Asking for intel about fishing in San Felipe, Baja. - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Zed · 09-04-2018, 10:10 AM

Consag rock.
A full sail looking rock in the middle of nowhere. It is the main and only panga destination other than for white croakers which are everywhere.

Try not to reinvent the wheel. You are asking for the publics opinions but are determined to disregard it. The fishing will improve dramatically after Puertecitos.

Druko · 09-04-2018, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Denis_Ruso

I would just take the loss on the hotel room and stay at Mako Ville. Save yourself the back and forth driving. Makes a much more liesurely trip with more time to

Now that's the best advice yet!

Mahigeer · 09-04-2018, 03:41 PM

"You are asking for the publics opinions but are determined to disregard it."

Not at all. All suggestions are welcomed.

I am asking for information and based on the information gathered by various means will decide what is best for me to do.

Time wise and money wise.

All tips and suggestions are appreciated.

I do wish that I had posted here first for suggestions before making a non-refundable reservations in San Felipe.

Alfonsina's would have been a better place to stay, but reservation system there is not very reliable.
Lack of Spanish fluency was another obstacle.

Oh well.

patoloco · 09-04-2018, 03:45 PM

The time spent in Calimax is about all the time you need to spend in San Felipe.

Mahigeer · 09-04-2018, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Denis_Ruso

I would just take the loss on the hotel room and stay at Mako Ville. Save yourself the back and forth driving. Makes a much more liesurely trip with more time to

Where to stay in Mako-ville?

Since I am staying with Rossman and there maybe two of us, I am not taking all the necessary items to camp at Mako-ville. Even if there was room in my 4Runner.

Forfeiting $200.00 for two separate night’s stay because the fishing is not good for two half days, does not seem right. Hopefully we will have our share of good fishing in Asuncion.

On the way back we will stop at Alfonsina’s for fishing before going to San Felipe to check-in.

Mahigeer · 09-04-2018, 04:23 PM

Consag rock
Thanks for the correction. It helped finding it on the map. Not the Google Maps though!

The Konsag Island--to Consag Rock--or Roca Consag in Spanish, is per Wikipidia:
“(Consag Rock) is a granitic (or more precisely, dacitic) outcrop located in the northern Gulf of California about 22 miles[1][2] ENE of the town of San Felipe. The outcrop stands about 286 feet above the sea, and is named for the Jesuit missionary Ferdinand Konščak who was active in the early exploration and missionary work in Baja California. The ruins of an abandoned lighthouse can be seen on the west side of the outcrop.[3] The waters in the vicinity of the Roca Consag are a popular fishing area and also favored for spotting whales and porpoises.”

It seems it is mostly small fish and perhaps not worth the possible $50.00/person or more cost of Panga rental.

JJ · 09-04-2018, 05:46 PM

Sounds like such a fun trip/adventure Arkadash!!
I wish you safe travels and lots of fun.
I'm sure your photo diary/report upon your return will be just as exciting for those of us landlocked for the time being.

Cheers.

-JJ-

Mahigeer · 09-04-2018, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ

Sounds like such a fun trip/adventure Arkadash!!
I wish you safe travels and lots of fun.
I'm sure your photo diary/report upon your return will be just as exciting for those of us landlocked for the time being.
Cheers.
-JJ-

Arkadash=Friend, Amigo.

Çok teşekkür ederim (Thank you very much in Turkish)

I will be sure to have a report. I hope it will be full of fish pictures.

Denis_Ruso · 09-05-2018, 08:16 AM

As long as there's no group there, i'm pretty sure all you need is cot to set up in the Mako-ville garage.

MrPukaShell · 09-05-2018, 08:56 AM

Sleep on the roof and you don't need a cot.

Mahigeer · 09-05-2018, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MrPukaShell

Sleep on the roof and you don't need a cot.

How about spider bites, Robert?

Zed · 09-06-2018, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mahigeer

Consag rock
Thanks for the correction. It helped finding it on the map. Not the Google Maps though!

The Konsag Island--to Consag Rock--or Roca Consag in Spanish, is per Wikipidia:
“(Consag Rock) is a granitic (or more precisely, dacitic) outcrop located in the northern Gulf of California about 22 miles[1][2] ENE of the town of San Felipe. The outcrop stands about 286 feet above the sea, and is named for the Jesuit missionary Ferdinand Konščak who was active in the early exploration and missionary work in Baja California. The ruins of an abandoned lighthouse can be seen on the west side of the outcrop.[3] The waters in the vicinity of the Roca Consag are a popular fishing area and also favored for spotting whales and porpoises.”

It seems it is mostly small fish and perhaps not worth the possible $50.00/person or more cost of Panga rental.

You can see it from the first time you see the sea on the 5 all the way into SF.

Mahigeer · 09-06-2018, 11:21 AM

Thanks,

Now I will look for it.

So it is confirmed that Cardshark will be joining me on this adventure.

MrPukaShell · 09-06-2018, 02:37 PM

That was on the ground next to those old campers, my fault all the way. I would sleep on the roof on a cot in a heartbeat

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Originally Posted by Mahigeer

How about spider bites, Robert?

Baja_Traveler · 09-06-2018, 05:26 PM

Don't bother paying a panga to take you out to that rock - it is a big sealion rookery. You won't catch anything there...

Mahigeer · 09-07-2018, 09:01 AM

Thanks guys.

Fishing in San Felipe and hotel stay is out. Thanks for the tips.

On the 4th, going south to visit Puertecitos, Mako-ville and have tacos in Alfonsina’s.

The only side trips (stops) planned depending on what time it is:

Coco’s Corner,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiVWQ2zKfWI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbYvcLBFCJM

Bahia Santa Rosaliita where, I was there in 2012 and met a couple.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WylvaJF_Xo

Other is Tony’s Mariscos for some seafood cocktails before Guerrero Negro.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6ZDl8V0Ya4

On the way back on 11th, will be going to Alfonsina’s from BA and later to SF for overnight sleep.

09-04-2018, 10:10 AM	#21
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Consag rock. A full sail looking rock in the middle of nowhere. It is the main and only panga destination other than for white croakers which are everywhere. Try not to reinvent the wheel. You are asking for the publics opinions but are determined to disregard it. The fishing will improve dramatically after Puertecitos. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

09-04-2018, 03:41 PM	#23
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,891	"You are asking for the publics opinions but are determined to disregard it." Not at all. All suggestions are welcomed. I am asking for information and based on the information gathered by various means will decide what is best for me to do. Time wise and money wise. All tips and suggestions are appreciated. I do wish that I had posted here first for suggestions before making a non-refundable reservations in San Felipe. Alfonsina's would have been a better place to stay, but reservation system there is not very reliable. Lack of Spanish fluency was another obstacle. Oh well. Last edited by Mahigeer; 09-09-2018 at 10:45 AM.

09-05-2018, 08:16 AM	#29
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	As long as there's no group there, i'm pretty sure all you need is cot to set up in the Mako-ville garage. __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

09-07-2018, 09:01 AM	#36
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,891	Thanks guys. Fishing in San Felipe and hotel stay is out. Thanks for the tips. On the 4th, going south to visit Puertecitos, Mako-ville and have tacos in Alfonsina’s. The only side trips (stops) planned depending on what time it is: Coco’s Corner, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiVWQ2zKfWI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbYvcLBFCJM Bahia Santa Rosaliita where, I was there in 2012 and met a couple. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WylvaJF_Xo Other is Tony’s Mariscos for some seafood cocktails before Guerrero Negro. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6ZDl8V0Ya4 On the way back on 11th, will be going to Alfonsina’s from BA and later to SF for overnight sleep. Last edited by Mahigeer; 09-11-2018 at 01:01 PM.

09-04-2018, 03:45 PM	#24
patoloco Junior Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 15	The time spent in Calimax is about all the time you need to spend in San Felipe.

09-04-2018, 04:23 PM	#26
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,891	Consag rock Thanks for the correction. It helped finding it on the map. Not the Google Maps though! The Konsag Island--to Consag Rock--or Roca Consag in Spanish, is per Wikipidia: “(Consag Rock) is a granitic (or more precisely, dacitic) outcrop located in the northern Gulf of California about 22 miles[1][2] ENE of the town of San Felipe. The outcrop stands about 286 feet above the sea, and is named for the Jesuit missionary Ferdinand Konščak who was active in the early exploration and missionary work in Baja California. The ruins of an abandoned lighthouse can be seen on the west side of the outcrop.[3] The waters in the vicinity of the Roca Consag are a popular fishing area and also favored for spotting whales and porpoises.” It seems it is mostly small fish and perhaps not worth the possible $50.00/person or more cost of Panga rental.

09-04-2018, 05:46 PM	#27
JJ Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 80	Sounds like such a fun trip/adventure Arkadash!! I wish you safe travels and lots of fun. I'm sure your photo diary/report upon your return will be just as exciting for those of us landlocked for the time being. Cheers. -JJ-

09-05-2018, 08:56 AM	#30
MrPukaShell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura COunty Posts: 521	Sleep on the roof and you don't need a cot.

09-06-2018, 11:21 AM	#33
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,891	Thanks, Now I will look for it. So it is confirmed that Cardshark will be joining me on this adventure.

09-06-2018, 05:26 PM	#35
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Don't bother paying a panga to take you out to that rock - it is a big sealion rookery. You won't catch anything there...