Asking for intel about fishing in San Felipe, Baja. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mahigeer · 08-29-2018, 04:36 PM

I will be stopping on the way to and from Bahia Asuncion in San Felipe.

I will have two afternoons in San Felipe and asking for intel on fishing there.

Primarily surf fishing, since Panga may be out of my budget.

Thanks in advance.

fishnstix · 08-31-2018, 05:36 PM

don't bother...fishing sucks in SF.

Baja_Traveler · 08-31-2018, 07:31 PM

Drive one and a half hours further south...

CardShark · 08-31-2018, 09:14 PM

Well, that sucks.
I'm planning on joining Mahigeer on his trip and was hoping not to waste the days in San Felipe.

What's wrong with the fishing there?

Dannowar · 09-01-2018, 02:04 AM

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

Mahigeer · 09-01-2018, 07:07 AM

Thank you for your inputs. Keep them coming please.

Before posting here I had made two "non-cancellable" hotel reservations. October 4th and 11th.

San Felipe is a rest stop on the way to see Rossman in Bahia Asuncion. Waaaaaaaaaaaay south.
same on the way back.

I have only seen the Calimax, the taco place and whatever was in route to Gonzaga Bay.
Some sightseeing is in order. Also some adult drinks and locally prepared food could be enjoyed to celebrate life.

Going south, then coming back north then going back south next day is little too much driving.
Plan is to see Luis on the way and show Cardshark (if he is riding with me) the Mako-ville on the way south.

Perhaps a trip to Puertecitos hot springs should be done on the 4th instead of fishing.
The tide seems good on the 11th, not too good on the 4th.

I also plan to stop at Bahia Santa Rosaliita, where I fished in 2012.

Thanks again for your advise.

Mahigeer · 09-03-2018, 07:23 AM

Quote:

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.

YakDout · 09-02-2018, 07:56 AM

Be sure to bring multiple spare tires. And possibly an on board compressor to air down over the bad section and be able to air back up

Mahigeer · 09-02-2018, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YakDout

Be sure to bring multiple spare tires. And possibly an on board compressor to air down over the bad section and be able to air back up

Thanks for the tip.

After my first tip to Mako-ville, I bought a lot stuff to get me out of jam including new (4) wheel drive 4Runner.
50" High-lift jack, heavy duty Road chew plates, fast tire deflator, compressor, tow straps, etc.
Thus, I am prepared for getting stuck in sand. I even learned a trick or two from others at Mako-Ville.

With just the 4 wheel drive capability, I did not have to air down at Mako-Ville.

I will have one spare tire, but don’t have room for “multiple spare tires”.

Mahigeer · 09-02-2018, 12:15 PM

Another option is before checking-in at the hotel in (SF) to visit the hot springs in Puertocito to soak some old bones.

Maybe even cast a line or two.

rossman · 09-02-2018, 04:46 PM

Just in case you didn't know, there is some additional road construction going on between SF and Puertocitos. So in addition to it being rough in the past, there are some significant detours on dirt in that section.

Mahigeer · 09-02-2018, 05:22 PM

Thanks for the tip Ross.

My plans are not set in stone.

We may make some changes as we see fit.

The main objective is NOT to stress out and have fun.

As usual, it is taking a long time for the rip to start, yet it will wiz by once I get on the road in Los Angeles.

patoloco · 09-04-2018, 02:45 PM

The time spent in Calimax is about all the time you need to spend in San Felipe.

08-29-2018, 04:36 PM	#1
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,891	Asking for intel about fishing in San Felipe, Baja. I will be stopping on the way to and from Bahia Asuncion in San Felipe. I will have two afternoons in San Felipe and asking for intel on fishing there. Primarily surf fishing, since Panga may be out of my budget. Thanks in advance.

09-01-2018, 02:04 AM	#5
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	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 __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

09-02-2018, 04:46 PM	#11
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	Just in case you didn't know, there is some additional road construction going on between SF and Puertocitos. So in addition to it being rough in the past, there are some significant detours on dirt in that section. __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

08-31-2018, 05:36 PM	#2
fishnstix Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 55	don't bother...fishing sucks in SF.

08-31-2018, 07:31 PM	#3
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Drive one and a half hours further south...

08-31-2018, 09:14 PM	#4
CardShark Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mission Hills, CA Posts: 184	Well, that sucks. I'm planning on joining Mahigeer on his trip and was hoping not to waste the days in San Felipe. What's wrong with the fishing there?

09-01-2018, 07:07 AM	#6
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,891	Thank you for your inputs. Keep them coming please. Before posting here I had made two "non-cancellable" hotel reservations. October 4th and 11th. San Felipe is a rest stop on the way to see Rossman in Bahia Asuncion. Waaaaaaaaaaaay south. same on the way back. I have only seen the Calimax, the taco place and whatever was in route to Gonzaga Bay. Some sightseeing is in order. Also some adult drinks and locally prepared food could be enjoyed to celebrate life. Going south, then coming back north then going back south next day is little too much driving. Plan is to see Luis on the way and show Cardshark (if he is riding with me) the Mako-ville on the way south. Perhaps a trip to Puertecitos hot springs should be done on the 4th instead of fishing. The tide seems good on the 11th, not too good on the 4th. I also plan to stop at Bahia Santa Rosaliita, where I fished in 2012. Thanks again for your advise.

09-02-2018, 07:56 AM	#8
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Be sure to bring multiple spare tires. And possibly an on board compressor to air down over the bad section and be able to air back up

09-02-2018, 12:15 PM	#10
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,891	Another option is before checking-in at the hotel in (SF) to visit the hot springs in Puertocito to soak some old bones. Maybe even cast a line or two.

09-02-2018, 05:22 PM	#12
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,891	Thanks for the tip Ross. My plans are not set in stone. We may make some changes as we see fit. The main objective is NOT to stress out and have fun. As usual, it is taking a long time for the rip to start, yet it will wiz by once I get on the road in Los Angeles.

09-04-2018, 02:45 PM	#13
patoloco Junior Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 15	The time spent in Calimax is about all the time you need to spend in San Felipe.