Felipe Valdez Sportfishing LV

Complete your trip to La Ventana by exploring the exotic underworld. Felipe Valdez Sportfishing offers unbeatable fishing and snorkeling opportunities in the Gulf of California’s extraordinarily warm waters. Captain Felipe Valdez runs the charter company with his father, and has been fishing since he was a little kid. With impeccable English, his customer service skills are only matched by his fishing experience. You’re in for an unforgettable experience aboard!

Head up to 10 miles offshore, perusing the coastal line, on a 23’ Everglades center console. This vessel was designed to get fish on the boat. You’ll have 360-degree vision to keep an eye on your target, and plenty of room to steady yourself and move around as you battle it out against a tough big fish. You’ll chase the fish to the sweet spots thanks to the 225 HP Yamaha engine and the onboard GPS, fishfinder, and VHF radio.

Stay near the shore and target the beautiful and monstrous Roosterfish, hit the reefs for stunning Snappers and Wahoo, or head offshore for the big game beasts. These waters have it all in touching distance. Try out a range of techniques, from deep sea fishing, to drift fishing, popping, and even kite fishing. But mostly, you’ll be trolling behind you to entice the bite. When you hear the reels go, get ready for an almighty struggle to get ‘em aboard.

At the end of the day, Capt. Felipe will clean and prepare your fish for you to just pop in to a local beachside restaurant and eat your catch. That is, if you can stomach any more after your feast on board. Just sit back and enjoy the sun! If you’d like to cool off, snorkeling equipment is provided and you’ll get to swim with the exotic fish surrounding you. Experience the Gulf of California like you never imagined with Felipe Valdez Sportfishing.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $450
    Dart off to sea with the morning sea breeze waking you up. Head up to 10 miles offshore and go after some exciting game and delicious table fish to take home for a hearty lunch. Head out at the crack of dawn to make the most of the early bit and to avoid the midday sun, then spend the rest of the day at your leisure on the golden beaches.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $650
    Maximize your time on the water, going after exciting game fish and picking up a haul of delicious species to take back to shore. Target stunning Billfish like Marlin and Sailfish, among other offshore fish, as well as exciting reef species like Snappers, Yellowtails, and Wahoo. During the midday sun, you can cool off and explore the beautiful underwater world by snorkeling among the exotic fish. This trip has it all, and you'll even get a free lunch on board.

FAQs about Felipe Valdez Sportfishing LV

Felipe Valdez Sportfishing LV offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Felipe Valdez Sportfishing LV, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Radar

Trips booked with Felipe Valdez Sportfishing LV include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Okuma)
  • Lures (Live bait can be purchased for $20-50)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Lunch

Felipe Valdez Sportfishing LV offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Felipe Valdez Sportfishing LV offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing (Bring your own gear)
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Felipe Valdez Sportfishing LV include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Captain

Felipe Valdez
La Ventana, Baja California Sur, Mexico
18 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
7 Customer reviews
Response time 10 hours
Member since December 2018
I grew up in a fishing lodge that my dad started in 1970, so fishing has been natural to me. We have dedicated ourselves to fishing for more than 40 years. I have had the privilege of living by the Sea of Cortez all my life. Besides just being our business, fishing has been my passion since I was a kid. I started fishing by hand from the beach, until I became a surf fishing guide – that you could say is my first expertise, but I've been doing fishing on boats since forever, until now that I have my own boat. I was fortunate enough to be trained by the best fisherman of the region, and have also been trained in customer service to focus on what fishermen need. My language skills help me communicate all the needs to my clients so they can have a successful and memorable day.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack (Almaco) Almaco Jack
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Everglades (Center console) originally built in 2006. Powered by a 200HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Bring your own gear
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Okuma
Lures
Live bait can be purchased for $20-50
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Lunch

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Visa
Mastercard
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

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Ronald V.
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Exceeded expectations

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 22, 2023
Captain got us into fish so thick that we had the fish box filled in an hour with Mahi so we can chase other species.
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Sam S.
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 30, 2022
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