Fishing rules and regulations
Even though the sport fishing in Baja California Sur is still vital and thriving, the rapidly growing tourist population is putting some pressure on the ocean ecosystem. As a result, there are some limits to fishing in the area.
Catch-and-release is encouraged, and there is no limit to the amount of fish you may release back into the ocean.
Deep-sea fishermen may bring back only one marlin and two Dorado, sailfish, tarpon, and halibut per boat. Overall, fishermen may bring back only ten fish total, and only five of a single species, per boat.
Fishermen in brackish waters are a little less restricted; they may bring back up to twenty carp and up to twenty perch per day.
Underwater fishermen are allowed to bring back only five fish per day, however. They are limited to using only rubber band or spring-powered spear guns or handheld spears.
No matter what type of fishing you do, you’re prohibited from using nets, traps, explosives, or poisons of any type.
You may not sell, trade, or exchange your catch. You can clean and fillet your catch on the boat, but you’ll have to leave a patch of skin on for identification at the port.
It’s illegal to catch some species in Cabo San Lucas or Mexico as a whole. These include sea turtles, lobster, shrimp, abalone, oysters, totuava, cabrillo, and Pismo clams.
Fishing License
Do you need a fishing license in Baja California Sur?
When fishing in Mexico, going on a charter or a private boat, you and everyone on the boat will need a valid Mexican sport fishing license.
Exceptions are children under 14 and while you are surf fishing (fishing from the shore)
How much is a fishing license?
The cost for the Fishing License is 195 MX around 20 USD per day.
How to get a fishing license?
You can buy the Fishing License at the lolcal marina or online.
