Mexico's Pacific Coast has long been famed for fabulous sport fishing, but the mecca for angling adventures is, without a doubt, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. Fitting the adage "a well-kept  secret", the dual-destination of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has been praised by anglers "in the know" and for many decades has been considered as one of the best three places in the world for big game, and fishermen's success rates rival the highest compared to anywhere else.

	Soaring Sailfish weighing up to 175 pounds (average 77 to 100 pounds) are the primary game during most of the year. Also Black Marlin and Blue Marlin that range between 300 and 500 pounds, so be prepared for a good long, long fight.

In the range of other finned combatants are large schools of Yellow-knife Tuna up to 300 pounds and Dorado (Mahi-Mahi) from 5 to 10 miles offshore.

Closer to shore, high-flying Roosterfish, hard-fighting Grouper (Pargo), Spanish Mackerel, Wahoo, Bonito and Barracuda are always ready for good battle.

Resident skippers, descendants from generations of commercial fishermen, are experts in time-tested fishing methods as well as the newest techniques, technology and equipment, so anglers are lead right to the quarry.  Their vast experience will also be a good help so your "fisherman's luck" will go even further.

Many decades ago famous writers Zane Grey (1872-1939) and Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) came to Zihuatanejo to catch the big sailfishes they had heard so much about (this was long before there was a paved roadway from Acapulco or even our first airport).

Light tackle angling and fly fishing are also available, and for this type of game you can rent smaller boats.

If you don't want to spend big money in fishing, you can go after the little ones to medium from one of our beaches or piers. A die-hard fisherman will easily find the right spot to have a fun time and a good catch. It is also ideal to entertain your kids.

In this last case, it is recommended to bring your own equipment but remember that you will be fishing in salt water not in a lake. The best bait for this type of fishing is shrimp. Flash your reel and rod with fresh water before storage.

A "Fishing License" is not required to fish from beaches and piers at our resort.

Deep-sea fishing calendar...

Fishing trips from US$125.00 to US$600.00 depending on boat size and style, number of fishermen and type of game. Duration of the trip is approx. 7 hours. It includes: fishing gear, bait, fishing license (for all fishermen aboard for the duration of the trip), soft drinks and beers. Depending on service contracted, the Captain will prepare onboard the famous Zihuatanejo's Tiritas from your own catch.

"Tiritas" are made of thin fish strips marinated in lemon with red onions and sliced hot peppers; you should try them!... you can put the peppers aside.

For your trip we strongly suggest to take a hat, a sun protection lotion and a couple of sandwiches (after a while, you will get very hungry in open sea!)

For information on upcoming fishing tournaments, please check "News & Events" in left menu.