El Gato Especial Fishing 

4.6/5 (91 reviews)
 Calle Cuatro Tiburón, Puerto Peñasco, SO 83554, Mexico

El Gato Especial Fishing 

Puerto Peñasco, SO, Mexico
26 ft
6
4.6/5 (91 reviews)

El Gato Especial Fishing offers exciting offshore and reef adventures targeting delicious table fish such as Grouper, Snapper, and Seabass out of the beautiful beach town of Puerto Peñasco.

Located deep in the Gulf of California only 50 miles from the USA border, this magical town offers everything you will need – beautiful beaches, warm sunny weather and, of course, awesome fishing.

You will be spending your day fishing aboard a 26' Sea Ray Laguna center console with ample room for up to 5 anglers. The boat has a small bathroom, and she cruises at 20 knots, getting you to the best spots speedily and safely.

The vessel comes equipped with all the essentials for a wonderful fishing trip, including the latest electronics and navigational equipment to get you fast on whatever you are fighting. It also has a livewell full to the brim with fresh live bait to tempt the very best catch.

El Gato Especial Fishing specializes in jigging and bottom fishing for your food favorites, heading out around 6 to 10 miles to fish for Grouper, Snapper, Seabass, Yellowtail and many other species.

As well as fishing, you can enjoy the time swimming, making the most of the beautiful weather and warm Sea of Cortes. There is no age limit when it comes to having kids on board and even dogs are welcome!

All El Gato Especial Fishing trips come with tackle, bait, drinks, and licenses, so all you need to bring is a good attitude.

El Gato Especial Fishing offers exciting offshore and reef adventures targeting delicious table fish such as Grouper, Snapper, and Seabass out of the beautiful beach town of Puerto Peñasco.

Located deep in the Gulf of California only 50 miles from the USA border, this magical town offers everything you will need – beautiful beaches, warm sunny weather and, of course, awesome fishing.

You will be spending your day fishing aboard a 26' Sea Ray Laguna center console with ample room for up to 5 anglers. The boat has a small bathroom, and she cruises at 20 knots, getting you to the best spots speedily and safely.

The vessel comes equipped with all the essentials for a wonderful fishing trip, including the latest electronics and navigational equipment to get you fast on whatever you are fighting. It also has a livewell full to the brim with fresh live bait to tempt the very best catch.

El Gato Especial Fishing specializes in jigging and bottom fishing for your food favorites, heading out around 6 to 10 miles to fish for Grouper, Snapper, Seabass, Yellowtail and many other species.

As well as fishing, you can enjoy the time swimming, making the most of the beautiful weather and warm Sea of Cortes. There is no age limit when it comes to having kids on board and even dogs are welcome!

All El Gato Especial Fishing trips come with tackle, bait, drinks, and licenses, so all you need to bring is a good attitude.

Jose Salazar
Captain
Jose Salazar
11 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip - Local Fishing (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $225
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip - Local Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $270
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.6
91 reviews
4.4
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (166)

What anglers say

91%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
94%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

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Philip Whitten
Philip Whitten
us
Utah, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome fishing in Penasco Mexico
Half Day Trip - Local Fishing (AM) on June 5, 20265 adults

Puerto Peñasco with El Gato Fishing. Captain Jose was outstanding—very attentive to our needs and made sure everyone had a great experience. Between the five of us, we were catching fish nonstop, left and right, which made the trip exciting from start to finish.Everything was well run, fun, and professional. I would absolutely recommend El Gato Fishing to anyone looking for a memorable fishing adventure in Puerto Peñasco.

Reported catch:
Gray Triggerfish
Black Seabass
Calico Bass
California Corbina
Jose Salazar
Response from Captain

thanks very much Sr Philip hope see You guys again

Wesley Atkinson
Wesley Atkinson
Repeat angler
us
Utah, US
Member since 2022
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Time Fishing!
3/4 Day Trip - Local Fishing (AM) on April 2, 20266 adults

We caught a lot of fish. The captain was very helpful and patient with us. When we arrived we got right on the boat. Within 30 minutes we were catching fish. Great trip for our group because some of us are experienced and some first timers. Be ready for breezy conditions. Be on time and know you will pay before departure. Crew provides all the bate.

Jose Salazar
Response from Captain

thanks Sr Wesley and SEE You soon

Ramon Del Toro
Ramon Del Toro
us
Nevada, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great time on the water.
Half Day Trip - Local Fishing (AM) on May 25, 20265 adults

Captin Jose was great he got us right on the fish, when the bite slowed down he made sure to make a quick adjustment and move us to another area where the bite was super HOT when we got back to the harbor he cleaned our catch which was great I highly recommend El Gato Especial will definitely book when back in Rocky Point.

Reported catch:
California Corbina
Gray Triggerfish
Jose Salazar
Response from Captain

thanks very much Sr Ramón see You soon

Mychal Kintz
Mychal Kintz
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great Fishing!!
Half Day Trip - Local Fishing (AM) on July 4, 20262 adults

We had a great time! Caught about 20-25 fish! Captain Jose was very accommodating and helpful on our trip, would definitely fish with them again

Reported catch:
Gray Triggerfish
Black Seabass
California Corbina
Jose Salazar
Response from Captain

thanks very much for fishing whit us hope see You soon again

Luis Rojo
Luis Rojo
Repeat angler
us
Albuquerque, NM, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Highly Recommended 👍
Half Day Trip - Local Fishing (AM) on April 3, 20264 adults

We did a 4 hour trip in the morning and had a great time! Our capitan/ fishing guide was great on getting us hooked on quick and relocating when the bite died. Ended up getting plenty of fish to take home. We even got bullied by a sea lion for a while! Super cool! Great for smaller group.

Reported catch:
California Corbina
Calico Bass
Jose Salazar
Response from Captain

thanks very much Sr Luis hope see You guys again

FAQs about El Gato Especial Fishing

El Gato Especial Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $225 per group - Half Day Trip - Local Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $270 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - Local Fishing (AM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with El Gato Especial Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Spearfishing equipment
  • Ice box
Trips booked with El Gato Especial Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water are included )
El Gato Especial Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
El Gato Especial Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with El Gato Especial Fishing include:
  • Calico Bass
  • California Corbina
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Jose Salazar
Jose Salazar
Jose Salazar

Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
91 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2018

I have been a captain for 10 years and have always been very passionate about fishing. For six years now, I have been operating my own boat. I became a tourist fisherman thanks to my brother who is also dedicated to fishing and has two boats on his own. We were the first ones in our family to become fishing professionals. My favorite thing is reef and bottom fishing. I'm always doing my best to catch fish with my customers and will move from reef to reef until we catch something to remember.

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
91 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2018

I have been a captain for 10 years and have always been very passionate about fishing. For six years now, I have been operating my own boat. I became a tourist fisherman thanks to my brother who is also dedicated to fishing and has two boats on his own. We were the first ones in our family to become fishing professionals. My favorite thing is reef and bottom fishing. I'm always doing my best to catch fish with my customers and will move from reef to reef until we catch something to remember.

The fish you can target

Calico Bass
Calico Bass
California Corbina
California Corbina
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Calico Bass
Calico Bass
California Corbina
California Corbina
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
1996
Boat manufacturer
Sea Ray Laguna
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
15 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Spearfishing equipment
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water are included

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
No age limit, life jackets provided
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

What’s biting in Puerto Peñasco right now

Triggerfish (Gray)Triggerfish (Gray)

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