San Quintin in October... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lamb · 10-08-2007, 06:13 PM

The problem with well thought out questions is - well there's just too much to answer.

I've never slept at the Old Mill, I've just been in the restaurant. I heard from a couple of people it is descent. It is waaay deep in the bay - you'd probably be better off just staying there and driving to launch someplace else. That whole area can hold game fish - your best bet is to talk to the locals / pangeros right at the Old Mill or at Don Eddie's, right around the corner. There's many more sportfishing gigs down there, they are all close by.

Surf can be nasty down there, you need to be careful. Not sure if I would recommend it if you guys don't have much experience. Hiring panga to take you out may be something to consider - they know the spots, they know where the bite is hot. You won't have to worry about the surf - they'll take your kayaks on board.

SQ Bay and that whole area is supposedly halibut heaven. I personally never caught a halibut down there. WSB is the main game - this season has been real good, and it's still (supposedly) going on. Yellows can be caught there too. You'll have a lot of other aux catch when the bite is good (bass, cudas, bonito, tomcod, rockfish).

Good luck and stay safe.

Welcome to BWE.

sbsyncro · 10-08-2007, 08:55 PM

Thanks Lamb, that sounds like the ticket - getting on a Panga to bring us out to the spots. Somehow, though, that just seems like cheating... (kinda like riding the ski lift up to the top to mountain bike back down)..

With only two or maybe three days to spend, the panga route seems the way to go.

Thanks again.

-Brent

madscientist · 10-09-2007, 08:10 AM

Also keep in mind that most Baja fish reports are a collection of "lies, damn lies, and statistics". They are desperate for business in SQ after the various incidents that have occurred recently on the highway and on the water. Make sure you have all the appropriate licenses/permits/visas. This time of year you are always gambling with the wind: it can blow like a SOB down there. The WSB bite has died off but you never know.

sbsyncro · 10-09-2007, 03:56 PM

Hmm... Fill me in on the "recent incidents"... typically this means getting pulled over by fake cops and shaken down for $20. Are you talking about something more than that?

esdees · 10-09-2007, 06:26 PM

There have been a few car jackings, but the "police" only took money in the last reported episode. The main thing to take away from it all is that you shouldn't drive through the border area at night.

lambadmin · 10-09-2007, 06:42 PM

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madscientist · 10-10-2007, 11:03 AM

Don't forget the navy incident...

http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/ba...ntin-pics.html

10-08-2007, 06:13 PM	#1
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	The problem with well thought out questions is - well there's just too much to answer. I've never slept at the Old Mill, I've just been in the restaurant. I heard from a couple of people it is descent. It is waaay deep in the bay - you'd probably be better off just staying there and driving to launch someplace else. That whole area can hold game fish - your best bet is to talk to the locals / pangeros right at the Old Mill or at Don Eddie's, right around the corner. There's many more sportfishing gigs down there, they are all close by. Surf can be nasty down there, you need to be careful. Not sure if I would recommend it if you guys don't have much experience. Hiring panga to take you out may be something to consider - they know the spots, they know where the bite is hot. You won't have to worry about the surf - they'll take your kayaks on board. SQ Bay and that whole area is supposedly halibut heaven. I personally never caught a halibut down there. WSB is the main game - this season has been real good, and it's still (supposedly) going on. Yellows can be caught there too. You'll have a lot of other aux catch when the bite is good (bass, cudas, bonito, tomcod, rockfish). Good luck and stay safe. Welcome to BWE. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a Last edited by lamb; 10-08-2007 at 06:28 PM.

10-09-2007, 08:10 AM	#3
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Also keep in mind that most Baja fish reports are a collection of "lies, damn lies, and statistics". They are desperate for business in SQ after the various incidents that have occurred recently on the highway and on the water. Make sure you have all the appropriate licenses/permits/visas. This time of year you are always gambling with the wind: it can blow like a SOB down there. The WSB bite has died off but you never know. __________________

10-10-2007, 11:03 AM	#7
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Don't forget the navy incident... http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/ba...ntin-pics.html __________________

10-08-2007, 08:55 PM	#2
sbsyncro Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 80	Thanks Lamb, that sounds like the ticket - getting on a Panga to bring us out to the spots. Somehow, though, that just seems like cheating... (kinda like riding the ski lift up to the top to mountain bike back down).. With only two or maybe three days to spend, the panga route seems the way to go. Thanks again. -Brent

10-09-2007, 03:56 PM	#4
sbsyncro Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 80	Hmm... Fill me in on the "recent incidents"... typically this means getting pulled over by fake cops and shaken down for $20. Are you talking about something more than that?

10-09-2007, 06:26 PM	#5
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	There have been a few car jackings, but the "police" only took money in the last reported episode. The main thing to take away from it all is that you shouldn't drive through the border area at night.

10-09-2007, 06:42 PM	#6
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