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San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(2/23/2008)
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.
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 Reportby
Eric Brictson
(2/17/2008)
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.
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 Reportby
Eric Brictson
(2/10/2008)
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.
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 Reportby
Eric Brictson
(2/03/2008)
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.
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 Reportby
Eric Brictson
(1/27/2008)
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.
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 roosterfishby
Eric Brictson
(1/20/2008)
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.
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 Vinoramaby
Eric Brictson
(1/13/2008)
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.
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 Reportby
Eric Brictson
(1/06/2008)
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.
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 Reportby
Eric Brictson
(12/27/2007)
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.
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 Sardinasby
Eric Brictson
(12/23/2007)
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.
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 Gordaby
Eric Brictson
(12/09/2007)
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.
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 Bankby
Eric Brictson
(12/02/2007)
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.
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 rangeby
Eric Brictson
(11/25/2007)
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.
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.by
Eric Brictson
(11/18/2007)
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.
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 countsby
Eric Brictson
(11/11/2007)
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.
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 Baitby
Eric Brictson
(11/04/2007)
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.
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 Imanby
Eric Brictson
(10/28/2007)
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.
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 Vinoramaby
Eric Brictson
(10/21/2007)
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.
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 Fishingby
Eric Brictson
(10/07/2007)
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.
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 Reportby
Eric Brictson
(9/23/2007)
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.
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 - 9by
Eric Brictson
(9/09/2007)
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.
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 Reportby
Eric Brictson
(9/02/2007)
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.
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 Reportby
Eric Brictson
(8/09/2007)
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.
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 5by
Eric Brictson
(8/05/2007)
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.
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 Reportby
Eric Brictson
(7/29/2007)
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.
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 Reportby
Eric Brictson
(7/22/2007)
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.
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 Reportby
Eric Brictson
(7/15/2007)
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.
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 - 24by
Eric Brictson
(6/24/2007)
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.
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 - 17by
Eric Brictson
(6/17/2007)
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.
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 Frailesby
Eric Brictson
(6/10/2007)
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.
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.