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Where to fish from in Los Cabos?

San Jose Del Cabo

What do you want out of your vacation? For many people who are looking to Los Cabos as their destination of choice, they are simply trying to escape the cold weather and enjoy a relaxing, fun filled few days off. For some, the rambunctious party scene offered in Cabo San Lucas is what they are after, while others want a relaxing beach getaway or to explore the sea and experience the warm sun on their backs as they reel in fish after fish. Whatever the goal is though, tourists want to plan a vacation that is enjoyable, and as stress-free as possible. Many know of the famous Cabo San Lucas, fishing hub with its beautiful arch and busy night life, but does San Jose Del Cabo have much to offer?

Can you go fishing out of San Jose Del Cabo?

Simply, yes! There are actually many great benefits to fishing from the Puerto Los Cabos Marina in San Jose Del Cabo! For any kind of charter or fishing getaway, you don’t want to be spending too much time traveling to the marina and when on the water, the fishing sites. You would need to find a good marina to fish out of, somewhere to stay, and good fishing/scuba-diving sites; all in a close proximity to each other. This way, you can get out on the water and enjoy what your out there to do, with the least amount of time wasted. As many people know, the Los Cabos area offers many great options for all of the above: but what are some advantages to going from San Jose?

For tourists staying in Cabo San Lucas, often times they spend extra travel time getting to the better fishing sites right out of San Jose. Major fishing spots (such as inner and outer Gordo Banks, and Inman), popular dive and snorkel sites, and over 15 high quality resorts (listed below) are located in or closer to San Jose Del Cabo. The Puerto Los Cabos Marina is brand new with many beautiful boats at a very affordable price!  Many tourists even prefer the variety of beaches in San Jose over the Cabo San Lucas beaches because they are less crowded, contain fewer people trying to sell you things, and are quieter and more serene.

Being closer to these spots means having more time to enjoy the things that you love. Here is a list that may help you make your decision:

  1. Cabo to Puerto Los Cabos Marina (in San Jose): 21 miles
  2. San Jose to Puerto Los Cabos Marina: just minutes away
  3. Cabo San Lucas to Gordo Banks: 31 miles
  4. Puerto Los Cabos Marina to Gordo Banks: 10 miles
  5. Airport to Puertos Los Cabos Marina: 10 miles
  6. Airport to Cabo San Lucas Marina: 28 miles
  7. Many major fishing spots are 50% closer to San Jose Del Cabo than Cabo San Lucas

Here are a few places located in or closer to San Jose Del Cabo:

Hotels/Resorts:

Popular Dive Sites

  • Cabo Pulmo – National Marine Park (10 fantastic dive sites)
  • Gordo Banks Diving

Major Fishing Sites

  • Inner Gordo Banks
  • Outer Gordo Banks
  • Inman Banks

The whole Los Cabos area is a beautiful destination for people from all over the world, but often times the fishing in San Jose is over looked due to the fame of Cabo. If you are staying in San Jose Del Cabo keep the local fishing in mind and we are sure that you will see how great it is along with many other aspects of the town as we do!

Hurricane Odile Update/ Report

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Hurricane Odile Update/ Report

The devastating effects of hurricane Odile were wide spread in the Los Cabos area, reaching people of all walks of life. Peoples lives turned upside down as hurricane Odile hit and took peoples homes, cars, jobs and much more. The towns of San Jose Del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, although severely shaken and taken much damage on by the hurricane , were ready to get back to life and work to restore the place in a manner no one would have imagined. Its been about a month and a half since Odile hit and what a recovery has taken place! The lower Baja is alive and busy, the hotels are opening, and it once again is a beautiful spot for a beachside getaway.

The Catch Fish Cabo fleet did take on damage, but with a hard working team and the drive to do what we love and be out on the water, we are ready again to charter out of the Puerto Los Cabos Marina! Since the hurricane, our team aboard a 32 ft Osprey, “Deep Color”, was able to win both days of the Bisbees Los Cabos Offhshore Game Fish aspect of the tournament, which really aided in getting our fleet back to the high standards we hold for our vessels. We thank the whole team that put on the Bisbees tournaments, as it was a boost not only for us here at Catch Fish Cabo, but also to all of Los Cabos, showing the world that it is back on its feet and ready for all the tourists and anglers that love visiting the area.

We encourage all to show your support to the Los Cabos area by making San Jose Del Cabo or Cabo San Lucas your next vacation spot. Enjoy the beautiful beaches (even nicer since the hurricane), eat the awesome food, enjoy a margarita, come out for a trip on the Sea Of Cortez, and give back to to the people that have worked so hard to make Los Cabos a destination you want to come to!