Fishing in Las Penitas

Las Penitas offers some excellent fishing opportunities, both near shore fishing and deep water fishing. Fishing directly from the beach and the cliffs is also a popular pass-time.

No fishing in Las Penitas is catch-and-release, so prepare to eat your fish or give it away to someone who will.

Near shore fishing

Near shore fishing excursions are available for less then 100 USD an hour, fishing gear included. This price is for four passengers, so if you are group of four you will pay less than 25 USD per person and hour. The trips last for approximately four hours, and catching over 100 lbs (45 kg) of fish during a trip is not unusual.

Examples of fish that are found living near the shores of Las Penitas:

  • red snapper

  • roosterfish

  • mackerel

  • tuna

Deep sea fishing

Deep sea fishing is available for about 150 USD an hour, fishing gear included. This price is is for four passengers, so if you are a group of four people you will pay less than 40 USD per person an hour. The trips normally last for four to six hours, and catching 400-500 lbs (180-225 kg) marlins and big sharks is not unusual

Examples of fish that are found living in the deep sea off Las Penitas:

  • sharks

  • marlins