Baja California's Best Sport Fishing Holes
By Anita MckenzieBaja's sport fishing waters are becoming more and more
active each year. The scenic 1,070-mile drive south along
Baja Mexico's peninsula is no detour.The state of Baja
California Sur has three major international airports
located in Loreto, La Paz, and Los Cabos. Many people
simply choose the short 2hr flight available from San Diego.
It is obvious that the main Baja Mexico fishing centers are
now expanding with growth and crawling with tourist
activity; however, as you fly over Baja or cruise along
either side of the coasts the Pacific side or the inside
Sea of Cortez, you'll see that Baja is still very much that
wild and rugged land. The larger portion of development is
concentrated over only a small percentage of Baja's land.
Fishing in Baja Mexico is still amidst a wonderland of the
desert's harsh beauty which is available to fulfill an
exhilarating life-enriching adventure.
A squall of development over the last ten years in the Los
Cabos Corridor between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo
has drawn a tremendous amount of attention; and
unfortunately as a result, Baja's natural beauty is at
times difficult to see and often overlooked. Fortunately
for those who wish to experience and enjoy Baja's amazing
and natural wonders it has not disappeared, you just need
to know where to look.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Baja Sport
fishing, it's important you be aware that this elongated
rocky desert peninsula, surrounded by ocean waters has the
potential to display a whole host of faces; all dependent
on your approach to it.
If you're of the folks who choose to drive south along
Baja's major highway (Mex 1) you can feel more at ease
knowing that this highway has received many improvements
over the last several years. While traveling Baja's highway
for the first time you'll soon recognize that this highway
is far from the well groomed spacious highways or freeways
we have all grown accustomed to in the US or Canada;
however extra care and attention is recommended while
driving. Things to be on the alert for are variable numbers
of grazing cattle and other unique Baja wildlife that
frequently clutter the banks of the highways. Taking your
time and planning your trip to Baja will help ensure a safe
and enjoyable travel south. Make frequent stops so you may
absorb the breath taking ocean and red desert scenery.
La Paz Fishing
The first of the Baja Sport Fishing centers I'd like to
introduce is La Paz. La Paz is the charming capital city of
the state of Baja California Sur. This large city has a
warm and inviting traditional friendly Mexican population.
La Paz features a beautiful waterfront known as "El
Malecon", this is where the focal points of activities are
centered. The Malecon is a popular and beautiful sea walk
stretching along and beyond the downtown water front.
Throughout the summer months this boulevard offers both
locals and visitors alike an enjoyable place to hook-up
with friends and enjoy many of Baja Mexico's traditional
foods, grab a taco, a special coffee or take in the various
choices of vibrant night life.
La Paz also is host to some spectacular fishing; especially
during the warmer months when the migrating Dorado, Rooster
fish, Tuna, and Bill fish travel up the channel between the
Baja mainland and Isla Cerralvo in order to blend with the
inhabitant leopard grouper, Pargo, and various reef
species. Isla Cerralvo is situated directly over top of one
of the globe's best rooster fish holes. Espiritu Santo
Island is an island near La Paz and has incredible big-game
fishing and reef fishing. Espiritu Santo can be available
by means of fast safe boats placing you right where the
action is. Tuna, marlin fish, Wahoo, and the giant Travelly
are just a few of the species caught in these amazing
crystal clear blue waters.
Million Dollar Point is known as a focal point for
snorkeling. This is where the Americans discarded massive
amounts of war surplus in 1945. You can see everything from
vibrant corals, shipwrecks, bulldozers and forklifts; that
are populated with various species of resident fish life.
If you're not a scuba diver....try the snorkeling. There is
so much to see when you visit these unspoiled reefs.
Although La Paz Baja's fishing is a major attraction, La
Paz has so much more to offer; La Pa has a traditional
Mexico charm, distinguished yet energetic Mexican lifestyle
not found elsewhere in Baja. Cobblestone streets provide an
old world appeal as well as fun and interesting places to
walk. Take a moment to sit on one of the many beach front
benches and gaze and enjoy the lovely bay of La Paz, or go
in search of great bargains, explore the fascinating
history and culture as you stroll through the many narrow
alleys that open to a whole host of shops specifically
catering to the tourists.
Cabo San Lucas Fishing
The Cabo San Lucas fishing areas include the Cabo Corridor
between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. These areas
in particular have undergone the largest and most rapid
amounts of growth above and beyond any location in Baja
California. Over the course of the last decade these
communities have exploded with multi-story hotels, condos
and new golf courses. As a result of this rapidly changing
community it is easy to find yourself turned around and
unable to find the street you're looking for; because it
may buried within a new large development neighborhood.
One thing that hasn't changed is the Cabo Baja fishing, the
fishing is always fantastic! San Jose del Cabo host to the
world famous double Gordo Banks; is also known to be Baja's
most consistent all year round off-shore fishing hole. The
Gordo Banks hole can be easily accessible within a panga
boats range of approximately six miles off-shore. This hot
fishing hole is filled primarily with resident bottom fish;
of which are attractive to hordes of migratory tuna, wahoo,
dorado, and marlin fish ranging in the 1,000 lb range. The
winter months are exceptionally good fishing at Gordo
Banks, mainly because it is situated within the wind shadow
of the range that forms the tip of Baja known as "The
Sierra de la Laguna Mountain". Cabo San Lucas is situated
at the very tip of Baja California also where a nice sized
marina exists. Many who visit Los Cabos enjoy the energetic
night life as well as the variety of beach front hotels,
exquisite and fine restaurants; and or sunning on the
beaches while watching the cruise ships come and go daily.
Cabo San Lucas sits right on the meeting place of the Sea
of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean. From the geographical
perspective this is the reason for the consistency of
terrific fishing on either side, or often both; for wahoo,
tuna, dorado, and various types of bill fish. Cabo's sport
fishing industry is famous for its Striped Marlin Core
Zone; the striped marlin makes its home just off the
southern tip of Baja California Sur. Many who experience an
exhilarating sport fishing extravaganza claim the thrill
and excitement of it all to be unparalleled.
A Baja sport fishing adventure is not limited to fishing;
it can include snorkeling in the revitalizing crystal azure
waters, or perhaps a visit amongst the assortment of sea
life and coral reefs off the Baja coasts, or explore any of
the many remote white sand beaches and islands near La Paz
or Los Cabos Baja.
You can learn more about Baja sport fishing and sport
fishing charter packages that can be tailored to suite your
needs available in the Baja.
About the Author:
Anita McKenzie lives locally in Baja California Sur, and
specializes in providing you with information on Baja
business and unique Baja travel & tourism.
http://virtual-la-paz.com
Source: www.isnare.com
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