Reel 'em in: Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is a great place for anyone booked on sportsfishing.

Travel Agent, November, 2002

Before Zihuatanejo was discovered as a vacation spot, it lured sportfishing enthusiasts from around the world who would almost always find success in its waters. Indeed, Saltwater Sportsman magazine -- using 11 distinctive criteria -- has rated Zihuatanejo "Best Sportfishing Destination in Mexico" and the world's second "most popular fishing destination." Zihuatanejo still retains some of its centuries-old fishing village ambience; even those who don't enjoy the sport thrill to the scene along the main promenade of local fishermen coming home with their day's catch.

What You'll Catch

Pacific sailfish weighing up to 175 pounds are the primary catch during most of the year, with anglers' success rates some of the highest in the world. Black and blue...