Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Inshore Temp:
83
Offshore Temp:
85
The Reel Baja's Tip of the Week
With the weather getting hot some of the best fishing will be early in the morning and late afternoon. Concrete on those times especially if fishing from the beach. The fish can certainly be active other times of day but those “magic hours” can be some of the best.
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The Reel Baja5-Day Outlook as of 9/29/25
We expect good weather and good fishing this upcoming week. We will see a little wind in the afternoons from the Southeast it that is typical for this time of year. The fishing should remain steady as the water temperatures are looking good.
Techniques & Tips as of 9/29/25
Inshore - This time of year we see a lot of action early in the mornings as well as the low light hours in the evenings. People tend to over look these time periods. If you want some great action get up and on the water early or fish a little later in the day as those "magic" hours can be great. Offshore - have a few different rods ready from 8wt. to 12/14wt as you never know what you might encounter as far as species and size of fish. It never fails you will be running to a destination and you run into feeding fish on your way. You need to be ready for anything before you leave the dock.
Current Conditions as of 9/29/25
just returned from a fantastic two-week trip up north where I took my son on his first freshwater trout adventure. We had a great time, and now I’m back in Baja, excited to kick off our fall fishing season! Weather Update This past week, we saw some passing weather as Hurricane Narda moved well offshore. There was never any danger to us here in Baja, though it did bring some light rainy weather as it passed by. Currently, our daytime highs are sitting in the high 80s to low 90s, with overnight lows in the mid-70s. The forecast looks stable moving forward with mostly sunny skies, warm temperatures, and just a slim chance of an isolated shower here or there. Offshore Action The big story this past week has been the tuna fishing. Anglers have been finding success both drifting bait and casting into breezing schools feeding on top. For fly anglers, sinking lines and getting the fly down into the school has been producing excellent results. Conventional and light-tackle fishermen are also having a great time on these tuna. We’ve also seen some dorado (mahi-mahi) in the area. Numbers are a little better further north, but even locally, smaller schools are showing up, and fish have been pushing up to 30 pounds. Inshore Fishing We’re nearing the tail end of our roosterfish season. There are still some roosters along the beach, and from the boats, you can find them as well. However, the presence of heavy needlefish numbers makes targeting them a challenge. That said, if someone really wants to put in the work, the roosters are still around. Magdalena Bay (Pacific Side) I’ll be heading over to Magdalena Bay before too long as my season kicks off there, and I’ll be fishing the area straight through December. I have a very limited number of openings left, so if anyone is interested, please reach out and I’ll get you the details. Mag Bay is truly a special place — in the fall, it’s one of the best offshore fisheries in the world. Tuna, dorado, and marlin headline the action, and there’s a reason why film crews from places like National Geographic and Blue Planet come here every year. It’s an incredible trip for anyone who wants to experience Baja at its best. Right now, reports are already strong with tuna and dorado offshore, and marlin numbers are building daily. Within the next couple of weeks, we should see excellent marlin fishing as the big schools arrive. Inside the mangroves, the action stays steady and diverse with broomtail grouper, leopard grouper, orange corvina, golden trevally, and bay bass—all exciting targets whether you’re fly fishing or using light conventional tackle. Final Thoughts Most of this action has been done on the fly, but we also guide anglers who prefer light tackle or conventional gear. At The Reel Baja, we specialize in both, so no matter how you like to fish, we’re happy to help you get on the water and into the action.Local Species Available Year Round
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Roosterfish
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tunas
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marlin
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jacks
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sailfish
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dorado
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wahoo
The Reel Baja's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Premium Bonefish Selection | N/A | |
Orvis Endorsed Guide Baitfish Fly Selection - 8 Flies | Mullet brown | 3/0 |
Orvis Endorsed Guide Baitfish Fly Selection - 8 Flies | Sardina | 3/0 |
TRB Sardina | Olive and white | 2/0 - 4/0 |
TRB Special Rooster Fly | Blue and White | 2/0 - 4/0 |
The Reel Baja's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Mirage Big Game Leaders
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Best Tippet:
Mirage Pure Fluorocarbon Tippet
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
10-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Saltwater All-Rounder WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line