Loreto, Baja ??'s

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I figured I'd throw this out here on the main board instead of the SW sub in hopes of more eyeballs (hence more info in theory).

Anyway, wifey and I have been tossing around ideas for a winter Baja trip and Loreto seems to pop up frequently as a decent spot to combine both non-fishing and fishing stuff. Kiddo would also be along on this trip as I think it would be a super fun experience for them.

What can anyone tell me about the fishing there, potential panga rental, potential guides for a day or two, any additional pertinent information. We're thinking it would likely be Dec/Jan. I don't care so much about offshore stuff, so nearshore/beach opportunities are what I'd be focusing on with the goal of a rooster. Any other fish are just a bonus (species aren't all that important, just stuff that pulls hard).
 
My brother has been wintering there the past 4 years and plans to continue. Nice place. I've visited twice now and expect to be back this coming winter. There is potentially some decent near shore fishing, but the place is largely a Guide/Panga/gear fishing scene. Plenty of local guides of variable quality and boats available. Going rate (IIRC) was about US$250/day. I could get you a recommendation from mi hermano Ernesto.
I know there are some fly oriented Baja guides, but I have no experience with them. Dec/Jan may be early for Yellowtail, and would definitely be so for Dorado; not sure about roosters. I'm sure there are some way more knowledgable folks around here to fill in more detail.
 
currently deep diving in Google on Loreto fishing info....I've gotta take a little break...lol.
 
Not Loreto specific, but the north wind and cold fronts can affect fishing / fishing opportunities at that time of the year.
I never fished close to Loreto, but one of my November Baja trips yield 13 different species of fish.
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Check out www.billkiene.com fly fishing website. Carl Blackledge is a regular on the site that has more than 20 years of fly-fishing Loreto experience, that he openly shares. Although he mainly fishes June/July timeframe (he is current fishing the area and sends daily reports to Kienes) he has firsthand knowledge of all the fly fishing guides and panga owners.

This is just one of the many information reports he provides: https://www.billkiene.com/forums/showthread.php?45319-Baja-Loreto-La-Paz-or-Los-Cabos
 
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I second GLC’s recommendation re: Carl’s posts on Kiene’s and would suggest that you register and then PM Carl. He will gladly answer any questions you might have - he’s a good resource and a good dude.
 
Carl is down there now. Loreto is about the farthest north the migratory fish travel eating bait. So most like to fish June July and August. I don’t know how it fishes in the winter but there should be some resident, smaller roosters.
I fish La Paz and try to fish May June for the large Roosters. Last year we fished in November and there were no large Roosters but there were plenty of mahi and some ahi still around. My wife enjoyed fishing then because it was cooler and less fishermen out then. The fishing there is from a panga with live bait, sardinas. Air heads and crease flies are the ticket. If yellowtail are around intermediate lines and heavy clousers. If you want to fish La Paz let me know and I can get you in touch with Jay Murakoshi and you might be able to get some of the Lucero’s to take you out.
 
Winter weather (wind) is an issue. An experienced friend told me to expect only one day out of three to be able to fish. Summer is much better but, man is it hot.
 
Appreciate all of the advice. Yeah, I know about that wind. But, it's not JUST fishing either with wifey and kiddo in tow. I just want to make sure that quality fishing is an option (quality meaning anything around to pull hard that's accessible). I may end up finding a spinning rod to take down just so I have it with me as well.
 
clarkman said:
Appreciate all of the advice. Yeah, I know about that wind. But, it's not JUST fishing either with wifey and kiddo in tow. I just want to make sure that quality fishing is an option (quality meaning anything around to pull hard that's accessible). I may end up finding a spinning rod to take down just so I have it with me as well.
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made a handful of summer trips back in the day, driving from Norcal to the tip/east cape to surf south swells for a few weeks...we'd stop at a beach with a rocky point between Mulege and Loreto in the early evening to camp, break out spin rods, toss bucktail lures from the point, always scored dinner and exta fillets for the cooler. One trip something slammed the lure and ripped line so fast within seconds I was looking at an empty spool. Yep, bring that spinning set-up.
 
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