El Jefe Boat Charters 

4.9
(374 reviews)
 Calle Recinto Portuario, Puerto Peñasco, SO 83554, Mexico–

El Jefe Boat Charters 

Puerto Peñasco, SO, Mexico
–
25 ft
4
4.9
(374 reviews)

El Jefe Boat Charters is a company dedicated to providing the best possible fishing experience out of Puerto Peñasco. Captain Jefe Cruz will do his best to make sure the trip is tailored to your individual needs and wants. Whether you're an experienced angler or someone who's just starting out, you're welcome to come aboard and have fun!

Your boat for the day is the 'El Jefe' - a 24' Bayliner Trophy walkaround that's powered by twin 115 HP Yamaha engines. Outfitted with all the necessary safety equipment and a full range of navigation electronics, she's got all you need for a safe and productive visit to the Gulf of California.

There's plenty to do in the Gulf angling-wise. Your main targets for the trip will usually be Triggerfish, Black Seabass, and the California Corbina. If you're lucky, you might run into some Red Snapper as well. Shorter trips usually involve light tackle fishing only, but Capt. Jefe also has heavier tackle to use on longer excursions.

Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are all included in the price of a given trip. Not only that, but the crew will clean the catch after the trip for your convenience. Complimentary water, soda, and beer will be waiting for you on board, so feel free to bring some snacks if you like. Otherwise, don't forget your polarized sunglasses and get ready to make some fishing memories together!

El Jefe Boat Charters is a company dedicated to providing the best possible fishing experience out of Puerto Peñasco. Captain Jefe Cruz will do his best to make sure the trip is tailored to your individual needs and wants. Whether you're an experienced angler or someone who's just starting out, you're welcome to come aboard and have fun!

Your boat for the day is the 'El Jefe' - a 24' Bayliner Trophy walkaround that's powered by twin 115 HP Yamaha engines. Outfitted with all the necessary safety equipment and a full range of navigation electronics, she's got all you need for a safe and productive visit to the Gulf of California.

There's plenty to do in the Gulf angling-wise. Your main targets for the trip will usually be Triggerfish, Black Seabass, and the California Corbina. If you're lucky, you might run into some Red Snapper as well. Shorter trips usually involve light tackle fishing only, but Capt. Jefe also has heavier tackle to use on longer excursions.

Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are all included in the price of a given trip. Not only that, but the crew will clean the catch after the trip for your convenience. Complimentary water, soda, and beer will be waiting for you on board, so feel free to bring some snacks if you like. Otherwise, don't forget your polarized sunglasses and get ready to make some fishing memories together!

Jefe Cruz
Captain
Jefe Cruz
18 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
California Corbina
Grouper (Spotted)
Triggerfish (Finescale)
US $280
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (copy)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
California Corbina
Grouper (Spotted)
Triggerfish (Finescale)
US $280
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $380
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
374 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (466)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

Reviews (374)

  • Carolyn Tinnin
    Carolyn Tinnin
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Fun fishing trip!

    Half Day Trip on October 28, 2026 • 4 adults

    Even though the weather gave us a bit of a challenge with strong winds and choppy waves, we had an absolute blast on our charter! ​We ended up pulling in quite a few fish. What really made the day great was our captain. A couple of us had zero fishing experience, but the captain was exceptionally patient, encouraging, and great at teaching everyone the ropes so we could all get in on the action. Unfortunately, the rough waters eventually got the best of one member in our party who got seasick, so we decided to head back to shore a little early. Despite cutting the trip short, we thoroughly enjoyed every minute on the water. We couldn't have asked for a better captain to guide us, and we would definitely book again.

  • Rachael Crawford
    Rachael Crawford
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time!

    Half Day Trip (copy) on May 29, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had a great time doing the 4 hour trip. We are a family of 4 with a 2 year old and 7 year old. We felt safe the whole time, caught lots of fish, got to drop the reel and everyone had their own pole. We even jumped in the water at one point. The captain would help as much or as little as we preferred. We caught trigger fish, mackerel, bass, and sea trout. They fileted them and we had enjoyed them that same day. They also recommended taking the fresh fish across the street to a Mexican restaurant where they could cook them and serve them to us, but we cooked them ourselves.

  • Amber Madrid
    Amber Madrid
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best fishing trip!

    Half Day Trip on August 8, 2026 • 2 adults

    This was mine and my husbands first time fishing! Captain Jefe was amazing! He was very informative and taught us how to fish! Our first time we caught a total of 16 fish! I would definitely recommend him if you ever wanna go fishing! He was very nice and helped us out so much! I can't wait to come out again!

  • Joshua Fowler
    Joshua Fowler
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Another GREAT day!

    3/4 Day Trip on March 22, 2026 • 2 adults

    Second trip with El jefe! It did not disappoint. Fished with his new captain Dino. not great English, but communication was not a problem as all we did was catch fish. I promised my friends they would catch more fish than they could catch and that happened. We booked a six hour trip and within four hours everybody was so tired from reeling in fish that we cut the trip short. El jefe’s charters is the only one to use in Mexico. Signed El Guapo!

  • Dustin Parsons
    Dustin Parsons
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Capt. Jefe Came Through With Many Big Fish

    3/4 Day Trip on October 6, 2026 • 4 adults

    Jefe had all the right gear, nice boat, and experience to get us on the fish. I had to make the call to cut the trip a little short as my daughter, wife, and, sister were weak from reeling in so many big fish. We’re already planning our next trip! Jefe can’t wait until next time!

  • Peter Lysynecky
    Peter Lysynecky
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2023
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip w/ Dino

    Half Day Trip on June 28, 2026 • 4 adults

    1/2 day fishing tri p was a great time. Dino was attentive and made sure we were in a good location to catch fish. We have gone fishing with El Jefe charters multiple times and he has never diappointed. Would highly recommend to all.

  • Kevin Dsouza
    Kevin Dsouza
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great fishing trip

    Half Day Trip on October 5, 2026 • 4 adults

    very knowledgeable and friendly team. working hard to ensure we caught fish. very very enjoyable, will be back soon Jefe! highly recommend this trip when in rocky point for any fisherman experience

  • Ron Horton
    Ron Horton
    us
    Alaska, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    grouper close

    Half Day Trip (copy) on May 24, 2026 • 1 adult

    sometimes you het to go far .but with todays fuel prices bring friends , pay the price, go cheap dont catch fish. spend the money have a great time . jefe is a great skipper. he speaks good english to.

  • Carlos Artavia
    Carlos Artavia
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Awesome time!!!

    3/4 Day Trip on October 2, 2026 • 4 adults

    Great captain great weather caught alot of fish!! El Jefe was awesome!!! We will definitely fish with him again!! And were lucky enough to video a large Sea Turtle!!!

  • Pedro Quijada
    Pedro Quijada
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    capt. Dino is Amazing

    3/4 Day Trip on April 25, 2026 • 3 adults

    we had the privilege to take a charter with capt Dino, he did an amazing job with giving us information about city & the sea. With his helpwe caught over 30 fish & kept 20 large fish, enough to last is month! would definitely recommended Le Jefe Charter to anyone looking to have a great & exciting time!

FAQs about El Jefe Boat Charters

El Jefe Boat Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $280 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $280 per group - Half Day Trip (copy) (4 hours)
  • US $380 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with El Jefe Boat Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Porta potty
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well We catch our on bait.
  • Ice box
Trips booked with El Jefe Boat Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Spinning reel on lite tackle )
  • Live bait (On full Day trip.)
  • Drinks (Ice and water.)
El Jefe Boat Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing (Up to 10 miles.)
  • Offshore fishing (Up to 22 miles)
  • Reef fishing (All fishing trips are at the reefs.)
El Jefe Boat Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with El Jefe Boat Charters include:
  • Bass (Spotted Sand)
  • California Corbina
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Spotted)
  • Seabass (Giant)
  • Sierra Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Finescale)

Your captain

Jefe Cruz
Jefe Cruz
Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico
3 Fishing Reports
379 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2018
I'm Jefe Cruz, I started as captain with tourists in 1993 Cabo San Lucas and I have been fishing Rocky Point (Puerto Peñasco) since 2008. I became a fisherman when I was a kid with my dad and my uncles. I've always been the happiest when on the water, and now I get to show other people why that's the case. You can count on me to always go the extra mile and help you make the most of your fishing trip and your visit to the beautiful Rocky Point Mexico.
Jefe Cruz
Jefe Cruz
3
reports
379
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
I'm Jefe Cruz, I started as captain with tourists in 1993 Cabo San Lucas and I have been fishing Rocky Point (Puerto Peñasco) since 2008. I became a fisherman when I was a kid with my dad and my uncles. I've always been the happiest when on the water, and now I get to show other people why that's the case. You can count on me to always go the extra mile and help you make the most of your fishing trip and your visit to the beautiful Rocky Point Mexico.

The fish you can target

Spotted Sand Bass
Spotted Sand Bass
California Corbina
California Corbina
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Spotted Grouper
Spotted Grouper
Giant Seabass
Giant Seabass
Sierra Mackerel
Sierra Mackerel
Finescale Triggerfish
Finescale Triggerfish
Spotted Sand Bass
Spotted Sand Bass
California Corbina
California Corbina
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Spotted Grouper
Spotted Grouper
Giant Seabass
Giant Seabass

Real catches by this captain

  • Group of adult anglers posing aboard a fishing boat beside a large mixed catch of fish arranged across the deck.
    Fish 1
    Gray Triggerfish
    Robert B.
    Robert B.
  • Adult angler holding a large reef fish aboard a center-console boat on open blue water.
    Fish 1
    Gray Triggerfish
    Carolyn T.
    Carolyn T.
    Even though the weather gave us a bit of a challenge with strong winds and choppy waves, we had an absolute blast on our charter! ​We ended up pulling in quite a few fish. What really made the day great was our captain. A couple of us had zero fishing experience, but the captain was exceptionally patient, encouraging, and great at teaching everyone the ropes so we could all get in on the action. Unfortunately, the rough waters eventually got the best of one member in our party who got seasick, so we decided to head back to shore a little early. Despite cutting the trip short, we thoroughly enjoyed every minute on the water. We couldn't have asked for a better captain to guide us, and we would definitely book again.
  • Adult angler holding a large gray triggerfish aboard a boat in clear coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Gray Triggerfish
    Julie W.
    Julie W.
  • Large display of assorted reef fish, including triggerfish, arranged across the seating area of a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Gray Triggerfish
    Dustin P.
    Dustin P.
    Jefe had all the right gear, nice boat, and experience to get us on the fish. I had to make the call to cut the trip a little short as my daughter, wife, and, sister were weak from reeling in so many big fish. We’re already planning our next trip! Jefe can’t wait until next time!
  • A proud angler displaying a freshly caught fish while seated on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Gray Triggerfish
    Kevin D.
    Kevin D.
    very knowledgeable and friendly team. working hard to ensure we caught fish. very very enjoyable, will be back soon Jefe! highly recommend this trip when in rocky point for any fisherman experience
  • Adult angler displaying a stringer of multiple fish aboard a center-console boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Pollock
    Carlos A.
    Carlos A.
    Great captain great weather caught alot of fish!! El Jefe was awesome!!! We will definitely fish with him again!! And were lucky enough to video a large Sea Turtle!!!
  • Large multi-fish catch arranged across the deck of a center-console fishing boat, with an angler sorting the fish near twin Yamaha outboards.
    Fish 1
    Gray Triggerfish
    Luke R.
    Luke R.
  • Multiple reef fish arranged on the deck of a fishing boat, including a large deep-bodied gray fish shown beside a hand for scale.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Gray Triggerfish
    Kylah M.
    Kylah M.
    We had a smooth and enjoyable trip. Jefe and crew were wonderful and we caught a ton of fish!
  • A happy angler proudly displaying two fish while enjoying a day out on the water.
    Fish 1
    Gray Triggerfish
    Luis G.
    Luis G.
  • A variety of fish, including flounder and trout, neatly arranged on a boat's surface after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Amber M.
    Amber M.
    This was mine and my husbands first time fishing! Captain Jefe was amazing! He was very informative and taught us how to fish! Our first time we caught a total of 16 fish! I would definitely recommend him if you ever wanna go fishing! He was very nice and helped us out so much! I can't wait to come out again!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1996
Restored in
2026
Boat manufacturer
Bayliner Trophy
Boat type
Walkaround
Engine model
Yamaha V4
Powered by
2 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Porta potty
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
We catch our on bait.
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Spinning reel on lite tackle
Live bait
On full Day trip.
Drinks
Ice and water.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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 min. age.
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

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