baja fishing destination via San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico. International flights to San Jose Del Cabo depart from a number of major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Houston, and Denver. The major airlines that service San Jose Del Cabo are American, America West, Alaska Air, Continental, United, as well as several regional airlines.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
All U.S. citizens are required to have a valid passport that does not expire within 6 months of trips dates. Please be sure that your passport has at least two blank, unstamped pages remaining in back, and that it is not torn, delaminated, or damaged in any way. No visas or inoculations are required for U.S. citizens. A Mexican departure tax is payable at the airport when leaving Mexico. Some airlines include this as a prepaid part of your ticket. Please check with your travel agent or carrier to verify this.
NON-ANGLING ACTIVITIES
For non-anglers or those looking to take a day off from fishing there are a number of activities and attractions that are available when visiting the Baja Peninsula. While Cabo San Lucas and San Jose Del Cabo offer some extraordinary beaches, shopping, and night life there are also a myriad of outdoor activities that you can take advantage of. The East Cape is home to some of the best windsurfing and kite surfing on the planet, and the Sea of Cortez offers world-class snorkeling. Since the entire area is sparsely populated, cruising the beaches and relaxing in the sun and sand is a great way to spend the day. There are miles of open, undeveloped beaches perfect for exploring. If you are interested in organizing a side trip to nearby villages or towns, sightseeing in Can San Lucas or San Jose del Cabo, or participating in any other non-angling activities during your visit, please let us know prior to your departure. We will be happy to make recommendations and take care of any necessary arrangements.
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