Updated 7/1/15

If you plan to visit Mexico and go fishing, whether salt or fresh water, you are required to purchase and carry a valid Mexican fishing license. The only exception would be shore fishing from land. Licenses can be purchased for a day (roughly $15 USD depending on exchange rates), a week (roughly $43 USD), a month or a year . Most charter services will assist you in purchasing your Mexican fishing license and some include it in the price of the charter. If you are fishing from a private boat, all persons aboard (even children) must have a fishing license even if they are not fishing. All persons fishing in Mexican waters must have a Mexican Tourist Visa.

Only "fin" fish are allowed to be fished in Mexican waters. Turtles, crustaceans, mollusks, mammals and totuava are not permitted to be fished. Only one reel pole per person in the water at one time is legal.

You can purchase your fishing license for Mexico online, via mail, or in person. Conapesca (Mexico's National Aquaculture and Fishing Commission) has an office located in San Diego, CA to assist English-speaking fishermen. The website www.sportfishingbcs.gob.mx has all the information you will need to purchase your fishing license as well as general information about fishing in Mexico. For Baja California, you can read more information and purchse your license at www.sportfishinginmexico.com run by the Baja California Secretary of Tourism.

For more information about bringing a boat to Mexico, see Taking your Boat to Mexico, official information from SECTUR.

Sportfishing Fleets, Charters & Cruises in Mexico

Cabo San Lucas/San Jose del Cabo

Cabo Fishing Cabo Fishing combines expert captains and crews, toll-free customer service, and top quality fishing vessels - all at a great price. In addition, all our customer service representatives speak English fluently, and English is also spoken on all boats. Not many fishing companies in Cabo can say that!

Cabo San Lucas Charters We have the highest hook up ratio in Cabo San Lucas Charters . Fishing the outstanding waters of Cabo San Lucas Mexico, and East Cape region these waters are regarded as the worlds greatest fishing destination. Paving the way for awesome sport fishing in Cabo San Lucas. Sport fishing is one of the most thrilling as well as fascinating water sport endeavors. If it's your first time trying your luck at catching a marlin or your dream to catch a giant of the Deep Blue. There is no better company for sport fishing in Cabo San Lucas Mexico than, Cabo San Lucas Charters.

Cabo San Lucas Fishing Charters We are viewed as the Top Cabo Fishing Charter Company 10 years in a row, with more than 15 long periods of a flawless reputation of accomplishment, and thousands of happy fishermen. Fishing in Cabo is known world wide as the Marlin capital of the world. We can guide you if it's your first time attempting your luck at getting a Marlin or your fantasy to get giant blue Marlin we can make your dream come true. Our countless reviews rate us the Top fishing charter company in Cabo San Lucas.

Top Anglers Sportfishing Charters We’re Mexico/USA owned and operated and are proud to be one of Cabo San Lucas’ longest running charter operations, since1992, and have served over 100,000 Cabo San Lucas visitors. Whether you're a first-time visitor to Cabo San Lucas, who's always dreamt of catching a big-game pelagic species, or an experienced angler, we will do our best to make your sportfishing charter and visit to Cabo San Lucas as memorable as possible.

Cancun

Cozumel

Albatros Charters Albatros Charters is available for private sport fishing in Cozumel, Mexico. We supply all the necessary fishing gear, the lures, the bait, the licenses and the refreshments. We want to make your trip to the island easy, memorable and convenient, but please remember, these are deep sea 'fishing' trips (aka sport fishing), not deep sea 'catching' trips. All you have to do is come aboard and enjoy the charter!

Cozumel Charters Cozumel Charters brings you all-inclusive deep sea fishing, bottom fishing, fly fishing, and snorkeling tours in Cozumel, Mexico. Our tours include beer, soft drinks, water, fishing gear, tackle, bait, snorkeling equipment, and even transportation from your hotel or cruise ship!

La Paz

Tailhunter International Jacques Cousteau called the Sea of Cortez the Aquarium of the World and with more than 700 species of fish and La Paz, in Baja California Mexico is your gateway to your next sportfishing or adventure vacation. Tailhunter International is the best sportfishing experience La Paz has to offer! Since 1995, we are your full-service outfitter and can put your whole vacation package together including fishing, lodging, transportation, day tours, activities such as SCUBA, snorkeling, kayaking and more!

Loreto

Mazatlan

ifishmazatlan.com Welcome to ifishmazatlan.com, your go-to source for all things related to fishing in Mazatlan, Mexico! Our website is dedicated to helping anglers of all levels and interests make the most of their fishing experiences in this beautiful coastal city.

Puerto Vallarta

Bruno's Fishing The fishing is the reason we're out there, especially with such an abundance of different species in the surrounding waters of Puerto Vallarta, but our top priority is providing the best service possible to our clients. So far our customer service policy has proven to be a winner, catching fish is the reason they hire us, but our special attention to customer service is why they come back time & time again.

Puerto Vallarta Sportfishing Now during your vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, you can experience the thrill of Deep Sea Fishing without breaking the bank. At Puerto Vallarta Fishing, we bring you the unique opportunity to fish in fully equipped deep sea fishing vessels complete with cabins, restrooms, fighting chairs, all fishing equipment, bait, tackle, and expert English-speaking captain and crew.

Rocky Point/Puerto Penasco

Riviera Maya

Wasabi Loco Wasabi Loco offers experienced Mexican crews on up to date American owned sportfishing boats. Each boat is equipped with topnotch Penn and/or Shimano gear with fresh line. Charters are available for the whole day, half day or even three quarters. Small boats, large boats and everything in between. Feel free to bring your wife. Our crews speak English and make everyone welcome.