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Mag Bay Marlin - 2025 Season Availability

By Kyle on November 20, 2024

Mag Bay is a trip for the adventurous and has some of the most exciting fly fishing on the planet. You know when you are catching roosterfish from the beach as a back up plan, you are in an amazing place. Marlin are definitely the main show in Mag Bay but there are so many […]

FFM 2025 Season Availability - Book Now!

By Kyle on November 20, 2024

Experience what is considered the #1 place in the world to land a roosterfish on the fly. Bahia Suenos is the best Baja has to offer for beauty, luxury and incredible fishing action. Roosterfish are a primary target for many guests but a variety of sport fishing species can be found close to the lodges […]

Fishing Reports

Spring 2024: Fishing Report

By Kyle on September 6, 2024

Before we give the 2024 fishing report we want to thank all our Flyfishmex friends and guest who joined us at Suenos and Mag Bay. Also, big thanks to our hardworking, skilled and dedicated captains who prove every day that they are the best. The spring season of 2024 was another banner year; highlighted by […]

Video Stoke Series || Vol. 13 - Spring 2024

By Kyle on September 6, 2024

Fly Fish Mex clients frequently ask about the health of the fishery on Baja’s East Cape. Has fishing declined? Gotten better? Have the variety of species changed? Are there up years and down years? Does this resource appear sustainable? Having fished here for over 35 years, we have come to know that the sport fish […]

Video Stoke Series || Vol. 12 - Fall Fishing In Mag Bay

By Kyle on February 8, 2024

Magdalena Bay is THE place to land a marlin on fly. This incredible fishery turns on in late October and runs through to January. During this time bait balls begin to form in the Pacific outside of Mag Bay. The Pacific comes to life; whales, marlin, sea lions, Dorado, tuna and a variety of mammals, […]

FFM 2024 Season Availability - Book Now!

By James on January 9, 2024

In the Fall months, the Baja Desert transforms from a hot arid landscape to a lush flowering oasis. The desert turns green with blooming flora and clouds of butterflies hatch and migrate across Mexico and beyond. Inshore and offshore the water has warmed to its annual peak and the fishing can be on fire. Fall […]

Video Stoke Series || Vol. 11 - Fall Fishing in Baja 2023

By Kyle on September 12, 2023

If you want to see another side of Baja, come in the fall. The fall season in Baja is marked by the change from a dry, brown desert to a butterfly-filled, lush, green landscape. At sea, the seasonal storms have subsided and a variety of species have moved into the area. September and October are […]

Fishing Reports

2023: The Comeback Year of the Dorado

By Kyle on September 11, 2023

2023 has seen dorado numbers in the Sea of Cortez return to their former glory. Throughout the 80’s and 90’s, Dorado were the predominant species targeted by anglers in Baja. During summer and fall months, you could count on seeing 30-50lb dorado congregating around floating objects and structure. It would be difficult to find a […]

Fishing Reports

Magdalena Bay Gear List

By Kyle on September 10, 2023

Magdalena Bay and Pacific weather can be cooler in the mornings, turning to warm sunny days. A layered approach is best using compactable, quick drying and SPF materials. Light rain gear is also advised for the occasional splash. APPAREL: Layered clothing •Bathing suit, quick dry base layer, rain pants, compactable rain jacket or windbreaker •Boat […]

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