Author: That Baja Guy-Gary Graham

Que Pasa The governor announced Monday that all beaches in Baja California will be closed as of MARCH 30, 2020. The governor also announced that police and military forces would be used to restrict the movement of residents on public roads – except in vital cases – in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the state rose to 31 on Monday with 11 cases in Tijuana and 20 cases in Mexicali. In a video released to social media, Baja California Gov. Jaime Bonilla said people “roaming the streets” are now prohibited. “It will be…

BD’s Gary Graham rounds up what’s left to be had of the latest fishing reports from Mexico’s hotspots.

A big Baja white seabass got the attention of anglers this week, but there are many other great fishing reports in Gary Graham’s weekly Baja Bytes fishing report.

Gary Graham rounds up the hottest fishing reports from around Baja’s fishing destinations.

Gary Graham takes an in-depth look and memorializes the angling adventures of SoCal’s Dr. James Gordon “Gordy” Bateman who stretched the boundaries of fishing adventure throughout his life.

Gary Graham’s latest Baja Bytes fishing report shows the action heating up and bluefin settling in for another epic run.

Tuna made a big splash for some of the boats testing out the offshore waters of Baja and Gary Graham has the scoop on the latest fishing reports from around the area.

Samantha Mumford, co-owner of Premium Marine in Quepos, Costa Rica, founded the Pescadora Billfish Championship, which is an all-women offshore fishing tournament.

Gary Graham answers a reader’s request for some in-depth information on surf fishing Baja’s remote beaches.

On Baja’s West Coast, yellows are on the chew at San Quintin and Bahía Asunción even as the north winds howl in the Sea of Cortez. At Land’s End, the striped marlin are back, while cow-sized tuna play hide and seek among the porpoise schools. Then add some better-sized dorado into the mix and we have a keeper week. *If you don’t see a location, it is because we did not receive a report this week. Que Pasa In remote Baja, Mexico, childhood friends stumbled upon an untapped Mecca for two dissimilar passions – stalking striped marlin on the fly,…

Gary Graham reports that the fishing action is heating up for Baja anglers despite the chilly weather. Baja wahoo, dorado, and tuna are on the list and making smiles

Recently, a massive yellowfin, which weighed in at 365-pounds was caught aboard the “El Castigo”, a long range sportfisher in Baja, but they had two other cows on the same trip.

If you normally fish with conventional gear and mention to a dedicated fly-fisherman that you’re considering test driving some fly-fishing tackle, chances are he will flash a smug smile and say something such as, “Coming over from the dark side, eh?” I have fished with every type of tackle imaginable, from hand lines on a pier when I was very young to 80-pound braid on a spinning reel for tuna. I discovered early on that every tackle has its own subtleties and mastering them adds another dimension to my personal skillset. And, I’ve had a great time fishing with all…

Despite the cold windy conditions fish are still biting along the west coast from Coronado Islands to San Quintin. A bit further down at Bahia Asunción they are reporting spring like conditions with yellowtail at the top of the list. Mag Bay is shifting to whale watching while San Jose and Cabo San Lucas continue to score larger tuna, dorado and wahoo as the billfish slow down. *If you don’t see a location, it is because we did not receive a report this week. Que Pasa Effective 12/16/2019: A health certificate for dogs and cats is no longer needed to…

Earlier this year at the 2019 Bisbee Black and Blue Billfish Tournament, Bill Boyce, a friend, noted angler, photographer and TV personality, introduced me to his friends on the team, Fishin’ Blues – Taj Mahal; his daughter Deva Mahal; Stephanie Choate, and her husband, E.J. Oppenheimer and Captain Mark Rayor, owner of the boat they were fishing on, the Vaquera. During dinner, I discovered that Choate serves on the board of the conservation organization Wild Oceans, which has evolved over the past 45 years from the National Coalition for Marine Conservation under the direction of her father, Tim Choate, chairman.…

Los Cabos cow-sized tuna ‘shine’ while billfish bite slows, then throw in a few wahoo and dorado to greet 2020! Grumpy weather on the West Coast of Baja with more Christmas and fewer fish posts…go figure. Have a great holiday and our “Baja Bytes” report will be back next year on the January 7, 2020. *If you don’t see a location, it is because we did not receive a report this week. Que Pasa As never before, the illegal fishing of totoaba overflowed in the habitat of a vaquita marina. The simultaneous action of the pangas was recorded with drones…

Limits of yellowtail at San Quintin as Magdalena Bay offshore season begins to fade, or maybe it’s that fewer boats are fishing. On the Sea of Cortez, Loreto is reporting an improved yellowtail bite in-between the winds. At Cabo, wahoo, billfish, and yellowfin tuna continue to be center stage. *If you don’t see a location, it is because we did not receive a report this week. Que Pasa In late 2019, the new president of Mexico gutted the federal fisheries inspectors (CONAPESCA) working in Baja Sur, dropping from sixteen to one. His logic? It’s better to trust the fishermen than…

Rain, rain go away! Winter action heats up at San Quintin for both yellowtail and bottom fish. While Bahía Asunción enjoys continued yellowtail bite. As Magdalena Bay offshore and inshore season continues later than normal. Cabo San Lucas continues to produce grande yellowfin along with the ongoing billfish bite. *If you don’t see a location, it is because we did not receive a report this week. Que Pasa Association of Secretaries of Tourism refuses to legalize commercial fishing of Dorado ASETUR is concerned about the intention of the Fisheries Commission of the Chamber of Deputies of the Union Congress to…

As seasonal weather cloaks Northern Baja with wind and rain, the waters off the tip continue to provide fall-like conditions with excellent striped marlin or yellowfin action offshore, along with a mixed-bag inshore of small tuna, bonito, roosterfish, and early sierra for either fly or conventional anglers. *If you don’t see a location, it is because we did not receive a report this week. Que Pasa https://elcentinelabcs.com/gobernador-se-opone-a-la-liberacion-de-la-pesca-del-dorado/?fbclid=IwAR0moCk9-nMWzojcCKg_rO_NT9mT6nrtRU1YhNYYvHyQNuPuFfyMQSGU5NI Tijuana Bull Ring There was excellent bonito fishing in the one to two-pound class in the area just a mile or so below the Whistler yesterday. These were found chasing micro-bait under bird…

I was invited to join the crew aboard the “Wild In Sac” for the Second Annual War Heroes on Water (WHOW) Sportfishing Tournament for Combat-Wounded Veterans last August. The crew consisted of Captain Dave Hansen, Shawn Morgon, Mikey, Mark Heintz, owner, along with their guests, Air Force Veterans Zachary Ross and Eric Stoneking, and Marine Corps Veteran Cory Wood. This was the second annual WHOW and was created as an enthusiastic “thank you” to veterans for the sacrifices they made to protect our great nation as well as a way to raise money for veterans’ support programs throughout the country.…

Seasonal north winds howl in Sea of Cortez while visiting and local anglers cry “uncle” as the billfish bite continues off Magdalena Bay. The waters surrounding Cabo San Lucas continue to produce their own epic stripe marlin bite, plus multiple yellowfin tuna weighing over 100-pounds are coming over the rails daily! *If you don’t see a location, it is because we did not receive a report this week. Que Pasa For three days, the world’s richest sportfishing event, the Bisbee’s Black & Blue marlin tournament once again sets records with millions at stake becoming “Las Vegas on the water!”…NOV. 25,…

Tropical Storm Raymond fizzled as the billfish and wahoo bite continues at Magdalena Bay. In the Sea of Cortez, the North Winds settle in while Cabo San Lucas enjoys the continuing striped marlin and tuna bite. *If you don’t see a location, it is because we did not receive a report this week. Que Pasa I saw a Nat Geo film, ” Sea of Shadows;” it is a limited release in SoCal theaters – a story of the fight to save the vaquita dolphins. A sad tale of the corruption of the Mexican government, the illegal fishing, and the cartel…

The departure of the Baja Ha-Ha, West Coast’s largest and oldest sailing regatta, was scheduled for November 4 with weather that couldn’t have been more accommodating if it had been scripted. As the sun began its ascent, a cloudless blue Southern California sky revealed itself to the eager adventurers waiting in San Diego Bay for the shotgun start that would allow them to get underway for the 26th time. Their spirits high, laughter and conversations, yelled from one boat across the bay to friends on another, could be heard by many in the still day as the 153 yachts tacked…

Magdalena Bay striped marlin release records by Team Bad Company, 345-pound yellowfin at Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot the third-largest in 21 – years! This indeed was the week that was for sportfishing in Baja Sur! *If you don’t see a location, it is because we did not receive a report this week. Que Pasa Team Sirena is an all-local team headed by angler, John Dominc. John and his team lost First Place in 2018 when Cloud Nine showed up at the scale one minute before closing with a fish 10-pounds larger. This year John and his team captained by Gonzalo…