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Sport Fishing in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Mexico


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The Ixtapa /Zihuatanejo area has some great sportfishing possibilities and opportunities abound for the deep sea fisherman to put his hooks in the big game fish such as sailfish, dorado, marlin, roosterfish and yellowfin tuna as well as smaller fare including spanish mackerel, bonito, yellowtail jacks and barracuda.

The area is considered one of the best sailfishing destinations in the world, rated 2nd only to Costa Rica in 2001 by Sport Fishing Magazine.

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo fishing season chart for barracuda, dorado, grouper, marlin,roosterfihs,sailfish, wahoo and yellowfin tuna

Below is a list of Zihuatanejo's major fishing service and equipment providers as well as links to other fishing information.

All-Inclusive Sportfishing Charters - Fish-Mexico.com

A fishing company that will take care of all your needs, with a variety of select sportfishing charters in many Mexican destinations including Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan


Bahia la Tortuga Fishing Lodge - EscapeIxtapa.com

Escape the crowds and experience the way old Mexico used to be, with less boats and traffic and bigger fish!

Cortez Yacht Charters

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


Experiencia Mar y Tierra Sportfishing Charters

Experiencia Mar y Tierra - Sportfishing-Ixtapa.com

A family-run enterprise specializing in deep-sea fishing charters, equipment and local expertise.

Check the weekly fishing reports!


Ixtapa Mexico Sportfishing Charters - Vamonos Fleet - SportfishingVamonos.com

A selection of 31 to 35' Bertrams for charter under Captain Jaime Morales and his crew for your deep-sea fishing needs as well as fly fishing & catch-and-release.


Whisky Water World

Ixtapa-Sportfishing.com - Whisky Water World

Fishing charters, sunset cruises, underwater activities, and much more! Whiskey Water World offers the fisherman the best selection of fishing craft from small pangas to luxury fishing yachts.

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PuertoSportfishing.com - Puerto Vicente Guerrero Sportfishing Charters - Mexico

PuertoSportfishing Charters in Puerto Vicente Guerrero Mexico, located 100 Miles to the north of Acapulco and 40 miles to the south of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Mexico.


Tournaments

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Total Tag & Release Fishing Tournment
A Total Tag & Release Event held every 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 info, contact Ixtapa Sportfishing Charters. E-MAIL - ixtsptf@epix.net - PHONE IN U.S. - (570) 688-9466.
Dates for 2006: 2006 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Total Tag & Release Tournament November 18, 19 & 20

Nov 14-17, 2006 - Tag and Release Fishing Tournament—-Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Guerrero.

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 or write clubdepesca@zihuatanejo.com.mx

The International Sailfish Tournament, first Friday, Saturday & Sunday of May. For info: (755) 554-2056.

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Other Resources:

  • 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.

 

 
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