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[*] posted on 10-9-2003 at 12:25 PM
snorkeling


what kind of fish would one expect ot get when spearfishing in Jan or Feb. ?? are there any that a person should leave alone because of regulations or just plain no good to eat??
what dangers would one encounter in quiet water??




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[*] posted on 10-20-2003 at 11:51 AM
Snorkeling


Depends on which part of Baja you are talking about. The most popular snorkeling areas are on the east side of the peninsula which has much warmer water. Unfortunately this brings invisible Jellyfish, or Agua Malas. They hurt but are easily remedied by pouring hot water on the stings. There are a lot of Puffer fish in the southern waters which are a Japanese delicacy. Unfortunately, about 20 - 30,000 people die in Japan each year from it not being prepared right. It has a deadly poison in it.
There are a lot of Trigger fish which is really good eating but kinda hard to clean, sand bass and many other species along most of the east coast of Baja.
The Pacific side has much colder waters and a large variety of fish as well including Sheepshead, Various Bass, Halibut, Perch, etc. Lots.
I have snorkeled in many areas of Baja (and elsewhere) and depending on the conditions, (wind, waves, clarity), there is excellent snorkeling to be had in most Baja waters.
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[*] posted on 10-20-2003 at 03:25 PM
just cold water


The only thing you will have to worry about in january and february is staying warm. There are no jellys or agua malas. A 5 mil wet suite will be needed because the water is cold, especially on the bottom. Yellowtail, snappers, perico, sierra will be your best game to shoot. This of course is in the sea of cortez I stay away from the pacific side during the winter as it is way to cold over there. fishin rich
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