El Jefe Boat Charters
Captain

El Jefe Boat Charters

Puerto Peñasco, Mexico
250+ reviews
I'm Jefe Cruz, I started as captain with tourists in 1993 Cabo San Lucas and I have been fishing Rocky Point (Puerto Peñasco) since 2008. I became a fisherman when I was a kid with my dad and my uncles. I've always been the happiest when on the water, and now I get to show other people why that's the case. You can count on me to always go the extra mile and help you make the most of your fishing trip and your visit to the beautiful Rocky Point Mexico.

Charters

Rating

4.9
368 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (368)

Showing 15 of 368 reviews
  • Rachael Crawford
    Rachael Crawford
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time!

    Half Day Trip (copy)4 adults2 children

    We had a great time doing the 4 hour trip. We are a family of 4 with a 2 year old and 7 year old. We felt safe the whole time, caught lots of fish, got to drop the reel and everyone had their own pole. We even jumped in the water at one point. The captain would help as much or as little as we preferred. We caught trigger fish, mackerel, bass, and sea trout. They fileted them and we had enjoyed them that same day. They also recommended taking the fresh fish across the street to a Mexican restaurant where they could cook them and serve them to us, but we cooked them ourselves.

    Reported catch:
    Gray Triggerfish
    Black Rockfish
    Response from Captain

    thanks Rachel, we are happy to have you guys aboard the boat Mad Fish. so any time we will be here.

  • Benjamin Watson
    Benjamin Watson
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    On Point RockyPoint El Jefe

    3/4 Day Trip2 adults

    Captain and Charter were on point meeting expectations. Jefe Cruz showed us a great time getting us on the fish while feeding us knowledge of the area and fish species. boat and equipment were perfect for our group of 4. Capatin kept us entertained while being attentave taking care of taking fish off line and rebating. just an awesome time even with windy rough water conditions. thank you JC for a great time and experiance. till next time. Ben

    Reported catch:
    Spotted Bass
    Black Rockfish
    Bonefish
    Cero Mackerel
    Response from Captain

    Benjamin, it only happens when you have that positive attitude. thanks and hope to see you soon again.

  • Joshua Fowler
    Joshua Fowler
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Another GREAT day!

    3/4 Day Trip2 adults

    Second trip with El jefe! It did not disappoint. Fished with his new captain Dino. not great English, but communication was not a problem as all we did was catch fish. I promised my friends they would catch more fish than they could catch and that happened. We booked a six hour trip and within four hours everybody was so tired from reeling in fish that we cut the trip short. El jefe’s charters is the only one to use in Mexico. Signed El Guapo!

    Reported catch:
    Gray Triggerfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Response from Captain

    El Guapo team attack again, anytime compadre.

  • Wayne Phan
    Wayne Phan
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Holiday Fishing Trip

    Half Day Trip2 adults

    I took my son on his first fishing trip at sea, and Jefe was our Captain. He was very professional, patient, and knowledgeable. He knew exactly the areas he needed to be in to provide us the best opportunities for fishing. During our 4-hour trip my son and I caught over thirty fish. His boat was clean, and he kept it that way throughout the trip. He had an additional crew member, and that gentleman was extremely professional and knowledgeable as well. Overall, it was a perfect fishing day and a great first experience for my son and me. I would recommend Jefe Boat Charters to anyone.

    Response from Captain

    thanks for your comments Wayne, I will be ready for your next fishing experience .

  • Paul Black
    Paul Black
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect half day.

    Half Day Trip (copy)2 adults

    Captain Jefe and First-mate Dino were super knowledgeable and entertaining. The boat, equipment, bait and locations were all exceptional. On top of a great fishing experience they were great to converse with and turned a successful day of fishing into a day that will be remembered for a long time. I would recommend Jefe to a small group looking for a good time.

    Response from Captain

    hey there Paul, thanks for letting other people know about your experience with the Crew of El Jefe Boat Charters. till next time Jefe Cruz and Dino.

Real catches shared by our community

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    Jefe and his buddy were great!!
    Kylah M.
    Kylah M.
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    El Jefe Boat ChartersPuerto Peñasco, SO
    Best fishing trip!
    Amber M.
    Amber M.
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    El Jefe Boat ChartersPuerto Peñasco, SO
    Bait and switch
    Bart C.
    Bart C.
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    On Point RockyPoint  El Jefe
    Benjamin W.
    Benjamin W.
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    El Jefe Boat ChartersPuerto Peñasco, SO
    Great trip w/ Dino
    Peter L.
    Peter L.
  • El Jefe Boat Charters
    El Jefe Boat ChartersPuerto Peñasco, SO
    Great 3/4 day trip
    Todd W.
    Todd W.
  • El Jefe Boat Charters
    El Jefe Boat ChartersPuerto Peñasco, SO
    Great trip!
    Tim D.
    Tim D.
  • El Jefe Boat Charters
    El Jefe Boat ChartersPuerto Peñasco, SO
    Great time!
    Rachael C.
    Rachael C.
  • El Jefe Boat Charters
    El Jefe Boat ChartersPuerto Peñasco, SO
    Caught fish
    Joshua L.
    Joshua L.
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    grouper close
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    Ron H.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with El Jefe Boat Charters in Puerto Peñasco

There's no sign of things dying down, with the temperature still in the 90s and plenty of fish still biting. Mahi Mahi, Halibut, Mackerel, and Skipjack are the flavor of the month, so come and grab some meat!

Top catches for September