Do you need a Mexican Fishing License?
https://app.sportfishingbcs.gob.mx
——— 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 having 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. Make sure everyone on the boat has their form completed. Forms Here
The best chance of scoring a legal-size Halibut along the coast appears to be on the Imperial Beach Flats and along the edge of the Imperial Beach Pipe, and another possibility is around the Yukon Wreak outside of Mission Bay. Meter around 40 to 80 feet of water looking for bait over the hard bottom, and the Halibut will likely be under them.
Whitefish are commonly caught around Buoy #3 and the Whistler. Strips of squid pinned on small hooks with 8 to 12 oz. of lead are the ticket for the Whitefish.
Sand Bass and Sculpin have been a slow pick at the IB Pipe, with the Yellowtail still among the missing. …Fish Dope
Lower 9 Mile Bank
There continues to be good bottom fishing for various Rockfish. These include big Reds, Boccaccio, Mexicans, Chili Peppers, Lingcod, and more. The best action was in deeper water, around 450 to 700 feet. If you’re targeting Lingcod, try using sand dabs for bait. There were plenty on hard sandy bottoms near the 9 Mile Bank in 400 to 700 feet of water. A live mackerel also makes an excellent Lingcod bait.
The cold, dirty water here needs to improve before gamefish arrive. With US Rockfish season closed, consider the Rockpile for Rockfish and Lingcod, but ensure you have the proper paperwork. …Fish Dope
Yellowtail were around, but the bite was inconsistent. They were being found from Punta Banda down to Isolete, showing up under the birds. Surface irons and yoyos were working. Last word, there was also some Halibut biting in the Estero Bay area in 25 to 75 feet of water. Mini-Macks were working well and can usually be found near Punta Banda.
If you’re after Rockfish, the bite has been outstanding at Santo Tomas and San Jose. This occurs in 300 to 400 feet of water. Big Reds and giant Whitefish are the main attraction. …Fish Dope
BAJA CALIFORNIA SPORT FISHING CALENDAR 2025
READY TO START WITH THE EXCITEMENT OF THE ROD AND REEL? WITH THE NEW “OFFICIAL CALENDAR OF BAJA CALIFORNIA SPORT FISHING TOURNAMENTS 2025.”
This program consists of events from now till December. Allowing anglers to join in #beachtournaments, in #kayak in inland waters (dams), and the open seas. Find out and take part at: https://bajasport.fishing/torneos/
22feb231ST STAGE LOW BASS CHALLENGE STATE SELECTIVE Carrizo Dam, Tecate, BC
March 29-30
2ND STAGE OF THE STATE SELECTIVE BASS CHALLENGE Carrizo Dam, Tecate, BC
March 30th
BEACH TOURNAMENT, BEACH EL BEBÉ, STATE SELECTIVE – STAGE 1 Baby Beach, Rosarito BC
Out fishing with my friends, the owners of San Diego Fish Possessing, Brett, and their friend, Mr. Ryan Kennedy. The Yellowtail fishing slowed, so we went deep-dropping for Vermillion Reds, California Whitefish, and Lingcod. We enjoyed wide-open fishing and a fine, foggy day. …Captain Juan Cook
Another great day with our customers, nailing some Sierras! (Spanish Mackerel). …Meza’s Sport Fishing
Gonzaga Bay is an angler’s paradise with its rich diversity of inshore sports fish and stunning scenery.
Here’s what you can expect: Popular Species:
• Cabrilla: A favorite among anglers, prized for its delicious taste.
• Yellowtail: Fast and strong, making them an exciting catch. • Mackerel: Abundant, excellent as bait fish, and fun to catch.
• Rock Cod: Perfect for those who enjoy bottom fishing.
• Red Snapper: Delicious, often found near rocky structures.
• Whitefish: Mild-flavored and a joy to catch.
• Bonito: Fast and challenging, great for experienced anglers.
• Barracuda: Speedy with sharp teeth, a thrilling target.
• Salmon Grouper: Known for their large size and strength.
Shoreline Fishing: Ideal for both experienced and beginner anglers.
Gonzaga Bay’s calm waters and diverse marine life ensure a fantastic fishing experience. …Juan Cook
Bahía de Los Ángeles Bay:
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A little more Los Angeles Bay…Here in this place, you can see Sharks, Whales, and Pods of Dolphins.
Here in this place, you can see Sharks, Whales, and Pods of Dolphins.
Cedros Island
20th24 Season Recap
Shari Bondy is at Whale Magic Tours.
That sounds like an incredible experience! Whale Magic Tours offers immersive and educational adventures in Ojo de Liebre Lagoon. With Shari and Sirena Bondy’s extensive knowledge and passion for Gray Whales, participants are sure to learn a lot and be captivated by their fascinating stories.
Whether you prefer a fly-in or drive-in option or enjoy staying in a hotel or camping by the lagoon, there are packages to suit your preference. It sounds like a perfect way to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of these magnificent creatures. Plus, the added activities like bird watching, exploring the interpretive center, and visiting the salt works make it an even more well-rounded adventure. Shari Bondy is at Whale Magic Tours.…Shari Bondy
For reservations, visit the Package tour page on www.whalemagictours.com
The yellowtail continues to be the main attraction for local and visiting anglers-…Shari Bondy
La Bocana offers Inshore, Offshore, and Estuary fishing. Fish in the area include grouper, calico bass, and spotted bay bass. Others are sand bass, halibut, and snook. You can also find triggerfish, yellowtail, and sheepshead. The list goes on with white sea bass, black sea bass, and tuna. Additionally, there are wahoo, dorado, and marlin, along with sailfish, rock cod, and ling cod. Finally, there are whitefish and Sierra macs.
Santa Rosalía offers a unique diversity and abundance of fish species. It’s incredible to think that you can find everything from an acrobatic blue marlin to a powerful wahoo. Each fish has its unique challenge. This makes every trip incredibly exciting. Do you have any favorite spots or stories from fishing in Santa Rosalía to share?
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The Yellowtail pick has been consistent for the boats adventuring north to Almejas Bay and Pulpito. Snapper, mostly Pargo, hit live mackerel at the same rock piles. The Yellows weighed between 10 and 18 pounds. The other popular spot is Lobo, at the north point of Carmen Island. The weather has been good for both fishing and whale watching. Many boats, especially the local pangas, are doing Whale watching trips for the most part. Coronado Island has also been busy with the “Mardi Gras Week” tourists. It’s looking good for a solid spring bite!!… Rick Hill
Weather: Cold and windy, with heavy fog most mornings, clearing up by 8 to 9 a.m.
Outlook: Optimism for better fishing conditions next week as festival activities wind down…CHERI
The windy weather and the presence of shrimp boats have influenced the change in the Yellowtail action. While the deep-water fishing off La Ribera Banks has slowed down for Yellowtail, it is good to hear that the White Bonito are still providing some fair action. Inshore, the early morning calm days provide the best opportunity to catch small Jacks, Sierra, and the occasional Rooster.
The water temperature has been around 68 degrees and slightly off-color, which might also affect the fishing conditions.
GORDO BANKS PANGAS
This past week has been the most productive week of the year. We had a busy schedule, almost fully booked every day this week. As many families were down in Cabo for president’s week to vacation, many anglers were also trying to get their hands on the Tuna action.
We had a good Tuna bite at Iman throughout the week. Most of these Tuna continue to be smaller, averaging 6-10 pounds. However, there is an excellent chance of hooking into a 100+ pound fish in the same area. For that reason, we try to go no lighter than 40# test. Most boats caught at least a couple of these small Tunas every day. Some boats were able to catch their Tuna limits as well. We catch White Bonito limits on the jigs and sardina almost daily. A few bait guys were able to come up with live sardina this week. However, it was not enough to supply all boats; only a handful got their hands on the live ‘dinas. We did have plenty of dead sardina. The bait guys have to net sardina towards the East Cape in the afternoons. The bigger Tuna this week were caught on live and dead sardina (mostly dead), squid strips, and strips of Skipjack. Thursday was the best day this week as we had five big Tuna at our fillet table. The biggest Tuna came in at 187 pounds; the rest were 95 to 125 pounds. A couple more big Tuna were lost that day after hour-long battles.
Later in the week, boats from Cabo got word of this bite, making Iman crowded. On Friday, there were nearly 50 boats in the small area of Iman. This did not help much as the bite slowed significantly throughout the weekend. Many boats were forced to head closer to shore to look for bottom fish, Sierra and Roosterfish. Throughout different rock structures of La Fortuna and Cardon and close to shore, we were able to catch good numbers and a variety of bottom fish. We had Grouper, Snapper, Pompano, Triggerfish, Amberjack, Sierra, and a few Yellowtail. Most of this mix was caught drifting dead sardina. A few bigger Sierra were caught casting jigs on the surface.
Throughout the shoreline of La Laguna and Zacaton, a few boats reported catching nice Roosterfish, some around 20 to 25 pounds. Big Jacks were also seen in the same area. These Roosters and Jacks were caught on live caballito, some on live sardina, if available.
Not much activity was reported at the Inner or Outer Gordos this week, a few Sharks and Striped Marlin.
Good Fishing, Brian Brictson
Pisces Anglers enjoy another Mixed-Bag Week
Author: Gary Graham
Pisces Fleet Weekly update from February 14 to 20th of 2025. Catch success rate is 89%.
Billfish, 20.83%; Dorado 1.39%, Tuna 9.72%, Wahoo 2.78%, Roosterfish 29.17%, and Other 62.50%.
The weather and the water temperatures dropped this week, but the variety of species available for fishing remained diverse and exciting. The water was around 67 to 68 degrees, and the air hovered around 68 to 75. Although it was cooler and windier than in previous weeks, which are key factors in successful fishing trips, most anglers didn’t leave empty-handed. Schools of Sierra were around and hungry, as were Bonito, Yellowfin Tuna, Jack Crevalle, Roosterfish, a few sizable Wahoo, and some Striped Marlin. Despite the cooler temperatures and increased wind, the diversity and abundance of fish ensured the week was memorable for all who ventured out on the water.
Richard Kernion, Jr. opted to fish on the “RIPPER,” a 35-foot Cabo Flybridge, with Captain Abel and Mate Ninja running the boat, and he hit the jackpot! He caught and released One 120-pound Striped Marlin on a mackerel and ONE 53-pound WAHOO on a purple lure. Both fish were caught at the Herradura! Nice going to the angler, the captain, and the mate.
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The “ADRIANA” is a 28-foot Uniflite run by Captain Frank and Mate Mario. When Amelia Headley, Bryant Headley, III, Bryant Headley, Jr., and Caitlin Headley came to Cabo, they selected the “ADRIANA” for their fishing trip. A standard cruiser has the best layout of a boat of this size, with hard-top shade and plenty of outside seating, including TWO fighting chairs, a cabin, a bathroom, and places to lie down inside and outside the cabin. There is also a live bait well, ship-to-shore radio, and Tuna Tubes for use during tournaments; all boats have GPS. Equipped with Cal-star rods, matching Penn International reels, Shimano TLD 25 for casting, and a full selection of trolling lures. Line varies, depending on the time of year, from 30 to 80-pound test. They caught Four Sierra on cuchi at the Pogo Cota. They were comfortable on the boat, had a great time with their Captain and Mate, and enjoyed getting to know them. It was a memorable experience.
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Author: Gary Graham
