Fishing Report

Four men holding a massive yellowfin tuna on a boat under clear blue skies.

Baja’s April Bite: Rooster Rampage, Cabrilla Crunch & a 260 lb Surprise

April brought wild swings in weather and even wilder action on the water. The yellowtail run may be slowing down, but roosterfish stole the show — aggressive, visual, and some pushing 60 lbs. Cabrilla are in solid, and offshore surprises included a 260 lb yellowfin tuna on light gear. Classic Baja spring fishing — unpredictable, unforgettable, and just heating up.

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2025 Kicked Off with a Bang, with Crazy Yellowtail numbers

2025 kicked off with a bang down here in La Paz. Yellowtail season showed up early and hasn’t slowed down since—with cooler water temperatures setting the stage for one steady bite after another since early February. From solid catches near town to huge numbers on the seamounts, not to mention surprise visits from dolphins, humpbacks, and even gray whales, it’s been a killer start to the year that reminds us why this place is so special.

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Spring Surge: Dorado and Roosterfish Action Heats Up off Espiritu Santo Island

Fishing off Espiritu Santo Island is heating up, with dorado reaching impressive sizes of 30-35 lbs and roosterfish increasingly caught and released in larger sizes each week. Anglers are enjoying success with both sardines and artificial lures, targeting these vigorous fighters in the vibrant waters of La Paz.

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Semana Santa Fishing Frenzy: Prime Yellowtail Season in La Paz

Semana Santa brought a lively atmosphere to La Paz, with the weather mostly cooperating despite a brief spell of strong west winds. We’re in the heart of yellowtail season, and it’s evident as most fishing spots are bustling with activity. The deeper areas are yielding mixed sizes, while the shallows continue to produce larger models. As we look forward to calmer days, we hope the abundant catches continue.

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Spring Break Fishing Frenzy: Yellowtail and Roosterfish on the Rise in La Paz

This past week, La Paz enjoyed fantastic weather, with sunny skies and pleasant temperatures. The local surface bite was exceptional, yielding hefty yellowtail in the 25-35 pound range. Anglers also discovered roosterfish in big numbers, promising an exciting season ahead. With the busiest week of Mexican spring break upon us, we anticipate an interesting impact on the bite.

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Weekly Fishing Highlights: From Cool Mornings to Hot Catches

This week in La Paz, we focused on bottom fishing as surface activity slowed. Our anglers, equipped with larger bait and effective jigs, reeled in impressive yellowtail weighing 20-25 pounds, along with snappers and groupers. We also encountered early bull dorado activity, adding variety to our catches. Favorable conditions with surface water temperatures between 64-68 degrees and air temperatures ranging from 48 to 85 degrees ensured a successful week.

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August Fishing Report

This year’s fishing season stands out with remarkable bull Dorado, some surpassing 40 lbs after a decade-long absence. Offshore, groups of 3-5 Striped Marlin offer frequent hookups near Punta Norte and El Charro seamounts, best caught by trolling small, light-colored lures. Tuna, averaging around 25 lbs, are 15-30 miles offshore beneath porpoises. Espíritu Santos island offers diverse catches including Dorado, Pargo Mulato, Cabrilla, and Cubera snapper. As summer wanes, hurricane concerns loom for September. October brings an extraordinary opportunity as fleets move to Mag Bay, promising unparalleled angling experiences on the 40’ Riviera with extensive fishing grounds.

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Summer Fishing Report

The yellowtail have pretty much moved on to cooler water, normal for this time of year, only to be replaced with monster AmberJacks. Fair trade.
The same fishing grounds are also full of giant, world class Cubera Snapper. Good for eating, great for fighting. The main story this week are the Dorado. The waters here in La Paz are stacked with Dodo’s from 10lb schoolies to 40lb slabs. 
Striped Marlin are starting to make a big presence mainly concentrated offshore around El Charro and La Reina.
Inshore fishing is starting to heat up as well. Now is the season for world class and potentially world record Roosterfish.
A few wahoo have been caught mostly off the tips of both North and South Cerralvo.

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