Category Archives: Baja Sportfishing Report

Baja Spring on the Horizon

After tacking back and forth searching for the swordfish tail and dorsal, often referred to as a “two-finner,” they finally spotted some commotion on the surface, creating a large patch of white water. Suddenly, the fish appeared near the top, confirming it was a feeding thresher shark…

FONMAR declares to protect Sportfishing

Bajabytes Sport Fishing Update February 28, 2023 Baja (Norte) J.D.’s Big Game Tackle – Fish Reporthttps://www.jdsbiggame.com/report.htm Coronado Islands / Rockpile/N.E. of the Coronados / Lower 9 Mile Bank / Upper Finger Bank Poor conditions because of the bad weather. …Fishdope.com Rosarito PierPoor conditions because of the weather.Ensenada Poor conditions because of the weather.ColonetPoor conditions because ofContinue reading “FONMAR declares to protect Sportfishing”

“Annual Sport Fishing Forum in BCS”

Another glassy day on Laguna Ojo de Liebre with sleepy mothers and calves and mating trios. Our trip began with catching sight of the Pink Floyd (whale penis) and several mating trios. The female kept coming over to us and under our panga, and the males would chase her out. We saw lots of majestic spy hops and impressive breaches. A wonderful day with whales!.…

Whale Watch Season Begins

The season’s opening trip was terrific in Laguna Ojo de Liebre! There were many whale moms and babies and mating trios to see. Of course, they were still a bit shy, but we saw a bit of everything – breaching, spy hopping, courtship, and those cute little newborns! I’d say we saw about 30 whales in front of our camp.

CRAZY MARLIN WEEK IN CABO

Marlin bite picked way up compared to last week. We had 141 Marlin Released total for the fleet, with the Top boats, such as Pisces 37’ BBII releasing 23 Billfish in the week. Their best day they went 10 for 14 on Striped Marlin. Pisces 35’ Bill Collector 2 also did well in the week with 19 Released; going 7 for 9 on their best day. Only one Dorado caught and a few Skipjack Tuna and still a few good inshore catches of Sierra Mackerel, Grouper, Snapper, Ladyfish, Bonita, Triggerfish, etc….Rebecca Ehrenberg

BajaBytes Wrap for 2022

BajaBytes Sport Fishing Update December 27 It’s a wrap! The 52nd report for 2022 is written and posted, and we will see you here next week for the first 2023 report! So, Happy New Year to all. Bull RingLately, there has been lots of little stuff outside the edges of the kelp on the bottom,Continue reading “BajaBytes Wrap for 2022”

Snook and Wahoo Show

Baja Bytes – November 29, 2022  Baja California Sport Fishing  Bull RingSquid watch! If you can find a squid bed, the odds of catching yellowtail, seabass and halibut go way up! In general, surface fishing is sketchy. There are still a few 3-pound class bonito around, but they are very hit-and-miss – mostly miss.Rockfish areContinue reading “Snook and Wahoo Show”