Fishing· Mazatlán· Mexico
Mazatlán Billfish Fishing
23° 16.1′ N · 106° 27.9′ W
Mazatlán calls itself the 'billfish capital of the world'. Marlin and sailfish are caught within a few miles of the harbor, and the El Cid and Marina Mazatlán fleets run tournaments.
Practical
Marina El Cid's fishing calendar rates blue marlin excellent July–October, sailfish excellent February–June, mahi-mahi best May–June, and wahoo best October–January, while tuna, grouper and shark are good year-round. Charter sportfishers from El Cid cost USD 875–995 per day for 4–10 anglers (2026 website). Check current Mexican sport-fishing licence requirements (CONAPESCA) before fishing from your own boat. Coordinate is the Marina El Cid charter docks.
Best for
Marlin and sailfish, by charter or from your own boat
Season
Blue marlin Jul–Oct; sailfish Feb–Jun
Nearby
- Marina El Cid (Mazatlán)Right here
- Marina El Cid Fuel Dock (Mazatlán)Right here
- Mazatlán Whale-Watching ToursRight here
- La Marina Restaurant (El Cid Marina Beach Hotel)0.1 NM away
- Marina Mazatlán0.5 NM away
- Mazatlán Cruisers Net0.5 NM away
- Mazatlán Haul-Out Yards0.5 NM away
- Mazatlán Marina Outer Anchorage (Sábalo Entrance)0.5 NM away