THINGS STARTING TO STIR!

La Paz – Las Arenas/ Muertos Bay/ Suenos Bay Fishing Report for Feb. 20-Mar. 3, 2025

SHORT ATTENTION SPAN FISHING REPORT

WEATHER:  Is it spring-time yet?  It sure seems like it many days.  Temps tickling the low 80’s now, but night are still cool dropping almost 30 degrees into the mid-50’s.  Still most days of the week are too windy to fish effectively but there are more days when the winds cut back.

WATER:  Dependent on the winds.  When it’s not blowing, waters can be very flat.  Completely the opposite if the winds are kicking.  Waters gradually getting warmer, but still mostly colder water species biting.

FISH HOOKED THIS WEEK:  Yellowtail, sierra, triggerfish, jack crevalle, bonito, cabrilla, snapper and one big giant yellowfin tuna

MEXICAN MINUTE LA PAZ VIDEO REPORT

THE BIG PICTURE and the REST of the STORY…

A good day and meat harvest from north Cerralvo Island fro Doug Bull and Derrik Sonsie. Thanks for the photos, Jimmy Williams!

Ola Mork and his family just had one day to squeeze in for fishing and told me they had a great time on the sierra, bonito and triggerfish.

Whoa!!! This is 96 kilos (212 pounds) of back-breaking yellowfin tuna. Captain Lucero put his guys on the big YFT fishing on his panga.

Up tight against the island rocks and structure is where these big pig yellowtail are often hanging out and make them doubly tough! Doug Bull has a big smile understandably!

Once again, I was really waiting until I had enough info to make it worthwhile to do a fishing report for you so I could tell you the latest.  Finally got some decent stuff put up!

First and foremost, it’s still off-season.  It’s still windy most days…too much be out fishing.  Or to be comfortable.   November to April is off-season because of the winds.   So, let’s get that out’ve the way!  Winter isn’t over yet!  But, it’s not quite spring-yet ever!

But, the good news is that things are moving in the right direction!

Some days it’s getting up to the low 80’s in the daytime, but don’t put that sweatshirt away yet.  Nighttime temps drop down to the cooler mid-50’s!

However, waters are gradually warming and the days when the winds aren’t blowing, the seas really flatten out and many fishing spots are much more accessible.   It has resulted in some really nice yellowtail up into the 20-30 pound class that are really tearing it up as they are hitting live mackerel, live sardines, heavy jigs and trolled Rapala or Yo-Zuri type lures .  These are tough fish and heavier rigs are definitely suggested because these horses will hit then want to go straight back into cover.

Inshore, there has been a nice bite of sierra, pargo, cabrilla, snapper, triggerfish, jacks and bonito.

The real kicker was the huge yellowfin tuna picked up off Bahia Muertos!   It weighed in at 96 kilos…about 212 pounds.  We know these badboys are around, but in the 30 years down in La Paz, they are hooked, but these beasts are rarely brought to the boat!

THE BIG SHOW – PACIFIC COAST SPORTFISHING SHOW

Here we go!  This is the largest fishing show in the world and has things for the entire family.  It’s more like a festival than a typical expo.  It has grown even larger this year and pretty much covers the entire Orange Co. Fairgrounds expo buildings!

This is just really fun.  We see tons of our friends and Tailhunter Tribe Members.  Jill and I will be in the booth Thursday to Sunday and we’ll be in the Costa Mesa Building in booth #563 and ther’s always a fun crowd at the booth. Come join us and let’s talk about getting you fishing in La Paz this year.  Spots are filling up and we don’t want to miss you!

The show will feature hundreds of exhibitors with pretty much any kind of fishing gear you can imagine, charters, fishing trips and outdoor adventures, tons of boats and seminars plus great live music and all kinds of food!  Here’s more info by clicking the link and check out the great video too!

https://sportfishingfestival.com/

TAILHUNTER SHOW “GET ME OUTTA HERE” SPECIAL!

We would love to see you at the show, but if you can’t, we’re offering a special discounted trip to get you down to see us!  Check this out:

• 5 days in La Paz
• 4 nights water-facing hotel room on the beach

• 3 days private panga fishing charter
• All Gear

• Breakfasts, lunches, soft drinks, water, ice
• Fish Cleaning and Freezing
• Shuttles to boats
• All taxes
• Tell us this is the show special and get a 5th night free!

PRICE:  $1799 per person double occupancy (two per room/ two per boat)

$300 deposit holds your spot!

Also available:

• Airport Shuttles (There are finally flights into La Paz on Alaska Air through LAX!)
• Day trips/ Scuba/ Snorkeling/ Kayaking and More!
• Commercial Fish Processing

Based on availability.  Some restrictions apply and dates are filling fast.  Good for only a limited time. 

That’s our story!

Jonathan & Jilly