Damn Good Ensenada Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 61 trips in Ensenada, and the most popular trips in the area are Full Day Trip – Local guided by Yhara, Extended Full Day Trip – Tuna guided by Yhara, and Full Day Trip – Freelance guided by Yhara.

Our guides in Ensenada are rated a 4.77 out of 5 based on 6936 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Ensenada as well as nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Ensenada are: 1. bonito, 2. white seabass, 3. yellowtail amberjack, 4. halibut, and 5. lingcod.

The most common fishing techniques in Ensenada are bottom fishing, heavy tackle fishing, and light tackle fishing but trolling and jigging are popular as well.

Prices in Ensenada can range anywhere from about $700 to $3,200, but the average price for a half day trip in Ensenada is $825. The average price for a full day trip in Ensenada is $2,156.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for fishing in Ensenada is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Ensenada, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Ensenada. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Ensenada.