LOCATION:  Southern Baja, Mexico. We are located 35 minutes from La Paz International Airport and a 20 minute panga ride away from Cerralvo Island in the Sea of Cortez. We arrange shuttles for you, or rental cars are available. 

DIVING CONDITIONS:  The waters in this area are warm, ranging between 72 and 85 Fahrenheit (20-30 Celsius).  Visibility is 20-100 feet (7-30 meters).  Most spots can be speared at depths of 15 to 60 feet.  Our diving areas are pinnacles, high spots reefs and FADS (Fish attracting devices) that are all accessible by panga with travel times of 20 minutes to one and a half hours. About 10 FADS are set every summer to provide more spearing habitat!!

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:  This destination is great for all level of spearos, from shallow shooting of reef species, to expert blue water spearing of amberjack, wahoo, etc. 

SPECIES ENCOUNTERED:   Dorado, Yellowtail, Wahoo, Amberjack, Dog Toothed Pargo, Barred Pargo, Leopard Grouper, Sailfish, Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Yellow Fin Tuna, etc.

(To see pictures of these fish, please use the English name for species Here. )

BOAT & ACCOMODATIONS –  There are 22 and 26 foot pangas available with 4 stroke motors, radios, shade tops, fish storage with ice, and professional Captains and guides that understand the specific needs of spearos!! Our boats leave right from our beach and you can store gear in a locked area right at the waters edge. Also offered is to fillet, freeze, and vacuum bagging the catch. Guided trips using base camps and liveaboards on the pacific side to Thetis banks and the outer Mag Bay Islands are also offered.

Accommodations are air conditioned casitas that house a max of 3 persons and have a fridge, private bathroom, porches with hammocks, purified water, and maid service. The restaurant serves home cooked meals – 2 and 3 meal packages are available – There is a full service bar with Negra Modelo on tap and hand crafted margaritas. Internet, Long Distance phone, massage, and espresso drinks are also available.

This destination is the home of the La Paz World Cup Blue Water Spearfishing Championships and the Red Sea Ocean Adventures Baja Shootout, as well as two world records – Julie Riffe for womens Amberjack and owner Tim Hatler for Roosterfish.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES:  Fishing, SCUBA, goat hunting, trip to waterfalls and hot springs, surfing on Pacific side.

BEST TIME TO VISIT:  From April 15 – November 15

COST /LENGTH OF STAY:  This is a moderate cost destination.