What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora for the first time?

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Cassandra Day
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Went fishing with Margarita Fishing Adventures on March 10, 2025
We are avid fishermen so we are used to catching a large variety in large quantities. Probably better fishing if you can do so in May, but that doesn't really apply if you are on spring break. This has nothing to do with the charter itself, and you will catch in March, it's just not the BEST month for fishing.

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Robert Kelley
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Went fishing with Del Mar Charters – 30' Grady-White on October 26, 2024
The full day trip was perfect for this time of year, even though the temps were higher then normal seasonal conditions it was still perfect weather and the water was almost flat so a wonderful experience

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David Rappaport
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Went fishing with Margarita Fishing Adventures on September 23, 2024
All you need to bring is your cooler with drinks and any food you wish to eat while out on the water. Captain Martin does the rest...From baiting the hook, to removing youcatch and re-baiting, to sending you home with a beautiful bag/bags of fillets---unless you want the whole fish. Captain Martin is a sure bet for a great time!!

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Dion Franklund
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Went fishing with Ecsta-Sea 2 on August 31, 2024
The heat and humidity in August may not make it the best time to go fishing. April, May and early June, and then more in the fall may be the best weather and bigger fish could be caught without traveling too far off shore.

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Richard Moline
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Went fishing with La Princesa Fishing Trips on April 23, 2024
Fishing on a boat like La Princesa is a very worthwhile experience. Captain Francisco is knowledgeable and is very helpful. He, as I'm sure all the captains will put you on fish and help you catch fish. These trips are child friendly, no experience friendly, and experienced fisherman friendly. Another plus is not only is it fun to catch the fish, but they taste wonderful. It's a worthwhile experience for a day.

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Roger Elshaug
ELEVEN MILE, AZ
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Went fishing with Pelican Fishing Charters on October 12, 2022
FISHING BOOKER......... made it so simple , in the past we have walked the harbor dock, talked to the various capts, and it was time and labor to haggle & accomplish a fishing set up day/price with a Capt. This was made so easy on line, direction was good. And it went extremely well. The price was FAIR & exactly as quoted, the pictures of the capt and boat as shown. We had a enjoyable experience. We had price comparisons on line, could pick our date, time , and price. Worked well for us and would recommend FISHING BOOKER. Roger & Janet Arizona

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Theodore Krismann
Phoenix, AZ
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Went fishing with Del Mar Charters – 30' Grady-White on April 7, 2019
We caught the fish we were told were likely on half day trip. Would have like to have caught Grouper, Snapper and some larger fish but our expectations were met. Children would be OK depending on age and patience level for 4 hours, but longer might not work. Beware the sun and reflected sun -- hat, long sleeves and pants, sunscreen, protect ears and nose. Food and drink provided a plus. Follow instructions of charter co. on arrival/payment details. Keep company informed of changes in head count.

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Cj Cabral
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Went fishing with Catch’m Fishing and Sunset Charters on October 11, 2023
Yes great charter for Adults and children. Capt Martin and crew were awesome with my family and child making sure we were catching fish and having a good time. Relaxing to good music, beverages and hooking fish doesn’t get any better than that! We will definitely be going again.

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Toby Simoneaux
Gonzales, LA
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Went fishing with Ecsta-Sea 2 on July 3, 2023
Other than the heat, fishing is great. This was our fist time out in Puerto Penasco. We did a half day so we didn't go far out and target large sport fish. But was a great time pulling in Triggers and smaller reef fish. Definitely will be back out fishing soon. Thinking a little further out chasing bigger ones next time.

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Matthew Didier
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Went fishing with Pelican Fishing Charters on June 26, 2023
If you want small game go with this trip. They know where the fish are at but if you want big game like 50lb fish go with another charter. And mahi mahi is apparently a target fish of theirs but they told us on the trip that they don’t even fish for mahi mahi.

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Scott Kaboos
Marengo, IL
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Went fishing with El Jefe Boat Charters on June 22, 2023
Book through Fishing Booker. Read the reviews! E-mail the Captain with questions prior to your trip. Make sure you both have the same expectations of where you will go and what species you will target. DO NOT book with the salespeople on the malecon! You will be wasting your time and money on a very forgettable trip.

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MARK TAYLOR
United States
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Went fishing with El Gato Especial Fishing on May 12, 2023
This is mostly a bottom fishing fishery. Fish are generally under 10 lbs., but bigger fish are possible. If you are just looking for a fun day on the water any of the guides here will be great. If you are a more serious angler I would recommend bringing your own gear and be ready to try things your skipper may not be familiar with if different opportunities arise.and be flexible.

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Steven Sandor
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Went fishing with Eduardo's Sport Fishing on April 5, 2023
Fish with Chilean or bass meat as bait, make sure your line and bait are at bottom of sea floor, when you feel the line bump pull fast and hard to lay the hook, also trigger fish fight pretty hard for so have fun?

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Brian Brown
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Went fishing with Eduardo's Sport Fishing on March 1, 2025
Check the forecasted wind before booking in the spring. You might need to be flexible if the day you schedule is forecasted to be windy.

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Ron Fentiman
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Went fishing with Margarita Fishing Adventures on January 2, 2025
Do not over expect. It is fishing. Enjoy the day, and catching what you catch. Big or small, a lot or a few. Just have fun.

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Adam Hilton
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Went fishing with Ecsta-Sea 1 on December 26, 2024
Absolutely sometimes it’s intimidating when you’re not a professional fisher these guys did not let off that vibe

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Jeff Mohs
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Went fishing with Margarita Fishing Adventures on November 26, 2024
Enjoy the fish and experience of fishing in 90-100' of water is different than in the states on a lake!

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Neftali Lopez Arce
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Went fishing with Margarita Fishing Adventures on October 19, 2024
Do the 5 hour and listen to Martin it might take some time but in a family of six everyone was about to catch more than 2 fish because of him

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Ricardo Aleman
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Went fishing with Margarita Fishing Adventures on October 9, 2024
Take water and snacks. For people with any type of motion sickness, take dramamine the night before then once again. 30 min before you fish

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Ryan Conrad
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Went fishing with Eduardo's Sport Fishing on September 28, 2024
It was our first time fishing here. It was a little slow at first. Eduardo said due to the tides. He worked really hard to get us on the fish and once he got us on them, we caught a lot!!!

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EUGENE CHRISTIAN
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Went fishing with Rock Point Fishing Club – Wanderlust on May 26, 2024
Choose a different captain that cares, bring your own bait, hooks lures, close a different company that provides all of the live bait that was promised

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Laura Marshall
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Went fishing with Margarita Fishing Adventures on April 26, 2024
People told us the fishing would be bad but we caught a lot (for what we expected). Just means you never know. Doesn’t matter if you have fun

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Traci Asbury
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Went fishing with Margarita Fishing Adventures on March 27, 2024
Bring sunscreen Take anti nausea the day before and day of, if seas are rolling Enjoy the experience And cook your fresh fish!

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Shawn Borders
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Went fishing with Margarita Fishing Adventures on March 23, 2024
Be prepared with an open mind. You can go on more expensive charters, but the fish don't know the difference.

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Josh Bockus
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Went fishing with Ecsta-Sea 2 on March 22, 2024
Fishing was great, be aware of the length of the trip affects the fish you can get to. If you want the larger fish you must book the full day trips.

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Paul Buechler
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Went fishing with El Jefe Boat Charters on February 3, 2024
The fishing in Puerto Penasco was great. I lost my bait or caught a fish every time I dropped my bait

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Clifton Locklin
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Went fishing with Sea Best Charters on January 30, 2024
Try May thru September and talk with the locals about which character is best for what to want to catch.

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Scott Schryver
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Went fishing with Margarita Fishing Adventures on November 11, 2023
Pretty much everyone only does reef fishing. We went in November and I was told by a guy on the beach there isn't enough daylight to go deep sea in Nov through March.?

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Wesley Mueller
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Went fishing with Catch’m Fishing and Sunset Charters on September 16, 2023
Check seasons on what kind of fish you want to catch and plan accordingly. Even reach out to the captain before and see what the options are.

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Charles Tucker
Phoenix, AZ
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Went fishing with La Princesa Fishing Trips on August 28, 2023
Late August is very warm/hot at Rocky Point (118 degrees on the day we went).Fishing was excellent but would probably be more enjoyable during cooler temperatures.