Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Inshore Temp:
75
Offshore Temp:
76
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 3/11/26
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 3/11/26
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 3/11/26
East Cape Fly Fishing Report Spring is starting to show its face here in the East Cape, and things are beginning to kick off in a big way. Roosterfish schools are cruising up and down the shoreline right now, and we’re seeing solid numbers of fish pushing bait in classic beach structure. The inshore action has definitely turned on, with jacks mixed in with the roosters keeping things exciting. There have also been a few dorado showing up, giving anglers some fun bonus shots throughout the day. Offshore, the tuna bite has been very good, with fish holding roughly 20 miles out. We’re seeing consistent action when conditions allow us to get there, and it’s shaping up to be a strong early-season tuna run. The weather has been warm and overall very nice. We’re not completely out of the windy season yet — and we’ll likely see a few more windy stretches before it tapers off in late March or early April — but it definitely feels like spring is arriving here on the East Cape. As we move closer to full spring patterns, things should only continue to improve. If you’re thinking about making a trip, now is a great time to start planning.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