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beachbum1A
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New Harbor - Punta San Antonio
My friend & I just came back from a trip to Punta Baja, just west of El Rosario, in a search of places to fish that we haven't tried as yet. And
that was our primary reason for the trip that started at our homes here in Ensenada. We did go out with a local pangero from Punta Baja for the day,
and although we didn't catch any pelagics we did get lots of large White Fish, Sheephead and some nice Reds. So now we know a bit more about that
area and will be better prepared to fish there with our own boat when the time comes.
After the fish were cleaned we decided to take the trek of 26 miles south to Punta San Antonio (on a nasty dirt road) to see whatever happened to the
man-made harbor they had started when we were 1st there 4-5 years earlier. When we were there then they had some very large earth moving equipment on
site and were digging out for a harbor.
Fast forward to last week! It was done! Completed! I thought i was back in Southern California cause that's what this harbor looked like! A small
channel off the ocean leading back and around a corner to this protected harbor! Pointed concrete pilings with docks that moved up/down on the
pilings! Slips for approx. 30 pangas! Concrete launch area. (4) nice hoists for removing engines or boats. Solar powered lights. A concrete
sidewalk up on top with a metal safety rail running along side the sidewalk. Blew our minds to say the least. Especially the fact that this was one
project that was actually completed and not left half finished like so many. Hopefully I can post the shots I took.
The caretaker living there in a trailer said it was private and belonged to a man who owned the fishing cooperative there and to launch a private boat
we would need written permission from the owner. Can't imaging one of us wanting to tow a boat those 26 hard miles but who knows - right!
  
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Interesting, thanks for the report. Looks very well done.
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We were impressed when we saw it. When I get home, I can add the old photos to compare. Road must be due for grading? It was good before, just dusty!
Well, when I looked at my 2005 photos, all that was there was a concrete boat ramp (which was impressive for that location)... I was thinking I saw
the harbor before the June 2014 Trail of Missions trip? Here it was in June 2014 (posted originally back then):
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Wow! That harbor looks like it cost quite a bit. Certainly cost more than a rural fish coop can afford. Wonder where the money came from?
Who is the owner? Doesn't sound like the coop owns it
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chippy
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That reeks of narco money!
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straight shot out, well a long straight shot out, to guadalupe!
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I think those beautiful hoists may be for some sort of cargo. Otherwise the`re going to be pulling engines and lifting boats all day long!!
Great find, what a surprise!!!
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Quote: Originally posted by beachbum1A  | My friend & I just came back from a trip to Punta Baja, just west of El Rosario, in a search of places to fish that we haven't tried as yet. And
that was our primary reason for the trip that started at our homes here in Ensenada. We did go out with a local pangero from Punta Baja for the day,
and although we didn't catch any pelagics we did get lots of large White Fish, Sheephead and some nice Reds. So now we know a bit more about that
area and will be better prepared to fish there with our own boat when the time comes.
After the fish were cleaned we decided to take the trek of 26 miles south to Punta San Antonio (on a nasty dirt road) to see whatever happened to the
man-made harbor they had started when we were 1st there 4-5 years earlier. When we were there then they had some very large earth moving equipment on
site and were digging out for a harbor.
Fast forward to last week! It was done! Completed! I thought i was back in Southern California cause that's what this harbor looked like! A small
channel off the ocean leading back and around a corner to this protected harbor! Pointed concrete pilings with docks that moved up/down on the
pilings! Slips for approx. 30 pangas! Concrete launch area. (4) nice hoists for removing engines or boats. Solar powered lights. A concrete
sidewalk up on top with a metal safety rail running along side the sidewalk. Blew our minds to say the least. Especially the fact that this was one
project that was actually completed and not left half finished like so many. Hopefully I can post the shots I took.
The caretaker living there in a trailer said it was private and belonged to a man who owned the fishing cooperative there and to launch a private boat
we would need written permission from the owner. Can't imaging one of us wanting to tow a boat those 26 hard miles but who knows - right!
[Edited on 4-28-2016 by beachbum1A] |
...and the white fish you brought us were delicious. Thank you.
Bob Durrell
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beachbum1A
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We were thinking it's only about 5 miles out (due west) to the Sacramento Reef and some nice Calico fishing! 
[Edited on 4-28-2016 by beachbum1A]
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WOW, wonder when it will start being used.
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what's the lat/long?
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I count FIVE cranes? Velly stlange...
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For once, it looks like they built a jetty large and long enough to trap any sand that may drift into the harbor area and block the boats from going
out to sea.
A-LA-LAS SALINAS harbor, just below La Mision, BCN.
Udo
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beachbum1A
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IT IS being used. Belongs to the local cooperativa.
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beachbum1A
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29 44'38.46"N
115 40'41.45"W
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The cranes are to off load fish, urchins, lobsters and other cargo. They also need help loading too. Notice there at the end of the docks.
I have launched my kayak off the jetty and a easy shot out to the ocean.
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I went through there last year and thought it was pretty surreal to come up on such a nice, modern harbor in the middle of nowhere!
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Coops cant afford harbors like that on fish alone. Perhaps the coop branched out into hemp farming?
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Looks like a wave out front too. Weird, I didn't see any of this last year when I was there. Must've just missed it.
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The wind is like Punta San Carlos. Good surf is hard to find out there.
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