The Sea of Cortez boasts an estimated 800 varieties of identified fish.
Marine biologists suggest nearly four times that many.
Five species of billfish are known to live here including Swordfish, Sailfish, and Striped, Blue and Black Marlin. They are beautiful to see and exciting to catch. There are about 30 species of corvinas and croakers making their unique croaking sounds around the Baja Gulf. The popular jacks include Yellowtail, Pacific Amberjack, various Pompanos, Jack Crevalle and the strong-fighting Roosterfish. In terms of size, tackle, and stamina, blue marlin are extreme.