Captain
Jose Salazar

Member since March 2018 Puerto Peรฑasco, Mexico
Background
I have been a captain for 10 years and have always been very passionate about fishing. For six years now, I have been operating my own boat. I became a tourist fisherman thanks to my brother who is also dedicated to fishing and has two boats on his own. We were the first ones in our family to become fishing professionals. My favorite thing is reef and bottom fishing. I'm always doing my best to catch fish with my customers and will move from reef to reef until we catch something to remember.
Techniques
Here with us at Rocky Point, the style of fishing is bottom fishing and my fishing technique varies from local fishing to deep fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Jose Salazar

Puerto Peรฑasco, Mexico
Background
I have been a captain for 10 years and have always been very passionate about fishing. For six years now, I have been operating my own boat. I became a tourist fisherman thanks to my brother who is also dedicated to fishing and has two boats on his own. We were the first ones in our family to become fishing professionals. My favorite thing is reef and bottom fishing. I'm always doing my best to catch fish with my customers and will move from reef to reef until we catch something to remember.
Techniques
Here with us at Rocky Point, the style of fishing is bottom fishing and my fishing technique varies from local fishing to deep fishing.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(91 reviews)
Puerto Peรฑasco
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $225

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (166)
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Awesome fishing in Penasco Mexico
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
90%
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Philip W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome fishing in Penasco Mexico

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Local Fishing (AM) on June 5, 2026
Puerto Peรฑasco with El Gato Fishing. Captain Jose was outstandingโ€”very attentive to our needs and made sure everyone had...
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Wesley A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time Fishing!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Local Fishing (AM) on April 2, 2026
We caught a lot of fish. The captain was very helpful and patient with us. When we arrived we got right on the boat. Within...
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Ramon D. T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time on the water.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Local Fishing (AM) on May 25, 2026
Captin Jose was great he got us right on the fish, when the bite slowed down he made sure to make a quick adjustment and move...
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Mychal K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Fishing!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Local Fishing (AM) on July 4, 2026
We had a great time! Caught about 20-25 fish! Captain Jose was very accommodating and helpful on our trip, would definitely...
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Luis R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highly Recommended ๐Ÿ‘

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Local Fishing (AM) on April 3, 2026
We did a 4 hour trip in the morning and had a great time! Our capitan/ fishing guide was great on getting us hooked on quick...
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