Hard Effort Sportfishing 

5.0
(18 reviews)
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 Boulevard Santa Rosa 258, La Paz, BS 23085, Mexico–

Hard Effort Sportfishing 

La Paz, BS, Mexico
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36 ft
8
5.0
(18 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?

hard effort sportfishing
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hard effort sportfishing
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October 2026
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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
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
Roosterfish
Marlin (Black)
+7
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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5.0
18 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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All reviews (18)

Showing 1 – 5 of 18 reviews
Jocelyne Delgado
Jocelyne Delgado
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Booking again soon
Full Day Trip on May 11, 2026 • 6 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
hard effort sportfishing
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.

Charles Watson
Charles Watson
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2019
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
fun times
Full Day Trip on October 7, 2026 • 5 adults

fun trip. great crew. good english fast boat. comfortable ride

hard effort sportfishing
Response from Charter operator

AND nice peoples fish whit us today....It's a pleasure to serve you.

Ricardo Cámara Creixell
Ricardo Cámara Creixell
Repeat angler
mx
Mexico City, FD, Mexico
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Good captain and staff.
Full Day Trip on August 9, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children

We had a fun day! The boat was in good condition and exactly as described. The captain and crew were very friendly and professional. We caught two striped marlin, which made the experience exciting. I recommend them!

Reported catch:
Striped Marlin
hard effort sportfishing
Response from Charter operator

muchas gracias Ricardo por elegirnos,esperamos volver a tenerlos la próxima vez que nos visiten....para nosotros será un gusto volver atenderlos

Matt Premo
Matt Premo
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
killer boat extremley comfotable!!
Half Day Trip on May 22, 2026 • 4 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!

Jojo Arana
Jojo Arana
us
California, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
amazing fish trip
Full Day Trip on August 12, 2026 • 8 adults

the boat was nice the crew was even better caught fish amazing trip will definitely recommend and will come back and go again

Reported catch:
Striped Marlin
Black Marlin

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)
  • Graysby (Pacific)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Rockfish
  • Roosterfish
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Sierra Mackerel

Your operator

hard effort sportfishing
hard effort sportfishing
La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
19 Fishing Reports
18 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
hard effort sportfishing
hard effort sportfishing
19
reports
18
reviews
2025
member since
~1h
response
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.
The crew
Roberto M.
Roberto M.
Staff
Pablo A.
Pablo A.
Captain

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Pacific Graysby
Pacific Graysby
Goliath Grouper
Goliath 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)
Pacific Graysby
Pacific Graysby
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly holding a large colorful mahi-mahi aboard a fishing charter boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Charles W.
    Charles W.
    fun trip. great crew. good english fast boat. comfortable ride
  • Two anglers proudly display a large mahi-mahi aboard a fishing charter boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Nuestros amigos de california,están pasando un día excelente con nosotros....estamos listos
  • Four anglers actively fishing from a boat, engaged in reeling in their lines in deep blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Striped Marlin
    6 marlins today for our friend from california...HAPPY guys fishing on hard effort,Is on fire...come fish whit hard effort AND make youwn histtory
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Marlin on a fishing boat, enjoying a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Blue Marlin
    Jojo A.
    Jojo A.
    the boat was nice the crew was even better caught fish amazing trip will definitely recommend and will come back and go again
  • Group of anglers proudly displaying a large billfish aboard a sportfishing boat with ocean and mountainous coastline in the background.
    Fish 1
    Striped Marlin
    Ricardo C.
    Ricardo C.
    We had a fun day! The boat was in good condition and exactly as described. The captain and crew were very friendly and professional. We caught two striped marlin, which made the experience exciting. I recommend them!
  • A father and son duo engaged in fishing on a boat, showcasing a bonding moment under the sunny sky.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Striped Marlin
    Pescamos dos marlins con balihoos,emocionante porque fue la primera vez de ellos con una pesca así,nuestros amigos de **hidden content** mexico
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Sailfish aboard a fishing charter in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Juan C.
    Juan C.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Sailfish aboard a fishing charter in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Nuestros amigos de california asignando un el viaje de 5 horas,está vez fue suficiente para tener 5 horas de acción,teniendo 1 Marlin de 3 y 1 sailfish de 1....la paz está caliente y con mucha acción,te recomendamos elegir el full day para tener más opciones de pesca....hard effort on fire
  • A group of young anglers proudly displaying a large Marlin on a fishing charter in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Striped Marlin
    Betsabé G.
    Betsabé G.
    pescamos 2 marlins y 1 dorado increible experiencia
  • A group of young anglers enjoying a meal on a fishing boat, showcasing a relaxed atmosphere after a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Striped Marlin
    Tuvimos la visita de nuestros amigos de Madrid España,unas personas muy agradables y sobre todo amables,los chicos tuvieron un gran día de diversión con un buen día de pesca y un final inesperado,nadar en las hermosas playas de la paz bcs...

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
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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