Summer is a great time to practice this activity in San Carlos, where the main sport is fishing in witch you can easily catch: Sailfish, Dolphin, Marlin, Skijack, Yellow Tuna, Sierra and the imponent marlin.
There’s another kind of fishing during this season, but its normally a winter activity, in this you can catch the next fishes: cabrilla, pinto bass, white fish and specially yellowtail, and the snapper is well known for its special large size due to the fact that it can easily reach the 40 pounds.
Fishing chart for all seasons
| Spring (Mar, Apr, May) | Summer (Jun, Jul, Aug) |
| Yelowtail, Grouper, Snapper, Whitefish, Pinto bass | Sailfish, Dolphin, Marlin, Skijack, Yellow Tuna, Sierra |
| Fall (Sep, Oct, Nov) | Winter (Dec, Jan, Feb) |
| Sailfish, Dolphin, Marlin, Skijack, Yellow Tuna, Sierra | Yelowtail, Grouper, Snapper, Whitefish, Pinto bass |
San Carlos is definetly the best placein the state to go fishing , with calm water, comfortable temperature, and great boat rental fees and the best attraction is: more than 800 sea species put this place as the second world leader.
This bay is well known around the world for its excellent diving. Its calmed and crystal see-thru waters, its beautiful underwater views full of lights and caves make this place a great paradise for these sports lovers.
Diving is one of the greatest passions of all visitors of San Carlos. It’s calmed and crystal see-thru waters give an incredible sea world show.
This destiny also has two artificial reefs: a tuna catching boat “Albatun” and “Presidente Diaz Ordaz” ferry, located 30 minutes from the bay and with a 20 meters deep.
Water temperature chart
| Month | Water Temp | Month | Water Temp |
| January | 62.6ºF | July | 87.8ºF |
| February | 64.4ºF | August | 87.8ºF |
| March | 68ºF | September | 86ºF |
| April | 71.6ºF | October | 69.8ºF |
| May | 77ºF | November | 69.8ºF |
| June | 86ºF | December | 64.4ºF |
Other activities that you can practice in the area are: kayak trips, sailboat, snorkel, jet ski, kite surfing, swimming, besides that you can enjoy tranquil yacht trips.
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San Carlos and his surroundings natural conditions got the attention of the amateurs and experts of this sport; and is not only for the great variety of circuits that offers, but also for his spectacular views, crowned by the majestic Sea of Cortes. The experts recommend:

The mountains nearness and his semidesertic characteristics make the San Carlos Golf Club distinguish between any others. Designed by Roy and Pete Dye, his 6,542 yards, 18 holes and a 72 par, are his presentation card on international tournaments that call players from all the worls.
Telephone numbers: (622) 22 6 10 20
(622) 22 6 11 02
E-mail: sancarlos@prodigy.net.mx
If tennis is your sport, in this destiny you can find many alternatives to practice it in hotels as in sport clubs.
Guaymas San Carlos activities also include: volleyball, horse back and yacht rides.
For the people that like sport challenges there is the option to climb the famous Tetakawi Hill; it has a 400 meters height, and got paths that take you to the top, for those people that like adventure it is an excelent alternative to climb to the hill, the approximated time to get to the top is 1 hour and 30 minutes with a moderate walk, it is recommended to do this on October thru April months because it's not hot.
