La Paz or Loreto?

[sushizilla99]

Looking for some ideas. Buddy and I planning a short 3-4 day Baja fishing trip end of November / December leaving from Los Angeles. 1st time for me, he recommends Loreto where he fished 10 years ago. I'm open and saw La Paz inthe same area. Doesn't matter to me as long as there's fish and beer(in that order, preferably)

What can we expect to spend if we bring our own tackle? What kind of gear/set ups? Can we bring our catch back through customs? Any recommendations appreciated. Cheers!

[LarryHaynes]

Loreto has been awesome for Yellowtail, but didn't live up to it's rep for Do Do's this year. A friend of mine has a house down there and said it's been disappointing for the Dorado...in case that's what you were looking to bag. Lots of cold beer to be had and a titty bar with hot chicas!

[BajaMike]

My vote would be for La Paz. They're having a great season and there's plenty of variety available. Contact La Paz sportfishing, diving and adventure tours for Baja California Sur, your Mexico vacation specialists. and Jonathan can set you up with fishing, lodging and plenty of cold beer! No problem bringing back your fish. Take a cooler capable of holding 50 lbs. of fillets and duct tape to seal it up at the airport.

[sushizilla99]

Yellows & Dorado's would be the target species. Anything would be better than the slow year here in southern cal.

I'll do my homework and check out the Loreto & La Paz accommodations (along with the all inclusive dancing girls). Buddies 1st yellow caught in Loreto at 40lbs. Sounds not to shabby to me!

Thanks Larry & Mike!

[Ricofly]

My vote would be La Paz and I would use the Baja Pirates of La Paz. They have great 5 day 4 night packages which include 3 full days fishing all airport transfers, choice of hotels and the best boats, gear and service available in the area! They use Avet reels exclusively. The boats are US types with real iced fishholds and real live bait tanks. This group is not a travel service who hooks you up with someone else for van travel, and again someone else for fishing. Baja Pirates has the best prices because we own the boats, we own the fishing gear and we own the vans which do all the pickups and deliveries. We will do everything for you, Including your flight arrangements. Check it out! www.bajapiratesoflapaz.com or call Leonard directly @ 866-454-5386 or his cell@ 562-522-3100. He actually answers the phone most of the time so your reservations are handled by the owner and not some third party booking agent. You can't go wrong with the Baja Pirates and they are also Bloodydeck sponsers so you will be fishing with family! Regards, Baja rico

[prolinegd]

Fishing La Paz, Fishing and partying, Loreto.

[loreto1234]

I'm a huge Loreto fan and have been going since the mid 80's. Fishing can be great and the town is a sample of the old days and the people are super cool. I fish with Gloria Davis (son Titto) in town if going straight out or north (Punta Lobo, Cadilario, Pulpito, San Bruno, San Basilio etc). If fishing south I go to Juncalito and fish with Jose Torres Loreto Sportfishing Loreto Fishing Dorado Yellowtail - Torres Sportfishing Isla Catalan, S. Coronado, Danzante Augua Verde, Cabo Blanco etc. Local restaurants do a good job of stuffing you with both good grinds and suds. You can go low budg on the rooms or spend a few extra shells at La Mission which is really nice (4-star). I just ckecked the report for fishing and it currently looks pretty slow. http://www.bajabigfish.com/conv_report.html
I've been to La Paz as well and it too is a blast and fishing can be off the charts with bigger models for sure. Much larger town with more restaurants and bars. It's not the sleepy little village like Loreto but it is a killer place.

Either way have a great trip!! Hope this helps.

[mhatz1]

I went to la paz in early august and had a great time. Landed a 50# bull dorado my new personal best. Call leonard at Baja Pirates great rates nice 21 ft center consels to fish from a nice hotel to stay in.

[LarryHaynes]

I still vote for Loreto for the titty bar and Super Burro's giant carne asada tacos and burritos. )

[MateoFeo]

Fishing La Paz, Fishing and partying, Loreto.

Agreed. Smaller town = more fun. in my eyes anyway. unless your lookin for tang, then La Paz