Why East Cape Baja?

The East Cape region of Baja California Sur, Mexico is simply one of the most amazing fisheries in the world. Located between the cities of La Paz and Cabo San Lucas on the doorstep of the Sea of Cortez, the East Cape is made up of a small group sportfishing resorts dedicated to the big game angler. The history, fishing and natural beauty make the East Cape the perfect destination for the world wide sportsman and adventurer.

The History

The Sea of Cortez was named in honor of Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés (or "Cortez") by Francisco de Ulloa in 1539. Ulloa originally believed that the gulf led to the mythical Strait of Anian, which connected the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. Melchior Díaz made extensive explorations in the area in 1540, including surveying the Colorado River, which at that time flowed into the upper gulf. For nearly half a century, the East Cape has played host to such celebrities as John Steinbeck, John Wayne, Bing Crosby, Errol Flynn, Desi Arnez, Ernest Hemingway, President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Baja Piped Piper, Ray Cannon. For information on the history of the Sea of Cortez, we recommend the book, The Unforgettable Sea of Cortez.

The Fishing

The offshore and inshore fisheries are some of the most fertile and diverse on the planet. This region has historically been a magnet for world class sport fishing activities, with a rich history of sporting world records. The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) rated the East Cape as the highest fish to angler ratio for striped marlin in the world. If you want a shot at black marlin, blue marlin, striped marlin, yellowfin tuna, dorado (mahi mahi), wahoo and roosterfish, then the East Cape should be your destination. Check out our Target Species list...

The Natural Beauty

Along with the world renown fishing is the truly spectacular scenery of the Sea of Cortez. Giant Pacific manta rays, leatherback sea turtles, whale sharks, humback and grey whales are all possible sightings while on the water in the Sea of Cortez. After years of over fishing by commercial fishing, the Mexican government is slowly realizing that more revenue can be generated with sportfishing operations than commercial while also . This is significant in motivating the Mexican government to protect and preserve such a fragile and diverse marine ecosystem.