September Starts Hot, Humid, and Stormy
September has officially started here in La Paz, and it is coming in exactly the way this month often does: hot, humid, and stormy.
We have been seeing afternoon storms almost daily, and some of them have been strong enough to cause real problems around town, including flooded streets and traffic coming to a standstill. Out on the water, we have also had days where boats needed to come back early to stay ahead of the thunderstorms as they started building and moving in. This is the time of year when we historically see the most storm activity, and it is also the month when we have the highest chances of dealing with tropical systems or hurricanes around Baja.
As this report is being written, there is a storm system working along the west coast of the peninsula. Its general track is northwest, but we are still getting some of the offshoot weather from it here in La Paz, and we are expecting the possibility of stronger winds over the next day or two. Ports have already started to shut down, so activity on the water is limited.
Quiet Days in Town and on the Water
It has been very quiet both in town and out on the water. There are not many visitors around right now, which is normal for September. This is usually our slowest month of the year, and with the heat, humidity, and storm activity, it makes sense.
The water is still very warm, and while we are hoping these storms start to cool things down, that usually takes some time. A few weather systems can help move water around and eventually change conditions, but we are not expecting an overnight switch.
For now, the pattern is still very much late-summer La Paz: hot water, heavy air, storm clouds building in the afternoons, and everyone keeping a close eye on the weather.
Slow Fishing With Some Dorado Around
We only had a couple of boats fishing over the past week, and overall the fishing was slow.
Most of what we saw were smaller dorado, with only a couple of nicer fish mixed in. There have also been reports of marlin around the area, but we did not land any this week.
That pretty much sums up the fishing right now. There are some fish in the area, but there is not much consistency, and conditions are not making it easy. Between the very warm water, light fishing pressure, and active weather, it has been a slow stretch.
This is the kind of week where it is better to be honest than to dress it up. September can be tough, and right now the fishing reflects that.
Maintenance Mode and Looking Toward Fall
Since this is our slowest month, we are shifting some of our focus toward maintenance and making sure everything is ready for the upcoming fall season on both sides of the peninsula.
This slower window is always a good time to go through boats, tackle, gear, logistics, and all the little details that make the busy season run smoothly once things start picking back up. Fall is an important transition for us, and after this stretch of heat and storms, it will be interesting to see how conditions develop.
For now, with slow fishing and some bad weather likely in the mix, there probably will not be much to report over the next little bit. We are going to take a short break from the weekly reports and come back once things start picking up again next month.
That is the honest update from La Paz for now: hot water, stormy afternoons, quiet docks, slow dorado fishing, and eyes already looking ahead to fall.
