BajaNomad

Fishing License for Baja-Tourist Payment?

fishmaster - 12-18-2024 at 02:11 PM

Greetings,
I am attempting to purchase my fishing license for Baja through this website (https://app.sportfishingbcs.gob.mx/ppd/ ). I've used it before to get my fishing licenses. The website wants me to pay $450 pesos for a tourist fee before I can purchase the fishing license? Not even sure what it is for? I remember something about this last year, but I was able to get around it. This year I can't seem to figure out a way to get around this.
Am I missing something on this website or is there another website that folks use that don't charge that fee?
Thanks,
Steve

fishmaster - 12-18-2024 at 02:27 PM

Answered my own question (Google is amazing!).
Use this website:
https://www.mexpermits.com/

mtgoat666 - 12-18-2024 at 04:12 PM

Quote: Originally posted by fishmaster  
Answered my own question (Google is amazing!).
Use this website:
https://www.mexpermits.com/


The resellers charge almost 100% markup…

The 450 tourist tax in BCS is “optional.”

If you pay the optional tax on bcs website instead of a reseller, you pay money to mexico rather than a gringo.
I think you can buy license thru BC state website and avoid being asked to pay an optional tax.


[Edited on 12-18-2024 by mtgoat666]

tunaeater - 12-21-2024 at 10:03 PM

It is not necessary to pay the tax. You can still get your license without paying it on the BCS website.

David K - 12-22-2024 at 09:27 AM

Fishing on a boat or Fishing on the beach?
No license needed for fishing from land.