Fishing - Fishing Overview
The Costa Alegre's reputation is prominent in the world of deep-sea fishing, and is known as the" Sailfish Capital of Mexico" among many deep-sea fishing enthusiasts.
It is the fishing village of Barra de Navidad and the peninsula of Isla Navidad that is often referred to as "the privileged location on the natural corridor for sail fish migration". It is in these waters off Isla Navidad where the big game fish love to lurk. Fresh runs of blue and black Marlin, Dorado, Sail Fish, Roosterfish, and giant Tuna tempt anglers all year around.
View our sports fishing calendar and game fish descriptions.
Due to the unique topography, the area is virtually perched on the edge of an underwater valley. The sandy ocean floor plunges dramatically down into deep blue darkness, bringing the hunting ground for monster-sized game fish practically to the shore.
Sports fishermen also praise the southern beaches of this area for their abundance of red snapper, porgy and other minor species.
There are tales of the seasonal December Marlin runs that offer up giants as large as a 1,000 pounds, "once you see that sail jumping out of the water, you're hooked". Our boats can reach prime fishing territory and be running gear in less than 30 minutes.
With over 500 species in the waters of the Costa Alegre, there's fishing for every level, from the curious beginner to the serious professional.
Inshore & Offshore Fly Fishing options
The fishing opportunities of the Costa Alegre and Isla Navidad are exceptional with both inshore and offshore fisheries. Trophy roosterfish, snapper, grouper, spanish mackerel and yellowtail jacks are available throughout the year, inshore.
Offshore species boast Pacific sailfish, blue and black marlin, yellow fin tuna, dorado and wahoo that have been caught on the fly rod, in this as of yet undiscovered destination.
More details on our inshore & offshore fly fishing.
Your Fishing Day
Your fishing day begins usually about 6:30am to 7:00am, when you will be picked up from the Meson dock to enjoy the exciting action of either inshore or offshore fishing. Our guides are all local captains who are fluent in English, and are very accommodating and knowledgeable of the species that you are targeting.
Boat Options
We offer a variety of boat options from pangas to custom ocean cruisers, all with the capability of getting you to the fish quickly and comfortably.
More details on our boat sizes and onboard equipment.
Pacific Golf and Fishing Club implements a mandatory 'catch and release' policy on all billfish. We will be happy to photograph your catch in the water so bring your camera. We can recommend several taxidermists should you like a replica of your trophy catch.
* Dorado, Tuna, Wahoo, and a variety of other species are available for retention, but all billfish are released. |
