May 28 to June 4 GONZAGA - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

farreola · 06-01-2016, 08:16 AM

These was a great trips like always!!!

Dirty Curti · 06-01-2016, 08:27 AM

Excellent report! I hope to get out there with you guys one of these times in the future.

Great detail on the info. I was wondering how long the drive was and all I was getting from google trips was 2/12 hours I knew that wasn't right. 7 hour trip isn't that bad to drive to paradise.

Mahigeer · 06-01-2016, 08:51 AM

My two trips took about 5 hrs. each going south from SD.

Coming up north, a 2 hr. wait for border crossing is considered a short wait.

farreola · 06-01-2016, 10:00 AM

Especially on holidays...we did 4 hours this past Monday!!!

Baja_Traveler · 06-01-2016, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

My two trips took about 5 hrs. each going south from SD.

Coming up north, a 2 hr. wait for border crossing is considered a short wait.

So yesterday I hit the border right around 11:30, took the right turn and looked to my left toward the border fence at the first intersection and saw cars, so I went up to the next intersection and it was clear. Jumped in there, and checked my time - literally did not stop until I hit the booth. Was passing through the zig zag barriers four minutes after getting in "Line" - god I love that Sentri Pass! Poor suckers on the other side of the barrier were all sitting, doors open and having picnics.
Getting the Sentri pass is a hassle, but so worth it...

Dannowar · 06-01-2016, 10:50 AM

Mahi....we waited ten minutes at the border on Tuesday at 430pm. The border official said the wait on Monday got up to 7 hours!!!

As usual another epic trip in the books. Can't thank you guys enough for the good times and good food.

The dinner at the restaurant was beyond epic. Kai's ribs, almejas, pulpo, made for a massive stomach stretching.

And then there was the grouper....we found the honey hole. Out of the hundreds we saw, we took two. Amazing creatures, and quite refreshing to see them in numbers like we did.

Seems like everyone at the town wanted to see pierres monster.

Baja mixed bag of top notch eats

And a couple souvenirs for the casa de mako

YakHanded · 06-01-2016, 10:58 AM

so fuckin epic

Mahigeer · 06-01-2016, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dannowar

Mahi....we waited ten minutes at the border on Tuesday at 430pm. The border official said the wait on Monday got up to 7 hours!!!

Lucky guys.

You should have bought a lottery ticket afterwards!

Plans are at work for an October trip.

Just bought a camping hot water maker from Sport Chalet at %40 off. I already have a shower tent.

Gr8fuldude · 06-02-2016, 08:51 PM

Such a great trip, even if I was only there for two full days. Kai, the ribs were amazing! As was the pulpo, almejas, and Sven's elk cowboy stew (Sven if there is anyway you can send me that recipe I'd be much obliged!).

Oh yeah, and the fishing wasn't too bad either. I didn't land anything big, but the steady action had me constantly giggling like a little schoolgirl. Countless spotties/triggers/sierra, and a dozen rat yt's in a couple of days for me.

Also, to Danny and Pierre, thanks for the vacuum sealed grouper filets I found in my cooler.

!!

Thanks to Makobob and everyone for such a great time! Now I'll just have to daydream of Gonzaga until the next trip down.

BTW, I had an hour and fifteen minute border wait Wed at noon.

Paul

Baja Arizona · 06-02-2016, 08:59 PM

I joined this forum specifically for trip reports about kayak fishing in Baja. This is awesome! I grew up 30 miles north of Mexicali and I have been taking trips down Baja (mainly Baja Norte on the Sea of Cortez side) for 39 years. Unfortunately, I only started kayak fishing 5 years ago.

Gonzaga Bay is one of my favorite destinations. I've never caught grouper like the ones pictured here but the thought of it is one (of the many) things that keeps me going back. Well done!

A group of four of us is headed south on June 21st. We are going to fish Punta Final (Gonzaga Bay) on the evening of the 21st and morning of the 22nd. PM on the 22nd we are headed to BOLA where we will likely camp at Punta Gringa and fish Isla Smith for a couple days. I have to return to the States on the 25th but some folks will likely stay a bit longer.

If you are into long paddles and battling heat exhaustion, you are welcome to join us!

06-01-2016, 08:27 AM	#2
Dirty Curti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 419	Excellent report! I hope to get out there with you guys one of these times in the future. Great detail on the info. I was wondering how long the drive was and all I was getting from google trips was 2/12 hours I knew that wasn't right. 7 hour trip isn't that bad to drive to paradise. __________________

06-01-2016, 10:50 AM	#6
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	May 28 to June 4 GONZAGA Mahi....we waited ten minutes at the border on Tuesday at 430pm. The border official said the wait on Monday got up to 7 hours!!! As usual another epic trip in the books. Can't thank you guys enough for the good times and good food. The dinner at the restaurant was beyond epic. Kai's ribs, almejas, pulpo, made for a massive stomach stretching. And then there was the grouper....we found the honey hole. Out of the hundreds we saw, we took two. Amazing creatures, and quite refreshing to see them in numbers like we did. Seems like everyone at the town wanted to see pierres monster. Baja mixed bag of top notch eats And a couple souvenirs for the casa de mako __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

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06-01-2016, 08:16 AM	#1
farreola Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Calexico Posts: 134	These was a great trips like always!!!

06-01-2016, 08:51 AM	#3
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	My two trips took about 5 hrs. each going south from SD. Coming up north, a 2 hr. wait for border crossing is considered a short wait.

06-01-2016, 10:00 AM	#4
farreola Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Calexico Posts: 134	Especially on holidays...we did 4 hours this past Monday!!!

06-01-2016, 10:58 AM	#7
YakHanded Thread Killer - sorry Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Clemente Posts: 256	so fuckin epic

06-02-2016, 08:51 PM	#9
Gr8fuldude Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 166	Such a great trip, even if I was only there for two full days. Kai, the ribs were amazing! As was the pulpo, almejas, and Sven's elk cowboy stew (Sven if there is anyway you can send me that recipe I'd be much obliged!). Oh yeah, and the fishing wasn't too bad either. I didn't land anything big, but the steady action had me constantly giggling like a little schoolgirl. Countless spotties/triggers/sierra, and a dozen rat yt's in a couple of days for me. Also, to Danny and Pierre, thanks for the vacuum sealed grouper filets I found in my cooler. !! Thanks to Makobob and everyone for such a great time! Now I'll just have to daydream of Gonzaga until the next trip down. BTW, I had an hour and fifteen minute border wait Wed at noon. Paul

06-02-2016, 08:59 PM	#10
Baja Arizona Junior Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 2	I joined this forum specifically for trip reports about kayak fishing in Baja. This is awesome! I grew up 30 miles north of Mexicali and I have been taking trips down Baja (mainly Baja Norte on the Sea of Cortez side) for 39 years. Unfortunately, I only started kayak fishing 5 years ago. Gonzaga Bay is one of my favorite destinations. I've never caught grouper like the ones pictured here but the thought of it is one (of the many) things that keeps me going back. Well done! A group of four of us is headed south on June 21st. We are going to fish Punta Final (Gonzaga Bay) on the evening of the 21st and morning of the 22nd. PM on the 22nd we are headed to BOLA where we will likely camp at Punta Gringa and fish Isla Smith for a couple days. I have to return to the States on the 25th but some folks will likely stay a bit longer. If you are into long paddles and battling heat exhaustion, you are welcome to join us!