Baja Fly Fishing

Pacific Angler Expeditions’ is thrilled to offer this unique destination that targets one of the top up and coming fly fishing game fish: Roosterfish! Just 45 minutes southeast of La Paz is one of the most productive blue water fly fishing areas in the world. The rare combination of gentle seas, fair weather and a precipitous drop of the ocean floor make this destination a perfect setting for saltwater fly fishing. Add in the incredible number of migrating pelagic and resident species and you have the complete recipe for great fly fishing!

Though Roosterfish and Dorado get a lot of press, there are numerous other exciting species to target. Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Skipjack, Bonito, Jack Crevalle and Pargo are a few that can be expected to be seen and should be anticipated with appropriate gear, some of these suspects really pull!

The fishing day begins and ends on the beautiful white sandy beach in front of the property. Captains pick up guests on the beach in front of the house for the days’ fishing and fresh sardines are caught and used to attract fast moving species near to the boat and hold them in the area. Well placed flies will attract the attention of the game fish away from the Sardines and the action can be fast and furious. A strong double haul with quick delivery will increase your odds of landing a well presented fly, and distance is also an advantage with shy fish.

This top angling destination adventure includes inshore and offshore fishing. Inshore angling takes place near beaches and rocky outcroppings while offshore angling happens often miles from shore but is where you will likely encounter and do battle with Sailfish, Marlin, Dorado and Tuna.

Fishing can be excellent year round but the best action and prime conditions for fly fishing come in May, June and July. During these months fair, hot weather settles into the area and an abundance of bait attracts migrating Roosterfish, Jacks, Dorado, Billfish, Tuna and speedy Wahoo. During the summer months all these species, and more, can be anticipated. However, if you have a specific quarry there are certain weeks when your chances are improved.

Roosterfish and Dorado tend to be the predominant target species for fly fisherman, and although both species are in the area during late spring and summer, certain times are better than others. During May and the beginning of June, large Roosterfish migrate into the area and will aggressively take a well placed fly. As the season progresses, the larger Roosterfish move off to deeper cooler water and become more cautious, though 10 to 15 lbs roosterfish continue to be abundant throughout the summer months. As the summer progresses and hot weather sets in, Dorado (mahi-mahi) appear in greater numbers. Any floating structure has the potential to hold fish such as commercial sharking buoys set by local Pangueros are frequented by fisherman and a handful of live Sardines can get the party started. The fierce takes and acrobatic displays make this one of fly fishing’s top sport fish.

Surf fishing from the beaches also provides some excellent opportunities. Jacks, Roosters, Sierra, Ladyfish and Pompano cruise the shore looking to corral bait fish into the sandy shallows. Sight casting, teasing fish in with spin gear or just blind casting in a probable spot will get the job done. A shore blitz is not an unlikely site!