Gonzaga Bay April 2014 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

OEX Sunset Beach · 12-09-2013, 08:16 AM

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I have read that there are a lot of gill netters in the area.

I hope that doesn't ruin the fishing for years to come.

Last year I was surprised that we were told that the bay is closed to commercial fishing in the Spring. There were no gill nets or pangas, couple years prior there were both present.

rossman · 12-09-2013, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by OEX Sunset Beach

Last year I was surprised that we were told that the bay is closed to commercial fishing in the Spring. There were no gill nets or pangas, couple years prior there were both present.

Gill netters were inside the bay and bottom trawlers just outside the bay in October when I was there. Mexico has I believe the proper laws in place to manage this situation but the enforcement is very spotty.

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SDROB · 12-09-2013, 08:45 AM

I just came back from there 2 weeks ago and stayed at Campo La Poma there were 2 commercial boats with nets there working the area pretty tough.

Looked like there was a lot of fishy areas around the smaller Islands thou and plenty of open ocean. We had all the trigger fish and Cabrilla we wanted from shore.(all catch and release) I would of took my Yak but had know idea I would be staying at such an awesome place. I bet it was loaded with halibut.

As soon as I get the footage from my friends camera Ill post some pics of this area. Im gonna try and get in on this trip. I more than likely have a beach house we can stay at if so and we can launch right from the house with 2 islands in paddling/peddling distance.

makobob · 12-09-2013, 08:46 AM

North of Gonzaga is Punta Bufeo and Las Encantada islands. Way too many rocks to catch their nets to be gill netted. White sea bass, grouper over 100lbs, cabrilla, corvina, snapper, triggers, spotties and totuaba which are illegal to keep. That 20-25 mile stretch is very productive for kayakers. If you ever go, I guarantee you will come back. Happy Holidays.

SDROB · 12-20-2013, 10:12 PM

Still working on getting these days off to make this trip for Baja or Bust but if I do I might be able to bring my friend who has a house right on the beach at Campo La Poma and we might be able to camp there as well.

It has a few Islands in kayaking distance depending where you launch and if the weather is good. Here is some footage that I have of my trip where Im talking about.

The video was a summary of our trip that I did for my friends but all of the "beach footage" is Gonzaga Bay where I'm talking about, although we did take a Panga in "Bay of La" for one day that is mixed in the video but the whole Jeep Ride and House is where Im talking about. If your on the fence about this trip Gonzaga Bay looks like the real deal! Check it out...

http://youtu.be/R70GwII-ueI

619-SWIM-DOG · 12-21-2013, 09:13 AM

Ill be going unless I get sent to Yorktown for Training.

svendawg · 12-21-2013, 01:41 PM

I've cleared my calendar and I plan on going on this trip. Always wanted to fish this area

buddha · 12-21-2013, 01:49 PM

I may also go on this trip if I can get a replacement tennis pro that week.

How long does it take to get down there?

svendawg · 12-21-2013, 02:16 PM

I think rossman was down there in October 2013. He can tell use all about the area on our trip next week

taggermike · 12-24-2013, 12:53 PM

Gonzaga Bay is an amazing place. I can't confirm but I'll start checking dates. Do you have any preferred dates and how long are you vatos planning to stay? In April you're still at the mercy of the nasty north east winds. There are nice days in between but you can loose some serious fishing time sitting on the beach getting blasted by flying sand. Mike

makobob · 12-24-2013, 01:54 PM

The dates were set for Ckallidays birthday, but I might start a few days early and stay a few days longer.

makobob · 01-07-2014, 11:55 AM

BUMP,

Asuncion is over, it was NOT a BUST. Next is GONZAGA!!!!!!!
Three months from now, some members from BWE will make the drive down Mex Highway 5 to Gonzaga. Might be beach camping, or might have a house to stay in. Should be another great trip. Join us if you can. Tight lines and bloody gaffs.

Makobob

defjack · 01-07-2014, 12:01 PM

I most likly will be going. Jack

janines.fishtales@cox.net · 01-07-2014, 07:55 PM

I am interested. How much time are most people taking off to do this trip? I will google it to see where Gonzaga is and how far a drive it is. This really sounds amazing...

Janine

01-07-2014, 08:22 PM

Was it an accident that the abbreviation for "Baja or Bust" is BOB, and you're..BOB?

makobob · 01-08-2014, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Drake

Was it an accident that the abbreviation for "Baja or Bust" is BOB, and you're..BOB?

Darn, you caught me out! It was planed that way and you were the 1st to point it out. Your Rock Cod Opener is looking GREAT, fantastic job you are doing! We are all proud of your efforts.

Makobob

makobob · 01-08-2014, 08:22 PM

As of the evening of 9 Jan we have 6 CONFIRMED ANGLERS for Gonzaga, this is going to be a good trip. Feel free to join us. Tight lines and bloody gaffs!

CKallday71
Makobob
Walrus
John
Svendawg
Buddha

Remember, EVERYONE is welcome, just post or pm me.

Makobob

makobob · 01-08-2014, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by janines.fishtales@cox.net

I am interested. How much time are most people taking off to do this trip? I will google it to see where Gonzaga is and how far a drive it is. This really sounds amazing...

Janine

Fishtales ARE mermaids!!! and mermaids are allowed anywhere. Yes anyone can come. This is planned for the 14-21 April. Some will come a few days early and stay a few days later. As we get closer we can plan out who wants to travel together in a group. It should be an easy 8 hour drive from San Diego. Welcome to the addiction, tight lines and bloody gaffs.

Makobob

battleborn · 01-24-2014, 12:40 PM

Good day all,
So after reading a post about a guy with a surf board having gotten a ticket in baja because he had 2 ft sticking out the back. Will this fly down there. I have hauled this way as long as I had the yak driving back and forth to SD to NV to AZ etc having been passed by CHP and local PD regularly and never had any issues. Do you think I will get stopped in Mex? Does anyone else transport this way?

svendawg · 01-24-2014, 02:58 PM

If it were me I would rig a tail light, brake light and florescent red flag to the end of your PA on the rear carry rail. You know the lights like the ones the tow trucks attach to the wrecks that they tow. You can find this at Harbor Freight for around $20.00 item#69626
Technically your rig is not legal in Calif, because you have too much overhang behind your lights.
Just because you have not been stopped yet don't assume your legal.

This might help. This is only for Calif. I can't give you any info on what Mexico traffic laws might be but in Calif the California Department of Transportation states:
"[...] whenever the load upon any vehicle extends, or whenever any integral part of any vehicle projects, to the rear four feet or more beyond the rear of the vehicle, as measured from the taillamps, there shall be displayed at the extreme end of the load or projecting part of the vehicle:
a solid red or fluorescent orange flag or cloth not less than 12 inches square, or
during darkness, in addition to the required taillamp, two red lights with a bulb rated not in excess of six candlepower plainly visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the sides and rear."

As for the length of overhang per California Vehicle Code Section 35410, "the load upon a vehicle, trailer or semitrailer shall not extend to the rear beyond the last point of support for a greater distance than that equal to two-thirds of the length of the wheelbase."

I hope this helps, if nothing else it will give you peace of mind while driving in Calif

12-09-2013, 08:45 AM	#3
SDROB Malibu Stealth 12 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hollywood, San Diego, Gonzaga Bay Posts: 512	I just came back from there 2 weeks ago and stayed at Campo La Poma there were 2 commercial boats with nets there working the area pretty tough. Looked like there was a lot of fishy areas around the smaller Islands thou and plenty of open ocean. We had all the trigger fish and Cabrilla we wanted from shore.(all catch and release) I would of took my Yak but had know idea I would be staying at such an awesome place. I bet it was loaded with halibut. As soon as I get the footage from my friends camera Ill post some pics of this area. Im gonna try and get in on this trip. I more than likely have a beach house we can stay at if so and we can launch right from the house with 2 islands in paddling/peddling distance. __________________ She will keep you warm in the winter and give you shade in the summer (Rossman) I'm telling ya, you have to keep these suckers on a game clip until just before you drop them in the frying pan.(Rossman)

12-09-2013, 08:46 AM	#4
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	North of Gonzaga is Punta Bufeo and Las Encantada islands. Way too many rocks to catch their nets to be gill netted. White sea bass, grouper over 100lbs, cabrilla, corvina, snapper, triggers, spotties and totuaba which are illegal to keep. That 20-25 mile stretch is very productive for kayakers. If you ever go, I guarantee you will come back. Happy Holidays. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

12-20-2013, 10:12 PM	#5
SDROB Malibu Stealth 12 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hollywood, San Diego, Gonzaga Bay Posts: 512	Still working on getting these days off to make this trip for Baja or Bust but if I do I might be able to bring my friend who has a house right on the beach at Campo La Poma and we might be able to camp there as well. It has a few Islands in kayaking distance depending where you launch and if the weather is good. Here is some footage that I have of my trip where Im talking about. The video was a summary of our trip that I did for my friends but all of the "beach footage" is Gonzaga Bay where I'm talking about, although we did take a Panga in "Bay of La" for one day that is mixed in the video but the whole Jeep Ride and House is where Im talking about. If your on the fence about this trip Gonzaga Bay looks like the real deal! Check it out... http://youtu.be/R70GwII-ueI __________________ She will keep you warm in the winter and give you shade in the summer (Rossman) I'm telling ya, you have to keep these suckers on a game clip until just before you drop them in the frying pan.(Rossman) Last edited by SDROB; 12-20-2013 at 10:31 PM.

12-21-2013, 01:41 PM	#7
svendawg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wildomar, Ca. Posts: 331	GOING I've cleared my calendar and I plan on going on this trip. Always wanted to fish this area

12-24-2013, 01:54 PM	#11
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	The dates were set for Ckallidays birthday, but I might start a few days early and stay a few days longer. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

12-21-2013, 09:13 AM	#6
619-SWIM-DOG Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 619	Ill be going unless I get sent to Yorktown for Training.

12-21-2013, 01:49 PM	#8
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	I may also go on this trip if I can get a replacement tennis pro that week. How long does it take to get down there?

12-21-2013, 02:16 PM	#9
svendawg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wildomar, Ca. Posts: 331	I think rossman was down there in October 2013. He can tell use all about the area on our trip next week

12-24-2013, 12:53 PM	#10
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Gonzaga Bay is an amazing place. I can't confirm but I'll start checking dates. Do you have any preferred dates and how long are you vatos planning to stay? In April you're still at the mercy of the nasty north east winds. There are nice days in between but you can loose some serious fishing time sitting on the beach getting blasted by flying sand. Mike

01-07-2014, 11:55 AM	#12
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	BUMP, Asuncion is over, it was NOT a BUST. Next is GONZAGA!!!!!!! Three months from now, some members from BWE will make the drive down Mex Highway 5 to Gonzaga. Might be beach camping, or might have a house to stay in. Should be another great trip. Join us if you can. Tight lines and bloody gaffs. Makobob __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

01-07-2014, 12:01 PM	#13
defjack Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: lakeside Posts: 65	I most likly will be going. Jack

01-07-2014, 07:55 PM	#14
janines.fishtales@cox.net Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 555	are girls allowed? I am interested. How much time are most people taking off to do this trip? I will google it to see where Gonzaga is and how far a drive it is. This really sounds amazing... Janine __________________ Fishtales

01-07-2014, 08:22 PM	#15
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	Was it an accident that the abbreviation for "Baja or Bust" is BOB, and you're..BOB?

01-08-2014, 08:22 PM	#17
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	8 Jan, CONFIRMED ANGLERS As of the evening of 9 Jan we have 6 CONFIRMED ANGLERS for Gonzaga, this is going to be a good trip. Feel free to join us. Tight lines and bloody gaffs! CKallday71 Makobob Walrus John Svendawg Buddha Remember, EVERYONE is welcome, just post or pm me. Makobob __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN Last edited by makobob; 01-09-2014 at 05:58 PM.

01-24-2014, 02:58 PM	#20
svendawg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wildomar, Ca. Posts: 331	Recommendations If it were me I would rig a tail light, brake light and florescent red flag to the end of your PA on the rear carry rail. You know the lights like the ones the tow trucks attach to the wrecks that they tow. You can find this at Harbor Freight for around $20.00 item#69626 Technically your rig is not legal in Calif, because you have too much overhang behind your lights. Just because you have not been stopped yet don't assume your legal. This might help. This is only for Calif. I can't give you any info on what Mexico traffic laws might be but in Calif the California Department of Transportation states: "[...] whenever the load upon any vehicle extends, or whenever any integral part of any vehicle projects, to the rear four feet or more beyond the rear of the vehicle, as measured from the taillamps, there shall be displayed at the extreme end of the load or projecting part of the vehicle: a solid red or fluorescent orange flag or cloth not less than 12 inches square, or during darkness, in addition to the required taillamp, two red lights with a bulb rated not in excess of six candlepower plainly visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the sides and rear." As for the length of overhang per California Vehicle Code Section 35410, "the load upon a vehicle, trailer or semitrailer shall not extend to the rear beyond the last point of support for a greater distance than that equal to two-thirds of the length of the wheelbase." I hope this helps, if nothing else it will give you peace of mind while driving in Calif