Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project

Once again Dave Parker and I, as well as four of our friends, traveled down to Baja California Sur to fish the East Cape staying at Hotel Buena Vista. Last year was a great trip and we all had high expectations for another banner year. Since there was very little albacore fishing in our area during the summer and fall, we were all hoping for a good tuna turnout as well as to catch some Dorado. With luck, maybe we would also catch a Sailfish or Marlin.

We left San Francisco on Oct. 17th on a direct flight to San Jose Del Cabo Airport. Upon arrival we caught a shuttle to the hotel, and within 2 hours were in the pool with our welcome margarita in hand, listening to fish tales. Full of enthusiasm, we headed to our rooms to get all of our tackle together. Before dinner that night, we sat down with Angel to schedule our boat and crew for the next morning. Dinner that night was traditional Mexican fare, and then it was early to bed for all, as breakfast would be served before dawn the next morning. Dave highly recommends their Spanish omelette, which they will make to order for you.

Fishing was good the first day out. Kathy, my sister Ginny, and I were on the Vanessa, with Dave Parker, Deever Jenkins and his son Jeremiah aboard the Iliana. Both boats are 29 ft. with flying bridges. That first day of fishing produced 6 Dorado and 8 tuna. We also caught some red snapper and other very large rock fish. Returning from fishing that day, we sent a portion of our catch to kitchen, to be prepared for dinner that evening.
For the second day of fishing we headed off shore about 25 miles, locating porpoise and tuna in large numbers. We ended that day with 14 tuna and 3 Dorado. Six skip jack, some tuna and white bonita had to be released. Dave Parker and his crew brought in a dozen tuna and a sailfish. The fish had been thick, and spread over five miles.
Wednesday was just about the same.

We caught a dozen tuna, keeping 8 and releasing 4. Dave and his crew ended up with 6 very big tuna and 2 Dorado. That evening we dined on a mixed grill of tuna and Dorado. On the fourth day Dave fished with Deever and Jeremiah. Kathy, my sister Ginny, and I went to the National Marine Park at Cabo Pulmo for lunch, and to check out this area known as a world class diving and snorkeling destination. We had rented a car and braved the dirt roads, our reward being beautiful vistas of the Sea of Cortes around every turn in the road. Dave and his crew caught 4 large tuna and 2 sailfish that day. Friday Dave, Deever, his son Jeremiah and my sister headed home. Kathy and I stayed for one last day of fishing. However, the weather turned, became a little rough and the fish went down. We knew where they were, but the winds were too high for a good troll. We ended up with two well earned tuna.

All I can say is that we are already planning our next trip. If you are planning on fishing down in Mexico next year or just thinking about trying the fishing in Baja, I highly recommend the Hotel Buena Vista. Each year our fishing vacations are an exciting adventure, and there is always something new to explore.

For more information, contact Dave Parker at 831-475-3355 or myself at 831-688-4257.

The Hotel Buena Vista is a valued supporter of our hatchery. You can always count on a wonderful vacation and excellent service when you stay at the Hotel Buena Vista in East Cape, Baja California Sur.