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Fishing and Charter Boats in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico

Fishing & Charters

Releasing a Marlin

Fishing in San Carlos is excellent. During summer months, as the water temperatures rise, the exotic big game species are present, including marlin, sailfish, dorado (mahi-mahi) and tuna. With deep water only a few miles off shore, even small boats can attempt to land the Big Ones. Several tournaments are held in San Carlos each year. 

From late fall into spring, there is excellent bottom fishing in and around the many islands and points in the area. Target species include red snapper, sea trout, yellowtail and sea bass.

 

Fishing Reports

Charter boats are available and the cost is reasonable for a full or half-day of fishing. The charter boats are fairly well equipped but if you are a serious fisherman, we suggest you bring your own tackle. The local skippers and mates are most eager to please and will even teach you if you're a beginner at saltwater angling.  See sample sea surface temperature charts for the area at the Terrafin Software listing below.. Visit our solunar tables page to determine the best times to fish and dive.

If you bring your own boat to fish with, you will need both a fishing permit for the boat itself and individual fishing licenses. The Federal Sport Fishing office for these is on the right after you pass the entrance to the Marina Seca Dry Storage boat yard. Hours are 0830-1500 M-F.  Ph: 011-52-622-226-1144.

San Carlos also has charter boats available for sunset cruises or tours of the area.  Check out our tackle suppliers as well before you head south.

If you are a boater, we highly recommend a visit to www.cruisecortez.com and www.latitudemexico.com. These excellent websites contains a wealth of information for all mariners, power or sail.  Come on back here when you finish your voyage.  For information on tides visit the Tide and Current Predictor

For information about fishing regulations visit this great review. Please observe daily bag limits and do practice catch and release.


Charter Boats


San Carlos Fishing Charters

Too Much Fun, 24' Mako Walkaround  Andale, 41' Hatteras SF

Website: www.fishingsancarlos.com
Location: Beltrones Blvd
(next to Banamex)
Phone: 011-52-622-226-0403
Email:
bobblair@fishingsancarlos.com

Our trips are just "too much", whether you're fishing on our 41' Hatteras, Andale, or our 25' Grady White, Too Much Fun.  We offer package trips including fishing and golf with choice of accommodations or you can substitute scuba, kayaking or horseback riding.  Whatever you choose will be just" too much" fun.  Visit our web site for more information, rates and photos.
Your Host: Bob Blair


Surface Time Charters

Click here to visit our new website!

Location:  1 Edificio Villa Marina, San Carlos
(1 block past Marina Terra Hotel)
Phone:
877-300-9336 (Toll Free)
  Fax 480- 897-2875 (US)
Phone: 011-52-622-226-1888 (Mexico)
Email: info@surfacetime.com

Welcome aboard - we now have 2 charter boats to serve you.  We specialize in small group charters for both fishing and diving with load limits of four for fishing. We're fully equipped with head and freshwater shower and our covered cockpit offers shade and comfort.  We cruise at 20 knots so the big ones are in easy reach. Our experienced skippers know where they are biting.
Please visit our web site for more information & to make your reservations for a great day fishing on the Sea of Cortez.
  In San Carlos, please visit our new office.
Hosts: Sergio Andrade & Erica Wedepohl de Attwell

Big Surface Time-38' Trawler 
 Cruising on Little Surface Time


Catch-22 Sport Fishing Adventures

Website: www.catch22mexicosportfishing.com
Location: Suite 1, Marina San Carlos
Phone: (US) 520-471-8680
(Mexico) 011-52-622-226-2162
Email: info@catch22mexicosportfishing.com
San Carlos newest sport fishing charter boat service, Catch-22 Sport Fishing Adventures has 4 boats to serve you with rates to fit any budget.  Catch-22 SFA is a Billfish Foundation catch and release operator whose mission is to provide clients a great day of fishing while protecting marine habitat and resources.  They can assist with your vacation planning. Visit their web site for more information, email, call or visit their office on the boardwalk at Marina San Carlos.


Website:  www.garysdivemexico.com
Location: Km 10, Blvd Beltrones, San Carlos
Phone: 866-356-1236 (US Toll Free)
622-226-0049 (Mexico)
Email: gary@garysdivemexico.com

73# Sailfish taken on Gary's Gloria Marius

Fishing party boat trips and fishing charters, either bottom fishing or trolling in season and ocean/nature tours, as well as bay and sunset cruises. We are open every day, 365 days a year from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Bait, tackle, soft drinks and ice provided, fish filleted.
7 boats with Captains and deckhands to serve you at O Dock, Marina San Carlos by the hour, 1/2 or full day.

Visit our web site for more information and reservations.
 
"Since 1971, comfortable, safe, dependable boat trips."

Your Hosts: Gary & Donna Goldstein


Jon Jen Charters

Website:  www.jonjencharters.com
Location: Blvd Gabriel Estrada #145,
Bahia La Herradura Local #10 San Carlos
Phone: 622-226-0003 (MX)
1-866-740-BOAT (2628) (US)
Email Us

San Carlos' newest charter fishing service, offering
a variety of fishing, diving, snorkeling, kayaking and whale watching trips.  You can even custom design your own trip!  We offer half-day, full-day and even multi-day trips, including a three day excursion to Baja California.  Jon Jen Charters also caters to fly and light tackle fisherman and offers bottom fishing trips.  Our 28' diesel powered Skipjack is equipped with the latest electronics and the finest in fishing tackle.  Abel, our bi-lingual captain, has years of San Carlos experience fishing.
Visit our web site, call or email us or visit us in San Carlos.
Your Hosts:  Jon & Jennifer Hilderbrand


Dakota Charters

Website: www.dakotacharters.com
Location:  Marina San Carlos
Phone: 622-226-0718 (MX)
1-602-412-3188 (US)
Email Us

Welcome to Dakota Charters, located at Marina San Carlos.  We offer a complete variety of Sea of Cortez charter boat packages, whether you are looking for a sport fishing charter, a dive charter or yacht charter for day cruises or a multi-day live aboard luxury yacht charter.  Have a group with mixed interests?  No problem-we can tailor a private boat charter to meet the needs of your family or group. Our charter yacht is the Dakota, a 48 foot Ocean Super Sport.  Please visit our new web site, or email or call us for more information on our charter and San Carlos vacation packages.
Your hosts: Sonia Andrade & Dave Rothschiller


Hattie Annie Charters

Welcome to Hattie Annie Charters, San Carlos, Mexico

Location: G Dock, Marina San Carlos
Phone: 622-226-0453
011-52-622-197-1351
Email Us

Sea of Cortez charters aboard the Hattie Annie, our 40' twin shaft Davis/Defever trawler, designed for long range cruising. We offer fishing charters, day cruises, margarita & sunset cruises and dinner cruises. We offer overnight or multi-day excursions to Isla Tortuga and the fabulous Baja Peninsula. The Hattie Annie is tri-cabin trawler with center salon and galley and huge bridge so everyone can enjoy the ride or the hunt. We do half day, full day and multi-day trips and you'll find our rates to be very reasonable. Call or email us for availability and reservations.
Your hosts: Aracely & Steve


Mas Atun Sport Fishing

Welcome to Mas Atun Sport Fishing, San Carlos, Mexico

Website: www.masatun.com
Location: Mar de Cortez #45
Phone: 622-226-2112 (Mexico)
1-888-816-6520 (USA Toll Free)
Email Us

Welcome to Mas Atun Sport Fishing, where your enjoyment, success and comfort is our priority. We welcome seasoned anglers as well as newcomers to the sport, from fly-fishermen to spear fishermen. Our focus is to put you on fish, the rest is up to you. Visit our web site for more information.  Call or email us for reservations.


Reel Loco Sport Fishing

Website: www.reellocosportfishing.com
Location: Marina San Carlos
Phone: 622-855-1443 (Mexico)
623-810-4756 (USA)
Email Us

Welcome aboard...REEL LOCO SPORT FISHING CHARTERS. We are crazy about fishing! San Carlos is without a doubt the best kept secret of the Sea of Cortez. Available year round, we accommodate all aspects of fishing and skill levels. Our experienced, professional and courteous crew will personalize your fishing excursion. Come join us to hear the reel scream and the crew shout...FISH ON! Visit our website or email us for reservations.


Trivial Pursuit Fishing Charters

Welcome to Trivial Pursuit Fishing Charters

Location: G Dock, Marina San Carlos
Phone: 011-521-622-855-7316
Email Us

The “ Trivial Pursuit “ is a 38 ft. Mediterranean sport fisher, located at Marina San Carlos. We are staffed by locally experienced Mexican captain and crew, who have years of providing clients with some of the best fishing and good service available in this area. The owner and crew are dedicated to providing you with the very best all-inclusive fishing trip you can experience in San Carlos. We want you to have fun, catch lots of fish, and not be concerned about add-on costs when you come to fish with us.  We offer reasonable daily rates as well as multi-day fishing packages, which include lodging and meals.  PayPal accepted. Contact us by phone or email for availability, rate information and reservations.
Welcome aboard the Trivial Pursuit.


 Tackleman's Fishing Supply
(formerly Pancho's)

Pancho's Baja Tackle

Website: tacklemansfishingsupply.com
1293 West Miracle Mile
Tucson, AZ 85705
Phone: 520-620-6454
Fax: 520-620-6460
Email Tackleman

Southern Arizona's largest selection of fresh and saltwater tackle.  Featuring reels by Penn, Shimano and Avet; rods by GUSA, Fenwick, Calstar and Loomis and lures by YoZuri, MoldCraft, 7Strand and Calcutta & more.  We offer line spooling service and custom lure rigging. Stop by for all your fishing tackle needs.
EZ-off and on I-10 at the Miracle Mile Exit #255.
 Open 9-5, Monday-Saturday.
Visit our new website!
 


Terrafin Software
Website: http://www.terrafin.com
946 Crest View Road, Vista, CA 92083
800-993-0939 Toll Free
760-941-4931 from Mexico
760-941-9689 Fax
Email: sstviewhelp@terrafin.com

Get the latest Sea Surface Temperatures for San Carlos or any  favorite fishing spot in the Sea of Cortez!  An annual subscription to all charts is just $99 US.  See the sample charts here.  Terrafin also produces software packages to manage your boat maintenance or log your fishing experiences or both.  Visit the website for more information....and please tell them we sent you!


New web site about boating and sailing in Mexico.
Has recent news, forums, event calendars and nautical yellow pages.  Information for all boaters-power and sail.
Visit www.latitudemexico.com today.


The Amigo Charter Boat 
Captain Onofre Quintana
Location: Marina San Carlos
Phone 011-52-622-226-0689

Navegantes Boat Charters
Location:  O Dock, Marina San Carlos
Phone: 011-52-622-226-1448

Sociedad Cooperative "Tetabampo"--Charter Boat Co-op
Location:  L Dock, Marina San Carlos
Phone: 011-52-622-226-0011

Tequila Sheila Fishing Charters
Location:  L Dock, Marina San Carlos

El Bravo Charter Boat
Location: A Dock, Marina San Carlos
Phone: 011-52-622-222-0035 (Mexico)
Phone: 602-955-4120 (USA)

Harvester Charter Boat
Location: Dock G-5, Marina San Carlos
Phone:
480-837-6540 (USA)

Into the Sunset Tours
Location: San Carlos
Phone: 011-52-622-226-0260



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