Inshore Fishing Vs. Deep-Sea Fishing: Which Offers A Better Experience?

Deep sea fishing in Cabo San Lucas, on a Tag Cabo Sportfishing yacht.

No hobby gives you the pleasure of self-fulfillment like fishing does! It teaches you to set goals, be patient, chase your goal, and let go of what you can’t achieve. Whether you’re opting for inshore fishing or are heading toward the deep seas of La Paz, you’re in for one of the finest experiences of your life!

Here’s how the two of them differ:

In-shore fishing

Fishing in-shore means you’ll be casting within a few miles of the shore or in shallow water—usually 30 meters deep. Common inshore fishing sports include jetties, mangroves, flats, piers, shorelines, beaches, and islands.

Since the casting distance is lesser, inshore fishing needs less equipment and doesn’t rely on navigational devices to locate the fish. Unlike deep sea fishing, inshore fishing is consistent throughout the year—however, the catch varies according to the seasons. Most commonly caught species include striped bass, tarpon, snook, snapper, and speckled trout.

Deep-sea fishing

Offshore fishing—or deep-sea fishing—is quite an adventure. It’s a fully-fledged trip as far as 10 miles away from the cost. You get to ride the wild waves in the middle of the sea and catch your prey on a luxury yacht charter. It’s just you and the salty air, with no tourists trying to wreck your enjoyment. Deep-sea fishing is more of an art of hitting a lucky spot in the ocean and taking a large cookout back home. Apart from the catch, you get to experience the vast deep blue sea and other fascinating creatures. If you’re lucky, you might run into a pod of dolphins chasing your yacht!

A fishing trip in Cabo San Lucas, on a Tag Cabo Sportfishing yacht.

Offshore fishing trips also call for more commitment. It would help if you had heavier gear and proper navigational equipment, like radio, weather technology, radars, and sonar. The fishing techniques are less hands-on and more reliant on sophisticated angler equipment.

A fishing trip can even go on for hours and even days, depending on the yacht’s capability. You can expect to catch some large species like wahoo, tuna, amberjack, and marlin, but only a couple of them in a day. Unlike inshore fishing, catching a few of these can be considered a great fishing day! You also need to be wary of the seasonality and weather changes.

Deep-Sea Fishing in Cabo San Lucas

If you want to experience the thrill of chase right in the middle of the majestic waves Of Cabo San Lucas, there is no better option than Tag Cabo Sportfishing. We offer luxurious yacht charters at affordable rates and an unbeatable comfortable experience. The 38ft Albemarle yacht is one of our finest vessels.