6 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS FISHING — $6,000 PER PERSON

5 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS FISHING — $5,200 PER PERSON

4 NIGHTS / 3 DAYS FISHING — $4,200 PER PERSON

INCLUDED

Guided offshore and inshore fishing, single-occupancy accommodations, all meals and happy hour drinks.

NOT INCLUDED

Airfare, Mexican fishing license, gear rentals, gratuities and round-trip transportation from Loreto Airport.

Airport transportation is $250 USD each way and can be split among guests sharing the shuttle.

Solo anglers: Ask us about the single-angler surcharge.

Puerto López Mateos is a remote fishing town on the Pacific side of Baja California Sur. We strongly recommend flying into Loreto (LTO) for the easiest access.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

The drive from Loreto to López Mateos is approximately 2 hours. Private shuttle transportation is $250 USD each way and can be split among guests traveling together.

Once your flights are booked, add your flight details to your online Trip Questionnaire so we can coordinate travel plans.

ARRIVING VIA LOS CABOS OR LA PAZ

If you plan to fly into Los Cabos (SJD) or La Paz (LAP), please contact us before booking transportation so we can discuss your options.

TRAVEL DAY

Keep your phone on and make sure you have international service and WhatsApp enabled so we can reach you if needed.

We take over a small, family-owned hotelito in the heart of Puerto López Mateos, just three blocks from the boat launch. It’s safe, clean and comfortable, with single-occupancy rooms, private bathrooms and air conditioning.

During our trips, the property becomes Fish Camp North. We set up rod-washing racks, a BBQ, fly-tying space, an outdoor projector for movies and an onsite pop-up fly shop. There’s strong Starlink WiFi, light laundry service and basic personal-care amenities.

It has an old-school Baja motel vibe—and we lean into it. Simple, comfortable and perfectly suited for salty gear, good nights of sleep and evenings spent talking about the day’s fishing.

FOOD

We love food, and after a few years of dialing things in, we’ve found our groove.

Breakfast is simple and early: yogurt with fruit and granola, plus grab-and-go breakfast burritos before heading to the boats. For lunch, guests pack Yeti lunch bags with sandwiches, fruit, cookies, chips and other boat-day essentials.

Dinners are a mix of local seafood and steak spots, relaxed BBQs and López Mateos favorites, think lobster, shrimp, halibut, burgers, oysters and whatever else is fresh and good.

Pechocho’s oysters are a favorite, harvested locally and served incredibly fresh..

AROUND TOWN

Restaurants and the waterfront are just a few blocks away. Two nearby piers also make it easy to grab a rod after fishing and see what’s around—snapper, halibut, spotted bay bass and whatever else happens to eat.

Magdalena Bay is where desert coastline, nutrient-rich Pacific water and massive seasonal bait migrations collide. Offshore bluewater, sandy beaches, reefs and sprawling mangrove systems all exist within the same fishery, creating an incredible range of opportunities.

Offshore, we chase striped marlin, dorado, tuna and wahoo around birds and bait. Along the beaches and nearshore structure, we look for roosterfish, jacks, snapper and grouper. Inside the bay, the mangroves and estuaries open up an entirely different fishery for snook, spotted bay bass and other inshore species.

What makes Mag Bay special is the ability to move between these worlds. A day might begin chasing marlin in open Pacific water and end blind-casting mangroves, working a reef or walking a deserted beach.

There is no rigid itinerary here. We fish what the conditions give us, following the bait, the birds and the fish.

It’s a wild, relatively undeveloped stretch of Baja where fishing still feels exploratory. That’s a big part of why we keep coming back.

It took us years to source the right set-up in Magdalena Bay, and we couldn't be happier to share it. Beyond an absolutely incredible fishery, we've partnered with a stand-up family of guides & fleet of brand-new custom-built boats, in a uniquely special community. Led by the patriarch of the Garcia family, Sergio, the team also consists of his two sons, Ricky and Rodrigo, cousin Carlitos, and close family friend Leo. These guys run an incredibly tight ship. Safety come first, boats are kept incredibly clean, and guest experience is paramount. They are quickly coming up the curve of adapting to Fly Fishing, but we would not trade their years and years on the water commercial fishing and conventional sport fishing for anything. These guys know how to keep you safe and where to find the fish. Our respect for Sergio and crew is a huge part of why we have chosen Lopez Mateos as home base.

Our 29-foot pangas are spacious and purpose-built for this region, with casting platforms and lean bars both forward and aft. They’re stable and comfortable whether fishing inshore or running offshore. Fly Fishing Mag Bay: Gear & Preparation

Rods, Reels & Lines

A detailed gear list will be provided ahead of the trip, but generally speaking, Magdalena Bay rewards versatility. Rods ranging from 8wt to 14wt can all see action, with 10wt and 12wt setups serving as the primary workhorses for most fishing scenarios.

Guests should be prepared for variable weather conditions and plan to bring quick-dry clothing and waterproof layers. This is a remote, dynamic fishery—being adaptable goes a long way.

Backup rods and reels are strongly recommended. With advance notice, fly rod rentals may be available. Conventional fishing gear can be provided upon request.

Airline Gear Limits (Important)

Mexican customs strictly enforce gear limits. Please plan accordingly:

• 4 fly rods per person
• 4 reels per person (extra spools count as reels)
• 2 cameras per person

Exceeding these limits may result in a 19% importation tax, and you may be asked to declare the value of your equipment. Drones and certain camera housings may also be subject to import tax.

While some gear can be carried on when flying into Mexico, you cannot carry on rods, reels, flies, spools, pliers, or tools when flying out of Mexico. When in doubt, pack it and check it—regulations are strictly enforced.

Recommended Rod & Line Setups

Roosterfish, Tuna & Dorado

• (2) 9’ 10wt rods
• Clear sink-tip shooting heads
• 300+ yards of 40lb gel-spun backing

Mangroves & Inshore Species

• 8–10wt rod with a full intermediate line
• Backup sinking line spool or a second rod rigged with a sinking line

Billfish

• (2) 9’ 12wt rods
• High-quality large-arbor saltwater reels
• 300+ yards of 50–80lb gel-spun backing

Lines We Like

• RIO Tropical Outbound Short Sinking
• SA Sonar Titan Tropical Clear Tip
• RIO Flats Pro Full Intermediate
• SA Sonar Titan Custom Tip
• RIO Leviathan

Flies for Fly Fishing Mag Bay

For a full week of fishing, we recommend bringing approximately three dozen flies. Local forage can include mullet, mackerel, sardine, ballyhoo, ladyfish, shrimp, and langostas, so fly selection should reflect a range of bait profiles.

Don’t stress if you’re missing something—we’ll have a wide selection of flies available for purchase onsite.

Recommended Patterns

• Cam Sigler Tube Flies in pink/white and blue/white6/0–8/0 single hooks
• Large Deceivers (6–10”) in blue/white, tan/white, pink/white, black/purple, and all white5/0–8/0 hooks (Gamakatsu SL12s, Owner Akis, Trokar TK10)
• Baitfish Patterns (kinky muddlers, deceivers, wiggy airheads, EP minnows)Blue/white, black/white, tan/white, olive/white2/0–6/0 hooks, 3–8” length
• Crease Flies & PoppersAssorted sizes and colors to match local bait
• ClousersChartreuse/white, tan/white, rust#2–2/0 hooks
• Salty Buggers (woolly bugger style)
• Typically 1/0, though 4/0–6/0 can be effective
• Pearl estaz/white with red head; bonefish tan with barred backs
• Shrimp & Langosta Patterns1/0–6/0 hooksRust-orange chenille bodies, craft hair tails, orange rubber legs

Leaders & Tippet

Bring a range of fluorocarbon leaders and tippet:

• 30lb
• 40lb
• 60lb
• 80lb

NON-ANGLERS & BEGINNERS

Absolutely welcome. Beginners can learn alongside their boat partner, while non-anglers can enjoy the wildlife, photography and simply being out on the water. Mag Bay is incredibly alive; it’s common to encounter whales, dolphins, sea lions, rays, seabirds and plenty of other marine life along the way.

López Mateos is a working fishing town, not a tourist destination, and that's part of its charm. Off the water, things are intentionally low-key: relax at Fish Camp North, walk into town, fish the nearby piers or enjoy some downtime between fishing days. A day trip to Loreto can also be arranged in advance.

KEEPING & TAKING FISH HOME

Catch and release is central to how we fish, but guests are welcome to keep a small, selective harvest when conditions and the fishery allow. We work with our captains to decide what makes sense to keep and what goes back.

Fish can be professionally cleaned, vacuum-sealed and frozen locally by Sergio and his team. We limit take-home fish to approximately 30 pounds per guest; this isn't a commercial harvest program, just an opportunity to bring home some of what you caught.

Most guests travel home with their frozen, vacuum-sealed fillets in a soft cooler. Airline and customs requirements vary, so we recommend checking the current rules for your itinerary before traveling with fish.

There’s something pretty special about sharing a hard earned meal months later, truly sea-to-table.

WEATHER & CONDITIONS

Mag Bay is a wild Pacific fishery, and weather matters. Our captains make the final call each day based on wind, sea conditions and safety. Fishing plans may change and being flexible is part of fishing here.