Sportfishing in Loreto: A Golden Summer in the Sea of Cortez

Catching a yellow tail

Dorado, tuna, jacks, and the thrill of casting your line in the world's aquarium

When the summer sun warms the coast of Loreto, Baja California Sur, something magical happens offshore: the waters come alive, and fishing turns into a dance between you and nature.

With Aventuras Tours, you're not just fishing—you're connecting with a local tradition, an incredible biodiversity, and the raw excitement of feeling a dorado strike your line.

🐠 Dorado: The Treasure of sport fishing in Loreto

With its glowing golden and electric green hues, explosive speed, and aerial leaps, the dorado (mahi-mahi) is the undisputed king of summer fishing in the Sea of Cortez.

From June through September, dorado schools approach Loreto’s warm waters, chasing massive bait balls of sardines. Their arrival marks the beginning of the best sportfishing season of the year

Why dorado?

• It’s one of the most exciting fish to catch—fast, strong, and unpredictable

• It changes color in the fight: green, blue, gold—a living rainbow

• It's a delicious reward

• Ideal for both first-timers and experienced anglers

  

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🐟 More Treasures of the Sea of Cortez

Sport fishing in Loreto offers far more than dorado. On any given morning, you might encounter:

• Yellowfin tuna – powerful, fast, and prized

• Amberjack (Jurel Toro) – a serious workout on the line

• Sierra – fast, feisty, and perfect for ceviche

• Snapper and cabrilla – found closer to the sea floor

• Striped marlin – if you're lucky, one might crash your trip

• Flying fish, manta rays, sea turtles, and dolphins dancing beside the boat

The Sea of Cortez is more than just a fishing spot—it's life in motion.

💚 Responsible Fishing: We Care for What We Love

At Aventuras Tours, we see fishing not as extraction, but as a respectful connection with the ocean.

• We follow sustainable fishing practices

• Catch and release is always an option

• We respect size limits and seasonal closures

• We share knowledge about marine biodiversity

• We support conservation efforts in Loreto Bay National Park

This is how we help keep the sea full of life for generations to come.