This past week here in Baja we dealt with a little bit of wind, including a couple days of north wind early on that forced us to cancel a few trips, but overall the fishing remained very good.
Offshore fishing has continued to produce with scattered dorado, tuna, marlin, and even some quality wahoo showing up over the past several days. Most of the offshore action has been in the 20–25 mile range, often around porpoise schools where the tuna have been holding. The dorado have been somewhat scattered, with some fish mixed offshore and a few showing up closer to the beach as well.
We’re still seeing good amounts of bait in the area, although getting bait has become a little more challenging along the inside lately.
For our inshore fly fishing anglers, roosterfish and jack crevalle continue to provide action along the beaches. The beach fishing has been fair to good, with fish spread out, while the boat fishing has generally been the stronger option lately simply because it allows us to cover more water and stay on active fish. That said, there are definitely opportunities in both areas depending on conditions and what you’re hoping to target.
One thing worth noting is water temperature. The water is currently running a couple degrees warmer than what we’d typically expect this time of year here along the East Cape. There’s already talk about a possible strong El Niño setup developing, though of course we’ll have to wait and see how that actually unfolds. Warmer water can mean interesting opportunities for pelagic species, but with hurricane season officially beginning on May 15, it’s definitely something we’ll be keeping a close eye on this year.
The good news is the weather forecast for the upcoming week looks excellent, and if conditions stay stable, we expect the fishing to remain productive.
If you’ve been thinking about a Baja fly fishing trip for roosterfish, dorado, tuna, marlin, jacks, or even wahoo opportunities, now is a great time to get in touch.
We’re always happy to help anglers put together the right trip, whether you’re planning a dedicated fly fishing adventure or simply looking to get on the water while visiting Baja.
Feel free to reach out anytime—we’d love to help you plan your next fishing trip.
The Reel Baja
Baja Fly Fishing | East Cape, Magdalena Bay & Beyond
