Category Archives: yellowfin tuna

Catch of the Week: Yellowfin Tuna & More in Baja

Baja Bytes update October 2, 2024.  South Island, near SKR, continues to be a ‘hot spot’ for the smaller bluefin tuna, confirmed by Steve “Bugman” Duncan’s photo below. Tony Reyes’ latest trip produced a jackpot of limits of cabrilla, barred pargo, plus a few 450-pound black sea bass. While over at BOLA, Luis Fernando Guillen DiazContinue reading “Catch of the Week: Yellowfin Tuna & More in Baja”

psst, wanna bite? Baja’s the place!

September 4, 2024…September 4, 2024…Ensenada reported improved action for calico and sand bass closer to shore. Yellowtail and bluefin are in the zone farther out but are more difficult to find. San Quintin hosted the tournament (Torneo 2 Mar-es) last weekend, and the results and other info are included in the link. While over in Bahia de LosContinue reading “psst, wanna bite? Baja’s the place!”

Baja Bytes galore for Yellowfin, Dorado, Wahoo, and Billfish

In Baja, Mexico, great fishing reports come in from Ensenada and San Quintin, with diverse catches including yellowtail, barracuda, and white seabass. Further down, Bahia de Los Angeles and Guerrero Negro see consistent dorado action. The Sea of Cortez offers dorado, yellowtail, and billfish, promising a spectacular Fall season. Exciting tournaments and events are also on the horizon.

Wahoo and Roosters in January?

Need a Mexican Fishing License? https://app.sportfishingbcs.gob.mx/ The following report focuses on many fishing updates, photos, and news from various locations up and down the East and West Coasts of the entire Baja Peninsula. It provides valuable information for fishing enthusiasts, contributed by local and visiting fishermen. If you and your friends have fished somewhere in Baja and would like toContinue reading “Wahoo and Roosters in January?”

Baja Sur Winter Fishing Stunning

The Bajabytes SportFishing Weekly Update for 01/10/24 covers fishing reports and tips from various locations along the Baja Peninsula. The report includes information on fishing conditions, Mexican fishing licenses, and specific fishing spots. Local areas like Imperial Beach, Ensenada, San Quintin, Loreto, La Paz, and others each offer unique fishing opportunities and experiences.

Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, and Dorado!

Awesome day, awesome catch by Missael Martinez.  White sea Bass – 58 – 49 pounds – fileted and back home! …Fisharmzsportfishing

Winter Snook & White Seabass??

Awesome catch!!! My brother, Erik Medina, and I had a nice cavicucha (white sea bass). The weather was not very favorable, but we managed. It was a terrific fight and very exciting fishing! …Chema Medina

Baja =Tuna, Tuna, Tuna,

Pisces 31’ Ruthless Longtime angler, David Smith, has been fishing with Pisces for 23 years now. He fished with Captain Beto Lira at the helm and four of his friends aboard; it had been a slow morning but the crew worked hard and found the Tuna in the afternoon. Landing the largest one close to 1pm.

Angler Chad Argenbright ended up fighting this 130 pounder for over 2 hours on 30# line before getting it to the boat.

1st Juanico Offshore Fishing Tournament

The yellowfin tuna caught throughout the week were the attention-getters in size and quantity, and adding a little variety were the skipjack that were tagging along with the larger tuna. The skipjack were content to feast on the scraps of bait that the tuna missed.