FISHING

 

La Paz is a magnificent destination for fishing, as it offers very favorable conditions to catch a wide variety of species.

 

Isla Espiritu Santo ? Located 30 km (19 mi) north of La Paz from the port of Pichilingue. This is one of the most visited islands on the Sea of Cortez. It is surrounded by a group of small islands, including Isla Partida, Los Islotes, La Ballena, El Gallo and La Gallina.

This is an excellent spot to fish thanks to its calm waters, which are home to species such as dorado, marlin, tuna and yellowfin tuna.

 

Canal de Cerralvo ? Located 50 km (31 mi) east of La Paz. This spot has a warm climate and calm waters that are perfect for catching pargo, Colorado snapper and yellowfin tuna.

 

Punta El Mechudo ? Located 80 km (50 mi) north of the Bahia de La Paz (La Paz Bay). This place has beautiful scenery and blue-green waters inhabited by pargo, cabrilla, sierra, dorado and yellowfin tuna.

 

Todos Santos ? Located 79 km (49 mi) south of La Paz, off Highway 9. This is a great place to catch species such as Mexican skipjack, cabrilla, pargo, and shark while you observe the sea lion colonies that inhabit the nearby rock formations.

 

La Ribera ? Located 116 km (72 mi) southwest of La Paz, off Highway 9. Thanks to its majestic waters, this is the perfect location to hook swordfish, sailfish, marlin, tuna, dorado and roosterfish.