Hard Effort Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (14 reviews)
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 Bahía Pichilingue Km 7.5, La Paz, BS 23010, Mexico

Hard Effort Sportfishing 

La Paz, BS, Mexico
36 ft
8
5.0/5 (14 reviews)

La Paz has a fish with your name on it, so let Hard Effort Sportfishing help you catch it! Your guide for the day is Captain Roberto, so you'll benefit from their angling experience.

Mahi Mahi, Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Grouper, Goliath Grouper, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Rockfish, Thresher Shark, Roosterfish, Mako Shark, Sierra Mackerel, and more inhabit these waters, depending on the time of year. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Your adventure begins aboard a 36' Luhrs sportfisher that can carry up to 8 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. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. It's customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.

You will need to get 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.

A few items to bring include sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks for you on board.

Your trip with Hard Effort Sportfishing is just a click away, so why not make it happen?

La Paz has a fish with your name on it, so let Hard Effort Sportfishing help you catch it! Your guide for the day is Captain Roberto, so you'll benefit from their angling experience.

Mahi Mahi, Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Grouper, Goliath Grouper, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Rockfish, Thresher Shark, Roosterfish, Mako Shark, Sierra Mackerel, and more inhabit these waters, depending on the time of year. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Your adventure begins aboard a 36' Luhrs sportfisher that can carry up to 8 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. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. It's customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.

You will need to get 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.

A few items to bring include sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks for you on board.

Your trip with Hard Effort Sportfishing is just a click away, so why not make it happen?

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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
Marlin (Blue)
Roosterfish
+8
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 8 people
Full Day Trip
Just booked! Last booked: 4 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
Roosterfish
Snapper (Red)
+7
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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5.0
14 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Jocelyne Delgado
Jocelyne Delgado
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Booking again soon
Full Day Trip on May 11, 20266 adults

Absolutely AMAZING deep sea fishing trip! From the moment we got on the boat, the crew made sure we had the best experience possible. They provided breakfast tacos, lunch, beer, and liquor, and the hospitality was unmatched. Not only was the service incredible, but we also caught SIX marlin fish which made the trip even more unforgettable! Everything about this trip was a 1000/10. The crew was professional, fun, and made sure everyone had a great time. I will definitely be booking again this year and highly recommend them to anyone looking for an unforgettable fishing experience!

Reported catch:
Striped Marlin
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Response from Charter operator

For us it's a pleasure to fish with great people; having a fishing day like the one we had was a lot of fun. Everything we do for our clients is done with great care and respect.

Gerardo Chirino
Gerardo Chirino
mx
Mexico City, FD, Mexico
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Una de las mejores experiencias que hemos hecho en familia
Half Day Trip on March 27, 20264 adults2 children

Fue una gran experiencia, con un servicio de alta calidad, la tripulación super amable, muy lindos por considerar a nuestros niños con fruta y aguas. Sin duda super recomendable para hacer en familia, pocas veces puedes ver el proceso de la caza a la mesa en un solo día.

Reported catch:
Goliath Grouper
Dustin Winn
Dustin Winn
Repeat angler
us
Oregon, US
Member since 2025
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Great day on the Sea of Cortez
Full Day Trip on March 20, 20262 adults1 child

We had a great day on the water with Roberto and Pablo. Top notch boat and gear, and professional crew. We enjoyed burritos, civeche, and fresh sashimi they prepared from one of the fish we caught(dorado), as well as ice cold beer, water, and coke.

hard effort sportfishing
Response from Charter operator

It was a pleasure for us to attend to them, fish and spend an excellent day at sea, we hope soon to repeat something like yesterday.

Matt Premo
Matt Premo
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
killer boat extremley comfotable!!
Half Day Trip on May 22, 20264 adults

crew was on point ! we caught plenty of mackerel for bait! yellow tail love these guys! we caught some yummy gropper so good to eat ! and a fat 30lb yellow tail! if u want to fish in comfort then this is the bost for you!!!

hard effort sportfishing
Response from Charter operator

Thank you so much for visiting us, Matt. We appreciate you choosing us for your fishing trip. It's a pleasure for us to serve kind people as you guys.. We hope to see you again soon!

Juan Casillas
Juan Casillas
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
July fishing trip
Half Day Trip on July 25, 20266 adults

hard effort sportfishing
Response from Charter operator

muchas gracias Juan,esperamos verte de nuevo y seguir compartiendo experiencias de pesca contigo...gracias por elegirnos

FAQs about Hard Effort Sportfishing

Hard Effort Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,250 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Hard Effort Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet We have enclosed wc for coustomers
  • Air conditioning
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes Is not ready but we working on it
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Hard Effort Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Sometimes, we usually have someone who provides us with the bait, in case of fishing on the reefs for large marlins right there we grab the bait )
  • Lures
  • Snacks (We have some like chips, many of the time we prepare some sashimi. )
  • Drinks (Cerveza only...corona or pacifico or both(24),24 of water and 12 sodas)
  • First mate (My first mate is always endorsable, he is very good at what he does, very professional and above all he has the touch to talk to clients, anything they need, he is willing to help even teach. )
  • Lunch (Burritos and ceviche(shrimp or fish))
Hard Effort Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We fish about 10 miles outside, but sometimes we fish at 6 or 7 miles around the islands. )
  • Reef fishing
Hard Effort Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Hard Effort Sportfishing include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Yellowfin)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Rockfish
  • Roosterfish
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Sierra Mackerel

Your operator

hard effort sportfishing
hard effort sportfishing
hard effort sportfishing

La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

16 Fishing Reports
14 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2025

I come from a fishing family, my dad is also a captain, I have competed in several international tournaments in Cabo San Lucas, of which in 2014 and 2017, I was champion with a Blue Marlin 367 lbs and 346 lbs Black Marlin in The Los Cabos Billfish Tournament, in 2015 winning the category of catch and release and jackpots of Wahoo in The Los Cabos Billfish Tournament, first place in The Pelagic Triple Crown Tournament on Dorado category and third place in Wahoo... In the year 2018 finishing second in the category Catch and Release in the Bisbees East Cape tournament in Buena Vista, local tournaments winning some jackpots Wahoo and Dorado.

Our Team
Roberto M.

Roberto M.

Staff

Pablo A.

Pablo A.

Captain

16 Fishing Reports
14 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2025

I come from a fishing family, my dad is also a captain, I have competed in several international tournaments in Cabo San Lucas, of which in 2014 and 2017, I was champion with a Blue Marlin 367 lbs and 346 lbs Black Marlin in The Los Cabos Billfish Tournament, in 2015 winning the category of catch and release and jackpots of Wahoo in The Los Cabos Billfish Tournament, first place in The Pelagic Triple Crown Tournament on Dorado category and third place in Wahoo... In the year 2018 finishing second in the category Catch and Release in the Bisbees East Cape tournament in Buena Vista, local tournaments winning some jackpots Wahoo and Dorado.

Our Team
Roberto M.

Roberto M.

Staff

Pablo A.

Pablo A.

Captain

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Yellowfin Grouper
Yellowfin Grouper
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Rockfish
Rockfish
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark
Sierra Mackerel
Sierra Mackerel
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Yellowfin Grouper
Yellowfin Grouper
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Other
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
2010
Boat manufacturer
Luhrs
Boat type
Pesca deportiva
Engine model
Yanmar
Powered by
2 x 420HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We fish about 10 miles outside, but sometimes we fish at 6 or 7 miles around the islands.
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
We have enclosed wc for coustomers
Air conditioning
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Is not ready but we working on it
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Sometimes, we usually have someone who provides us with the bait, in case of fishing on the reefs for large marlins right there we grab the bait
Lures
Snacks
We have some like chips, many of the time we prepare some sashimi.
Drinks
Cerveza only...corona or pacifico or both(24),24 of water and 12 sodas
First mate
My first mate is always endorsable, he is very good at what he does, very professional and above all he has the touch to talk to clients, anything they need, he is willing to help even teach.
Lunch
Burritos and ceviche(shrimp or fish)

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 not included

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

You keep catch
Catch and release mandatory
Alms who want a trophy or the fish is dead.

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

What’s biting in La Paz right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
Marlin (Black)Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)Marlin (Striped)
RoosterfishRoosterfish
Shark (Mako)Shark (Mako)

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+9
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US $1,250

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