Pepe's Fleet – 28' Panga

For world class sport fishing off the coast of Mexico, look no further than Pepe’s Fleet in Mazatlán, SI. Known by many as the “Sailfish capital of the world,” Mazatlán is home to excellent deep sea fishing year round. With local expertise and more than 50 years of experience, this crew is ready to help you catch your very own trophy!

Step aboard a 28’ fiberglass Vega powered by twin 50 HP Honda engines. This craft comes equipped with everything you need for sport fishing, including outriggers, tuna tubes, a live bait well, and a fighting chair. An onboard toilet allows you to fish all day without sacrificing your comfort. This boat can carry up to five passengers, and children are welcome.

While fishing off the coast of Mazatlán you will be spoiled for choice, with both world renowned deep sea fishing and excellent bottom fishing available to you. Pepe’s Fleet provides fishing gear by Penn and Shimano, along with a variety of lures.

Join the crew for their specialty, and bottom fish for Red Snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, Spanish Mackerel, and more. They will take you 15 to 18 miles north of Mazatlán to some of the most productive spots around, where you will fish with shrimp, shrimp heads, and squid. You may also troll for super-sized “Orange” Red Snapper and Seabass using Rapala lures.

Or head out to the blue water for the deep sea fishing that Mazatlán is famous for. The crew can take you up to 25 miles offshore, where you will find Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Swordfish, and more. You will troll for these trophies using 60 lb test line, lures, and live bait such as Bonito and Ballyhoo. Please note live bait is charged extra.

Pepe’s Fleet provides a fishing license, gear, lunch (2 free lunches), drinks, and pickup service from your hotel. You may keep your catch and the crew will clean it for you. Please let the captain know where you’re staying so he could make pickup arrangements.

Come aboard today and experience Mazatlán sport fishing for yourself!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:15 AM
    US $335
    This trip is perfect for those who don't want to spend all day on the water! Come aboard for your choice of deep sea fishing or bottom fishing. While deep sea fishing your catch might include Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, and Mako Shark. While bottom fishing you can target Red Grouper, Yellowtail and Red Snapper, Orange Snapper, and Triggerfish. A fishing license and gear are provided.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    US $335
    You can enjoy great deep sea fishing or bottom fishing without spending all day on the water! While deep sea fishing your catch might include Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, and Mako Shark. While bottom fishing you can reel in Red Grouper, Yellowtail and Red Snapper, Orange Snapper, and Triggerfish. A fishing license and gear are provided.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:15 AM
    US $399
    The crew and their expertise are all yours for the day! You can choose between deep sea fishing and bottom fishing. While deep sea fishing you can catch Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, and Mako Shark. While bottom fishing you can target Red Grouper, Yellowtail and Red Snapper, Orange Snapper, and Triggerfish. A fishing license and gear are provided.
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FAQs about Pepe's Fleet – 28' Panga

Pepe's Fleet – 28' Panga offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $335 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $335 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $399 per group - Full Day Trip (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Pepe's Fleet – 28' Panga, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Pepe's Fleet – 28' Panga include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimano)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks (Water, 12 free beers, each additional $1 )
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch (2 free, each additional $6)

Pepe's Fleet – 28' Panga offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Pepe's Fleet – 28' Panga offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Pepe's Fleet – 28' Panga include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Broomtail)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snook
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Meet the Charter Operator

Pepe's Fleet
Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
254 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since August 2017
Pepe’s Fleet is owned and operated by José Antonio Cuevas Molina. José, or “Pepe,” is a second generation Mazatlán sport fishing charter operator and has 47 years of experience fishing in the Pacific offshore waters. The fleet features several boats, including super pangas and cabin cruisers, all fitted with full safety gear and professional sportfishing equipment.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Broomtail) Broomtail Grouper
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Fiberglass Vega (Panga) originally built in 2017. Powered by a 250HP One engine yamaha 250 hp four stroke engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 18 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn and Shimano
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Water, 12 free beers, each additional $1
Fishing License
Lunch
2 free, each additional $6

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

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

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Mazatlán to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

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:

Cash

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 65 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Great day w Pepes marlin
Christmas Day deep sea fishing!
Christmas Day deep sea fishing!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
87%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
67%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
75%
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Richard D.
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Great day w Pepes marlin

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on April 22, 2024
His daughter Georgerina pick me up Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay at 6 am.  This is my second trip w Pepe.  Crew Raphael M Taca...
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Christmas Day deep sea fishing!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 25, 2023
Captain Bill was awesome! Both our boys caught the fish they wanted to catch. The 7’7” sailfish was the highlight of the...
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Jose C.
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Amazing crew.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 8, 2023
We ended up catching about 28 mahi mahi, 4 bonitas, and 1 sail fish. Couldn’t have asked for a better outcome for 1 day of...
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Cristian C.
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 21, 2023
10/10 recommended really knowledgeable people, had so much fun!
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Half day trip captain Jose

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 21, 2023
Excellent experience. I’m an experienced fisherman but I brought with me my sister and brother in law who have never fished...
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