Sport fishing season is back in Riviera Nayarit

• The 53rd International Fishing Tournament in San Blas, the 2nd International Fishing Tournament in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle are generating great expectations for enthusiasts of this sport
• Our destination is regarded by experts as one of the best in the world to practice this sport

Riviera Nayarit is now ready for this year’s fishing season, which includes tuna, marlin, mahi-mahi and sailfish, among many other species that can be caught in the more than 180 miles of coast in our destination.

Two of the most important fishing events in Mexico are now ready to begin: The 53rd  International Fishing Tournament in San Blas and the 2nd International Fishing Tournament in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.

Mexico’s Pacific Treasure is one of the most enticing settings for sport fishing lovers. Wahoo, sailfish, dolphin-fish, tuna, three different species of marlin, sawfish and snapper guarantee a great fishing experience year-round.

Three years ago, Tepic’s Sport Fishing Club made history during the celebration of the 50th International Fishing Tournament in San Blas, by offering millions of pesos in prizes, and this year they will raise the bar once again.

Fonatur’s Nautical Marina at the historic Port of San Blas will host this traditional and renowned sport fishing event that will take place on May 29 through June 2. This is a privileged destination because of the diversity of its natural environment that not only makes it one of the favorite destinations to fish, but has also earned recognition as the best place in Latin America to do bird watching.

The first place winner of the sailfish category will win a Frontier 2013 pick up, while the second, third and fourth places will also win cars. There will be also cars for each of the winners on the Marlin and Mahi-Mahi categories and fishing gears the second and third places on those competitions. This year a raffle among all the contenders will be also prized with a car.

The 2nd International Fishing Tournament in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle will be also organized by Tepic’s Sport Fishing Club this year for the very first time is now ready to begin activities, and will host competitions on October 9-13.