Belize Fishing

Belize Diving Adventures
Address:  San Pedro, Belize, Central America
Tel:  (501) 226-3082 or 610-0015 or 600-4856
Web:  http://www.belizedivingadventures.net/
e-mail:  contact@belizedivingadventures.net
Cost:    US$85/Person or up to US$300/Boat

Costa Rica Fishing

Iguana Tours
Address:  P.O. Box 227, Quepos, Costa Rica, Central America
Tel:  (506) 777-2052
Web:  www.iguanatours.com
e-mail:  web@iguanatours.com
Cost: starts at US$725 to US$925/Person

Mexico Fishing

Acapulco

There are many types of fish that can be caught in the Pacific waters of Acapulco Bay such as Mahi Mahi locally known as ‘dorado’, marlin, red snapper, sea bass, and sailfish.  Sport fishing is available through private companies and most hotels, with charters leaving from the downtown dock across from the main public plaza, the Zocalo.

There is also good fresh water fishing at Tres Palos Lagoon (located about 20 miles southeast of Downtown Acapulco, between Puerto Marques and the international Airport) and Coyuca Lagoon (located near Pie de la Cuesta, about 40 minutes drive from downtown Acapulco.); http://www.acapulcosunset.com/coyuca_lagoon.htm

There are luxury fishing yachts which often include lunch and last anywhere from 3 to 6 hours.
Cost:  starts at about US$350/Person

Here are a few companies in the area:

 Blue Water Sport Fishing
Owner:  Jesús (Chuy) Osorio
Address:  Pinzona #163, Centro Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
Tel:  (011) (52) (1) (744) 428-2279 (International) or (44) (744) 428-2279 (Mexico)
Web:  http://www.acavio.com/aventura.html
e-mail:  acablue@yahoo.com

Fantasy Sport Fishing
Owner:  Lorenzo Bello
Address:  Acapulco, Gro. Mexico
Tel:  (52) (744) 419 97 73
Cell:  (52) (744) 419 9773
Web:  http://www.fantasysportfishing.com/index.html
e-mail:  lorenzobello47@yahoo.com

Fishing Factory
Owner:  Cristina Spivis
Address:  Acapulco, Mexico
Tel:  (52) (744) 482 1398
Web:  http://www.funfishingfactory.com/
e-mail:  Cristina@funfishingfactory.com

Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas is one of the richest Sportfishing areas in the world. Over 850 different species of fish swim in the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez. The area has amazing deapth thus fishermen catch many deep-sea species even from the beach area. Fish caught here include species such as: dorado, the black, blue, and striped marlin, rays, roosterfish, sailfish, shark, swordfish, tuna and wahoo. Several major tournaments are held each year including the Bisbee Black and Blue Marlin and For Pete's Sake in the fall. For marlin fishing you can't beat September, October and November. In the summer, you will likely catch dorado, sailfish, tuna and wahoo. In the winter and early spring you will often catch striped marlin and yellowtail.

A fishing license is required to fish in Los Cabos and you can obtain a Mexican sportfishing license from the Mexican Fisheries Department. The cost is $8 for a day or $25 for a month. To purchase a license before your trip, you can contact the Mexico Department of Fisheries at (619) 233-6956, or by mail at: 2550 5th Avenue, Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92103. There are many companies that offer fishing excursions (most offer lunch) and last anywhere from 3 to 6 hours.

Cost: starts at about US$350

Cabo Fishing
Tel:  Toll Free from USA or Canada 1-866-348-6286 or (52) (322) 222-4935
Web:  http://www.cabo-fishing.net/
e-mail:  info@cabo-fishing.net

Caborey
Address:  Cabo Nave S.A. de C.V
Tel:  (52) (624) 143-8260 or 143-8060
Cell:  (52) (624) 150-3943
Web:  http://www.caborey.com/
e-mail:  caborey@prodigy.net.mx

Dream Seaker Yacht Charters
Tel:  (52) (624) 173-0046  
Cell:  (44) (624) 358-0151
US Tel:  (213) 291-0922
e-mail: dreamseaker@prodigy.net.mx

Gladiator Charters
Address:  Cabo Yacht Center, Cabo San Lucas Marina, BCS Mexico 23410
Tel:  (52) (624) 143-9712 or toll free from USA 1-866-702-6337
Web:  http://www.gladiatorcharters.com/
e-mail:  office@gladiatorcharters.com

Mazatlan

Mazatlan is famous for its billfish; marlin, swordfish and sailfish.  You'll also find smaller species such as wahoo and dorado in season.  There are quite a few fishing charters available in Mazatlan so we only listed a few.  They are very professional and experienced.

Bass El Salto
Address:  Avenue Camaron Sabalo 2601-4, Sabalo Country Club, Mazatlan, Mexico 82100
Tel:  (52) (669) 123-0834
Fax:  (52) (669) 913-1718
Web:  http://www.basselsalto.com
e-mail:  basselmexico@basselsalto.com

Bibi Fleet
Address:  P.O. Box 1086, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, México
Tel:  (52) (669) 148-2055
Fax:  (52) (669) 913-1060
Web:  http://www.bibifleet.com/index.php or http://www.fishmazatlan.com/index.htm
e-mail:  gogetem@bibifleet.com
Cost:  Starts at US$275 to US$500 /Boat

Cortez Yacht Charters
Address:  3609 Hartzel Drive Spring Valley, California, 91977  USA
Tel:  (619) 469-4255
Fax: (619) 461-9303
Web:  http://www.cortezcharters.com/maza.htm
e-mail:  cortezcharters@sbcglobal.net
Cost:  Starts at US$425 to US$700 /Boat

Escualo Fleet Sportfishing
Address:  New Marina Mazatlan, Pier 10, Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico
Tel:  (52) (669) 913-0303
Fax:  (52) (669) 913-3024
Web:  http://www.escualosportfishing.com/
e-mail:  info@escualosportfishing.com

Star Fleet
Address:  Cap. Joel Montes Camarena No. 10, Mazatlan, Sinaloa. Mexico
Tel:  (52) (669) 982-2665 or 982-3878
Web:  http://www.starfleet.com.mx
e-mail:  starfleet@mazatlan.com.mx
Cost:  Starts at US$115/Person or up to US$500/Boat

Puerto Vallarta

Charter Dreams
Address:  Marina Las Palmas,  Local 11 & 12, Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Tel:  (52) (322) 221-2522 or 221-0690
Fax: (52) (322) 221-2522 or 221-0690
Web:  http://www.charterdreams.com/index.html
e-mail:  info@charterdreams.com
Cost:  starts at US$650 to $1,300/Charter