Felipe Valdez Sportfishing LB 

4.7/5 (11 reviews)
 105 Carretera Federal 1, Buenavista, BS, Mexico

Felipe Valdez Sportfishing LB 

Buenavista, BS, Mexico
23 ft
3
4.7/5 (11 reviews)

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.

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.

Felipe Valdez
Captain
Felipe Valdez
18 years of experience
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jan 31
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jan 31
US $800
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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Rating

4.7
11 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

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Mark Warnock
Mark Warnock
us
California, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Grandpa and grandson fishing trip.
Full Day Trip on September 12, 20252 adults

Brought my grandson to Los Barriles for fishing. Booked a full day for billfish etc. in September and very pleased with the company and our new friend Julio the captain and guide. I requested that we would be the 2nd mate as my grandson and I are experienced in ocean fishing with our own boat. However we learned a lot from Julio who is very professional, pays attention to the goal and is successful. We caught sailfish,yellowtail tuna, dorado and also bottom fish. I also lost a wahoo. Book it!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Red Snapper
Sailfish
Yellowfin Tuna
Felipe Valdez
Response from Captain

Thank you very much for your kind words Mark! Im glad you had a blast with Julio. 👍

Greg Daniels
Greg Daniels
Repeat angler
us
Utah, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Grandkids fishing in Los Barrilles!
Half Day Trip on April 11, 20253 adults

The season had not started yet, Fishing was slow but our Caption new where to take us! We caught Pargo (Snapper), and Rosterfish. What a blast, someone always had a fish on. The crew fileted the catch, and the Buena Vista Resort restaurant, the chef and the staff treated us to a 5 star meal with the fish we caught that morning. What an experience for the grandkids!

Reported catch:
Roosterfish
Red Snapper
Felipe Valdez
Response from Captain

Thank you Greg for trusting us!🙏 looking forward for next time🤙

Richard Textor
Richard Textor
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Marlin
Half Day Trip on July 24, 20253 adults

Julio was a friendly and professional Captain. Boat was clean and ran well. While Dorado fishing was slow all week for all anglers, Julio changed things up after a couple hours and successfully went for Marlin. Any trip that includes a nearly 100 pound Marlin is a good trip. Thank you!

Reported catch:
Striped Marlin
Felipe Valdez
Response from Captain

Thank you very much señor Richard, very happy you liked our service. Looking forward for a next trip🤙

Noah Shura
Noah Shura
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
The whole family had a great time
Half Day Trip on July 25, 20253 adults

The boat and captain were top level. We caught 5 fish. Had done great battles. My son had a blast in his first trip.

Reported catch:
Roosterfish
Felipe Valdez
Response from Captain

Thank you very much Noah🙏🙏 our pleasure to host you.

Matt Forrest
Matt Forrest
us
California, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Great time with Filipe
Half Day Trip on May 7, 20232 adults

The bite wasn't super hot, but we were still able to hook a striped marlin. Felipe was very accommodating to my father and I! He was in time, eager to catch fish, very positive, and willing to share his tips and trips. While reeling in the catch he was very calm, and gave great direction! Will definitely holler at him again when I am back in town!

Reported catch:
Striped Marlin
Felipe Valdez
Response from Captain

Thank you very much Matt for your kind words! Very happy that you had a great time!

FAQs about Felipe Valdez Sportfishing LB

Felipe Valdez Sportfishing LB offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $800 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 (Not Included on Half Day Trips)
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

Your captain

Felipe Valdez
Felipe Valdez
Felipe Valdez

Buenavista, Baja California Sur, Mexico

18 Fishing Reports
19 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
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.

18 Fishing Reports
19 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
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.

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Almaco Jack
Almaco Jack
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Almaco Jack
Almaco Jack
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Everglades
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Outriggers
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Okuma
Lures
Live bait can be purchased for $20-50
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Lunch
Not Included on Half Day Trips

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 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

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Buenavista right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black)Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)Marlin (Striped)
RoosterfishRoosterfish
SailfishSailfish
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo
Yellowtail AmberjackYellowtail Amberjack

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