Hello Nonads,
Does anyone know off the top of their head what the age limits are for fishing license in Baja.
Do kids have to have a fishing license?
Is a license necesary for fishing of the surf?
Thank You
SoCalalBajaDanD - 2-20-2007 at 05:42 PM
No fishing license needed for surf fishing.
If you are in a boat or any floating device you need a license for everyone on the boat even the baby and the boat needs a permit even if its a rubber
raft if you have so much as a hook in/on it.
DANDAlan - 2-20-2007 at 06:13 PM
The jury is still out on whether pregnant ladies need two but everyone else IN THE BOAT better have one along with the permit for the boat.RICHARDH - 2-20-2007 at 07:10 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by BajaDanD
No fishing license needed for surf fishing.
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DAND
That's great! (if true). And makes a change in my planned Baja visit likely! But *Moon Handbooks Baja*, 6th edition, by Joe Cummings (Avalon Travel
Publishing, 2004) says, "The basic requirement is that anyone over 16 who intends to fish must possess a Mexican fishing license; technically, this
includes all persons aboard boats equipped with fishing tackle, whether they plan to fish or not." (Italics added by me.)
While this says the rule applies, in particular, to persons on "boats equipped with fishing tackle", it does not appear to make any particular
exceptions for surf fishing. I realize that people often say things other than what they mean, and I wonder if that may be the case here.
Could it be that Cummings means to say that "... this includes all persons and only such persons ...", where italics here indicate added
phraseology?4baja - 2-20-2007 at 08:16 PM
i have meet many of pesca guys on the beach and the only requirment to fishing the shores of mexico is a few extra cervezas for them, no license
required on the playa . alltho mabe a puro or two may come in handy. no worrys.BajaDanD - 2-20-2007 at 10:16 PM
Mex fishing regs clearly states no needs fishing license when fishing from shore. if you dont believe me there is a # you can call It also says
everyone on board needs a license no matter how old even if they are not fishing even if no one is fishing if there is any fishing equipment on board.
You can also Google Mex. fishinf regs and see for yourself
This question has been asked more then once on this board you can do a searchBajaDanD - 2-20-2007 at 10:49 PM
Mexican Sportfishing Regulations from Oficina de Pesca San Diego
In order to operate a boat that carries fishing equipment in Mexican waters, it is necessary to hold a valid boat permit and personal fishing licenses
for everybody aboard the boat, regardless of age and whether fishing or not. A fishing license is not required when fishing from land.
Only one rod or line with hook is permitted in the water, per person, but there is no restriction regarding the number of replacement items.
This fishing license allows to capture only fin fish. It does not allow to capture any mollusks or crustaceans, and their capture by anyone is
strictly prohibited. Totuava, turtles and marine mammals are under protection of the Ministry and may not be captured at any time.
To capture bottom fish, up to four hooks on a vertical line may be used.
The use of electric reels is restricted to disabled fisherman only, after written authorization from the Ministry before use.
Bag and Possession Limits
In ocean waters and estuaries the limit is a total of ten fish per day, with no more than 5 catches of a single species, except of the species of
marlin, sailfish, swordfish and shark of which only one specimen of either is allowed and which counts as five toward the overall 10 fish limit, or
dorado, roosterfish, shad or tarpon, of which only two samples of each species are allowed, and which count as five toward the overall 10 fish limit.
Limit on inland bodies of water (rivers, lakes, dams, etc.) is five fish per day, whether of a single species or in combination.
Underwater fishing is limited to five fish per day, using rubber band or spring type harpoons, and only while skindiving.
There is no limit to the practice of "catch and release" as long as the fish that exceed the bag limit be returned to their environment in good
survival condition.
Where sportfishing is conducted from boats out at sea for longer that three days, the bag limit will be the equivalent of three times the amounts
mentioned above.
Violations
It is illegal to capture and maintain alive any fish for ornamental purposes.
It is prohibited to receive any financial gain from the product obtained through sportfishing.
It is prohibited to dump trash, litter or substances that harm the aquatic flora or fauna, whether on lakes, river banks, shores or oceanic waters.
It is prohibited to collect shells, corals, sea anemones and snails, or to disturb the original ecosystem environment.
It is prohibited to practice sportfishing 250 meters or less from swimmers.
It is prohibited to use artificial lighting to attract large quantities of fish.
It is prohibited to discharge firearms in Mexican waters.
Fish caught under a sportfishing license may not be filleted aboard the vessel from which it was caught.
It is requested that all unusual activities, occurrences or record catches to be reported to the nearest Oficina de Pesca, or to its representation in
San Diego, CA., in order to ensure the preservation of natural resources for the continued enjoyment of all fisherman.SoCalAl - 2-21-2007 at 08:39 AM
Hmm, thanks guys for the info.. Pricing is just crazy, especially if you are buying a license for a little kid that can hardly hold on to a rod...
Ohh well...
Thanks for the information...
SoCalAlcapn.sharky - 2-21-2007 at 08:46 AM
According to Profepa in Loreto---Kids under 8 years of age do not need a license to fish from a boat. At least they will not cite anyone. They feel
that a child under that age could not possibly handle a fish without help from an adult. You can check with Rosalita in the office if you wish to
check this out. The office is located at the marina. Remember that Mexico (at least Baja Sur) has become very tourist friendly. That does not mean
you can take lobster or break the other Pesca laws.SoCalAl - 2-21-2007 at 08:56 AM
Capt,
Thanks for the info, I have never been bothered personally, especially in my teen-age years going into Baja. Bit I am Mexican and speak fluent
Spanish, truth be told I get away with a few things just by communicating in Spa-ņoro-ņoro-ņol (Espaņol).
It can work against you as well as it did once when I visited Puerto Vallarta. I was stuck at the airport, where the Mexican immigration would not
accept my Mexican Birth Cert and would also not accept my American INS card or ID.. What they really wanted was a bribe, which after about forty five
minutes of trying to break me, they finally did and I had to pay up.. They took $15 dollars that I had in my wallet..
I always do that when I travel to larger cities... then I just get some cash from the ATM when I am in town...
SoCalAlSantiago - 2-21-2007 at 09:01 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by 4baja
alltho mabe a puro or two may come in handy. no worrys.
You should of seen the funny looks on the clerk's face when on my first trip down I walked into the local Tienda and asked if they had any cuban
BURROs for sale.
