Felipe Valdez Sportfishing LB

Get the most out of your holiday by seeing the waters like never before. At Felipe Valdez Sportfishing, you’ll head out from Buenavista to explore the magnificent underwater world of the Gulf of California. A family business, Captain Felipe Valdez and his father have been honing their fishing skills for decades. With excellent English skills and a top class service, you’re in for an incredible day on these productive waters

Head out to sea aboard a 23’ Everglades center console. With space for up to 3 guests, you’re all in for a personal experience with Capt. Felipe. The boat has all the makings of a serious fishing vessel. Perfect vision, ample space, a fishfinder, GPS, and VHF radio will all contribute to you getting the most out of fishing here. There’s even snorkeling gear on board for you to get on and get in the water. Get up close to the stunning fish that inhabit these waters.

It’s all about game fish here and, boy, are they big! In less than 10 miles, you’ll spot magnificent Marlin and Sailfish. Troll to catch these worldwide favorites, and you’ll go after delicious Mahi Mahi and Tuna at the same time. On longer trips, combine this with bottom fishing the reefs for dazzling Red Snappers and Wahoo, and you’ll get a taste of everything. Whatever’s on the end of the line, you’re in for the battle of a lifetime to get them onboard.

Capt. Felipe will clean and prepare your fish at the end of the day for you to take back to shore. All you need to do is pop into a local restaurant, get them to cook it, and enjoy the fruits of your labor. During the day, you’ll also be treated to a hearty lunch on board, along with a range of drinks. So not only will you get to enjoy the fishing trip of a lifetime, you’ll also be treated like royalty! Hop aboard Felipe Valdez Sportfishing for an unforgettable day.



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  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $450
    Wake up with the wind in your face and arrive at the fishing spots fresh to face some magnificent species. You're close enough to hit the offshore waters, so you'll be trolling for Billfish, along with some other big game species and delicious bottom fish. Yellowtails, Snappers, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and even Marlin can be found in these waters, so get ready when you hear the reels screech as you troll, as you could be in for a big one.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $650
    You'll get the most out of these productive waters the longer you stay on them. Hit the reefs for Snappers, Wahoo, and Yellowtails, or go after serious Billfish, like Marlin and beautiful Sailfish. Break up your day with a hearty lunch to keep you energized, and you can even cool off with a dip in the water, snorkeling among the beautiful fish. Expect the full treatment aboard.
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FAQs about Felipe Valdez Sportfishing LB

Felipe Valdez Sportfishing LB 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 LB, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Radar

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

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

Felipe Valdez Sportfishing LB 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 LB include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Captain

Felipe Valdez
Buenavista, Baja California Sur, Mexico
18 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
7 Customer reviews
Response time 4 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 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

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Matt F.
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Great time with Filipe

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 7, 2023
The bite wasn’t super hot, but we were still able to hook a striped marlin. Felipe was very accommodating to my father and...
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Gary W.
Wichita, KS
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Fishing with Captain Felipe

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 10, 2021
I had catching a rooster fish on my bucket list and Captain Felipe helped me check it off the list.  We fished for two half...
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 13, 2022
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Patrick C.
Loveland, CO
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Fishing with Felipe

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 7, 2021
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Jerry B.
Ciudad Juárez, CHH
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 23, 2019
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