Fishing is abundant in Rocky Point, Mexico (Puerto Penasco).  You can fish from a boat, a rocky beach or from a sandy beach.  Guides are available.

Fishing from a Boat
Charter boats with seasoned skippers and friendly crews are available for hire at the local marina. Half day trips fish between 3 and 6 miles out. Full day trips venture into deeper water and sometimes offer a better chance at larger fish such as this nice Pinta.  On a full day trip you might jig spoons or bottom fish in 100 plus feet of water. Spring sport fishing may yield Grouper, Snapper and Bass. Dolphin Fish and Skipjack show up in the summer months starting in June. Other fish including Triggerfish and Sharks are caught throughout the year.

Species Available

Grouper:  These 1 to 6 foot plus long fish can go up to 200 lbs, have some real nasty teeth, and love  rock piles below cliffs & underwater reefs. They like to hit hard and quickly dive back inside the rocks. When they first hit try to keep them headed to the surface, not a fighter but super heavy. This fish likes jigs, lures, bait worked near the bottom. Fish in the 30 pound range can be taken by trolling slow in shallow reefs or just of shore with lures-bait. This fishes white meat is a real taste treat when baked, fried, grilled, in sandwiches, etc.

Sierra:  Mid weight surface fighter up to 15 lbs with a razor set of teeth. Prefers trolled lures, areas within 1/2 mile of the beach. Broil, grill, or fry with the skin on also great for ceviche).

Triggerfish:  The common man's favorite these small guys are easy to catch off piers, docks, rock jetty's and are great little fighters & even better tasting like a cross between fish, lobster and crab. Watch it those teeth can bite the tip of a finger off in a snap.

Yellowtail:  These stubborn fighting fish ranging up to 20lbs spawn in their home waters of the Sea of Cortez preferring waters in the 67-77 degree range. As waters warm they migrate northward along the pacific coast to feed. Once very abundant,  Mexican officials granted Japanese & Korean bulk seiners unlimited fishing permits almost decimating them. Big ones are caught around reefs at 100-250 foot depths, while medium & smaller are on the surface. Use jigs, or live bait. If trolling try 6mph with deep running bait fish or lures.

If you are fishing from a boat, you will need to purchase a fishing license. Most charters will assist you with this procedure. There is no cost to fish from shore.