Full-on summer conditions have settled into La Paz. We are right in the hottest stretch of the year now, with hot days, warm water, cold beer weather, and quick afternoon thunderstorms moving through the area. Some days the storms passed close by without much more than a show in the distance, and other days we got a real 20-minute rain before the sun came right back out.
That is pretty normal for this time of year, but it is still worth saying: come ready for the heat. Early starts, good sun protection, plenty of water, and a little patience are all part of fishing La Paz in August.
La Paz Fishing Conditions This Week
The main thing we were watching this week was the water temperature. We were a little worried it might keep heating up, which is usually not great news for fishing. Luckily, it held in a good-enough range, sitting roughly between 86 and 90 degrees.
That is warm, no doubt, but still good enough to hold fish and keep things moving. The other good change was the water color. The green water we had during the last couple of weeks in the warm areas is gone now, and once things cleaned up, the bite improved again.
It was not wide open everywhere every day, but the overall signs were better. Cleaner water, active fish, and more consistent action when the boats found the right zone made for a decent summer week.
Dorado Are Still the Go-To Bite
Dorado continue to be the main target for most of our days right now. We are not seeing the monster bulls that showed up earlier in the season, but the fish around this week were healthy and fun, with good numbers when the right school was found.
That was the key: finding the right school. Some days took a little work, but when the boats got on the fish, the action was solid. This is pretty classic summer dorado fishing for La Paz — move around, watch the conditions, stay ready, and when it comes together, it can turn into a fun day fast.
The dorado bite is what kept the week productive and gave most anglers the best shot at steady action.
Billfish and Yellowfin Tuna Added to the Week
Billfish were more active this week too, which was good to see. We had some blue marlin around, and striped marlin made more of a showing. Most of the striped marlin were on the smaller side, but still plenty of fun, and most were released. There was also one sailfish in the count, which added a nice bonus to the offshore action.
One of our boats also found yellowfin tuna a little farther north this week. The fish were healthy and in a good grade, roughly 40 to 100 pounds. Sharks were traveling with the schools, so some fish were lost to the taxman, but seeing tuna of that size around is always a good sign.
The tuna were not an everyday, everywhere bite, but they gave us something extra to be excited about and are worth keeping an eye on if conditions hold.
Final Thoughts
All in all, it was a decent week of summer fishing in La Paz. The heat is definitely here, and the afternoon storm cells are part of the pattern right now, but the water cleaning up made a noticeable difference. Dorado stayed reliable, billfish became more active, and the yellowfin showing farther north was a nice highlight.
We hope this keeps moving in the right direction. In a couple of weeks, the heat should start calming down a bit, and if the water stays clean and does not warm up too much more, fishing should pick up considerably.
One more little reminder: the Pacific side is already fishing hot, and we are excited to start our yearly trips over there again for some fun adventures on the other side.
That is the scoop for now — summer heat, cleaner water, better signs, and good reasons to stay excited.
