Bajabytes Sport Fishing Weekly Update 4.10.24
It’s hard to believe that it‘s early April already! An excellent grade of yellowtail and grouper are biting between the cranky weather systems at Ensenada, San Quintin, and BOLA.
It’s No April Fool Joke Here
Need a Mexican Fishing License?
https://app.sportfishingbcs.gob.m
Pier is a great fishery. However, the water is highly contaminated and often looks dirty. I still recommend it for Catch ‘n Release! I wouldn’t do a “catch and cook” with any fish off this pier, but many folks do. It’s a great, fun place with tons of species. …Fishfinderfabian
——— Mexican Waters ————
Mexican Permits AVAILABLE here:
https://www.californiasportfishing.org
FMM link here: https://www.gob.mx/inm/acciones-y-programas/sport-fishing-and-nautical-tourism
If you have trouble with FMM, here is an email for assistance: bc_pescadeportiva@inami.gob.mx When bringing fish back to the US from Mexico, make sure to have your Declaration Forms filled out for everyone on the boat. Forms Here
Coronado Islands/Rockpile
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT! The most recent dope about ten days ago concerned good rockfish action, but the information indicated the yellowtail fishery was slow. Some yellows were metered near the Rockpile around 180 feet below the surface, but they were not interested in taking Yoyo iron.
It’s hard to say if they will still be around after this weather system rolls through. It might take a few days to straighten out. ..Fish Dope
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You must stay at least 250 meters (820 feet) away from tuna pens. If you don’t, you risk losing your boat and landing in a Mexican jail.
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Report Friday, April 5, 2024: We are fishing the jurel with iron. …Victor Blackfin
We were fishing with Tommy and his nine-year-old son Bryson, an avid young angler eager to learn all about fresh and saltwater fishing. We were caught at an extremely low tide and had to wait for the tide to rise. ..Captain Juan Cook
April 4, 2024: Fishing has been good. Captain Hector
Windy season is upon us & water temps dropped into the low 60’s. Some yellowtail & of course calicós around…Shari Bondy
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Saint Rosalia
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Fishing on Fire once again South of Mulege. Took out some guys from Northern California to see if Yellowtail had returned to the high spots after the spawn. Fishing was on Fire. Double, Triple, and even a Quadruple Hookup.
All Fish Caught on the MILF Throat GOAT. Sold out of a few colors on Amazon and the other colors are going fast. More in production as well as new products.! …Nathan Burbey
-First day south to Coronado 4 yellowtails
-Second day South Carmen island 4 yellowtails one up to 35 pounds
-Final day south to Coronado again 2 yellowtails
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Pretty slim pickings inside Mag Bay.
But lots of activity. Katarina Scallop season opened last week and clam season, so lots of people are in town for that harvest and out in the bay.
And this wind!!!!! Is it never going to end?
And now the powers that have decided to have an ‘inside the bay’ Grouper Tournament on April 27 7am. Registration April 26 from 1 to 6 pm.…Cheri King – Lopez Mateos Sportfishing.
MEXICAN MINUTE LA PAZ FISHING REPORT from Tailhunter Sportfishing for Mar.25-April 2, 2024
East Cape
This 40-pound yellowtail was caught off the pier at Hotel Palmas De Cortez by a local fisherman, Roberto T., casting a dead Ballyhoo!!…Annibal Miranda
San Jose del Cabo
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April 7, 2024: This is a great time to visit, as weather conditions are ideal. We have moderate crowds, and fishing action has remained consistent and full of surprises.
Ocean water temperatures are now in the 70 to 72-degree range. Bait supplies have included live sardina, ballyhoo, and a few green jack (cocinero). Most fishing activity has been concentrated on Cardon, La Fortuna, Iman, and San Luis grounds.
Most of our fleet this week focused on targeting yellowfin tuna. Even though the numbers were not great, we did see a few productive days this week. Friday, our fleet had six fish that weighed over 60 pounds, with two over the 100-pound mark. The highlight this week was a 125-pound tuna caught on a dead sardina. These tuna have been finicky, though most captains still report seeing them chasing the sardina. Some of the local pangeros reported better action later in the day. We had at least a few big tuna brought daily to the fillet station. The best area for tuna continues to be Iman.
Bottom action is showing signs of improvement. Bonito were still the most common species found while working the rock piles with Yoyo jigs. However, we did see a few more leopard grouper, amberjack, and red snapper (huachinango) caught on the jigs. Working the bottom with live sardina, we also caught a mix of barred pargo, yellow snapper, and triggerfish, all very good-eating species. The best bottom action seems to come from various Cardon rock structures.
A handful of dorado were scattered throughout these same grounds, with a few over 25 pounds. We did see fewer dorado this week compared to the previous weeks. We also saw a handful of wahoo, most caught while fishing for tuna on live sardina.
Close to shore along the stretches of beach, good numbers of roosterfish have been striking on live sardina. Most of these roosterfish are juvenile-sized fish under 15 pounds. We are also catching good numbers of sierra (Spanish mackerel), with a few close to 10 pounds. …Good Fishing, Brian Brictson
Pisces Fleet, Fish Report March 29-April 4, 2024
Overall Catch Success Rate: All Species Combined 87.67%.
Billfish Catch Success Rate, Billfish, 34.25%% Dorado 30.14% Tuna 32.88% Other Species 42.47%Overall Catch Success Rate: All Species Combined 87.67%
Billfish Catch Success Rate, Billfish, 34.25%% Dorado 30.14% Tuna 32.88% Other Species 42.47%
Beau sums up his “awesome!!!” day, which is only one angler’s day of many as we move closer to spring The client’s choice determines which species most fleet boats target. Regardless of the fish chosen or even where they are located, the client has shots at their desired species.
“MY WAY,” a 45-foot Viking, with Captain Arturo and Mates Daniel and Josue, eagerly awaited their group from Oakland, California. There had been some tempting info about yellowfin tuna on the Iman Bank, 22 miles up on the Sea of Cortez side of the Peninsula.
The captain outlined where they were going and why, and the group could barely contain their enthusiasm. They got there quickly with the light breezes and calm sea.
