Book a Fishing Trip, Not Just a Boat
Most Rocky Point fishing websites sell you a boat. Then you are on your own for where to sleep, where to park the truck, what to do with 40 pounds of fillets, and who to call when the wind kicks up. We built this around the trip instead.
You stay at the lodge, a 3-bedroom house in Cholla Bay about 100 feet from the water. We line up a charter with one of our partner captains. You pay the captain directly, at the captain's own price, and we add nothing to the boat. We make our living on the lodge, and the charter help is why fishing groups book with us.
Quick Facts
| Where | Cholla Bay, Rocky Point (Puerto Peñasco), Sonora, Mexico |
|---|---|
| Drive from Phoenix or Tucson | About 4 hours, including the Lukeville border crossing |
| Sleeps | 10 (3 bedrooms plus 2 pull-out beds, 3.5 baths) |
| Parking | RV garage plus car garage: a large RV or 3 trucks |
| On the charter | Rods, reels, tackle, bait, fishing licenses, and fish cleaning at the dock |
| At the lodge | Freezer for your catch, full kitchen, rooftop patio, A/C in every room, Starlink |
| You bring | Drinks and coolers |
| Trips from | About $147 per angler for 3 nights and a full-day boat with 10 guys (October 2026, before lodging taxes) |
See What You Can Catch in Rocky Point
Rocky Point sits on the northern Sea of Cortez, the closest saltwater fishing to Arizona. Most trips here are reef fishing: you drop baits on rocky bottom and pull up fish that are great on the grill.
| Species | Where you catch them | Good to eat? |
|---|---|---|
| Corvina | Inshore, sandy and muddy bottom, shore | Yes, mild white meat |
| Cabrilla and other sea bass | Reefs and rocky structure | Yes, one of the best |
| Grouper | Deeper reefs on longer trips | Yes, firm and flaky |
| Yellowtail | Offshore reefs and islands | Yes, great raw or grilled |
| Sierra mackerel | Inshore, trolling and casting | Yes, the ceviche fish |
| Triggerfish | Reefs | Yes, underrated |
What bites depends on the season and the tides. See the full Rocky Point fish species guide and the month-by-month fishing calendar.
Choose Your Trip
Here are three ways guys usually do it. Lodge prices are our published rates. Boat prices come from a partner sportfishing boat that fishes up to 16 anglers, and you pay those directly to the captain. All prices are as of October 2026, before lodging taxes and crew tips.
| Sample trip | Lodge | Boat (paid to captain) | Total | Per angler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrive and Fish | $440 | $350 | $790 | About $198 with 4 |
| Weekend Half Day | $440 | $600 | $1,040 | About $173 with 6 |
| Full Day Crew Trip | $565 | $900 | $1,465 | About $147 with 10 |
Arrive and Fish
Two nights, Friday to Sunday. Drive down Friday morning, drop your bags, and be on the water for the 3 p.m. afternoon trip to reefs 4 to 10 miles out. Good for a father and son, or four buddies who want a taste without burning a full day.
Weekend Half Day
Two nights, Friday to Sunday, with a Saturday half day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on reefs 10 to 15 miles out. The classic guys' weekend: fish all morning, nap, grill the catch on the rooftop.
Full Day Crew Trip
Three nights, Thursday to Sunday, with a full day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on reefs 15 to 30 miles out for bigger grouper, snapper, and sea bass. All 10 guys fit on one boat and in one house.
See itineraries and details on our Rocky Point fishing trips page.
Stay at a Lodge Built for Anglers
Hotels are built for couples. The lodge is built for a crew.
- Park the rig. The RV garage and car garage fit a large RV or 3 trucks, with room for a boat trailer.
- Keep the catch. The captain cleans your fish at the dock, and the lodge freezer holds it until you drive home.
- Cook it fresh. A fully equipped kitchen for fish tacos the same night.
- Everyone together. Two queen bedrooms, a bunk room with full-size bunks, 2 pull-out beds, and 3.5 baths.
- Wind down. A rooftop patio with ocean and desert views, and JJ's Cantina right across the street.
Ten guys in five hotel rooms for three nights at about $175 a room runs about $2,625 before you even get on a boat. The whole lodge for the same three nights is $565. See the lodge →
Let Us Handle the Details
- You send dates and crew size. Tell us which trip you want and what you hope to catch.
- We confirm the boat. We check availability with a partner captain within 12 hours and pick the best day around the tides and wind.
- You lock it in. You pay the lodge through our secure link and book the boat with the captain directly.
- You show up. The captain provides rods, reels, tackle, bait, and licenses, and cleans your fish at the dock. You bring drinks and coolers.
- You take it home. Your fillets go in the lodge freezer, then into your coolers for the drive back.
If wind or a port closure cancels the boat, the charter follows the captain's weather policy and we help reschedule it on another day of your stay.
Meet Your Host and Captains
Your host is Erick, who owns the lodge, lives in Arizona, and handles every request personally. The house is rated 4.92 out of 5 from 36 Airbnb reviews and is an Airbnb Guest Favorite.
Our partner captains run permitted, insured boats out of Puerto Peñasco. When we confirm your trip, we send your captain's name, boat, and booking link, so you know exactly who you are fishing with before you pay a thing.
Read Recent Catches and Reviews
Check the Rocky Point fishing report for what is biting this season, with notes from our partner captains.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can you catch in Rocky Point, Mexico?
Rocky Point anglers commonly catch corvina, cabrilla and other sea bass, grouper, yellowtail, sierra mackerel, and triggerfish. What is biting depends on the season and the tides.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Rocky Point?
Yes. Mexico requires a recreational fishing license from CONAPESCA, and on boats it is commonly required for everyone aboard when fishing gear is present. On our partner charters, the captain handles licenses at the dock.
Can you book a fishing charter and a place to stay together?
Yes. You stay at our Cholla Bay lodge, and we confirm your boat with a partner captain. You pay the captain directly at the captain's price, and the lodge sleeps 10 with an RV garage and room for trucks and trailers.
How far is Rocky Point from Phoenix and Tucson?
About 4 hours by car from either city, including the border crossing at Lukeville. See the Phoenix to Rocky Point and Tucson to Rocky Point drive guides.
Request Your Fishing Trip
Send your dates and crew size. We reply within 12 hours with your lodge quote and a confirmed boat.