On March 7, the catch success rate was an impressive 90%, indicating a high likelihood of a successful fishing trip. The previous week, from Feb. 28 to Mar. 6, The catch success rate was 84.51%, showing consistent fishing conditions. Feb. 28 to Mar. 6 Catch Success Rate 84.51%.
Billfish, 8.45%; Dorado, 2.82%; Tuna, 18.31%; Wahoo, 2.78%; Roosterfish, Of the catch, Bonito accounted for 21.13%, and the rest, including Roosterfish, Ladyfish, Striped Marlin, Dorado, and Yellowfin, made up the remaining 60.56%.
Pisces Fleet Weekly update from February 28 – March 7, 2025 When it comes to fishing, popular options include the target of the day to make memories, and of course, the weather and water temperature play a big part as well. Yet, when you aren’t catching many fish, the captains and crews on the Pisces Fleet boats can make all the difference in your adventure; they like getting to know their clients, and they enjoy interacting with them. And, if one species of fish is not available, there are many varieties to catch, and they are proud to take their customers to wherever a particular species is biting.
The water temperature this week was around 67 degrees and the air remained around 70 to 72 degrees…quite comfortable. Anglers walked away with a tie between the numbers of Bonito and Sierra caught…103 and 109 for the week. The rest, Roosterfish, Ladyfish, Striped Marlin, Dorado, and Yellowfin fell in line behind. The others declared they were “gone fishing” and enjoyed their adventure out on the water.
Owen Sims, Paul Sims, and Savannah Varney chartered the “ANDREA,” a 28-foot Uniflite, run by the experienced Captain Fernando and Mate Marcelo D. They headed to the Cerro del Golden, where the anglers caught and released one 110-pound Striped Marlin on a mackerel, fifteen Bonito, and one Sierra on cuchi. The weather was pleasant at
70 degrees, the fishing was productive, and the crew’s easy-going and fun nature added to their successful experience.
On the same day, Gregory Holtman, Mitchell Hanson, Patrick Traxler, and Richard Halverson went out on the “TIBURON,” a 31-foot Bertram, with the affable Captain Rey W. and Mate Carlos Santos. Their journey to the Gaspareno was a fruitful one, with the Minnesota lot reeling in Three Sierra and Thirteen Bonito. A change of location to the Casita Blanca brought them Three Roosterfish. The day was a testament to the different species and the abundance of fish in these waters.
GORDO BANKS PANGAS
A few local pangeros reported big yellowfin tuna at the Inner Gordo on Thursday and Friday. Overall, five tuna were landed on both days, all averaging 110 to 140 pounds; a few more fish were lost after long battles. All of these fish were hooked on strips of squid.
A couple of boats tried using the kite technique and slow-trolling live skipjack or chiwili, but did not get any hits. A few more boats tried the Gordo but came in empty-handed. Wind conditions were not ideal this weekend, as we had some North winds pick up early in the morning.
We are not seeing action on the jigs, but there is a good chance of landing a few nice-quality fish if you put in the work and focus on multiple rock structures in the area. We had a nice handful of Amberjack, Yellowtail, Grouper, and Snapper this week. We had one Amberjack that weighed nearly 80 pounds. Most of this jigging action came from San Luis, Vinorama, La Fortuna, and Palmilla.
Most boats fished closer to shore this week with live and dead sardina. On most days, we were able to land limits of Sierra (Spanish Mackerel). Pompano, Snapper, and Grouper were also caught within the same area. The best action came throughout the shorelines of the Hilton, the Westin, and the Palmilla.
Some Jacks and small Roosters were spotted in the mix while trolling live sardina and caballito.
We see live sardina almost every morning. The bait guys continue to net them around the jetty rock structures adjacent to the marina. No Marlin or Dorado were reported in our area this week. …Good Fishing, Brian Brictson
East Cape
The wind has been off again and on again, typical for this time of year.
Inshore, the early morning calm waters, and the bait near-shore and along the beaches have provided the best opportunities to catch small
Jacks, Sierra, and the Roosterfish. Although the deep-water fishing off La Ribera Banks has slowed down for Yellowtail; it is good to hear that the White Bonito are still providing some fair action. The water temperature has been around 68 degrees and slightly off-color, which might also affect the fishing conditions.
La Paz – Las Arenas/ Muertos Bay/ Suenos Bay
First and foremost, it’s still windy most days…too windy to go fishing.
Or to be comfortable. November to April is off-season because of the winds.
So, let’s get that out of the way! Winter isn’t over yet!
But it’s not quite spring-yet ever!
The good news is that things are moving in the right direction!
Some days, it’s getting up to the low 80s in the daytime, but don’t put that sweatshirt away yet. Nighttime temps drop down to the cooler mid-50s!
However, the waters are warming, and on the days when the winds aren’t blowing, the seas flatten out, and many fishing spots are
much more accessible. It has resulted in some nice-sized Yellowtail
up into the 20 to 30-pound class that are tearing it up as they are hitting live mackerel, live sardina, heavy jigs, and trolled Rapala or Yo-Zuri type lures. These are tough fish and heavier rigs are suggested because these horses will hit and then want to head straight back into cover.
Inshore, there was a nice bite of Sierra, Pargo, Cabrilla, Snapper, Triggerfish, Jacks, and Bonito.
The real kicker was the giant Yellowfin Tuna picked up off Bahia Muertos! It weighed in at 96 kilos (or about 212 pounds). We know these bad boys are around, but in the 30 years down in La Paz, they are hooked, and these beasts are rarely brought to the boat!