Manzanillo's claim to be the Capital Mundial del Pez Vela — the World Sailfish Capital — rests on the year-round sailfish, marlin, dorado, tuna and roosterfish that the boats here regularly land. Charter operators run from the marinas at Las Hadas and the inner harbour; expect to spend half a day at sea for a reasonable shot at a fish.
The big tournaments are in February and November, when crews come in from across Mexico and the US. Outside tournament weeks, prices for a half-day charter are reasonable by Pacific standards. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a strong stomach — the bay is generally calm but the open ocean beyond it is not.