Ensenada 6/27 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Pescador Paul · 06-28-2017, 07:23 AM

I left my home in Carlsbad at 4:45 yesterday morning and drove straight to Ensenada with no issues at all. However, the road has several places where construction has caused it to be only one lane in each direction. This could cause backups on a busy weekend.

At the entrance to the Hotel/Marina Coral I was greeted by a security guard who politely informed me that I would be charged to launch and park at the marina. Since the marina office had not yet opened, I was directed to the hotel front desk. There I was charged a $5.00 fee. This seems quite reasonable to
me, particularly since the entire area is highly secured.

I launched at the very steep ramp at about 7:00. The tide was very low. Be advised that the lower end of the ramp us amazingly slippery when exposed.

I worked the area outside the marina for 6 calico bass, two sand bass, and one bonito. The first two calicos were caught on a crankbait. All other fish were caught on plastics. Since I do not eat fish from Ensenada Bay, I released them all. All fish were caught on 6 lb. spinning gear.

I left Ensenada, after grabbing a couple of tacos, at 1:00. The drive home was uneventful, save for the 2 and a half hour wait to cross the border. I arrived home dead tired at 6:00 PM.

Paul

Denis_Ruso · 06-28-2017, 09:15 AM

Really cool day trip. Thanks for reporting. Surprised you didn't manage any Butts.

Iceman · 06-28-2017, 09:21 AM

I missed those day trips south............nice!

Amish Ed · 06-28-2017, 11:31 AM

Nice! Thanks for the report.

DanaPT · 06-29-2017, 11:44 AM

Great outing.

Baja_Traveler · 06-29-2017, 12:56 PM

So - around 5 hours fishing, and then half that time sitting in line at the border with all the other cattle.
Might be time to consider a Sentri Pass and cut that wait to mere minutes. Sure, its a PITA to get, but my Sunday return from San Quintin took 18 minutes at the San Ysidro crossing.

At least you caught more than I did...

battleborn · 06-29-2017, 07:50 PM

can you bring a trailer when u have a sentri pass?

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Baja_Traveler · 06-29-2017, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by battleborn

can you bring a trailer when u have a sentri pass?

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No trailers allowed in the Sentri lanes.

battleborn · 06-29-2017, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

No trailers allowed in the Sentri lanes.

that is for the info. cheers.

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JohnMckroidJr · 06-30-2017, 09:33 AM

Nice report, Sounds like alot of fun on light tackle.

ceviche eater · 06-30-2017, 09:57 PM

cool trip

06-28-2017, 07:23 AM	#1
Pescador Paul Junior Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 26	Ensenada 6/27 I left my home in Carlsbad at 4:45 yesterday morning and drove straight to Ensenada with no issues at all. However, the road has several places where construction has caused it to be only one lane in each direction. This could cause backups on a busy weekend. At the entrance to the Hotel/Marina Coral I was greeted by a security guard who politely informed me that I would be charged to launch and park at the marina. Since the marina office had not yet opened, I was directed to the hotel front desk. There I was charged a $5.00 fee. This seems quite reasonable to me, particularly since the entire area is highly secured. I launched at the very steep ramp at about 7:00. The tide was very low. Be advised that the lower end of the ramp us amazingly slippery when exposed. I worked the area outside the marina for 6 calico bass, two sand bass, and one bonito. The first two calicos were caught on a crankbait. All other fish were caught on plastics. Since I do not eat fish from Ensenada Bay, I released them all. All fish were caught on 6 lb. spinning gear. I left Ensenada, after grabbing a couple of tacos, at 1:00. The drive home was uneventful, save for the 2 and a half hour wait to cross the border. I arrived home dead tired at 6:00 PM. Paul

06-28-2017, 09:15 AM	#2
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	Really cool day trip. Thanks for reporting. Surprised you didn't manage any Butts. __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

06-28-2017, 09:21 AM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	I missed those day trips south............nice! __________________

06-28-2017, 11:31 AM	#4
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Nice! Thanks for the report. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

06-29-2017, 11:44 AM	#5
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	Great outing.

06-29-2017, 12:56 PM	#6
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	So - around 5 hours fishing, and then half that time sitting in line at the border with all the other cattle. Might be time to consider a Sentri Pass and cut that wait to mere minutes. Sure, its a PITA to get, but my Sunday return from San Quintin took 18 minutes at the San Ysidro crossing. At least you caught more than I did...

06-29-2017, 07:50 PM	#7
battleborn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 221	can you bring a trailer when u have a sentri pass? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

06-30-2017, 09:33 AM	#10
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,945	Nice report, Sounds like alot of fun on light tackle.

06-30-2017, 09:57 PM	#11
ceviche eater Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mission hills Posts: 133	cool trip