Bahia la Tortuga has been in the family for over 25 years. It is not a big, flashy resort, but a personal home thoughtfully transformed and outfitted into the first fishing lodge in the state of Guerrero, Mexico. That history is found everywhere inside and outside the building.
When you book a stay at the lodge, you open the door to a quiet space for fishing celebrated by locals and travelling anglers alike. Our guides take you offshore from the small village of Puerto Vicente. Here, you’ll troll in the best spots, letting adrenaline fuel your fishing as a screaming reel signals morning activity from hungry sailfish.
When you feel the satisfaction of bringing in one of these giants, you’ll never want to leave. After snapping a photo and making a release, you’ll be hooked on the excitement of Mexico sailfishing the way it used to be, in uncrowded waters.
Welcome to the beauty and tradition of Bahia la Tortuga. My name is John. Since 2001, my wife Angelica and I have welcomed those seeking a relaxing Mexico fishing vacation into our 7-room lodge. What began as my personal home is now filled with the stories and photos of guests reeling in sailfish, marlin, dorado, tuna, and roosterfish, all with the authentic Old World feel of untamed Mexico.
The history of this building has so many stories to tell. When you first see the stunning waters and step inside the fishing lodge, you’ll be transported into a space without crowds or rigid resort itineraries. There is no pressure to move from activity to activity. Our guests enjoy sport fishing in a relaxed, no-frills environment where the focus remains where it should be: on the fishing, the water, and the people.
Bahia la Tortuga is along an isolated, half-moon beach about an hour south of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo airport. The waters north and south of our Mexico fishing lodge have endured decades of heavy fishing pressure, but not at Bahia la Tortuga. We sit in a prime position along the Costa Grande, a 150-mile stretch of unspoiled coastline that Sport Fishing Magazine rates as the second-best place in the world for sailfish.
Guests come to our Mexico lodge because of the reputation for Ixtapa sailfishing. The nutrient-rich waters off our coast are right in the middle of seasonal migrations and favorable conditions throughout the year.
We have deep local knowledge and crew our fishing trips with expert guides who help make your fishing trip in Mexico one to remember. Each day is built around maximizing opportunities rather than a preset script. Our Mexico sailfish guides know how conditions change by the hour and offer hands-on support that keeps anglers coming back year after year.
Bahia La Tortuga Fishing Lodge has been awarded the Traveler’s Choice Award three years in a row being rated among the Top 10% of hotels worldwide. Thank you to all our Guests, Staff and everyone that helped us receive such recognition.
Bahia la Tortuga is family-owned and operated, offering continuity of service that treats every guest like a cherished visitor to our home, not customers at a resort. We are honored to be recognized as the first fishing lodge in Guerrero and take great pride in maintaining that reputation through a personalized approach to fishing in Mexico with each new booking.
The lodge’s authentic hospitality and consistent fishing success are why we have so many repeat guests each year. Having a small guest capacity means we tailor each trip to our visitors. From celebrities to public figures to people who just want an escape, we offer the calm, relaxed atmosphere you need for downtime as well as exciting sport fishing when you’re ready.
Bahia la Tortuga is a Mexican fishing lodge with simple comforts. This is a private, home-like space where the joy of sinking into a hammock after a long day of fishing or watching whales and dolphins swim in the distance fuels your soul. It’s where you can have a soak in the sparkling blue waters just off our private beach and then walk our sandy beach as the sun sets.
When it’s time to eat, our staff will cook up authentic Mexican cuisine that’s worth writing home about. And we’d be happy to prepare your catch for you as well. We listen to you, providing a unique fishing trip along the Mexico Pacific Coast that you’ll cherish.
We couldn’t be happier to share our slice of paradise with so many repeat and referral guests. Over the 25 years we’ve kept our Mexico fishing lodge doors open, we’ve seen everyone from award-winning wildlife photographers to pro anglers to celebrities and more. Each individual, couple, and small group adds one more experience you can feel in the warmth of our humble lodge’s walls.
We want to say a big thank you to all our past, present, and future guests who allow us to keep this dream alive. We love being part of the local community, as one of the few remaining places in the world where quiet, uncrowded sport fishing is still cherished. We do our best to keep the long, authentic traditions of Bahia la Tortuga here whenever you need to book an escape next. When the call from Puerto Vicente sounds, your home at Bahia la Tortuga awaits.
JIM SHOCKEY IS AN AWARD-WINNING OUTDOOR WRITER, WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER, VIDEOGRAPHER, NATURALIST, WILDERNESS GUIDE, AND OUTFITTER. He owns several exclusive outfitting territories in Canada’s wildlands, including…
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Read this ArticleReady to experience authentic Mexico sailfishing on the quieter side of Costa Grande? Enjoy a family-run fishing lodge built on decades of passion and experience. Bahia la Tortuga Fishing Lodge is ready to welcome you.
Exceptional fishing in a calm setting with the comforts of home. Come to Bahia la Tortuga.
