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

makobob · 09-22-2013, 03:49 PM

ATTENTION GUESTS for you to ride the BAJA EXPRESS all you need do is join BWE, only takes a minute of your time to JOIN our COMMINITY and Welcome Aboard.

CONFIRMED APRIL 14-21 I will be driving down on the 10th, with a couple of other vechicles.
UPDATE Team FRESH2DEATH and Baja or Bust HAVE LEASED a place at Las Encantadas. 10 miles north of Gonzaga Bay. We have a roofed slab, 17'X40' to turn into a FISH CAMP. Hope to finish first floor by end of June. Will start framing 8-9 March.

If there is a * in FRONT of your name it indicates you HAVE RECONFIRMED for this trip. AWESOME time of the year to fish Gonzaga bay. I may go a couple of days early and stay a couple of days late.

We are going to fish the area from Bunta Bufeo to Gonzaga Bay for April. Expect to catch, Bay Bass, Trigger Fish, Corvina, Pargo, Grouper, White Sea Bass and maybe a totuava, which must be released...... best month for most of these species. Respond to add your name to the trip. Tight lines and bloody gaffs! Happy Birthday CKallday71.

Anglers are:

* Makobob
* CKallday71
* Walrus
* John ^ friend of Walrus!
Captnblood34
Yakfisher
619-SWIM-DOG
* Svendawg
* Buddha
*Defjack
Kelpbass91
*Johnny5
*Lives4thrills

Come join us, this will be low cost trip. Beach camping anyone? Tight lines and bloody gaffs!

Makobob

CKallday71 · 09-22-2013, 04:41 PM

I may have to join you for this one. My birthday is April 20th and I should just take the week off.

619-SWIM-DOG · 09-22-2013, 05:07 PM

Sounds great to me. Depending on a school I have to go for work. Ill be down to go.

buddha · 09-22-2013, 05:20 PM

Have they completed the paved road from San Felipe to Gonzaga Bay?

rossman · 09-22-2013, 05:40 PM

As of mid May this year, it was completed to within 3 miles of the main intersection of Bahia Gonzaga. I have been told that it is completed even further now. I'm going down in mid Oct so I'll have a better update after that

walrus · 09-22-2013, 09:20 PM

I'm interested in this one, I have one Friday & Saturday in that month which may present problems. If I can work it out, I'm in.

Fishwhisperer619 · 12-09-2013, 07:49 AM

Its times like these where I really hate playing college baseball. I graduate this year so hopefully you guys keep these trips going for the years to come

buddha · 12-09-2013, 08:01 AM

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.

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

Quote:

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.

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

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

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?

buddha · 01-10-2014, 09:32 AM

Ok I am getting ready for this trip as I am going to buy this tent cot for camping.

http://store.kamprite.com/catalog/Ka...t-p-16146.html

I am still looking for a source for megabaits/luna/p line laser minnows if anyone has an inexpensive link to buy them.

Looking forward to Gonzaga Bay as I have never been on the Sea of Cortez side.

bluesquids · 01-10-2014, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buddha

Ok I am getting ready for this trip as I am going to buy this tent cot for camping.

http://store.kamprite.com/catalog/Ka...t-p-16146.html

I am still looking for a source for megabaits/luna/p line laser minnows if anyone has an inexpensive link to buy them.

Looking forward to Gonzaga Bay as I have never been on the Sea of Cortez side.

I read somewhere that condensation on the inside of the kamprite was an issue(with the rain fly on) .....but in the past I read nothing but a bunch of awesomeness. Please, report back with your review.

buddha · 01-10-2014, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluesquids

I read somewhere that condensation on the inside of the kamprite was an issue(with the rain fly on) .....but in the past I read nothing but a bunch of awesomeness. Please, report back with your review.

I suppose you don't have to put the rain fly on.

When does it ever rain here or in baja?

09-22-2013, 03:49 PM	#1
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Gonzaga Bay April 2014 ATTENTION GUESTS for you to ride the BAJA EXPRESS all you need do is join BWE, only takes a minute of your time to JOIN our COMMINITY and Welcome Aboard. CONFIRMED APRIL 14-21 I will be driving down on the 10th, with a couple of other vechicles. UPDATE Team FRESH2DEATH and Baja or Bust HAVE LEASED a place at Las Encantadas. 10 miles north of Gonzaga Bay. We have a roofed slab, 17'X40' to turn into a FISH CAMP. Hope to finish first floor by end of June. Will start framing 8-9 March. If there is a * in FRONT of your name it indicates you HAVE RECONFIRMED for this trip. AWESOME time of the year to fish Gonzaga bay. I may go a couple of days early and stay a couple of days late. We are going to fish the area from Bunta Bufeo to Gonzaga Bay for April. Expect to catch, Bay Bass, Trigger Fish, Corvina, Pargo, Grouper, White Sea Bass and maybe a totuava, which must be released...... best month for most of these species. Respond to add your name to the trip. Tight lines and bloody gaffs! Happy Birthday CKallday71. Anglers are: * Makobob * CKallday71 * Walrus * John ^ friend of Walrus! Captnblood34 Yakfisher 619-SWIM-DOG * Svendawg * Buddha Defjack Kelpbass91 Johnny5 Lives4thrills Come join us, this will be low cost trip. Beach camping anyone? Tight lines and bloody gaffs! Makobob __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN Last edited by makobob; 04-30-2014 at 09:35 PM. Reason: update*

09-22-2013, 04:41 PM	#2
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	I may have to join you for this one. My birthday is April 20th and I should just take the week off. __________________ I fish therefore I am. Selling cars since 2006. If you love what you do you never WORK a day in your life.

09-22-2013, 05:40 PM	#5
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	As of mid May this year, it was completed to within 3 miles of the main intersection of Bahia Gonzaga. I have been told that it is completed even further now. I'm going down in mid Oct so I'll have a better update after that __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

12-09-2013, 08:45 AM	#11
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	#12
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

09-22-2013, 05:07 PM	#3
619-SWIM-DOG Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 619	Sounds great to me. Depending on a school I have to go for work. Ill be down to go.

09-22-2013, 05:20 PM	#4
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	Have they completed the paved road from San Felipe to Gonzaga Bay?

09-22-2013, 09:20 PM	#6
walrus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baja fish camp Posts: 478	I'm interested in this one, I have one Friday & Saturday in that month which may present problems. If I can work it out, I'm in.

12-09-2013, 07:49 AM	#7
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	Its times like these where I really hate playing college baseball. I graduate this year so hopefully you guys keep these trips going for the years to come

12-09-2013, 08:01 AM	#8
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	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.

12-20-2013, 10:12 PM	#13
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, 09:13 AM	#14
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.

12-24-2013, 12:53 PM	#15
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, 07:55 PM	#16
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

01-10-2014, 09:32 AM	#18
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	Ok I am getting ready for this trip as I am going to buy this tent cot for camping. http://store.kamprite.com/catalog/Ka...t-p-16146.html I am still looking for a source for megabaits/luna/p line laser minnows if anyone has an inexpensive link to buy them. Looking forward to Gonzaga Bay as I have never been on the Sea of Cortez side.