Fishing Season: Year Round

Baja Mexico - Mexico

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Inshore Temp:

79

Offshore Temp:

81

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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5-Day Outlook as of 10/27/25

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 10/27/25

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 10/27/25

Fishing Report – East Cape Winding Down, Magdalena Bay Firing Up (Late October 2025) As we move into late October here on the East Cape, the first hints of the north winds are beginning to show up. While not blowing every day yet, they’re definitely signaling that the fall transition is underway and our season is starting to wind down. Offshore, there are still a few tuna around and the occasional marlin inside when bait is present, but the overall bite is tapering off. Dorado remain scattered, and while you can still find a few, they’re becoming less consistent as water temps slowly cool. Inshore fly fishing has been tough lately. The needlefish are thick, making it nearly impossible to get a clean shot at roosterfish without interference. The bait’s here, but the action is dominated by those long, toothy nuisances for now. Meanwhile, things are heating up fast on the Pacific side in Magdalena Bay. Reports out of Mag Bay have been excellent — with big numbers of striped marlin, plus tuna and dorado offshore. Inside the bay and mangroves, anglers are connecting with snook, broomtail grouper, leopard grouper, and snapper, making for some of the most diverse and exciting fishing of the year. I’ll be heading over to Magdalena Bay early next week to kick off our season there, and it’s shaping up beautifully. Weather-wise, the days have been sunny and pleasant, with daytime temps in the low 80s°F. Winds can shift daily this time of year, both on the East Cape and Pacific side, so it’s always best to check the forecast before heading out. Overall, the East Cape season is winding down, but the Mag Bay season is just getting started — a perfect time to make the switch west and enjoy the incredible fall fishery

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:

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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

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Description: About Baja Mexico

The Reel Baja is a year-round fly fishing guide service located at the southern tip of Baja California. We are located in the area of Baja known as East Cape. East Cape is on the Sea of Cortez side of the peninsula, one hour north of the famed Cabo San Lucas fishing town. Whether it is your first Mexico saltwater fly fishing experience, the first time in Baja Mexico or with plenty of fly fishing and travel under your belt, we want every detail of your fly fishing trip to be both pleasurable and memorable. Therefore, we offer a host of East Cape fly fishing packages and services that can be specifically tailored to any desire. Let a guide who truly understands the Baja region and waters lead you on your East Cape, Magdalena Bay, or Cabo surf fly fishing adventure. The Reel Baja offers their clients some of the most experienced and talented Baja fly fishing guides who truly have a passion for fly fishing in Mexico.

Nearest Airport:

San Jose del Cabo (SJD)

Bait Recommendations:

Sardina, Mullet, Ballyhoo,flying fish,