Sportfishing in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
Zihuatanejo, which grew up largely as a fishing settlement and port, continues to be a fabulous and favorite offshore fishing spot for sailfish as well as for other big and small game fish such as marlin, dorado, roosterfish, tuna and Spanish mackerel. Fly fishing is becoming increasingly popular.
In February of 2001, Sport Fishing Magazine ranked Ixtapa Zihuatanejo second place in worldwide sailfishing destinations, based on a wide range of factors that included average size, strikes per day, distance from pier to prime fishing spots, use tag and release practices, length of season, boat charter availability and weather and water conditions and weather, among others.
Due to this distinction, the town offers a number of excellent boat charter and equipment providers, with vessels ranging from small pangas to large and luxurious sportfishers. The Zihuatanejo fishing captains are well known for their expertise in taking their clients to the prime fishing spots along our stretch of the Pacific coastline.
Fishing Tournaments
International Fishing Tournament
Takes places in January in Zihuatanejo. Organized by the Club de Pesca Zihuatanejo,
A.C. Contact Sr. Crescencio Cortes at +52-755-554-8423
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
Total Tag & Release Fishing Tournment
A Total Tag & Release Event held in November which includes fly-fishing and conventional tackle in Inshore and Offshore Divisions. Both divisions are qualifying events for the Rolex IGFA Tournament of Champions.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT - IXTAPA SPORTFISHING CHARTERS, E-MAIL - ixtsptf@epix.net - PHONE IN U.S. - (570) 688-9466
The International Sailfish Tournament, first Friday, Saturday & Sunday of May. For info: (755) 554-2056.
The Fintastic Catch and Release Sportfishing Tournament
Last held on November 20-22, 2003 in
Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo, Mexico, over the course of several years this successful Fishing Tournament was highly instrumental
in instructing the local population and fishermen in the importance of
Tag and Release fishing to preserve the Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo area's natural fishing resources.
It was named one of the top 100 Worldwide Billfish Tournaments by the Billfish Network. If you'd like to know more about this event, please contact: Fintastic's Tag
& Release Billfish Tournament,
3566 Elk Rd., Westbank, BC V4T 2H4, Canada.
Tel: 250-768-3537,
FAX: 250-768-3592
Fishing Elsewhere in Mexico as well as general fishing resources for the fisherman
Escape the crowds and experience the way old Mexico used to be. Located on the beach at Puerto Vicente Guerrero, 45 minutes south of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo
Cortez Yacht Charters is one of the oldest and most reputable independant sportfishing companies offering Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Mexico & San Diego California sportfishing charters
A number of excellent boats for charter. A family-run outfit giving you personalized service and guidance for sportfishing and flyfishing. Weekly fish reports available on the site.
Come and fish with the best crew of Ixtapa, Captain Jaime Morales and staff, sinners of the Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Billfish Tournament. Boat charters, fly fishing, catch-and-release
Other Information:
- Boat rentals for tournaments and fishing tours, from the Sociedad Cooperativa de Lanchas de Recreo y Pesca Deportiva "Teniente Jose Azueta". 25, 30 and 42 foot boats. Tel. (755) 554-2056
- Implementos Maritimos de la Costa, Boating and fishing accessories and supplies. Cuauhtemoc 9, Centro, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero. Tel. (755) 544-6719 through 21
- Pesca Deportiva. Fishing rods, gear, tackle and accessories. Bilge
pumps, ropes, lines, antennas and other boating needs. Juan N. Alvarez
66 near the pier, Centro, Zihuatanejo. Tel. (755) 544-3651. Email.