Sportfishing

Gordo Banks Pangas. The pangas (small fishing boats) of Gordo Banks Pangas are near some of the hottest fishing spots in the Sea of Cortez: the Outer and Inner Gordo banks. The pangas accommodate up to three. Their cruisers accommodate up to five. La Playa near San José del Cabo, San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, 23400. 624/142–1147; 619/488–1859 in U.S. www.gordobanks.com. Pangas from $210; cruisers from $380 per day.

La Leona Fleet. Long a favorite for its great selection of pangas (small fishing boats) and superpangas, La Leona Fleet has boats available at both Playa Palmilla in the Corridor and La Playita in the San José del Cabo area. It has seven comfortable and speedy little rides; it's solely represented by the Jig Stop in Dana Point, California, who also represents the Abaroa, Gaviota, and Ana Mar fleets and a total of about 30 boats. The Puerto Nuevo Marina, Marina, San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur. 624/142–1152 or 800/521–2281. www.jigstop.com. From $220 per day, not including fishing licenses, food, or drinks; cruisers range up to $560 per day.

Minerva's Baja Tackle. Fishing gear and line are available at Minerva's Baja Tackle, which has nearly 40 years of experience fishing in Los Cabos. Francisco Madero just off of Blvd. Paseo de Marina, Marina San Lucas, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, 23452. 624/143–1282. www.minervas.com.

Santi Sport Fishing. Captain Victor at Santi Sport Fishing has a fleet of pangas (small fishing boats) near Cabo Adventures. Rates start at $175. Blvd Paseo de la Marina, Dock #2, near Cabo Adventures, Marina San Lucas, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur. 624/157–1499 cell. www.santisportfishing.com.