Pacific Side Fishing from Todos Santos

Pacific Side Fishing from Todos Santos

Our home waters. The Pacific near Todos Santos and El Pescadero: remote, lightly fished, with whales in season and the offshore banks on the right day.
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FishingDifficulty ·Moderate
DepartsTodos Santos and Punta Lobos

Our home waters. Come experience the rich waters of the Pacific Ocean near Todos Santos and El Pescadero: remote, untouched, and fished by far fewer boats than the cape. Launching subject to conditions.

Remote water, light pressure

Punta Lobos is a beach launch on an open coast, which keeps the crowds away and the fishery honest. Out here you share the water with pelicans and whales more often than with other boats. At certain times of year the Pacific side is blue and calm while the Cortez is green and windy, and because we fish both coasts, we put you where the opportunity is.

The beach launch

There is no marina at Punta Lobos. The panga launches straight off the sand, the crew do it every day, and it is over in seconds. Expect a little spray and wear shoes you can get wet. Launching is subject to conditions, and when the surf says no we move your day to the other coast or another date.

What we fish for

  • Yellowtail around the structure and banks, best in the cooler months
  • Dorado when the warm water pushes in
  • Tuna and wahoo offshore in season
  • Cabrilla, pargo and other bottom fish inshore

We know both coasts and both seasons, and that is the real advantage. Tell us your dates and we point the day at the best water.

Whales without the crowds

In season, whales pass close along this coast, and off Punta Lobos you watch them without the boat traffic of the Cabo bay. It is one of the best wildlife experiences we offer, and it is often just you out there.

The offshore banks

The banks offshore are where the bottom rises and the life stacks up, and on the right day they are the best fishing we do. A bank day is a longer run, so we commit when the forecast supports it. Conditions decide the day, and we will always tell you straight.

Practical details

Every charter is private, so the boat is yours. No wetsuit or rash guard is needed for fishing. Take seasickness medication before you leave your accommodation if you need it, bring a light windbreaker for the run out, and put anything that must stay dry in a dry bag. A 50 percent deposit holds the date.

What is included
  • The 24 foot Punta Lobos panga, captain and crew
  • Beach launch and recovery at Punta Lobos
  • Fishing tackle and bait
  • Ice and coolers
  • Drinking water and snacks aboard
  • Cleaning and filleting your catch
  • Vacuum sealing and freezing on request
Not included
  • Mexican fishing license, which we will help you arrange
  • Gratuity for the crew
  • Lunch and alcohol
  • Sun protection, seasickness medication and personal gear
Target species

What we fish for on a full day.

Peak months in lagoon. Billfish are released; most of the rest goes in the box.

Ask us what is biting when you send your dates.

Boats that run this trip

Which one depends on group size and where you are staying. El Wahoo King and Don Pancho leave Cabo San Lucas Marina.
Which boat runs it depends on group size. Ask us.
From the day
An angler in a white sun shirt and cap leans into a deeply bent rod while fighting a fish from the side of a boat.
An angler in a white sun shirt and cap leans into a deeply bent rod while fighting a fish from the side of a boat.
Two men kneel on a bed of ice beside a large yellowfin tuna laid out at the dock, both giving a thumbs up.
Two men kneel on a bed of ice beside a large yellowfin tuna laid out at the dock, both giving a thumbs up.
A smiling man in a blue sun shirt holds up a large silver fish with bright yellow fins while a second angler stands behind him with a rod.
A smiling man in a blue sun shirt holds up a large silver fish with bright yellow fins while a second angler stands behind him with a rod.
Two dark groupers packed in crushed ice inside a white cooler, their mouths open toward the camera.
Two dark groupers packed in crushed ice inside a white cooler, their mouths open toward the camera.
Before you book

Straight answers to the questions every guest asks.

The short version of how a trip with Indigo Adventures works. Licenses, deposits, boats and what happens to your catch. The full FAQ has the rest.

Read the full FAQ→
Where is Indigo Adventures based, and where do trips leave from?
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Indigo Adventures is based in El Pescadero, on the Pacific side of Baja California Sur, a few minutes south of Todos Santos. Boats launch from three points: Punta Lobos beach in Todos Santos, San Jose del Cabo, and the Cabo San Lucas Marina. Which boat runs your trip decides where you meet us.

What kinds of trips do you run?
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Custom fishing and spearfishing charters, freediving excursions and whale watching from mid December to April. Every trip is built around your group, your dates and the conditions rather than a fixed schedule, and every one goes out private.

How does booking work?
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Book online on the Book Now page, where availability is live and a 50 percent deposit holds the date. If you would rather we picked the trip, send an inquiry with who is coming, when you are here and what you want out of the day, and we will tell you which trip fits.

Is a Mexican fishing license included?
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No. Everyone fishing in Mexican waters needs a Mexican sportfishing license, and each angler buys their own. We help you arrange it before the day so nobody is sorting paperwork on the dock. The same license covers rod and spear.

Are your charters private?
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Yes. Every charter is private: the whole boat is yours, with your group, your target species and your pace.

How many people fit on a boat?
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Three on the 24 foot Punta Lobos panga, up to four on La Ruca and La Morita, and up to six on Don Pancho and El Wahoo King. Whale watching numbers run a little higher because nobody is swinging a rod.

Can I keep what I catch?
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Yes. The catch goes home with you. Filleting at the dock, vacuum sealing and freezing are available, and most guests fly home with a cooler. Marlin are mostly released, with judgment on the day.

Are beginners welcome?
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Yes, on fishing days. The crew rigs and handles the gear and hands you the rod when something eats. Guided spearfishing needs breath-hold experience and runs on a strict buddy system; breath hold is the only legal way to spearfish in Mexico. Water, ice and snacks are normally aboard.

Ready for the long day?
Send your dates and group size. If the half day is the better fit, we will say so.
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