What are the best fishing spots in Baja right now? Coronado Islands – Spring conditions are shifting, but the Yellowtail are still a possibility. Slow-trolled sardines and mackerel are working well, and yoyo and surface irons are rewarding persistent anglers. Todos Santos – Halibut action is promising, especially with mini-macs in the shallow range. BarracudaContinue reading “Top Baja Fishing Spots for June 2025”
Category Archives: bluefin
Yellowfin, Bluefin and Wahoo are BITING!
Baja Bytes update September 25, 2024. What a week! According to FISH DOPE (below), South Island near SKR is the best bet to score tuna within 75 miles of Point Loma, which Maras Sportfishing in Ensenada confirmed in their report. The Vagabundos Del Mar gang had a great trip with Tony Reyes at San Felipe.Continue reading “Yellowfin, Bluefin and Wahoo are BITING!”
Yellowfin over 200lbs.
Baja Bytes Baja Update, August 14, 2024. Reports are that the farther south you go, the better the fishing. Loreto checked in with good dorado, yellowtail, a few amberjack, and even a few billfish. While over on the Pacific side, Cheri reported that Lopez Mateos had great action in the mangroves, plus offshore, anglers wereContinue reading “Yellowfin over 200lbs.”
Baja fishing not Slowed by New Year
Late Christmas dodo (dorado) today – around 30 pounds!! And some white bonito for this delicious Mexican sashimi @ San Bruno Banks
“Let’s Talk Hook Up” at the SAC offices
On Saturday, June 10, authorities on sport fishing for Baja California will be the guests of Pete Gray and Rick Maxa on their radio program “Let’s Talk Hook Up” at the SAC offices in the port of San Diego, introducing the benefits of Nautical Tourism and Sportfishing in Baja California (North).
Baja Bytes from Surface to Bottom
. Crews mostly fished inshore at the beginning of the week, with some wind and choppy seas. However, they still produced, primarily in our “Other” Category – catching mainly sierra mackerel, bonito, and grouper. But by Wednesday, we saw the marlin begin to show up at the 11:50 Bank, and by Saturday, the fleet had released 100 marlin total! Compared to last week, when we saw about 15% of the boats releasing marlin, we had nearly 50% of the boats land ’em this week. The weather also got friendlier towards the end of the week, with winds dying.
4th BAJA CALIFORNIA CUP SOON
Remember this kid!? After landing his first dorado for his birthday at 4 years old, for his recent 6th birthday, he landed this 47-Pound Bull! This is a day Mischa (and mom) will never forget! So get out there and TAKE YOUR KIDS FISHING (oh yeah, dogs are welcome, too)!
The Copa Baja California 3rd round
A 50-pound dorado, yellowfin tuna, and a released marlin … what more could you ask for? Pisces 31′ Rebecca got it done yesterday for angler Joe Starkey and friends from Texas! A big shoutout to Captain JR, who has been with Pisces for nearly 25 years! …Pisces Sportfishing Fleet
57-Pound Dorado Scores Nearly HALF MILLION Payout
Was the 57-pound Dorado caught on Saturday July 16. Caught by the lucky angler, well known Esual Valdez of the Valdez Family that owns the Buena Vista Oceanfront & and Hot Springs Resort.
BIG Baja Roosters
Locals in the La Ventana/Muertos Bay area below La Paz are calling this one of the best roosterfish bites in the last decade! They declare this will be a once-in-a-lifetime “season to remember” if the bait remains throughout the summer.