gwh - 10-9-2003 at 12:25 PM
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??
Snorkeling
Baja Again - 10-20-2003 at 11:51 AM
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.
just cold water
fishinrich - 10-20-2003 at 03:25 PM
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