Charter Operator
Escualo Sport Fishing

Member since June 2015 Mazatlán, Mexico
Background
Escualo Sport Fishing Was founded in 1990 in Mazatlán Mexico by Mark and Lola Dissmore, two visionaries from Pullman, Washington with a passion for fishing who decided to join forces on a quest that started over 30 years ago. Their initial charter operation was modest, but thanks to the support of customers and friends, their fleet drastically expanded in just a few seasons. For your own safety, each boat has twin Mercury Sea Pro engines in Super pangas and twin Cummins turbo diesel engines in the crew's cruisers. Escualo Fleet now welcomes hundreds of customers from around the globe who come to experience the world-famous fishing in Mazatlán. Escualo Fleet is known for its consistency in catching, customer satisfaction, and rates. It takes pride in promoting the conservation of billfish such as Marlin, Sailfish, and Swordfish.

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Mazatlán, Mexico
Background
Escualo Sport Fishing Was founded in 1990 in Mazatlán Mexico by Mark and Lola Dissmore, two visionaries from Pullman, Washington with a passion for fishing who decided to join forces on a quest that started over 30 years ago. Their initial charter operation was modest, but thanks to the support of customers and friends, their fleet drastically expanded in just a few seasons. For your own safety, each boat has twin Mercury Sea Pro engines in Super pangas and twin Cummins turbo diesel engines in the crew's cruisers. Escualo Fleet now welcomes hundreds of customers from around the globe who come to experience the world-famous fishing in Mazatlán. Escualo Fleet is known for its consistency in catching, customer satisfaction, and rates. It takes pride in promoting the conservation of billfish such as Marlin, Sailfish, and Swordfish.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(8 reviews)
Mazatlán
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Trips from US $700
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(15 reviews)
Mazatlán
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Trips from US $350
Very good
3.4 / 5
(4 reviews)
Mazatlán
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Trips from US $900
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(6 reviews)
Mazatlán
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Trips from US $400
Excellent
4.2 / 5
(11 reviews)
Mazatlán
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Trips from US $600
Excellent
4.1 / 5
(3 reviews)
Mazatlán
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Trips from US $700
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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Mazatlán
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Trips from US $600
Excellent
4.3 / 5
(2 reviews)
Mazatlán
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Trips from US $600
Excellent
4.3 / 5
(3 reviews)
Mazatlán
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Trips from US $600
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4.8 / 5
(2 reviews)
Mazatlán
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 57 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (63)
Captain Pedro (The Donkey) and Juan were awesome!!!
The best trip I ever had..!!!
The best trip I ever had..!!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
84%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
84%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish
80%
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Ed L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Pedro (The Donkey) and Juan were awesome!!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip –Deep Sea Fishing on November 26, 2024
Captain Pedro (The Donkey - Toro Toro Toro) and First Mate Juan were very accommodating and appreciated their professionalism....
Ed L. recommends Escualo Fleet - 28ft Super Panga
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Kevin A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The best trip I ever had..!!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on June 14, 2024
The crew and the experience was well worth every peso spent. I’m already planning my next trip and will use them again.
Kevin A. recommends Escualo Fleet – Lolita 36'
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Alejandro R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good trip

VERIFIED   7 1/2 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on July 20, 2024
More than 21 dorados in less than 4 hours … Nice fishing trip ever
Alejandro R. recommends Escualo Fleet – 30ft Premium Super Panga
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Desirae B.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Could have been better in a few ways

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on January 1, 2025
While the captain and crew were nice we didn’t feel like we were given an “experience “.  Not once did we touch a reel. ...
Desirae B. does not recommend Escualo Fleet – Blue Marlin 36’
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Robyn L.
El Rosario, Sinaloa
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Day trip with Captain Ricardo

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip –Deep Sea Fishing on June 21, 2023
We booked the 5 hour deep sea fishing trip and was talked into the 7 hour trip. I’m glad we were because that extra couple...
Robyn L. recommends Escualo Fleet – Betsy 38'
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