| The village of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo has recently been | | | | and accessible shortly after leaving the dock. |
| revitalized as one of the most popular sport fishing | | | | First time anglers and families with smaller children |
| destinations in Mexico. Schools of abundant game fish | | | | enjoy the normally gentle seas. Visitors can rent a |
| inhabit these waters. The most abundant species is | | | | wide variety of boats from the sleek 25 foot |
| the Pacific Sailfish which is available all year long. | | | | super-pangas to the high-tech 35 foot Cabo yacht. |
| Vacationing and retiring anglers often purchase | | | | Charter prices range from 210.00 USD per day for a |
| vacation properties and condos to enjoy the | | | | "super-panga" to a high range of 700 USD per day |
| extraordinary fishing on a regular basis. Your local | | | | for the top of the line luxury Yachts. Your local |
| Mexico realtor can provide you with a list of | | | | Mexico real estate agent can provide more |
| properties for sale or rent. | | | | information about things to do and see in Ixtapa |
| Anglers can expect to have more than a dozen | | | | Zihuatenejo. |
| opportunities per day with these hard fighting billfish | | | | Tag & release was introduced to the captains |
| during peak months. Much larger sizes and harder to | | | | and crews in 1994. Each year more and more crews |
| find are Blue and Black Marlin, which come into the | | | | participate and several have been recognized |
| area from January through July. These giant | | | | internationally for their conservation efforts. This area |
| members of the billfish family average 300-400 lbs, | | | | is also home to the "Ixtapa Zihuatanejo total Tag |
| but marlin over 1000 lbs have been landed. | | | | & Release tournament" designed to increase |
| Offshore species also includes the delicious and | | | | awareness of the conservation effort of marine life. |
| beautiful Dorado (mahi-mahi) as well as yellow fin | | | | The tournament consists of both an inshore and an |
| tuna that can exceed 300 pounds. Many local | | | | offshore division and both are recognized as |
| restaurants will prepare your catch of the day in an | | | | qualifying events for the international Game fish |
| authentic Mexican dish. Inshore angling is just as | | | | Associations Invitational Tournament. |
| inviting. World record Roosterfish prowl the beaches | | | | Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo deserves its reputation as being |
| and nearby rocky lairs. Anglers fishing inshore can | | | | "Twice as Pleasing". The incredibly beautiful weather, |
| expect to catch snook, pompano, rainbow runners, | | | | calm seas, huge populations of game fish, |
| bonito, snapper, grouper and a host of other fish. | | | | experienced captains, well equipped boats, |
| Ixtapa Zihuatanejo has deep ocean water just | | | | internationally recognized sport fishing tournaments, |
| minutes from the bay and favorable currents allow | | | | and value driven pricing makes the area attractive to |
| larger numbers of game fish to migrate along these | | | | visitors and residents. Contact a local Mexico realtor |
| waters throughout the year. The nutrient rich inshore | | | | to explore properties for sale and rent in this |
| water carries huge amounts of baitfish and the area | | | | beautiful area of Mexico. |
| teems with marine life. The sport fishing is fantastic | | | | |