Columba's Tours 

4.8/5 (10 reviews)
 39 Marlin, La Cruz De Huanacaxtle, NA 63734, Mexico

La Cruz De Huanacaxtle has a fish with your name on it, so let Turismo Náutico Columba’s help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Fidel can tell you all about the local fishery.

Around here the fishing is popular for Amberjack, Yellowfin Tuna, Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Jack Crevalle, African Pompano Jack, Skipjack Tuna, Roosterfish, Sailfish, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Cubera Snapper, more if conditions are right. During the trip, you might be spinning, popping, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Fidel can also show you kite fishing.

You’ll be casting lines from a 28’ Nava Superpanga with room for 4 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. What’s more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.

You’ll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. It’s customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.

You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect. Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with Turismo Náutico Columbas!

Fidel Ramirez Cortez

Captain

Fidel Ramirez Cortez

33 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Snorkeling Equipment
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Fighting Chair

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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4 Hour Trip (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $494 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $741 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $987 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
10+ Hour Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
10 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $1,073 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (4)

Very friendly and experienced captain/crew
Fantastic Day Fishing
Fantastic Day Fishing
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

75%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

100%

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Sandra F.
Sandra F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic Day Fishing

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (AM) on January 25, 2025

Captain and crew were professional, personable, helpful and provided for our every need. When we weren’t catching fish, we were enjoying the beautiful seascape, whales at play, soaring sea birds and dancing dolphins. Our magnificent catch was presented to us skillfully filleted and ready to eat. Perfecto!

Captain and crew were professional, personable, helpful and provided for our every need. When we weren’t catching fish, we were enjoying the beautiful seascape, whales at play, soaring sea birds and dancing dolphins. Our magnificent catch was presented to us skillfully filleted and ready to eat. Perfecto!  

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 Sandra F. recommends Columba's Tours

Glen E.
Glen E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

FishOn

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip on March 2, 2025

II recommend captain Fidel and his crew. Boat and equipment worked well. Captain was prompt. All around good fishing and a good time

II recommend captain Fidel and his crew. Boat and equipment worked well. Captain was prompt. All around good fishing and a good time  

 Glen E. recommends Columba's Tours

Charles H.
Charles H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Everything as advertised

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip on April 2, 2025

Great day on the water. Caught lots of fish, 3 hogs. Captain and 1st mate were great.

Great day on the water. Caught lots of fish, 3 hogs. Captain and 1st mate were great.  

 Charles H. recommends Columba's Tours

Michael T.
Michael T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fish in the boat!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (AM) on November 14, 2024

Awesome day on the water! El Capitain Fidel and Alejandro were very professional and friendly. They were happy to teach if asked and we got 4 sailfish in the boat kept 1 for dinner and 3 jumped off. Gracias Captain for a great day!!!

Awesome day on the water! El Capitain Fidel and Alejandro were very professional and friendly. They were happy to teach if asked and we got 4 sailfish in the boat kept 1 for dinner and 3 jumped off. Gracias Captain for a great day!!!  

 Michael T. recommends Columba's Tours

Ray W.
Ray W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (AM) on January 22, 2025

Caught lots of fish...spanish Mackerel, jaccravel, skipjack and bonita. First time ever had a triple header on one line. Saw LOTS of humpback whales with their babies and spotted dolphins. Thanks for a great time

Caught lots of fish...spanish Mackerel, jaccravel, skipjack and bonita. First time ever had a triple header on one line. Saw LOTS of humpback whales with their babies and spotted dolphins. Thanks for a great time  

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 Ray W. recommends Columba's Tours

FAQs about Columba's Tours

What are the trip rates for Columba's Tours?

Columba's Tours offers the following trips to customers:

  • MXN 9,200 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • MXN 13,800 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • MXN 18,400 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • MXN 20,000 per group - 10+ Hour Trip (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Columba's Tours?

When you book a trip with Columba's Tours, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Columba's Tours?

Trips booked with Columba's Tours include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
What types of fishing does Columba's Tours offer?

Columba's Tours offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
What fishing techniques does Columba's Tours offer?

Columba's Tours offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Columba's Tours?

Top targeted fish species with Columba's Tours include:

  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack (African Pompano)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

Fidel Ramirez Cortez

La Cruz De Huanacaxtle, Nayarit, Mexico

4 Fishing Reports
10 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2019

Captain Fidel has been running his own business for 30 years. Before that, he worked as a captain for 10 years, to learn and develop. He says his job is like having vacations every day, and that is how he feels! He is proud to be a local, born and raised in this village, so he knows all the people and places there. He is the only captain on this charter, but in case of illness, he has a captain to take his boat and customers out. He always has a first mate, and both of them speak English.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
African Pompano Jack
African Pompano Jack
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2005
Boat manufacturer
Nava
Boat type
Panga

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Popping

Kite Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Fighting Chair

GPS

Fishfinder

Snorkeling Equipment

Live Bait Well

Outriggers

Tuna Tubes

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

First Mate

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Crew Keeps Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

Disabled Accessible

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

 PayPal

 Bank Transfer

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

What’s biting in La Cruz De Huanacaxtle right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
Marlin (Black)Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)Marlin (Striped)
SailfishSailfish
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