At Hotel Palmas de Cortez, we take pride in our extensive sport fishing offerings, whether you're looking to engage in catch and release practices or reel in some dorados for a delightful taco and ceviche feast.
With the largest fleet in Mexico at your disposal, our experienced captains are ready to guide you to prime fishing spots in the bountiful waters of the Sea of Cortez.
Additionally, as the hosts of some of the biggest fishing tournaments globally, we ensure that our guests have access to top-notch equipment and unmatched expertise for an unforgettable angling experience. Cast your line with us and discover the thrill of world-class sport fishing at Hotel Palmas de Cortez.
Sport Fishing
Hotel Palmas de Cortez in Baja California Sur is renowned as a premier destination for sport fishing enthusiasts. Situated by the bountiful Sea of Cortez, guests have the opportunity to reel in exceptional catches such as marlin, dorado, tuna, and more. Perfect for anglers of all levels, immerse yourself in an unforgettable fishing escapade filled with the thrill of landing magnificent trophies.
Discover World-Class Fishing at Hotel Palmas de Cortez
Our Fleet
At Hotel Palmas de Cortez, we pride ourselves on offering the largest fleet in Mexico, providing a wide range of sizes to accommodate any size party looking to embark on a memorable fishing trip.
Our experienced captains are experts in the area and are dedicated to ensuring that every guest enjoys an unparalleled fishing experience. With their knowledge and skill, they consistently locate the best spots, guaranteeing a successful outing for all those aboard our diverse fleet of vessels.
Today is the perfect day to book your fishing trip with us at Van Wormer Resorts. Enjoy the serene waters and abundant local wildlife while creating lasting memories amidst nature's beauty. Reserve today to get the best rates.
Contact
Reservations & Questions:
Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM
USA: +1-877-777-8862
Canada/ Other Countries: +1-818-224-4744
Mexico: +52-624-141-0044
Fishing Office:
Hours: 6pm - 9pm
Mexico: +52-624-141-0050
Fishing Rates 2024
2024 Boat Rates for Hotel Guests at Van Wormer Resorts
*Does not include Tax & fees
| Type of Boat | Price Per Day (USD) | Max. # of People |
|---|---|---|
| Super Panga | $415 | 3 |
| Standard Cruiser | $700 | 4 |
| Deluxe Cruiser | $750 | 4 |
| Super Cruiser | $1,050 - $1,500 | 4 - 6 |
2024 Boat Rates for Non-Hotel Guests
*Does not include Tax & fees
| Type of Boat | Price Per Day (USD) | Max. # of People |
|---|---|---|
| Super Panga | $465 | 3 |
| Standard Cruiser | $750 | 4 |
| Deluxe Cruiser | $800 | 4 |
| Super Cruiser | $1,100 - $1,550 | 4 - 6 |
Fishing Rates 2025
2025 Boat Rates for Hotel Guests at Van Wormer Resorts
*Does not include Tax & fees
| Type of Boat | Price Per Day (USD) | Max. # of People |
|---|---|---|
| Super Panga | $456.50 | 3 |
| Standard Cruiser | $770 | 4 |
| Deluxe Cruiser | $825 | 4 |
| Super Cruiser | $1,210 - $1,704 | 4 - 6 |
2025 Boat Rates for Non-Hotel Guests
*Does not include Tax & fees
| Type of Boat | Price Per Day (USD) | Max. # of People |
|---|---|---|
| Super Panga | $510.60 | 3 |
| Standard Cruiser | $825 | 4 |
| Deluxe Cruiser | $880 | 4 |
| Super Cruiser | $1,210 - $1,704 | 4 - 6 |
Our Fleet
Please verify boat’s availability with our fishing office.
Super Pangas
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Bohemia
25' super panga. Yamaha 150 outboard, 1 fighting chair, live bait tank and storage
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La Reina del Sur
29' pro line 2005. Twin honda 225HP
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Mini Hooker
23 foot, fighting chair, toilet.
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Rosa Maria
23 foot. 150 HP Four Stroke Honda Outboard Motor. 1 fighting chair, toilet, live bait tank.
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Rude Baby
25' Super Panga. Yamaha 125hp. Outboard Engine. Two Out Riggers. Specialized for inshore fishing. Capt: Jesus Aguilar
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Rude Baby II
23 ft. Tuna Tubes, Outriggers, Fighting Chair, No Toilet, Former Captain of Wahoo 3 from Punta Colorada.
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Siboney
Arca 25'. Inboard diesel. 1 fighting chair with live bait tank and storage.
Standard Cruisers
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Doña
28 Foot Deluxe Cruiser California.
Cummins 315hp Engine.
One fighting chair, and above it has a table and two seats. On the other side, a long seat for sitting or lying, cabin, clean & private bathroom, shade, live bait well, ship to shore radio, life vests.
Captain: Miguel Silva.
Mate: Fernando.They speak 60% English, very polite and respectful, and of course excellent fishermen.
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El Borracho
28 Foot Super Cruiser California.
Caterpillar 300hp Engine.
One fighting chair, and above it has a table and two seats. On the other side, a long seat for sitting or lying, cabin, clean & private bathroom, shade, live bait well, ship to shore radio, life vests.
Captain: Raul Montaño.
70% English, very polite and respectful, and of course, an excellent fisherman.
Deluxe Cruisers
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Balihoo
28 Foot Super Cruiser California
Cummins 315hp Engine
Captain: Cayo Montaño; Mate: Jesus Ramon
One fighting chair, and above it has a table and two seats. On the other side, a long seat for sitting or lying, cabin, clean & private bathroom, shade, live bait well, ship to shore radio, life vests.
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Bite Me
28 Foot Deluxe Cruiser California
Cummins 315hp Engine
Captain: Jorge Cosio; Mate: Zancuda
Two fighting chairs, and above it has a table and two seats. On the other side, a long seat for sitting or lying, cabin, clean & private bathroom, shade, live bait well, ship to shore radio, life vests.
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El Tío
28 Foot Deluxe Cruiser California
Cummins 315hp Engine
Captain: Ramon Montaño; Mate: Josue
One fighting chair, and above it has a table and two seats. On the other side, a long seat for sitting or lying, cabin, clean & private bathroom, shade, live bait well, ship to shore radio, life vests.
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Fresh Catch
28 Foot Deluxe Cruiser California
Cummins 315hp Engine
Captain: Mario Cota; Mate: Javier
One fighting chair, and above it has a table and two seats. On the other side, a long seat for sitting or lying, cabin, clean & private bathroom, shade, live bait well, ship to shore radio, life vests.
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J&B
28 Foot Super Cruiser California.
Cummins 315hp Engine
Captain: Alberto; Mate: Daniel
One fighting chair, and above it has a table and two seats. On the other side, a long seat for sitting or lying, cabin, clean & private bathroom, shade, live bait well, ship to shore radio, life vests.
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Jukate
28 Foot Deluxe Cruiser California
Cummins 315hp Engine
Captain: Luis Araiza; Mate: Andres
One fighting chair, and above it has a table and two seats. On the other side, a long seat for sitting or lying, cabin, clean & private bathroom, shade, live bait well, ship to shore radio, life vests.
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Margarita
28 Foot Super Cruiser California
Cummins 250hp Engine
Captain: Alberto; Mate: Valentin
One fighting chair, and above it has a table and two seats. On the other side, a long seat for sitting or lying, cabin, clean & private bathroom, shade, live bait well, ship to shore radio, life vests.
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Maria II
28 Foot Deluxe Cruiser California
Cummins 315hp Engine
Captain: Martin Olachea; Mate: Alex
One fighting chairs, and above it has a table and two seats. On the other side, a long seat for sitting or lying, cabin, clean & private bathroom, shade, live bait well, ship to shore radio, life vests.
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Mi Pistola
28 Foot Deluxe Cruiser California
Cummins 315hp Engine
Captain: Daniel; Mate: Esteban
Two fighting chairs, shade, clean & private bathroom, place to sit or lie down, both inside and outside the cabin, live bait well, ship to shore radio, life vests.
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Miss Petunia
28 Foot Deluxe Cruiser California
Cummins 315hp Engine
Captain: Martin ""COOKIE"" Verduzco; Mate: Adan
One fighting chair, and above it has a table and two seats. On the other side, a long seat for sitting or lying, cabin, clean & private bathroom, shade, live bait well, ship to shore radio, life vests.
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Pez Espada
28' Van Diaz
Captain and deckhand were on the Tail Chaser in 2012
Two fighting chairs, live bait tank, new to the fleet in 2013.
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Pez Vela
28 Foot Super Cruiser California
Cummins 315hp Engine
Captain: Nacho; Mate: Nicolas
One fighting chair, and above it has a table and two seats. On the other side, a long seat for sitting or lying, cabin, clean & private bathroom, shade, live bait well, ship to shore radio, life vest.
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Rosa
28 Foot Deluxe Cruiser California
Cummins 300hp Engine
Captain: Antonio Lucero; Mate: David
One fighting chairs, and above it has a table and two seats. On the other side, a long seat for sitting or lying, cabin, clean & private bathroom, shade, live bait well, ship to shore radio, life vests.
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Rude Boy
28 Foot Super Cruiser California
Cummins 315hp Engine
Captain: Chuy Araiza; Mate: Hugo
One fighting chair, and above it has a table and two seats. On the other side, a long seat for sitting or lying, cabin, clean & private bathroom, shade, live bait well, ship to shore radio, life vests.
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Rude Girls
28 Foot Deluxe Cruiser California
Cummins 315hp Engine
Captain: Jose Verduzco; Mate: Rafael
One fighting chair, and above it has a table and two seats. On the other side, a long seat for sitting or lying, cabin, clean & private bathroom, shade, live bait well, ship to shore radio, life vests.
Super Cruisers
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Bite Me Again
33’ Express (1999)
Twin Cummins 315 HP engines.
Live Bait, 2 GPS, 2 Sonda, 2 VHF Radio, Stereo, W.C., Compass, Tuna Tower, 2 Fishing Box, Full Fishing Gear.
Passenger Limit: 7
Crew: Captain & Deckhand
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Cazadora II
35’ Cabo.
Twin Turbo 450 CATS, GPS / Sonar / Radar, Sea Keeper Stabilizer, Live Wells / Tuna Tubes, Tournament Tackle, 3 Line Outriggers, Insulated Fish Boxes, Air Conditioning, Sound System, Head / Shower.Capt. Damian Sandez
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Don Julio
29' Blackfin
Twin Cummins 380HP engines.
2 fighting chairs, tuna tubes, Simrad GPD/FishFinder.
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El Loco Grande
29 Foot Deluxe Cruiser Black Fin.
Twin Cummins 315hp Engines.
One fighting chair, and above it has a table and two seats. On the other side, a long seat for sitting or lying, cabin, clean & private bathroom, shade, live bait well, ship to shore radio, life vests.
Captain: Julio.; Mate: Abraham.
They speak 80% English, are very polite and respectful, and of course excellent fishermen.
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El Patron
35’ XPRESS - 13 FT. WIDE
Twin Cummins 315 HP Turbocharged Diesel Engines. Radar,GPS, Fish Finder, 1 Fighting Chair, Tuna Tubes, Shimano Reels. Holds up to 6 fisherman.
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Mako
33′ Blackfin
Twin Turbo 425 Cummins. GPS / Sonar / Radar. Live Wells / Tuna Tubes. Tournament Tackle. 3 Line Outriggers. Air Conditioning. Sound System. Head / Shower.
Capt. Abraham Marquez
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Mi Sueño
32’ Deluxe Cruiser Black Fin.
Twin Cummins 315hp. Engine.
One fighting chair, and above has a table and two seats. On the other side, a long seat for sitting or lying, cabin, clean & private bathroom, shade, live bait well, ship to shore radio, life vests.
Captain: Paco and Christian.
Mate: Javier.Speak 70% English, very polite and respectful, and of course excellent fisherman.
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Reelz Up
36′ Black Watch
Twin Turbo 370 HP Cummins. GPS / Sonar. Volvo Stabilizer. Tournament. Tackle. Live Wells / Tuna Tubes. 3 Line Outriggers. Refrigerated Fish Storage. Air Conditioning. Sound System. Head / Shower
Capt. Eulises De La Pena
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Thresher
33’ Blackfin
Twin Turbo 480 Cummins
GPS / Sonar / Radar. Live Wells / Tuna Tubes. Tournament Tackle, 3 Line Outriggers, Air Conditioning, Sound System, Head / Shower, Life Jackets & First Aid Kit.
Capt. Adalberto Cota
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Time Out
Foot Deluxe Cruiser Black fin.
Twin Cummins 300hp Engine.
One fighting chair, and above it has a table and two seats. On the other side, a long seat for sitting or lying, cabin, clean & private bathroom, shade, live bait well, ship to shore radio, life vests.
Captain: Edgar; Mate: Brian
They speak 70% English, very polite and respectful, and of course, excellent fishermen.
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Tu Corazon
32' LURHS
Twin Yanmar 315HP, A/C, 1 Fighting Chair, 2 Bait Tanks, Shimano, Penn and Avit Reels, Radar/GPS/ Fish Finder, Tuna Tubes, Refrigerator, Stove, Bathroom.
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Vaquera
35’ Cabo
Twin Turbo QSC 540 HP Cummins
GPS / Sonar, Sea Keeper Stabilizer, Live Wells / Tuna Tubes, Tournament Tackle, 3 Line Outriggers, Air Conditioning, Sound System, Head / Shower.
Partner Boats
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El Regalo
35’ Cabo Flybridge.
Equipped with air conditioning, water maker, Sirius XM radio with bluetooth, underwater lights, refrigerated holds, tuna tubes, two separate bait tanks, all Furuno electronics in range, GPS, navnet chart plotter, and fish finders. The engines are brand new 480 hp
Cummins turbocharged diesels, and the boat has a 13 foot beam for a stable fishing platform.
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Scorpion
26’ Center Console.
Advanced marine electronics, two live wells, outriggers, SXM radio rigged to a Kicker system
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Encantada
37’ Seahunter Tournament Center Console.
Triple 300 hp Suzuki outboards. 4 on board live wells for amble bait storage, teaser reels, down riggers, tuna tubes and Fusion Wet Sound stereo system.
Billfish Catch & Release Program
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