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Jose Salazar
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Jose Salazar

Puerto Peñasco, Mexico
50+ reviews
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.

Charter

Rating

4.6
96 reviews
4.4
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

91%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
92%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (96)

Showing 1 – 5 of 96 reviews
  • Philip Whitten
    Philip Whitten
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome fishing in Penasco Mexico

    Half Day Trip - Local Fishing (AM) • 5 adults

    Puerto Peñasco with El Gato Fishing. Captain Jose was outstanding—very attentive to our needs and made sure everyone had a great experience. Between the five of us, we were catching fish nonstop, left and right, which made the trip exciting from start to finish.Everything was well run, fun, and professional. I would absolutely recommend El Gato Fishing to anyone looking for a memorable fishing adventure in Puerto Peñasco.

    Reported catch:
    Gray Triggerfish
    Black Seabass
    Calico Bass
    California Corbina
    Response from Captain

    thanks very much Sr Philip hope see You guys again

  • Clarissa Lucero
    Clarissa Lucero
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip ever

    Half Day Trip - Local Fishing (AM) • 5 adults • 1 child

    Took my family of 5 on this fishing trip, it was the first for all of us and we had the best time ever. We all caught fish, enjoyed the waves and drinks. The captain was awesome, he moved the boat when the fish weren't biting much and when it was all over he filled the fish we caught. We will definitely be booking again!

    Response from Captain

    thanks Clarissa for fishing whit us hope see You soon again

  • Ramon Del Toro
    Ramon Del Toro
    us
    Nevada, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time on the water.

    Half Day Trip - Local Fishing (AM) • 5 adults

    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 us to another area where the bite was super HOT when we got back to the harbor he cleaned our catch which was great I highly recommend El Gato Especial will definitely book when back in Rocky Point.

    Reported catch:
    California Corbina
    Gray Triggerfish
    Response from Captain

    thanks very much Sr Ramón see You soon

  • Richard Zipf
    Richard Zipf
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day on the water

    Half Day Trip - Local Fishing (AM) • 4 adults • 1 child

    Everything went like clockwork…….the captain Jose Salazar was just the best…..worked his butt off…..caught 35 Trigger Fish and several Rock Bass in three hours! Jose knew all the spots and was attentive with help with bait and rod issues! Will book these guys again…..so much fun!

    Reported catch:
    Gray Triggerfish
    Black Seabass
    Response from Captain

    thanks very much sr. Richard hope see You soon again

  • Wesley Atkinson
    Wesley Atkinson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Time Fishing!

    3/4 Day Trip - Local Fishing (AM) • 6 adults

    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 30 minutes we were catching fish. Great trip for our group because some of us are experienced and some first timers. Be ready for breezy conditions. Be on time and know you will pay before departure. Crew provides all the bate.

    Response from Captain

    thanks Sr Wesley and SEE You soon

Real catches shared by our community

  • El Gato Especial Fishing
    El Gato Especial FishingPuerto Peñasco, SO
    Group of anglers, including a young angler, seated aboard a fishing boat in a marina with waterfront buildings and neighboring boats visible.
    Richard Z.
    Richard Z.
    Everything went like clockwork…….the captain Jose Salazar was just the best…..worked his butt off…..caught 35 Trigger Fish and several Rock Bass in three hours! Jose knew all the spots and was attentive with help with bait and rod issues! Will book these guys again…..so much fun!
  • El Gato Especial Fishing
    El Gato Especial FishingPuerto Peñasco, SO
    A bucket filled with multiple fish, likely caught during a day of fishing, resting on the deck of a boat.
    Fish 1
    Gray Triggerfish
    Bryan P.
    Bryan P.
    Great experience. caught a lot of fish because of the captains expertise while boats around us we not catching. anything.
  • El Gato Especial Fishing
    El Gato Especial FishingPuerto Peñasco, SO
    Angler proudly displaying a caught fish while fishing on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Bonnethead Shark
    Clarissa L.
    Clarissa L.
    Took my family of 5 on this fishing trip, it was the first for all of us and we had the best time ever. We all caught fish, enjoyed the waves and drinks. The captain was awesome, he moved the boat when the fish weren't biting much and when it was all over he filled the fish we caught. We will definitely be booking again!
  • El Gato Especial Fishing
    El Gato Especial FishingPuerto Peñasco, SO
    A young angler casting a line while fishing on a boat, with a scenic backdrop of the coastline and mountains.
    Chris W.
    Chris W.
    Everybody was on time and we had a beautiful morning fishing trip. Definitely recommend!
  • El Gato Especial Fishing
    El Gato Especial FishingPuerto Peñasco, SO
    Two anglers relaxing on the boat's helm, ready for a fishing adventure in Puerto Peñasco.
    Philip W.
    Philip W.
    Puerto Peñasco with El Gato Fishing. Captain Jose was outstanding—very attentive to our needs and made sure everyone had a great experience. Between the five of us, we were catching fish nonstop, left and right, which made the trip exciting from start to finish.Everything was well run, fun, and professional. I would absolutely recommend El Gato Fishing to anyone looking for a memorable fishing adventure in Puerto Peñasco.
  • El Gato Especial Fishing
    El Gato Especial FishingPuerto Peñasco, SO
    Angler proudly displaying a catch of several Speckled Trout on a boat after a successful fishing trip.
    Ramon D.
    Ramon D.
    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 us to another area where the bite was super HOT when we got back to the harbor he cleaned our catch which was great I highly recommend El Gato Especial will definitely book when back in Rocky Point.
  • El Gato Especial Fishing
    El Gato Especial FishingPuerto Peñasco, SO
    A couple enjoying a relaxing moment aboard a well-equipped fishing boat, showcasing comfortable seating and fishing gear in a marina setting.
    Carlos H.
    Carlos H.
    Capitan Jose was great, very helpful, nice and experienced.
  • El Gato Especial Fishing
    El Gato Especial FishingPuerto Peñasco, SO
    A variety of fish, including several species, are stored on the boat's deck, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Mutton Snapper
    Abrahan A.
    Abrahan A.
    lots of fish great for eating my kids had never gone fishing and we caught 74 fish
  • El Gato Especial Fishing
    El Gato Especial FishingPuerto Peñasco, SO
    Solo angler displaying two sizable fish aboard a covered center-console fishing boat, with the helm and coastal water visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Weakfish
    Luis R.
    Luis R.
    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 and relocating when the bite died. Ended up getting plenty of fish to take home. We even got bullied by a sea lion for a while! Super cool! Great for smaller group.
  • El Gato Especial Fishing
    El Gato Especial FishingPuerto Peñasco, SO
    Two young anglers proudly displaying their catches of fish while fishing on a boat in open water.
    Fish 1
    Gray Triggerfish
    Tyler S.
    Tyler S.
    Great trip, exactly what we expected for a half day trip. Changed Locations several times to find the fish and finally found them. Captain was great and made sure our hooks were baited at all times.

What's biting with El Gato Especial Fishing in Puerto Peñasco

The season is winding to a close and the 'fiesta' atmosphere seems to be missing, but that doesn't mean that you can't get lucky. Test your skills against Yellowtails, Mackerel, and Skipjack and see what you can find!

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Solo angler displaying several large grouper on the deck of a fishing boat in a busy harbor.

Excellent day of fishing with Sr. TRoy

May 5, 2021 • Puerto Peñasco
today mr. Troy went deep fishing first we caught live bait then we even went about 18 miles after a while there with a lot of patience we managed to fish 4 groupers his children and they were delighted with their catch today we hope they come back soon
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