We were checked today near Loreto, by Profepa and the "Marine Park" people.
Showed them our fishing licenses and FM3 copies (in lieu of park visitor wristbands).
When the Profepa man asked for our boat permits, we helpfully explained that we no longer need boat permits.
...and guess what? HE DIDN'T BELIEVE US!
Imagine that!
Good thing we have our still-valid boat permit.Hook - 1-28-2008 at 04:26 PM
Well, we all knew this would happen.
Give them till, say 2009, Don, to receive official word.Frank - 1-28-2008 at 04:31 PM
Tell him he is fired......Russ - 1-28-2008 at 04:41 PM
Well, what'd he do to ya?Don Alley - 1-28-2008 at 05:20 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by Russ
Well, what'd he do to ya?
Made me show him my permit; it's still good until June 2008.
After that?
4baja - 1-28-2008 at 05:39 PM
i would have never guessed. were can i get a copy in spanish.Santiago - 1-28-2008 at 09:49 PM
I sent my stuff into Vags right before this hit - I wonder if they will send me a boat permit? I'm with 4baja - get a spanish translation or a
permit.stanburn - 1-29-2008 at 06:22 AM
I don't know if you have to be a member to access this portion of this Yahoo Group, but the Southbound Group has the new fishing license info
translated in english.
If you have to be a member to access the files, let me know and I will try to get the files posted here tonight.Pescador - 1-29-2008 at 09:17 AM
Don, I sent an e-mail to the Conapesca guys in San Diego since the government site did not have any information that I could find as to this change.
The sport fishing boat permit is issued by Conapesca and that is the one which is supposedly no longer required. The importation permit is issued by
the Aduana and we can no longer get that permit here in Santa Rosalia and I was told that we had to go to La Paz for that permit.
I e-mailed the Conapesca office in San Diego and asked for a Spanish copy of the regulation that I will post here as soon as I have it so that
anyone on this board that needs it can pull it up. They are having the same confusion over at San Carlos on the mainland.
I am glad I have a current one and we rarely, if ever, get checked up this far north, but it would sure let everyone rest easier if we really had
the correct info.toneart - 1-29-2008 at 02:47 PM
The subject was brought up yesterday at the meeting between Mulege's gringo population and the Jefe de Delegation and the Policia Comandante. They
seemed to acknowledge that the boat fishing permits are no longer needed. Don't confuse that permit with the personal fishing license, which is still
required.
We will still look forward to having a copy of the regulation posted here so we can produce it if necessary.Santiago - 1-29-2008 at 04:32 PM
FYI: I just got my reply from Vag's: they are not issuing anymore boat permits and have enclosed a copy of the letter (in English) saying that they
are no longer required. They did note that it might be a good idea to keep a copy on hand.Pescador - 1-29-2008 at 07:10 PM
Here :is what I got from Pesca
Dear Mr. Anderson,
I am attaching for your information the pages from the goverment's official gazette, Diario Oficial de la Federacion, where Article 191-D, that used
to specify fees to be collected for the issuance of boat sportfishing permits, was repealed.
CONAPESCA/Oficina de Pesca en San Diego
619.233.4324
Well, I can't figure out how to post a PDF file so if anyone would like to have a copy, send me your e-mail address and I will forward this to you.
JAnder7339@aol.com
[Edited on 1-30-2008 by Pescador]rdrrm8e - 1-30-2008 at 01:04 PM
In English:
CONAPESCA San Diego
Mexico’s National Aquaculture and Fishing Commission (CONAPESCA) welcomes you to practice and enjoy sportfishing in our inland and ocean waters.
In an effort to make your sportfishing trip a pleasant one and help you in the simplest way to comply with current regulations we have a
representative office available to you. We are located at 2550 Fifth Avenue Suite 15 San Diego, CA 92103. At this location you can obtain your
sportfishing licenses in person or by mail.
For your convenience “Conapescasandiego” has also made available this web site to provide you with all the necessary information, regulations, request
forms and fees to help you obtain your required sportfishing personal licenses.
Effective January 2008, boat permits are no longer required for vessels practicing sportfishing in Mexican waters.
Our web page also provides you with valuable links to important sites such as CONAPESCA national headquarters, the Mexican Consulate, the Federal
Tourism Ministry, several State Tourism Departments and Convention and Visitors centers and to sites that provide you with additional information
regarding special events and sport fishing tournaments, tourist visas, customs regulations, travel reservations, lodging arrangements, among other
useful information.
Our San Diego Office can also provide with name and addresses of several businesses that cater to the sportfishing industry, such as bait and tackle
stores and travel clubs, in different states that have complied with the required documentation and have been authorized to extend sport fishing
licenses at a local level.
If you should need more information please contact us at (619) 233-4324 or by fax at (619) 233-0344
And in Spanish:
CONAPESCA San Diego
Mexico Nacional de Acuacultura y Pesca (CONAPESCA) le da la bienvenida a la Page Rankingáctica y disfrute de la pesca deportiva en nuestras aguas
interiores y aguas oceánicas.
En un esfuerzo por hacer de su viaje de pesca deportiva sea agradable y ayudarle de la manera más sencilla de cumplir con las regulaciones actuales
que tenemos una oficina de representación que tiene a su disposición. Estamos situados en 2550 Fifth Avenue Suite 15 San Diego, CA 92103. En este
lugar usted puede obtener su licencia deportiva en persona o por correo.
Para su conveniencia "Conapescasandiego" también ha puesto a disposición este sitio Web para que usted pueda recibir toda la información necesaria,
los reglamentos, los formularios de solicitud y las tasas para ayudarle a obtener sus licencias de personal necesario pesca deportiva.
A partir de enero de 2008, permite barco ya no son necesarios para los buques de practicar la pesca deportiva en aguas mexicanas.
Nuestra página web también le ofrece valiosos vínculos a sitios importantes como la CONAPESCA sede nacional, el Consulado de México, el Ministerio
Federal de Turismo, varios Departamentos de Estado de Turismo y Convenciones y Visitantes de centros y sitios que le proporcionan información
adicional acerca de eventos especiales y el deporte Torneos de pesca, visados de turista, la normativa aduanera, las reservas de viaje, alojamiento
acuerdos, entre otra información útil.
Nuestra Oficina de San Diego también pueden proporcionar con el nombre y la dirección de varias empresas que se adaptan a la industria de la pesca
deportiva, tales como cebo y hacer frente a las tiendas y los clubes de viaje, en los diferentes estados que han cumplido con la documentación
requerida y ha autorizado a extender las licencias de pesca deportiva A nivel local.
Si necesita más información, por favor comuníquese con nosotros al (619) 233-4324 o por fax al (619) 233-0344
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