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Saltwater Inspired Life invites you for a day of fishing fun and games on the prolific waters of Los Cabos! Get a taste of this superb fishery under the guidance of Captain Kalindo Ruiz, who spent the last 20 years exploring the best fishing spots in the area.

Capt. Kalindo works alongside an experienced crew, all of whom are natives to this area and have 30+ years of fishing experience on these waters. If you’re looking to add the “fishing with the locals” flair to your family vacation, you’ve come to the right place.

You’ll be traveling aboard “Sofiamoana,” a 29’ Ocean Runner with a center console set-up, and twin Honda 225 HP outboard engines. She was fully restored in 2019 to include comfortable bolsters for the fishing comfort of up to 6 people. She has a large bathroom aboard, 2 live wells, and plenty of sitting space on the bow. She’s also equipped with one fighting chair, and outriggers to maximize your fishing potential.

Capt. Kalindo will take you up to 30 miles offshore for the chance to come up against various world-famous saltwater species including hard-fighters such as Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, and a variety of Marlin. On half-day trips, you’ll enjoy reeling in Bonito, Spanish Mackerel, Roosterfish, and many more depending on the time of year.

If one day on the water doesn’t seem enough, you can book a 5-day package that includes lodging in a room with a beautiful view of the Sea of Cortez. 

Your trip includes rods, reels, tackle, bait to tempt your catch, drinks, and food for a small additional charge. All you need to bring is a valid fishing license, a long-sleeve shirt, and a camera.

Let Saltwater Inspired Life show you just how fun and productive fishing can be!



FAQs about Saltwater Inspired Life

Saltwater Inspired Life offers the following trip to customers:
  • $550 per group - Full Day Trip (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Saltwater Inspired Life, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Saltwater Inspired Life include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate (Tips encouraged)

Saltwater Inspired Life offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Saltwater Inspired Life offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Saltwater Inspired Life include:
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Seabass (Giant)
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

About the Captain

Kalindo Ruiz
San Jose Del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico
3 Fishing Reports
7 Customer reviews
Member since October 2019
I grew up on the beach in Los Mochis, Sinaloa. I came to Los Cabos when I was 17 and have been here for the last 20 years. Surfing and fishing drew me to Los Cabos. I learned how to fish over the last two decades just fishing in pangas with my friends in La Playita here in San Jose. They are all second, third, and even fourth-generation fishermen. The natives here in Southern Baja are called "Choyeros" (Cactus People). Needless to say, I learned from the best – my Choyero friends! I have been a fishing guide in Palmilla since 2010. This year marked a special year for me and my family. My wife and I got married in March, bought our boat in April, and had our daughter in June! We named our boat Sofiamoana after our first daughter! Now I can say I am truly living my dream with my beach-loving family, running fishing trips on the Sea of Cortez!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bonito Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Ocean Runner (Walkaround) originally built in 2001, and restored in 2019. Powered by 2 225HP Honda engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
29 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Tips encouraged

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
All ages welcome, life jackets provided.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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:

Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (10)
Half day with Kalindo
Half day with Kalindo
Excellent Fishing Trip!
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Angler Rating
6
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
83%
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Scott C.
San José Del Cabo, Baja California Sur
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with Kalindo

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 13, 2021
The wind changed direction not long after we left the docks and we still had a great trip with Kalindo. They did a great job...
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Johnnie M.
Guaymas, SON
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 11, 2020
Ritchie and Christian are professionals that will get you onto fish and know what to do when you hook up.  The boat is set...
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JAMES F.
Fresno, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 6, 2021
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Johannes M.
Aalen, Germany
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Kalindo

Full Day Trip on November 29, 2019
This is the real deal! Captain Kalindo and hist 1st mate are a perfect team. They try every possible strategy to put a fish...
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San Diego, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome day with Captain Kalindo

Full Day Trip on November 29, 2019
My family and I had an amazing time with Captain Kalindo and his first mate Papayo! They really know what they’re doing and...
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