Fernando Baja Tours – Fortuna 

4.9
(70 reviews)
 Topete, La Paz, BS, Mexico–

Fernando Baja Tours – Fortuna 

La Paz, BS, Mexico
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25 ft
5
4.9
(70 reviews)

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By booking a trip with Fernando's Tour you give Captain Fernando or Captain Ponchito permission to make your day unforgettable. You will be amazed at the incredible species that you can catch and observe in the great Sea of Cortez.

Organized by Captain Fernando, who has been fishing for more than 15 years, big game species will be pursued. The most frequently caught species are Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Marlin, Yellowtail, Yellowfin Tuna and more. There are also fish that you can catch when you stay closer to shore, such as Grouper, Snapper, and Roosterfish.

Our great friend Captain Alfonso Macías, better known as Ponchito, also helps us organize fishing trips. He comes from a family of fishermen, as a captain he has 24 years of experience. He has participated in many tournaments as well as won several, his specialty is trolling, bottom fishing, live bait. He has caught Marlin, sailfish, horse mackerel, tuna, dorado, wahoo, among other species. He has been lucky enough to participate a couple of times in the biggest tournament in Baja el Bisbee.

You will start your trip from the magnificent port of La Paz and you will board the 25' boat called 'Fortuna'. It is powered by a 225 HP Yamaha engine, has a tank to keep the bait alive and fresh, and has ice banks. There is enough space for 4-5 guests to fish at the same time, so bring your friends or family. Children are also welcome, as long as they are over 5 years old.

Fernando's Tour supplies you with fishing equipment such as Penn and Shimano rods, reels, and hooks. Live Mackerel bait is caught during the trip if you want to use it, which is a great warm-up practice for real trophies. You will also have soft drinks and beer on the boat, but you will need to cover your food and sun protection.

Fernando's Tour will help you have a wonderful day on the water. But the most important ingredient for a perfect getaway is taking the people you love the most with you.

By booking a trip with Fernando's Tour you give Captain Fernando or Captain Ponchito permission to make your day unforgettable. You will be amazed at the incredible species that you can catch and observe in the great Sea of Cortez.

Organized by Captain Fernando, who has been fishing for more than 15 years, big game species will be pursued. The most frequently caught species are Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Marlin, Yellowtail, Yellowfin Tuna and more. There are also fish that you can catch when you stay closer to shore, such as Grouper, Snapper, and Roosterfish.

Our great friend Captain Alfonso Macías, better known as Ponchito, also helps us organize fishing trips. He comes from a family of fishermen, as a captain he has 24 years of experience. He has participated in many tournaments as well as won several, his specialty is trolling, bottom fishing, live bait. He has caught Marlin, sailfish, horse mackerel, tuna, dorado, wahoo, among other species. He has been lucky enough to participate a couple of times in the biggest tournament in Baja el Bisbee.

You will start your trip from the magnificent port of La Paz and you will board the 25' boat called 'Fortuna'. It is powered by a 225 HP Yamaha engine, has a tank to keep the bait alive and fresh, and has ice banks. There is enough space for 4-5 guests to fish at the same time, so bring your friends or family. Children are also welcome, as long as they are over 5 years old.

Fernando's Tour supplies you with fishing equipment such as Penn and Shimano rods, reels, and hooks. Live Mackerel bait is caught during the trip if you want to use it, which is a great warm-up practice for real trophies. You will also have soft drinks and beer on the boat, but you will need to cover your food and sun protection.

Fernando's Tour will help you have a wonderful day on the water. But the most important ingredient for a perfect getaway is taking the people you love the most with you.

Fernando Baja Tours
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Fernando Baja Tours
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $506
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Marlin (Striped)
US $665
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip – Snorkel & Fishing
In high demand Last booked: 14 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Roosterfish
Sailfish
+7
US $798
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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4.9
70 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (108)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
91%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

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Thomas Ahrens
Thomas Ahrens
us
California, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
New
Great fishing & snorkeling experience!
Full Day Trip – Snorkel & Fishing on October 19, 2026 • 4 adults

Great Fishing & Snorkeling Experience on the Fortuna! What an incredible day on the water with Fernando Baja Tours! Our group of four had an amazing time fishing and snorkeling in the beautiful waters around La Paz. Everyone caught fish, including dorado, skipjack, and roosterfish! We also enjoyed the excitement of trolling for sailfish, adding even more adventure to an already memorable day. What really made the experience special was Fernando and his crew. They were highly experienced, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do. Their warm hospitality and attention to detail were exceptional! From the tasty breakfast burritos to pints of delicious, freshly prepared ceviche, along with an assortment of ice-cold beverages including beer, soda, and water, they made sure we were well taken care of throughout the day. The crew was incredibly friendly, caring, and attentive, making sure everyone felt safe, comfortable, had fun, and enjoyed every moment of the experience. Between the fully equipped Fortuna boat, great fishing, snorkeling, beautiful scenery, delicious food, and wonderful company, we made memories that we’ll cherish for years to come. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience aboard the Fortuna! We’d highly recommend Fernando and his crew to anyone looking for an unforgettable fishing and snorkeling adventure in La Paz. Thank you for such an amazing day!

Elliott Napier
Elliott Napier
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Persistence Saved the Day!
Full Day Trip on May 28, 2026 • 4 adults

We had an amazing time with Jairo, starting at ~7am, we caught a smaller Mahi Mahi at around 9am that was returned to the ocean, then a huge Mahi Mahi at 10:30am that we kept for dinner! We then trailed the ocean for the next 4 hours or so until we FINALLY caught one more good one. Jairo filleted the fish for us and called to make a booking at his friend's restaurant for that evening, where our catch was cooked 3 different ways for us all to try. Great day, great music, great vibes, great fish, super experience overall!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Amberjack
Jim Patterson
Jim Patterson
us
California, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Awesome crew, Awesome boat and and an Awesome time!
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 1, 2026 • 1 adult

The weather was amazing, but that was only a small part of a great trip. Fernando and Hito make a great team and they were able to get us on the fish and we hit over three different species, but the star of the show was the 44 pound yellowtail I hooked into and Fernando was able to expertly gaff and get onto the boat. He did a great job of keeping the entertainment going with music, good jokes, cold water and sodas again, cannot recommend this group this team enough you will have fun. You will more than likely catch fish and you’ll have lots of good memories to take home. La Paz is amazing and so it’s people I can’t wait to get back.

Reported catch:
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yoana Barresi
Yoana Barresi
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing Trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 21, 2026 • 5 adults

Thank you Fernando and Alberto, we had a great time. Was a very relaxing trip with lots of naps ☺️(for our kids). We where able to catch a Jack Creval and a Needlefish, we hooked a small dorado but sadly it got away. The feeling of a fish hooking and railing it in is such a fun rush. This was our first time here and was a great experince. Hoping to come back and do a full day and try again until then Thank you!

DANN HAUSER
DANN HAUSER
us
Oregon, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing experience. Highly recommend this charter!!! 🎣
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 5, 2026 • 2 adults

Fernando was an amazing guide. Patient, professional and highly skilled fisherman. Ended up catching Dorado, SkipJack, and Mahi mahi. Fernando and Alberto filleted the fish while we went swimming and gave us directions to a restaurant that cooked it for us while we waited. Amazing experience. Will rebook when we return.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Amberjack

FAQs about Fernando Baja Tours – Fortuna

Fernando Baja Tours – Fortuna offers the following trips to customers:
  • MXN 9,500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • MXN 12,500 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • MXN 15,000 per group - Full Day Trip – Snorkel & Fishing (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Fernando Baja Tours – Fortuna, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Fernando Baja Tours – Fortuna include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Catch cleaning and filleting service is completely free.)
  • Drinks (Water, sodas, ice)
  • First mate (Our first mate is always with us to help out, he speaks English very well and knows a thing or two about fishing ?)
  • Lunch (Only on a full day trip)
Fernando Baja Tours – Fortuna offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Typically the closest spot is 1 hour away, we go for live bait (sardines) which is not included. And we head out in search of the fish.)
Fernando Baja Tours – Fortuna offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Fernando Baja Tours – Fortuna include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Broomtail)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Roosterfish
  • Snapper (Pacific Dog)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your operator

Fernando Baja Tours
Fernando Baja Tours
La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
87 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since February 2020
Captain Fernando has been fishing since he was a kid and he never stopped. Being the son of a fisherman, it felt natural to continue with the family tradition. It didn't take long till his passion became a profession. This style of living lets him meet new people all the time and it's a great 'excuse' to do what he loves the most - catch big game fish!
Fernando Baja Tours
Fernando Baja Tours
87
reviews
2020
member since
~2h
response
Captain Fernando has been fishing since he was a kid and he never stopped. Being the son of a fisherman, it felt natural to continue with the family tradition. It didn't take long till his passion became a profession. This style of living lets him meet new people all the time and it's a great 'excuse' to do what he loves the most - catch big game fish!

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Broomtail Grouper
Broomtail Grouper
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Pacific Dog Snapper
Pacific Dog Snapper
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack
Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Broomtail Grouper
Broomtail Grouper
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin

Real catches by this captain

  • Group of anglers fishing from a boat near a sandy shoreline, with one angler actively reeling in a catch.
    Thomas A.
    Thomas A.
    Great Fishing & Snorkeling Experience on the Fortuna! What an incredible day on the water with Fernando Baja Tours! Our group of four had an amazing time fishing and snorkeling in the beautiful waters around La Paz. Everyone caught fish, including dorado, skipjack, and roosterfish! We also enjoyed the excitement of trolling for sailfish, adding even more adventure to an already memorable day. What really made the experience special was Fernando and his crew. They were highly experienced, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do. Their warm hospitality and attention to detail were exceptional! From the tasty breakfast burritos to pints of delicious, freshly prepared ceviche, along with an assortment of ice-cold beverages including beer, soda, and water, they made sure we were well taken care of throughout the day. The crew was incredibly friendly, caring, and attentive, making sure everyone felt safe, comfortable, had fun, and enjoyed every moment of the experience. Between the fully equipped Fortuna boat, great fishing, snorkeling, beautiful scenery, delicious food, and wonderful company, we made memories that we’ll cherish for years to come. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience aboard the Fortuna! We’d highly recommend Fernando and his crew to anyone looking for an unforgettable fishing and snorkeling adventure in La Paz. Thank you for such an amazing day!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Blackfin Tuna alongside two Mahi Mahi on a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Dann H.
    Dann H.
    Fernando was an amazing guide. Patient, professional and highly skilled fisherman. Ended up catching Dorado, SkipJack, and Mahi mahi. Fernando and Alberto filleted the fish while we went swimming and gave us directions to a restaurant that cooked it for us while we waited. Amazing experience. Will rebook when we return.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Mahi-Mahi while fishing from a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Giles M.
    Giles M.
    wanted to catch a rooster fish, we stayed ot till it was caught. great captain
  • Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Victor C.
    Victor C.
    The crew was proffesional and on time. they prepared out Mahi Mahi as sashimi and Ceviche in a paradise beach. it doesn’t get any better than that!!! 👍👍
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Swordfish while fishing in open waters, showcasing a successful day on the boat.
    Fish 1
    Striped Marlin
    Kevin F.
    Kevin F.
    Fantastic trip with Eddie and Alberto! caught our first ever marlin and it was massive! Captain and crew were super helpful and nice and i would definitely recommend this trip!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Barracuda while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Yoana  B.
    Yoana B.
    Thank you Fernando and Alberto, we had a great time. Was a very relaxing trip with lots of naps ☺️(for our kids). We where able to catch a Jack Creval and a Needlefish, we hooked a small dorado but sadly it got away. The feeling of a fish hooking and railing it in is such a fun rush. This was our first time here and was a great experince. Hoping to come back and do a full day and try again until then Thank you!
  • Two anglers celebrating their catch of a vibrant Mahi Mahi while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Elliott N.
    Elliott N.
    We had an amazing time with Jairo, starting at ~7am, we caught a smaller Mahi Mahi at around 9am that was returned to the ocean, then a huge Mahi Mahi at 10:30am that we kept for dinner! We then trailed the ocean for the next 4 hours or so until we FINALLY caught one more good one. Jairo filleted the fish for us and called to make a booking at his friend's restaurant for that evening, where our catch was cooked 3 different ways for us all to try. Great day, great music, great vibes, great fish, super experience overall!
  • A woman actively fishing on a boat, casting her line into the water under a partly cloudy sky.
    Eric B.
    Eric B.
    Captain Fernando worked hard to make sure we caught Fish. unfortunately, the weather came in and didn’t help. But definitely will book with Fernando again soon! Great Mate as well.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Spanish Mackerel while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Stony H.
    Stony H.
    Two of us went out with Captain Eddy and his deck hand to catch Dorado or yellow fin. weather was perfect and the sites were great. we caught live bait then went out. We had several big hits but only ended up with one nice size mackerel. Captain Eddy tried everything and even extended our 5 hour trip to 7 hours at no charge. He did his best but any fishermen knows some days they aren’t biting good. But everything was GREAT!!!
  • Angler displaying a large Yellowfin Tuna while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Nathan G.
    Nathan G.
    We had a ton of fun catching Skipjack, Sierra, and Sea bass. Also saw dolphins, whales, sea lions, mantas. Our guide Jaido was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the area. Would definitely book again.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Embarcaciones Arca
Boat type
Skiff
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
Catch cleaning and filleting service is completely free.
Drinks
Water, sodas, ice
First mate
Our first mate is always with us to help out, he speaks English very well and knows a thing or two about fishing ?
Lunch
Only on a full day trip

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
At least 7 years old; life vests provided
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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:
 Cash

What’s biting in La Paz right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Broomtail)Grouper (Broomtail)
Marlin (Black)Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
RoosterfishRoosterfish
Yellowtail AmberjackYellowtail Amberjack

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