Baja Convoy/October on the Fly

[stevie951]

Gabe, i've never been further south of San Quintin but I am game to get down south further every time.. I got my tacoma now so would love to get her down as i had previoulsy only traveled in my 2014 honda civic 2 door with a roof rack

Whats the best time of year to fish those lagoons? Honestly its kinda a now or wait game after next month its just too damn hot down there... stop over in San Quintin one night and float for the halibut there for sure too.. I could be game to take two weeks off late next month, or wait till it cools down till Septemberish.. do it old school like mako did it and everyone takes turns making dinner or everyman for himself im not opposed to either way.. Let me know we can iron stuff out here then when things get rolling a bit more start a new thread to confirm others down to convoy..

[rossman]

I'll be watching this Stevie as I can provide some pretty good insight into kayak fishing all of the areas mentioned, plus a few more. Of course, any and all are welcome to visit me in Bahia Asuncion. I have given up my kayak now, in favor of the extra range that a little tin boat gives but I can for sure put you on some fish in this area.

On the Pacific side, you almost never have to worry about the heat unless you go way south like Mag Bay and beyond. In fact I am headed to Bahia de Los Angeles today to get into some nice warm weather and hopefully get into some yellowtail and cabria.

[JohnMckroidJr]

It's been 3 decades since my last Baja adventure. Looking forward to seeing how this one progresses. Someday I would like to revisit Baja with a kayak instead of an aluminum skiff.

[Sloberdog]

Big Roosterfish and numbers seem to best in May-June, though alwyas around in the summer, usually much smaller in size. I like to watch Tailhunter weekly reports from La Paz to see what is biting. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBL...fiVzW0g/videos

For Pacific side surf fishing and lagoon/estuary fishing, Sept-November seems to be some of the better times for a variety of species. This same time makes fishing the Sea of Cortez more bearable as well. I definitely want to hit up Gonzaga Bay sometime this fall.

This YT channel has great Gonzaga Bay fishing videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/PESCAENKAY...ONZALEZ/videos


I prefer the everyone plan and bring what they want to eat and drink, and share in the cooking/prep of the daily dinner catch. I obviously prefer quick and easy food method, followed by a cold beer.

That said, June is wide open, as is August, October, and November.

-Gabe

[stevie951]

Originally Posted by Sloberdog

I prefer the everyone plan and bring what they want to eat and drink, and share in the cooking/prep of the daily dinner catch. I obviously prefer quick and easy food method, followed by a cold beer.

That said, June is wide open, as is August, October, and November.

-Gabe

I'm thinking October then brother.. I'm wide open as well so let's circle that.. as to whether we go sea of cortez or pacific side i'm game but i think if we go pacific side we should link up with Rossman the San Quintin Halibut Killer himself.. I have SENTRI do you my man? If not no worries i'll roll in regular lanes with you and others then we asll stop to get proper documentation and on our way... shoot me a text my man 951.285.6440

[Sloberdog]

Originally Posted by stevie951

I'm thinking October then brother.. I'm wide open as well so let's circle that.. as to whether we go sea of cortez or pacific side i'm game but i think if we go pacific side we should link up with Rossman the San Quintin Halibut Killer himself.. I have SENTRI do you my man? If not no worries i'll roll in regular lanes with you and others then we asll stop to get proper documentation and on our way... shoot me a text my man 951.285.6440

No SENTRI, did not bother to renew it back in 2008. October is good with me, and the fishing should be peaking in both the upper Sea of Cortez and on the beaches and bays of the Pacific. I will shoot you a text.

We will be forced to purchase $35 or so 6-month tourist VISA, unless you have Mexican Voter ID card. Seems like a racket as they force it on most anyone looking like they are going to be camping...we were told that either we purchased the required VISA it or we wouuld be sent back to the USA and would not be able to enter. I just considered it my donation to support all the military checkpoints that I would be going through.

[MrPukaShell]

Let me know if this comes about would love to tag along

[stevie951]

Originally Posted by MrPukaShell

Let me know if this comes about would love to tag along

All we need now is kai and his smoker for some pulled pork

[stevie951]

Originally Posted by Sloberdog

No SENTRI, did not bother to renew it back in 2008. October is good with me, and the fishing should be peaking in both the upper Sea of Cortez and on the beaches and bays of the Pacific. I will shoot you a text.

We will be forced to purchase $35 or so 6-month tourist VISA, unless you have Mexican Voter ID card. Seems like a racket as they force it on most anyone looking like they are going to be camping...we were told that either we purchased the required VISA it or we wouuld be sent back to the USA and would not be able to enter. I just considered it my donation to support all the military checkpoints that I would be going through.

Yeah for sure once we pass the border checkpointe if we dont stop at the office to get those visas we are likely to get turned around at any checkpointe that would be a bummer... How's late September sound? Im thinking Gonzaga and Bahia LA or one of two? Hows that sound? Leave Early Monday the 26th come back say Sunday the 2nd or Monday the 3rd? Meet up somewhere in Calexico before to cross and caravan together?

[stevie951]

Originally Posted by rossman

I'll be watching this Stevie as I can provide some pretty good insight into kayak fishing all of the areas mentioned, plus a few more. Of course, any and all are welcome to visit me in Bahia Asuncion. I have given up my kayak now, in favor of the extra range that a little tin boat gives but I can for sure put you on some fish in this area.

On the Pacific side, you almost never have to worry about the heat unless you go way south like Mag Bay and beyond. In fact I am headed to Bahia de Los Angeles today to get into some nice warm weather and hopefully get into some yellowtail and cabria.

Rossman... Brother.. I was thinking about you in this expedition planning i'm more than gratefull you chimed in.. I'll contact you.. We will bring you care packagaes circumstances permitting.. hiope to see you and the pelagics soon..

Tight lines