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San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (6/29/2008)
The Inner Gordo Bank was probably the best bet throughout the week, particularly early in the morning when the huachinango (red snapper) were aggressive. Limits were the rule and sizes on the snapper ranged from 7 to 15 pounds.
The Inner Gordo Bank was probably the best bet throughout the week, particularly early in the morning when the huachinango (red snapper) were aggressive. Limits were the rule and sizes on the snapper ranged from 7 to 15 pounds.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (6/22/2008)
East Cape and La Paz have been reporting good numbers of nice sized dorado and now that the warmer water conditions are working back in the direction south of Los Frailes we are expected that charters out of San Jose del Cabo will have improved offshore action in the coming weeks.
East Cape and La Paz have been reporting good numbers of nice sized dorado and now that the warmer water conditions are working back in the direction south of Los Frailes we are expected that charters out of San Jose del Cabo will have improved offshore action in the coming weeks.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (6/15/2008)
With the offshore conditions not very favorable for much of this past week, fleets found the more productive fishing closer to shore, particularly for the local La Playita Panga Fleets.
With the offshore conditions not very favorable for much of this past week, fleets found the more productive fishing closer to shore, particularly for the local La Playita Panga Fleets.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (6/08/2008)
Gary Weis from Santa Monica was fishing with Gordo Banks Pangas skipper Chame Pino on the 22 ft. “Killer” and they accounted for the winning dorado, it weighed in at 45.5 pounds, caught on a bolito on the San Luis Bank.
Gary Weis from Santa Monica was fishing with Gordo Banks Pangas skipper Chame Pino on the 22 ft. “Killer” and they accounted for the winning dorado, it weighed in at 45.5 pounds, caught on a bolito on the San Luis Bank.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (6/01/2008)
Stripers have been found in big numbers from the Gordo Banks and north towards Desteladera, larger baitfish have been somewhat limited, though there were bolito and smaller skipjack that can be caught on the same fishing grounds and used for slow trolling.
Stripers have been found in big numbers from the Gordo Banks and north towards Desteladera, larger baitfish have been somewhat limited, though there were bolito and smaller skipjack that can be caught on the same fishing grounds and used for slow trolling.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (5/25/2008)
Much of the action in recent days has been centered on the Inner Gordo Banks. This is where schools of yellowfin tuna had moved in. Despite there being several commercial seiners working this spot for a few days, they apparently did not capture all of the yellowfin.
Much of the action in recent days has been centered on the Inner Gordo Banks. This is where schools of yellowfin tuna had moved in. Despite there being several commercial seiners working this spot for a few days, they apparently did not capture all of the yellowfin.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (5/18/2008)
Lots of striped marlin being found throughout the zone, though they are not that easy to hook into, apparently they are filling up the abundant squid in the area. Striped are being found within several miles of shore, more often closer than further offshore.
Lots of striped marlin being found throughout the zone, though they are not that easy to hook into, apparently they are filling up the abundant squid in the area. Striped are being found within several miles of shore, more often closer than further offshore.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (5/11/2008)
The local panga fleets had a variety of options, one of them was on the Inner Gordo Banks, where they targeted yellowtail and dorado ranging in the 20 to 40 pound class These fish were hooked into while slow trolling sardinas on the surface.
The local panga fleets had a variety of options, one of them was on the Inner Gordo Banks, where they targeted yellowtail and dorado ranging in the 20 to 40 pound class These fish were hooked into while slow trolling sardinas on the surface.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (5/04/2008)
A commercial fleet consisting of one dozen full sized purseiners moved within two to five miles from shore, proceeding to set their nets and capture hundreds of tons of these juvenile sized yellowfin that could of have provided continued action for the sportfishing fleets for months to come.
A commercial fleet consisting of one dozen full sized purseiners moved within two to five miles from shore, proceeding to set their nets and capture hundreds of tons of these juvenile sized yellowfin that could of have provided continued action for the sportfishing fleets for months to come.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (4/24/2008)
There was some great yellowfin tuna action Sunday through Wednesday, anglers found limits of tuna ranging 10 to 18 pounds while trolling with feathers, rapalas, cedar plugs and using live sardinas. In the same area there were increasing number of dorado appearing in the daily counts.
There was some great yellowfin tuna action Sunday through Wednesday, anglers found limits of tuna ranging 10 to 18 pounds while trolling with feathers, rapalas, cedar plugs and using live sardinas. In the same area there were increasing number of dorado appearing in the daily counts.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (4/20/2008)
Sierra action highlighted the inshore options, very good numbers of these fish were found from Westin Regina to Chileno. Live sardinas accounted for most of the action, though casting jigs, rapalas and hoochies also were working. The average sized sierra was two or three pounds, but many fish weighing over five pounds were also accounted for.
Sierra action highlighted the inshore options, very good numbers of these fish were found from Westin Regina to Chileno. Live sardinas accounted for most of the action, though casting jigs, rapalas and hoochies also were working. The average sized sierra was two or three pounds, but many fish weighing over five pounds were also accounted for.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (4/13/2008)
Early this week conditions rapidly changed, clean blue water moved close to shore in the areas from Cabo San Lucas to Chileno and both yellowfin tuna and marlin were found in substantial numbers.
Early this week conditions rapidly changed, clean blue water moved close to shore in the areas from Cabo San Lucas to Chileno and both yellowfin tuna and marlin were found in substantial numbers.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (4/06/2008)
The local panga fleets had been concentrating their efforts nearby off Palmilla Point for several weeks, this is where there had been big concentrations of yellowtail, mainly juvenile sized, with a few larger fish mixed in, anyway this action came to a standstill at the start of the week, even the bonito that had been schooling with the jacks appeared to have moved on, only the giant squid remained.
The local panga fleets had been concentrating their efforts nearby off Palmilla Point for several weeks, this is where there had been big concentrations of yellowtail, mainly juvenile sized, with a few larger fish mixed in, anyway this action came to a standstill at the start of the week, even the bonito that had been schooling with the jacks appeared to have moved on, only the giant squid remained.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (3/30/2008)
Local panga fleets found the best inshore action from Palmilla to Chileno. Off Palmilla Point there was a consistent bite for yellowtail, most of these fish were in the five pound class, but everyday there are a handful of these jacks being landed that are in the 15 to 30 pound class.
Local panga fleets found the best inshore action from Palmilla to Chileno. Off Palmilla Point there was a consistent bite for yellowtail, most of these fish were in the five pound class, but everyday there are a handful of these jacks being landed that are in the 15 to 30 pound class.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (3/22/2008)
Shallow water bottom action and inshore trolling was the best bet recently. With yellowtail, Mexican bonito and sierra highlighting the the fish counts.
Shallow water bottom action and inshore trolling was the best bet recently. With yellowtail, Mexican bonito and sierra highlighting the the fish counts.
Good Fishing Action Off Palmilla Point For Yellowtail by Eric Brictson (3/15/2008)
Early in the week there was some very good action found off of Palmilla Point, mainly for small fire cracker sized yellowtail up to 6 or 8 pounds, also mixed in were Mexican bonito, amberjack and an occasional cabrilla or grouper. Anglers had success while using a combination of yo-yo jigs, rapalas and sardinas.
Early in the week there was some very good action found off of Palmilla Point, mainly for small fire cracker sized yellowtail up to 6 or 8 pounds, also mixed in were Mexican bonito, amberjack and an occasional cabrilla or grouper. Anglers had success while using a combination of yo-yo jigs, rapalas and sardinas.
Red crabs was the talk around the La Playita/Puerto Los Cabos by Eric Brictson (3/09/2008)
Red crabs was the talk around the La Playita/Puerto Los Cabos area in recent days, as one of the pangueros received a call early in the week that these elusive crustaceans were being pushed to the surface by giant squid that were gorging themselves on these delicacies, this was in an area offshore of Chileno.
Red crabs was the talk around the La Playita/Puerto Los Cabos area in recent days, as one of the pangueros received a call early in the week that these elusive crustaceans were being pushed to the surface by giant squid that were gorging themselves on these delicacies, this was in an area offshore of Chileno.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (3/02/2008)
Larger yellowtail in the 25 to 40 pound class were holding on the rocky high spots throughout the area and anglers working iron yo-yos or drift fishing with live mackerel landed some of these brutes, though numbers were not significant, all of these fish were quality.
Larger yellowtail in the 25 to 40 pound class were holding on the rocky high spots throughout the area and anglers working iron yo-yos or drift fishing with live mackerel landed some of these brutes, though numbers were not significant, all of these fish were quality.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (2/23/2008)
Mexcian bonito were the most common catch for anglers working yo-yo jigs off of the rock piles from San Luis to the Gordo Banks, these fish averaged 3 to 6 pounds and once found provided some fast and furious action.
Mexcian bonito were the most common catch for anglers working yo-yo jigs off of the rock piles from San Luis to the Gordo Banks, these fish averaged 3 to 6 pounds and once found provided some fast and furious action.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (2/17/2008)
Anglers did report landing some quality sized yellowtail while working yo-yo jigs on the rock piles from the Gordo Banks to Iman. Some of these fish were very impressive, in the 30 to 50 pound class.
Anglers did report landing some quality sized yellowtail while working yo-yo jigs on the rock piles from the Gordo Banks to Iman. Some of these fish were very impressive, in the 30 to 50 pound class.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (2/10/2008)
Inshore action was perhaps the most consistent of any of the other options. Vinorama saw large schools of sierra move in, for anglers that had live sardinas they encountered some frenzied action, the fish were also striking on cast and retrieved lures, hoochies and rapalas.
Inshore action was perhaps the most consistent of any of the other options. Vinorama saw large schools of sierra move in, for anglers that had live sardinas they encountered some frenzied action, the fish were also striking on cast and retrieved lures, hoochies and rapalas.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (2/03/2008)
illfish action slowed down over the full moon, but has started to improve again, many stripers are now being seen in the direction of the Sea of Cortez and the fleets were finding good action 3 to 5 miles offshore from Chileno to Red Hill.
illfish action slowed down over the full moon, but has started to improve again, many stripers are now being seen in the direction of the Sea of Cortez and the fleets were finding good action 3 to 5 miles offshore from Chileno to Red Hill.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (1/27/2008)
La Playita panga fleets were limited on what options were practical and productive, most charters were doing a mix of inshore trolling and drift fishing over the rock piles from La Fortuna to San Luis.
La Playita panga fleets were limited on what options were practical and productive, most charters were doing a mix of inshore trolling and drift fishing over the rock piles from La Fortuna to San Luis.
Anglers reported improved inshore action for sierra and roosterfish by Eric Brictson (1/20/2008)
Anglers reported improved inshore action for sierra and roosterfish, with the La Laguna stretch just south of Punta Gorda being very productive recently. Sierra action was best early in the morning, but roosterfish became more active mid morning as the sun seemed to warm the surface temperature some.
Anglers reported improved inshore action for sierra and roosterfish, with the La Laguna stretch just south of Punta Gorda being very productive recently. Sierra action was best early in the morning, but roosterfish became more active mid morning as the sun seemed to warm the surface temperature some.
The yellowfin tuna action remained in the areas from Punta Gorda to Vinorama by Eric Brictson (1/13/2008)
The yellowfin tuna action remained in the areas from Punta Gorda to Vinorama, seemed to vary each day on what time of the morning and where the fish would come up. In recent days the best action was found three to five miles outside of Vinorama.
The yellowfin tuna action remained in the areas from Punta Gorda to Vinorama, seemed to vary each day on what time of the morning and where the fish would come up. In recent days the best action was found three to five miles outside of Vinorama.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (1/06/2008)
Over the weekend the weather was spectacular, no wind and temperatures to 85 degrees, the action picked up accordingly. There were reports of larger cow sized yellowfin tuna being seen breezing on the Jaime Bank, but these fish were not on the bite. Perhaps there will be a winter bite for larger tuna since nothing really ever developed during this past summer or fall season.
Over the weekend the weather was spectacular, no wind and temperatures to 85 degrees, the action picked up accordingly. There were reports of larger cow sized yellowfin tuna being seen breezing on the Jaime Bank, but these fish were not on the bite. Perhaps there will be a winter bite for larger tuna since nothing really ever developed during this past summer or fall season.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (12/27/2007)
Anglers reported the best action towards Cabo San Lucas, where they were concentrating for dorado or striped marlin. Decent numbers of dorado were found close to shore, striking on medium sized trolling lures and on various live, dead and strip baits.
Anglers reported the best action towards Cabo San Lucas, where they were concentrating for dorado or striped marlin. Decent numbers of dorado were found close to shore, striking on medium sized trolling lures and on various live, dead and strip baits.
Getting Tuna Up To Feed With Live Sardinas by Eric Brictson (12/23/2007)
Starting on last Monday, anglers encountered a whole different scenario than in previous weeks when they were catching easy limits of yellowfin tuna. The live sardinas have remained plentiful, but getting the tuna to come up and feed in the areas of Iman, Punta Gorda and Palmilla where they had been so abundant has been nearly impossible. Only a handful of tuna were being hooked into, still in the range of 10 to 20 pounds and this has the sportfishing fleet scattering looking for other action.
Starting on last Monday, anglers encountered a whole different scenario than in previous weeks when they were catching easy limits of yellowfin tuna. The live sardinas have remained plentiful, but getting the tuna to come up and feed in the areas of Iman, Punta Gorda and Palmilla where they had been so abundant has been nearly impossible. Only a handful of tuna were being hooked into, still in the range of 10 to 20 pounds and this has the sportfishing fleet scattering looking for other action.
Better Tuna Action On The San Luis Bank and Off Punta Gorda by Eric Brictson (12/09/2007)
The hot bite off of Palmilla point became less consistent, though on some days the tuna were found there, fleets found better action on the San Luis Bank and off of Punta Gorda, this bite was exclusively on bait, so it was worth while patiently waiting and searching for the sardinas early in the morning. The average sized yellowfin were around 8 to 14 pounds, but there was also another grade of tuna mixed in that ranged up over 20 pounds.
The hot bite off of Palmilla point became less consistent, though on some days the tuna were found there, fleets found better action on the San Luis Bank and off of Punta Gorda, this bite was exclusively on bait, so it was worth while patiently waiting and searching for the sardinas early in the morning. The average sized yellowfin were around 8 to 14 pounds, but there was also another grade of tuna mixed in that ranged up over 20 pounds.
Tuna Fishing From Palmilia Point To Iman Bank by Eric Brictson (12/02/2007)
The story for fishing out of the San Jose del Cabo area was that the yellowfin tuna bite has been absolutely wide open, from the Palmilla Point, Punta Gorda, La Fortuna to the Iman Bank.
The story for fishing out of the San Jose del Cabo area was that the yellowfin tuna bite has been absolutely wide open, from the Palmilla Point, Punta Gorda, La Fortuna to the Iman Bank.