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San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (7/13/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] There has been a wide variety of fish being found, but none of them have been exceptionally numerous at his time. Offshore catches have including striped marlin, blue marlin, dorado and yellowfin tuna.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] There has been a wide variety of fish being found, but none of them have been exceptionally numerous at his time. Offshore catches have including striped marlin, blue marlin, dorado and yellowfin tuna.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (7/06/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The start of July brought with it the first series of tropical storms, first was the minimal strength Hurricane Boris that head out west, causing no impact on land, then there was Tropical Storm Douglas which formed offshore of Manzanillo and made its way towards Sothern Baja.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The start of July brought with it the first series of tropical storms, first was the minimal strength Hurricane Boris that head out west, causing no impact on land, then there was Tropical Storm Douglas which formed offshore of Manzanillo and made its way towards Sothern Baja.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (6/29/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The Inner Gordo Bank was probably the best bet throughout the week, particularly early in the morning when the huachinango (red snapper) were aggressive. Limits were the rule and sizes on the snapper ranged from 7 to 15 pounds.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The Inner Gordo Bank was probably the best bet throughout the week, particularly early in the morning when the huachinango (red snapper) were aggressive. Limits were the rule and sizes on the snapper ranged from 7 to 15 pounds.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (6/22/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] East Cape and La Paz have been reporting good numbers of nice sized dorado and now that the warmer water conditions are working back in the direction south of Los Frailes we are expected that charters out of San Jose del Cabo will have improved offshore action in the coming weeks.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] East Cape and La Paz have been reporting good numbers of nice sized dorado and now that the warmer water conditions are working back in the direction south of Los Frailes we are expected that charters out of San Jose del Cabo will have improved offshore action in the coming weeks.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (6/15/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] With the offshore conditions not very favorable for much of this past week, fleets found the more productive fishing closer to shore, particularly for the local La Playita Panga Fleets.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] With the offshore conditions not very favorable for much of this past week, fleets found the more productive fishing closer to shore, particularly for the local La Playita Panga Fleets.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (6/08/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Gary Weis from Santa Monica was fishing with Gordo Banks Pangas skipper Chame Pino on the 22 ft. “Killer” and they accounted for the winning dorado, it weighed in at 45.5 pounds, caught on a bolito on the San Luis Bank.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Gary Weis from Santa Monica was fishing with Gordo Banks Pangas skipper Chame Pino on the 22 ft. “Killer” and they accounted for the winning dorado, it weighed in at 45.5 pounds, caught on a bolito on the San Luis Bank.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (6/01/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Stripers have been found in big numbers from the Gordo Banks and north towards Desteladera, larger baitfish have been somewhat limited, though there were bolito and smaller skipjack that can be caught on the same fishing grounds and used for slow trolling.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Stripers have been found in big numbers from the Gordo Banks and north towards Desteladera, larger baitfish have been somewhat limited, though there were bolito and smaller skipjack that can be caught on the same fishing grounds and used for slow trolling.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (5/25/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Much of the action in recent days has been centered on the Inner Gordo Banks. This is where schools of yellowfin tuna had moved in. Despite there being several commercial seiners working this spot for a few days, they apparently did not capture all of the yellowfin.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Much of the action in recent days has been centered on the Inner Gordo Banks. This is where schools of yellowfin tuna had moved in. Despite there being several commercial seiners working this spot for a few days, they apparently did not capture all of the yellowfin.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (5/18/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Lots of striped marlin being found throughout the zone, though they are not that easy to hook into, apparently they are filling up the abundant squid in the area. Striped are being found within several miles of shore, more often closer than further offshore.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Lots of striped marlin being found throughout the zone, though they are not that easy to hook into, apparently they are filling up the abundant squid in the area. Striped are being found within several miles of shore, more often closer than further offshore.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (5/11/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The local panga fleets had a variety of options, one of them was on the Inner Gordo Banks, where they targeted yellowtail and dorado ranging in the 20 to 40 pound class These fish were hooked into while slow trolling sardinas on the surface.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The local panga fleets had a variety of options, one of them was on the Inner Gordo Banks, where they targeted yellowtail and dorado ranging in the 20 to 40 pound class These fish were hooked into while slow trolling sardinas on the surface.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (5/04/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] A commercial fleet consisting of one dozen full sized purseiners moved within two to five miles from shore, proceeding to set their nets and capture hundreds of tons of these juvenile sized yellowfin that could of have provided continued action for the sportfishing fleets for months to come.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] A commercial fleet consisting of one dozen full sized purseiners moved within two to five miles from shore, proceeding to set their nets and capture hundreds of tons of these juvenile sized yellowfin that could of have provided continued action for the sportfishing fleets for months to come.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (4/24/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] There was some great yellowfin tuna action Sunday through Wednesday, anglers found limits of tuna ranging 10 to 18 pounds while trolling with feathers, rapalas, cedar plugs and using live sardinas. In the same area there were increasing number of dorado appearing in the daily counts.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] There was some great yellowfin tuna action Sunday through Wednesday, anglers found limits of tuna ranging 10 to 18 pounds while trolling with feathers, rapalas, cedar plugs and using live sardinas. In the same area there were increasing number of dorado appearing in the daily counts.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (4/20/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Sierra action highlighted the inshore options, very good numbers of these fish were found from Westin Regina to Chileno. Live sardinas accounted for most of the action, though casting jigs, rapalas and hoochies also were working. The average sized sierra was two or three pounds, but many fish weighing over five pounds were also accounted for.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Sierra action highlighted the inshore options, very good numbers of these fish were found from Westin Regina to Chileno. Live sardinas accounted for most of the action, though casting jigs, rapalas and hoochies also were working. The average sized sierra was two or three pounds, but many fish weighing over five pounds were also accounted for.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (4/13/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Early this week conditions rapidly changed, clean blue water moved close to shore in the areas from Cabo San Lucas to Chileno and both yellowfin tuna and marlin were found in substantial numbers.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Early this week conditions rapidly changed, clean blue water moved close to shore in the areas from Cabo San Lucas to Chileno and both yellowfin tuna and marlin were found in substantial numbers.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (4/06/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The local panga fleets had been concentrating their efforts nearby off Palmilla Point for several weeks, this is where there had been big concentrations of yellowtail, mainly juvenile sized, with a few larger fish mixed in, anyway this action came to a standstill at the start of the week, even the bonito that had been schooling with the jacks appeared to have moved on, only the giant squid remained.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The local panga fleets had been concentrating their efforts nearby off Palmilla Point for several weeks, this is where there had been big concentrations of yellowtail, mainly juvenile sized, with a few larger fish mixed in, anyway this action came to a standstill at the start of the week, even the bonito that had been schooling with the jacks appeared to have moved on, only the giant squid remained.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (3/30/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Local panga fleets found the best inshore action from Palmilla to Chileno. Off Palmilla Point there was a consistent bite for yellowtail, most of these fish were in the five pound class, but everyday there are a handful of these jacks being landed that are in the 15 to 30 pound class.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Local panga fleets found the best inshore action from Palmilla to Chileno. Off Palmilla Point there was a consistent bite for yellowtail, most of these fish were in the five pound class, but everyday there are a handful of these jacks being landed that are in the 15 to 30 pound class.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (3/22/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Shallow water bottom action and inshore trolling was the best bet recently. With yellowtail, Mexican bonito and sierra highlighting the the fish counts.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Shallow water bottom action and inshore trolling was the best bet recently. With yellowtail, Mexican bonito and sierra highlighting the the fish counts.
Good Fishing Action Off Palmilla Point For Yellowtail (3/15/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Early in the week there was some very good action found off of Palmilla Point, mainly for small fire cracker sized yellowtail up to 6 or 8 pounds, also mixed in were Mexican bonito, amberjack and an occasional cabrilla or grouper. Anglers had success while using a combination of yo-yo jigs, rapalas and sardinas.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Early in the week there was some very good action found off of Palmilla Point, mainly for small fire cracker sized yellowtail up to 6 or 8 pounds, also mixed in were Mexican bonito, amberjack and an occasional cabrilla or grouper. Anglers had success while using a combination of yo-yo jigs, rapalas and sardinas.
Red crabs was the talk around the La Playita/Puerto Los Cabos (3/09/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Red crabs was the talk around the La Playita/Puerto Los Cabos area in recent days, as one of the pangueros received a call early in the week that these elusive crustaceans were being pushed to the surface by giant squid that were gorging themselves on these delicacies, this was in an area offshore of Chileno.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Red crabs was the talk around the La Playita/Puerto Los Cabos area in recent days, as one of the pangueros received a call early in the week that these elusive crustaceans were being pushed to the surface by giant squid that were gorging themselves on these delicacies, this was in an area offshore of Chileno.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (3/02/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Larger yellowtail in the 25 to 40 pound class were holding on the rocky high spots throughout the area and anglers working iron yo-yos or drift fishing with live mackerel landed some of these brutes, though numbers were not significant, all of these fish were quality.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Larger yellowtail in the 25 to 40 pound class were holding on the rocky high spots throughout the area and anglers working iron yo-yos or drift fishing with live mackerel landed some of these brutes, though numbers were not significant, all of these fish were quality.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (2/23/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Mexcian bonito were the most common catch for anglers working yo-yo jigs off of the rock piles from San Luis to the Gordo Banks, these fish averaged 3 to 6 pounds and once found provided some fast and furious action.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Mexcian bonito were the most common catch for anglers working yo-yo jigs off of the rock piles from San Luis to the Gordo Banks, these fish averaged 3 to 6 pounds and once found provided some fast and furious action.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (2/17/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Anglers did report landing some quality sized yellowtail while working yo-yo jigs on the rock piles from the Gordo Banks to Iman. Some of these fish were very impressive, in the 30 to 50 pound class.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Anglers did report landing some quality sized yellowtail while working yo-yo jigs on the rock piles from the Gordo Banks to Iman. Some of these fish were very impressive, in the 30 to 50 pound class.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (2/10/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Inshore action was perhaps the most consistent of any of the other options. Vinorama saw large schools of sierra move in, for anglers that had live sardinas they encountered some frenzied action, the fish were also striking on cast and retrieved lures, hoochies and rapalas.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Inshore action was perhaps the most consistent of any of the other options. Vinorama saw large schools of sierra move in, for anglers that had live sardinas they encountered some frenzied action, the fish were also striking on cast and retrieved lures, hoochies and rapalas.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (2/03/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] illfish action slowed down over the full moon, but has started to improve again, many stripers are now being seen in the direction of the Sea of Cortez and the fleets were finding good action 3 to 5 miles offshore from Chileno to Red Hill.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] illfish action slowed down over the full moon, but has started to improve again, many stripers are now being seen in the direction of the Sea of Cortez and the fleets were finding good action 3 to 5 miles offshore from Chileno to Red Hill.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (1/27/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] La Playita panga fleets were limited on what options were practical and productive, most charters were doing a mix of inshore trolling and drift fishing over the rock piles from La Fortuna to San Luis.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] La Playita panga fleets were limited on what options were practical and productive, most charters were doing a mix of inshore trolling and drift fishing over the rock piles from La Fortuna to San Luis.
Anglers reported improved inshore action for sierra and roosterfish (1/20/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Anglers reported improved inshore action for sierra and roosterfish, with the La Laguna stretch just south of Punta Gorda being very productive recently. Sierra action was best early in the morning, but roosterfish became more active mid morning as the sun seemed to warm the surface temperature some.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Anglers reported improved inshore action for sierra and roosterfish, with the La Laguna stretch just south of Punta Gorda being very productive recently. Sierra action was best early in the morning, but roosterfish became more active mid morning as the sun seemed to warm the surface temperature some.
The yellowfin tuna action remained in the areas from Punta Gorda to Vinorama (1/13/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The yellowfin tuna action remained in the areas from Punta Gorda to Vinorama, seemed to vary each day on what time of the morning and where the fish would come up. In recent days the best action was found three to five miles outside of Vinorama.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The yellowfin tuna action remained in the areas from Punta Gorda to Vinorama, seemed to vary each day on what time of the morning and where the fish would come up. In recent days the best action was found three to five miles outside of Vinorama.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (1/06/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Over the weekend the weather was spectacular, no wind and temperatures to 85 degrees, the action picked up accordingly. There were reports of larger cow sized yellowfin tuna being seen breezing on the Jaime Bank, but these fish were not on the bite. Perhaps there will be a winter bite for larger tuna since nothing really ever developed during this past summer or fall season.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Over the weekend the weather was spectacular, no wind and temperatures to 85 degrees, the action picked up accordingly. There were reports of larger cow sized yellowfin tuna being seen breezing on the Jaime Bank, but these fish were not on the bite. Perhaps there will be a winter bite for larger tuna since nothing really ever developed during this past summer or fall season.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (12/27/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Anglers reported the best action towards Cabo San Lucas, where they were concentrating for dorado or striped marlin. Decent numbers of dorado were found close to shore, striking on medium sized trolling lures and on various live, dead and strip baits.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Anglers reported the best action towards Cabo San Lucas, where they were concentrating for dorado or striped marlin. Decent numbers of dorado were found close to shore, striking on medium sized trolling lures and on various live, dead and strip baits.
Getting Tuna Up To Feed With Live Sardinas (12/23/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Starting on last Monday, anglers encountered a whole different scenario than in previous weeks when they were catching easy limits of yellowfin tuna. The live sardinas have remained plentiful, but getting the tuna to come up and feed in the areas of Iman, Punta Gorda and Palmilla where they had been so abundant has been nearly impossible. Only a handful of tuna were being hooked into, still in the range of 10 to 20 pounds and this has the sportfishing fleet scattering looking for other action.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Starting on last Monday, anglers encountered a whole different scenario than in previous weeks when they were catching easy limits of yellowfin tuna. The live sardinas have remained plentiful, but getting the tuna to come up and feed in the areas of Iman, Punta Gorda and Palmilla where they had been so abundant has been nearly impossible. Only a handful of tuna were being hooked into, still in the range of 10 to 20 pounds and this has the sportfishing fleet scattering looking for other action.
Better Tuna Action On The San Luis Bank and Off Punta Gorda (12/09/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The hot bite off of Palmilla point became less consistent, though on some days the tuna were found there, fleets found better action on the San Luis Bank and off of Punta Gorda, this bite was exclusively on bait, so it was worth while patiently waiting and searching for the sardinas early in the morning. The average sized yellowfin were around 8 to 14 pounds, but there was also another grade of tuna mixed in that ranged up over 20 pounds.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The hot bite off of Palmilla point became less consistent, though on some days the tuna were found there, fleets found better action on the San Luis Bank and off of Punta Gorda, this bite was exclusively on bait, so it was worth while patiently waiting and searching for the sardinas early in the morning. The average sized yellowfin were around 8 to 14 pounds, but there was also another grade of tuna mixed in that ranged up over 20 pounds.
Tuna Fishing From Palmilia Point To Iman Bank (12/02/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The story for fishing out of the San Jose del Cabo area was that the yellowfin tuna bite has been absolutely wide open, from the Palmilla Point, Punta Gorda, La Fortuna to the Iman Bank.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The story for fishing out of the San Jose del Cabo area was that the yellowfin tuna bite has been absolutely wide open, from the Palmilla Point, Punta Gorda, La Fortuna to the Iman Bank.
Anglers found excellent action for tuna in the 10 to 20 pound range (11/25/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Anglers found excellent action for tuna in the 10 to 20 pound range. Some tuna up to 30 pounds were found and one 59 pound specimen was also accounted for by a Gordo Banks Panga. The yellowfin definitely were the most dominate speices this week, dorado numbers dropped substantially, though some fish in the 5 to 15 pound class were still encountered.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Anglers found excellent action for tuna in the 10 to 20 pound range. Some tuna up to 30 pounds were found and one 59 pound specimen was also accounted for by a Gordo Banks Panga. The yellowfin definitely were the most dominate speices this week, dorado numbers dropped substantially, though some fish in the 5 to 15 pound class were still encountered.
The elusive wahoo have finally decided to wake up and get into the action. (11/18/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The most exciting fishing news to report was that the elusive wahoo have finally decided to wake up and get into the action. Anglers found good prospects for these speedsters off the La Fortuna, Iman and San Luis reefs.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The most exciting fishing news to report was that the elusive wahoo have finally decided to wake up and get into the action. Anglers found good prospects for these speedsters off the La Fortuna, Iman and San Luis reefs.
Yellowfin tuna were the mainstay of the fish counts (11/11/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The most consistent action from the Gordo Banks to Iman Bank. Yellowfin tuna were the mainstay of the fish counts, with the fish averaging 8 to 20 pounds, depending on the location and particular day there were a couple of different grades of tuna being found. Drift fishing while chumming with live sardinas was the most productive technique and boats were reporting average daily catches of 6 to 12 yellowfin.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The most consistent action from the Gordo Banks to Iman Bank. Yellowfin tuna were the mainstay of the fish counts, with the fish averaging 8 to 20 pounds, depending on the location and particular day there were a couple of different grades of tuna being found. Drift fishing while chumming with live sardinas was the most productive technique and boats were reporting average daily catches of 6 to 12 yellowfin.
Yellofin Tuna Drift Fishing With Live Bait (11/04/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The most common catch was yellowfin tuna, drift fishing with live bait was most productive for the tuna that were averaging in size from 10 to 15 pounds, with a handful of larger fish weighing up to 50 pounds mixed in the same schools.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The most common catch was yellowfin tuna, drift fishing with live bait was most productive for the tuna that were averaging in size from 10 to 15 pounds, with a handful of larger fish weighing up to 50 pounds mixed in the same schools.
Fishing Was Good On The Inner Gordo Banks Or North On The Iman (10/28/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The action was mainly either on the Inner Gordo Bank or north on the Iman, also closer to shore off of Punta Gorda, yellowfin tuna was the most common species being encountered, most of the fish were averaging 8 to 15 pounds, but on some days a larger grade of tuna was found mixed in, with a handful of yellowfin in the 35 to 80 pound class accounted for.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The action was mainly either on the Inner Gordo Bank or north on the Iman, also closer to shore off of Punta Gorda, yellowfin tuna was the most common species being encountered, most of the fish were averaging 8 to 15 pounds, but on some days a larger grade of tuna was found mixed in, with a handful of yellowfin in the 35 to 80 pound class accounted for.
Very Consistent Fishing For Yellowfin Tuna And Dorado From Palmilla to Vinorama (10/21/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Last week the San Jose del Cabo fleet had reported slower action on what had been very consistent fishing for both yellowfin tuna and dorado, but once again this week started out with a flurry and fish counts were excellent throughout the week.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Last week the San Jose del Cabo fleet had reported slower action on what had been very consistent fishing for both yellowfin tuna and dorado, but once again this week started out with a flurry and fish counts were excellent throughout the week.
La Fortuna to the Iman Bank Proved To Be Consistent Fishing (10/07/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The action varied from day to day, one day it would be dorado that dominated the bite and then the next it would be the yellowfin tuna that were more aggressive, then on other days it was about a equal split between the two species. The fish would strike on various trolled lures, but it was the fresh live or dead bait that they really preferred. The most consistent place proved to be from La Fortuna to the Iman Bank.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The action varied from day to day, one day it would be dorado that dominated the bite and then the next it would be the yellowfin tuna that were more aggressive, then on other days it was about a equal split between the two species. The fish would strike on various trolled lures, but it was the fresh live or dead bait that they really preferred. The most consistent place proved to be from La Fortuna to the Iman Bank.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (9/23/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Water conditions fluctuated from the first part of the week, when the clarity improved and currents were slack, then over the weekend some areas became a bit off colored, though none of that really mattered because fish counts for dorado and yellowfin tuna were very good throughout most of the week. Though crowds of anglers were down, the few that were going out did very well in the areas from the Gordo Banks to Vinorama, particularly on the Iman Bank.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Water conditions fluctuated from the first part of the week, when the clarity improved and currents were slack, then over the weekend some areas became a bit off colored, though none of that really mattered because fish counts for dorado and yellowfin tuna were very good throughout most of the week. Though crowds of anglers were down, the few that were going out did very well in the areas from the Gordo Banks to Vinorama, particularly on the Iman Bank.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report Sept. 3 - 9 (9/09/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Last weekend forecasters had predicted that Hurricane Henriette would follow a more westerly path, with the eye of the storm passing some 100 miles or so off the Pacific coast of Baja where Todo Santos is, well that situation changed dramatically, as the storm had a mind of its own and changed course towards the northeast and slowly made its way to landfall at San Jose del Cabo in the early afternoon of Sept. 4.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Last weekend forecasters had predicted that Hurricane Henriette would follow a more westerly path, with the eye of the storm passing some 100 miles or so off the Pacific coast of Baja where Todo Santos is, well that situation changed dramatically, as the storm had a mind of its own and changed course towards the northeast and slowly made its way to landfall at San Jose del Cabo in the early afternoon of Sept. 4.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (9/02/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The fishing action for this week would have to be considered very good, especially compared to early summer. There were good numbers of dorado found throughout the area, particularly from the Gordo Banks to Iman, fish were striking equally on lures and bait, ranging from 10 to 40 pounds, with a few larger bulls up to 50 pounds being accounted for. Catches of 4 to 12 dorado per boat were common place.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The fishing action for this week would have to be considered very good, especially compared to early summer. There were good numbers of dorado found throughout the area, particularly from the Gordo Banks to Iman, fish were striking equally on lures and bait, ranging from 10 to 40 pounds, with a few larger bulls up to 50 pounds being accounted for. Catches of 4 to 12 dorado per boat were common place.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (8/09/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The most consistent action for yellowfin tuna was found off of the Palmilla and Red Hill area, within a few miles of shore, these were smaller football sized tuna that were striking on hoochies, rapalas, feathers and sardinas. Charters were accounting for an average of 5 to 18 fish per outing, with the best action coming early in the day. Dorado were found throughout the region, ranging from small 5 pound peanuts on up to 50 pound bulls.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The most consistent action for yellowfin tuna was found off of the Palmilla and Red Hill area, within a few miles of shore, these were smaller football sized tuna that were striking on hoochies, rapalas, feathers and sardinas. Charters were accounting for an average of 5 to 18 fish per outing, with the best action coming early in the day. Dorado were found throughout the region, ranging from small 5 pound peanuts on up to 50 pound bulls.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report July 30 - August 5 (8/05/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] With the warmer clean blue water there were much better counts of dorado reported this past week, striking on trolled lures and all types of baitfish. Charters were accounting for one, two, three or even four nice sized dorado per trip, many of them weighing 30 to 50 pounds.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] With the warmer clean blue water there were much better counts of dorado reported this past week, striking on trolled lures and all types of baitfish. Charters were accounting for one, two, three or even four nice sized dorado per trip, many of them weighing 30 to 50 pounds.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (7/29/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The week started off with the fishing action improving before the storm, there were good numbers of striped marlin, dorado to 35 pounds, yellowfin tuna offshore with porpoise and even a handful of wahoo, as well as an assortment of snappers and amberjack. Since the storm water conditions became cooler and stirred up closer to shore, but 15 to 20 miles offshore the water was clean and 80 degrees.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The week started off with the fishing action improving before the storm, there were good numbers of striped marlin, dorado to 35 pounds, yellowfin tuna offshore with porpoise and even a handful of wahoo, as well as an assortment of snappers and amberjack. Since the storm water conditions became cooler and stirred up closer to shore, but 15 to 20 miles offshore the water was clean and 80 degrees.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (7/22/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The majority of charters are now trying their luck offshore, looking for the cleaner water and trolling a combination of lures and bait. There have been more striped marlin than any other species, often seen riding the swells on the surface, but at times they were not easy to entice into striking, a percentage were hitting on lures, but live mackerel proved to be the best bet, the stripers that were landed were ranging in size from juvenile 50 pound fish to hefty adult 150 pound plus specimens.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The majority of charters are now trying their luck offshore, looking for the cleaner water and trolling a combination of lures and bait. There have been more striped marlin than any other species, often seen riding the swells on the surface, but at times they were not easy to entice into striking, a percentage were hitting on lures, but live mackerel proved to be the best bet, the stripers that were landed were ranging in size from juvenile 50 pound fish to hefty adult 150 pound plus specimens.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report (7/15/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Perhaps the biggest local news report this past week was that on July 10 the Puerto Los Cabos Marina channel was finally opened, this happened by surprise during the middle of night, with an armada of heavy equipment attacking the last sand bar separating the Sea of Cortez and the marina basin, which will soon be home to some 500 vessels, ranging from pangas, cruisers to super yachts.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Perhaps the biggest local news report this past week was that on July 10 the Puerto Los Cabos Marina channel was finally opened, this happened by surprise during the middle of night, with an armada of heavy equipment attacking the last sand bar separating the Sea of Cortez and the marina basin, which will soon be home to some 500 vessels, ranging from pangas, cruisers to super yachts.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report June 18 - 24 (6/24/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Persistent southern winds pushed in chilly Pacific currents, reaching as far as Los Frailes and this dropped water temperatures to the mid 60s, with a break of 72 plus degree water being found some twenty plus miles offshore. This influx of cold off colored water caused a dramatic affect on the fishing, scattering any inshore action that had been going on and forcing fleets to travel long distances in search of more favorable water conditions.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Persistent southern winds pushed in chilly Pacific currents, reaching as far as Los Frailes and this dropped water temperatures to the mid 60s, with a break of 72 plus degree water being found some twenty plus miles offshore. This influx of cold off colored water caused a dramatic affect on the fishing, scattering any inshore action that had been going on and forcing fleets to travel long distances in search of more favorable water conditions.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report June 11 - 17 (6/17/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Local panga fleet out of San Jose del Cabo concentrated mainly closer to shore where they found better action than there few scout trips offshore. Catches were down from the previous week, though there were still a decent variety of fish being accounted for. Most common fish were pargo colorado, yellow snapper, jack crevalle, sierra, and roosterfish. These fish were averaging 4 to 10 pounds, but there were some much larger specimens accounted for, including roosterfish to 60 pounds.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Local panga fleet out of San Jose del Cabo concentrated mainly closer to shore where they found better action than there few scout trips offshore. Catches were down from the previous week, though there were still a decent variety of fish being accounted for. Most common fish were pargo colorado, yellow snapper, jack crevalle, sierra, and roosterfish. These fish were averaging 4 to 10 pounds, but there were some much larger specimens accounted for, including roosterfish to 60 pounds.
Fishing Gordo Banks to Los Frailes (6/10/2007)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Water temperatures have continued to fluctuate greatly, varying from the low 60s on the Pacific to the upper 70s in the East Cape area, but mid-week the cooler currents actually reached as far as Buena Vista, dipping down to 70 degrees before gradually starting to warm back up. These rapidly changing conditions has not helped the fishing stabilize and has made for inconsistent action, as concentrations of baitfish keep moving and gamefish are scattered.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Water temperatures have continued to fluctuate greatly, varying from the low 60s on the Pacific to the upper 70s in the East Cape area, but mid-week the cooler currents actually reached as far as Buena Vista, dipping down to 70 degrees before gradually starting to warm back up. These rapidly changing conditions has not helped the fishing stabilize and has made for inconsistent action, as concentrations of baitfish keep moving and gamefish are scattered.