Target Fish Species
The Sea of Cortez is one of most fertile marine environments in the world playing host to a variety of apex predators. Baja's East Cape is a prime local for a variety of billfish including striped marlin (80-200 pounds), blue and black marlin (200-1000 pounds) and and occasional Pacific sailfish (80-150 pounds). Catch-and-release is strongly encouraged for all billfish. These apex predators comprise the pinnacle of a fragile marine eco-system.
Conversely, plentiful species like tuna and dorado (mahi-mahi) reproduce in the millions and make excellent table fare. These pelagic (open ocean) species roam the 1500-7500-foot depths close to shore here. Numerous inshore species add to the incredible variety of marine life in the Sea of Cortez.
Check out our target species guide for offshore, inshore and even bait fish:
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