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REELING IN THE HONORS
Spanning Yucatan to Los Cabos, Mexico offers thousands of species of game fish; Sport Fishing Magazine rates Mazatlan as one of Top 20 sailfish spots in world.
From turquoise waters of Gulf of Mexico to sapphire blue Pacific Ocean, Mexico offers tourists a variety of fishing experiences for both most experienced avid angler, and recreational fishermen.
Whether it's reeling in a prized striped marlin off Los Cabos, hooking mahi-mahi in Yucatan, or trying to eclipse record 988-pound black marlin caught off waters of Mazatlan, visitors are sure to be lured by thousands of species of fish in one of world's top destinations for sportfishing. So get ready to bring in catch of a lifetime rather than bringing home tales of proverbial big one that got away.
FISHING HOTSPOTS
Affordability and charm make Mazatlan a prime starting point for fishermen of all levels; from aficionado to amateur. With approximately 10,000 sailfish and marlin brought in annually, it's obvious why Sport Fishing magazine named Mazatlan one of top 20 sport fishing destinations in world. Thousands of anglers visit each year and try to break 1980 record by reeling in a catch bigger than 988-pound, 12-foot black marlin that was caught off Mazatlan's shores.
A 407-mile seacoast makes western state of Sinaloa a leading region for commercial and sport fishing. Straddling Sea of Cortez and Pacific Ocean, state and its popular city, Mazatlan, were discovered by Spanish explorers in 1500s and became a bustling port for Galleons returning from Asia in 17th century.
A large part of Sinaloa remains unexplored by tourists, although enthusiastic bass fishermen often visit central zone to fish many wetlands and reservoirs. Today, Mazatlan, largest port on Mexico's western coast, is a highly visited beach resort and home to one of Mexico's most vibrant carnaval celebrations. The modern Marina El Cid was completed in 1995 and includes a 90-slip marina and a deluxe hotel. A second marina is currently being developed in Estero del Sábalo, a salt-water estuary. Called Isla Mazatlan, this project will feature lodging, an 18-hole golf course, a tennis center and yacht moorings.