La Paz Fish Species

La Paz has two fishing seasons throughout the year.  The High Season runs from mid-April through November with the summer peak occurring from June through October.  This is the best time to catch awesome billfish and other large pelagic fish.  The most common catches during this season include: Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado (Mahi-mahi), Wahoo, and Roosterfish.

The winter season lasts from December until mid-April with consistently good fishing throughout.  The most common catches during the winter season include: Yellowtail, Cabrillo, Roosterfish, Snapper, Dorado, Amberjack, Sierra, Sea Bass and other bottom fish species.  The occasional billfish may also be caught during the winter season.

We practice catch and release for all billfish, however tuna, dorado (mahi-mahi), wahoo, bass, and snapper are all excellent eating fish and harvest limits are more than adequate to fill your cooler.  There is nothing better than cooking up the fresh catch of the day, and it always tastes better when you’ve caught it yourself.

Average Size Catch in La Paz, Mexico

The size of the fish caught in La Paz varies greatly.  Striped Marlin average around 120 lbs., while Blue Marlin average 250 lbs. and the big Black Marlin average 350 lbs.  The high jumping sailfish range from 80 -100 lbs., while dorado can range from 15 lbs. all the way up to 50 lbs. average.  Tuna also have a wide range of sizes from 15 lbs. all the way up to monster 300 lb. fish.  Winter yellowtail average 20-25 lbs. while the many varieties of sea bass, snapper, and bottom fish are generally in the 10-20 lb. range.  Of course, these are the average sizes, but many fish of much larger size have been caught in La Paz.

Whichever season you choose to come, there is always great fishing in La Paz.  The atmosphere of this peaceful city is laid back, tranquil, and friendly, but the fishing is all heart-pumping thrills and excitement.  We invite you to come join us in La Paz for your Baja charter fishing vacation and experience the best of both worlds.