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Ensenada de Muertos ยท Isla Cerralvo ยท Sea of Cortez

Fly Fishing & Sportfishing
World Record Waters

The Sea of Cortez produces some of the most extraordinary sport fishing on the planet. 114lb Roosterfish world record caught in these waters. Our captains are from Agua Amarga โ€” they have worked these waters their entire lives.

๐ŸŽฃ Roosterfish ๐ŸŸ Dorado ๐Ÿฆˆ Marlin Half & Full Day Isla Cerralvo
Isla Cerralvo ยท Sea of Cortez

World Record
Waters.

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Roosterfish

The Sea of Cortez is one of the best places in the world for Roosterfish. The 114lb world record was caught in these waters.

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Dorado / Mahi-Mahi

Some of the most acrobatic fighting fish in the ocean. Peak season April through November.

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Striped Marlin

World-class billfish action in the deep waters off Isla Cerralvo.

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Wahoo, Tuna & More

Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Amberjack, Yellowtail. The Sea of Cortez delivers year-round.

๐Ÿ† 114 lbs. World Record Roosterfish.

The world record Roosterfish was caught in the waters of Isla Cerralvo โ€” exactly where our captains from Agua Amarga have worked for generations. This is not a claim. It is a fact verified in the record books.

The Hook Advantage

More Time Fishing.
That's the Whole Secret.

On most charters, the first hours of your day disappear hunting for live bait before you ever drop a line. Not with us. Our local cooperative โ€” based in Agua Amarga โ€” heads out before dawn, nets fresh live bait, and meets you right on the water at Ensenada de Muertos.

The bait is ready when you are. No wasted hours. No burning fuel searching. Just lines in the water where the fish are โ€” from the moment you arrive. This is the difference a lifetime on these waters makes.

Pez Gallo ยท Con Mosca ยท On the Fly

Chasing Roosters
on the Fly.

"Rooster! Rooster! ROOSTER!!"

โ€” the moment every angler comes for

The pez gallo is saltwater fly fishing's great prize โ€” and one of its hardest-won. Sight-casting to a cruising rooster in the wash is a blend of stalking, timing, and controlled chaos. The fish is fast, wary, and unforgiving of a slow delivery. Landing one on the fly is a milestone few anglers ever reach.

Our Captains Are Fly Pros โ€” From Agua Amarga

It takes a genuinely skilled guide to put you on a shot at your dream rooster on the fly. Fishing from the panga, our captains toss live sardines to hold the fish boatside โ€” keeping the rooster fired up and in range for those few critical seconds you need to drop the fly in the strike zone and strip fast. They read the fish, position the panga, and create the window. You make the cast โ€” they give you the chance.

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Sight-Casting

Spot the fish, get into position, deliver the fly โ€” from the panga or walking the beach

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Live Bait Boatside

The captain chums live sardines to hold the fish near the boat โ€” buying you those seconds to make the cast. 9-12 weight rods, fast retrieves

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More Than Roosters

Toros (jack crevalle), dorado, and pelagics will all eat a fly when the bait is thick

Tour Details

What's Included

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All Tackle & EquipmentRods, reels, and terminal tackle provided
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Boat & Experienced CaptainCaptains from Agua Amarga who have fished these waters their entire lives
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Bait Boat Meets You on the WaterOur local cooperative heads out before dawn to net fresh live bait and meets you on the water โ€” so you spend your day fishing, not hunting for bait
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Ice & CoolersFor your catch โ€” we'll help you plan the fish fry
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Passenger InsuranceAll guests covered throughout
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Transport from La PazWe arrange transport to Ensenada de Muertos

๐Ÿ“‹ Good To Know

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Early Morning DepartureBest fishing is at first light โ€” we depart early from Ensenada de Muertos
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Fly Fishing AvailableExperienced fly anglers welcome โ€” ideal for Roosterfish. Fly rods available to rent ($1,250 MXN) or bring your own
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What To BringHat, sunscreen, sunglasses, light jacket, food and drinks for the day
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Catch & Release or KeepYour choice โ€” we promote catch and release for billfish

Not Included โ€” Important

Fishing permit (required by law โ€” purchase at mexpermits.com) ยท Fly rod rental ($1,250 MXN, optional) ยท Gratuities

๐ŸŽซ Mexican Fishing Permit โ€” Required

All anglers must have a valid Mexican fishing permit. Purchase online at mexpermits.com before your trip. We will remind you when you book. Fishing without a permit is illegal and heavily fined.

Reserve Your Spot

Ready for
World Record Waters?

Half day or full day options. Roosterfish, Dorado, Marlin, Wahoo. Our captains from Agua Amarga have worked these waters their entire lives โ€” they know exactly where the fish are.

Book Sport Fishing โ†’
Questions? info@lapazwhalesharks.com ยท +52 612 243 6462
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