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 shoes
•Polarized sunglasses
•Hat, buff
•Sunblock, SPF hoody
•Waterproof gear bag
FISHING EQUIPMENT:
•Fly Rods (4 pp allowed): 9-14wt
•Fly Reels (4 pp allowed): Sturdy with a 4” diameter or bigger for offshore, with 400 plus meters backing #70lb or better
•Tippet material: 20, 30, 40, 80 lb fluorocarbon
•Leaders: straight 80 lb or tied with class tippet/80 lb bite guard
•Flies:
-Estuary and beaches: clousers, baitfish, shrimp patterns
-Offshore: Blue/white, tan/white, pink/white deceivers, 6-10”, 5/0-8/0 hooks
-Baitfish patterns 4”-6”, 2/0-4/0
MISCELLANEOUS:
•Mexico Sport Fishing license
https://app.sportfishingbcs.gob.mx/ppd/
•Camera (2 pp allowed)
•Gear bag, waterproof
If you have questions about this or any other Baja-related fishing question, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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 more fish to chase. It is not unheard of to catch marlin , dorado, roosterfish and halibut in the same day, and still have time to suck down some fresh oysters.J
Mag Bay has a short window when the conditions are good and the fishing epic. We have some availability still open during this time, come join the fun.
(UPDATED 2/8/24)
2024 DATES
Week 1 - November 2nd-8th 4 Rods Available
Week 2 - November 9th-15th 0 Rods Available
Week 3 - November 16th-22nd 0 Rods Available
Week 4 - November 23rd-29th 8 Rods Available
Week 5 - November 30th-December 6th 4 Rods Available
Week 6 - December 7th-15th 8 Rods Available
Week 7- December 16th-22nd 8 Rods Available
If you are interested in learning more about this amazing new fly fishing opportunity or would like to confirm dates please contact us.
