Asking for intel about fishing in San Felipe, Baja.

[Mahigeer]

Originally Posted by Dannowar

Just look at a map. There’s virtually no structure whatsoever. sF is basically where the salt flats turn into the sea. Like everyone else said. Go south

I am not doubting others suggestions of not a good place to fish, but looking at Google Maps in Satellite mode, the Mako-ville and around the islands don't look any better.

Yet there is good fishing there sometimes around the islands.



Lots of structure at Bahia de Los Angeles, and Bahia Asuncion.

[ProfessorLongArms]

If I recall correctly from reading Baja catch, the fishing industry just destroyed that area years back, that it never fully recovered, and it stands as a bit of a testament to management practices

[Mahigeer]

Originally Posted by ProfessorLongArms

If I recall correctly from reading Baja catch, the fishing industry just destroyed that area years back, that it never fully recovered, and it stands as a bit of a testament to management practices

Good to know. Thanks.

[fishnstix]

You can google the chit out of it or listen to seasoned pros...San Felipe fishing is non existent especially from shore. Fishing STARTS to improve at the northern edge of the Encantada reef (Mako Bobs) and improves from average to incredible the farther you travel down the islands towards San Fransiquito and the islands/reefs at LA Bay and further south.

That's my 2 cents...and I do know what I am talking about

[Mahigeer]

Thank you.

[Dannowar]

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

I am not doubting others suggestions of not a good place to fish, but looking at Google Maps in Satellite mode, the Mako-ville and around the islands don't look any better.



Yet there is good fishing there sometimes around the islands.







Lots of structure at Bahia de Los Angeles, and Bahia Asuncion.

You realize that the encantadas are a mountain range......even what you can’t see...


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[Denis_Ruso]

I would just take the loss on the hotel room and stay at Mako Ville. Save yourself the back and forth driving. Makes a much more liesurely trip with more time to

[Mahigeer]

Any information about this island?

I cannot find it on Google Maps.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w9WdGN9hW4

[Zed]

Consag rock.
A full sail looking rock in the middle of nowhere. It is the main and only panga destination other than for white croakers which are everywhere.

Try not to reinvent the wheel. You are asking for the publics opinions but are determined to disregard it. The fishing will improve dramatically after Puertecitos.

[Mahigeer]

Consag rock
Thanks for the correction. It helped finding it on the map. Not the Google Maps though!

The Konsag Island--to Consag Rock--or Roca Consag in Spanish, is per Wikipidia:
“(Consag Rock) is a granitic (or more precisely, dacitic) outcrop located in the northern Gulf of California about 22 miles[1][2] ENE of the town of San Felipe. The outcrop stands about 286 feet above the sea, and is named for the Jesuit missionary Ferdinand Konščak who was active in the early exploration and missionary work in Baja California. The ruins of an abandoned lighthouse can be seen on the west side of the outcrop.[3] The waters in the vicinity of the Roca Consag are a popular fishing area and also favored for spotting whales and porpoises.”

It seems it is mostly small fish and perhaps not worth the possible $50.00/person or more cost of Panga rental.

[JJ]

Sounds like such a fun trip/adventure Arkadash!!
I wish you safe travels and lots of fun.
I'm sure your photo diary/report upon your return will be just as exciting for those of us landlocked for the time being.

Cheers.

-JJ-

[Zed]

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

Consag rock
Thanks for the correction. It helped finding it on the map. Not the Google Maps though!

The Konsag Island--to Consag Rock--or Roca Consag in Spanish, is per Wikipidia:
“(Consag Rock) is a granitic (or more precisely, dacitic) outcrop located in the northern Gulf of California about 22 miles[1][2] ENE of the town of San Felipe. The outcrop stands about 286 feet above the sea, and is named for the Jesuit missionary Ferdinand Konščak who was active in the early exploration and missionary work in Baja California. The ruins of an abandoned lighthouse can be seen on the west side of the outcrop.[3] The waters in the vicinity of the Roca Consag are a popular fishing area and also favored for spotting whales and porpoises.”

It seems it is mostly small fish and perhaps not worth the possible $50.00/person or more cost of Panga rental.

You can see it from the first time you see the sea on the 5 all the way into SF.

[Druko]

Originally Posted by Denis_Ruso

I would just take the loss on the hotel room and stay at Mako Ville. Save yourself the back and forth driving. Makes a much more liesurely trip with more time to

Now that's the best advice yet!

[Mahigeer]

"You are asking for the publics opinions but are determined to disregard it."

Not at all. All suggestions are welcomed.

I am asking for information and based on the information gathered by various means will decide what is best for me to do.

Time wise and money wise.


All tips and suggestions are appreciated.


I do wish that I had posted here first for suggestions before making a non-refundable reservations in San Felipe.

Alfonsina's would have been a better place to stay, but reservation system there is not very reliable.
Lack of Spanish fluency was another obstacle.

Oh well.

[Mahigeer]

Originally Posted by Denis_Ruso

I would just take the loss on the hotel room and stay at Mako Ville. Save yourself the back and forth driving. Makes a much more liesurely trip with more time to

Where to stay in Mako-ville?

Since I am staying with Rossman and there maybe two of us, I am not taking all the necessary items to camp at Mako-ville. Even if there was room in my 4Runner.

Forfeiting $200.00 for two separate night’s stay because the fishing is not good for two half days, does not seem right. Hopefully we will have our share of good fishing in Asuncion.

On the way back we will stop at Alfonsina’s for fishing before going to San Felipe to check-in.

[Denis_Ruso]

As long as there's no group there, i'm pretty sure all you need is cot to set up in the Mako-ville garage.

[MrPukaShell]

Sleep on the roof and you don't need a cot.

[Mahigeer]

Originally Posted by MrPukaShell

Sleep on the roof and you don't need a cot.

How about spider bites, Robert?