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Fishing/camping laws

bajabyjetski.com - 2-27-2010 at 07:17 PM

It is awesome to find this group of peple!
I am planning a trip and have some questions. I am traveling by car and by jetski as well from San Felipe to Cabo. We will be a group of about 8 and I will have a 2-sling spear gun with me to use while snorkeling...not SCUBA/compressor involved. What we catch will be consumed that same day with a fire on the beach. Are there laws that keep me from using or even being in possesion of a speargun? Are there areas that keep me from fishing but still allow me to travel through with my speargun? Can we camp on any beach we please? Can anybody point me in the right direction?
I currently have maps that indicate "natural reserve" areas so I know not to fish there...right? But if I have my speargun with me, does that break the law? :?:

Thanks a lot! :cool:

[Edited on 2-28-2010 by bajabyjetski.com]

[Edited on 2-28-2010 by bajabyjetski.com]

Gaucho - 2-27-2010 at 07:48 PM

Just make sure you have a Mexican fishing license to go with that speargun.

roadhog - 2-27-2010 at 08:26 PM

Mexico's San Diego office has parking.

http://www.mexadventure.com/MexicoTravel/Mexico_Fishing_Lice...

roadhog - 2-27-2010 at 08:35 PM

The office takes USPS money orders so call first on costs

Skipjack Joe - 2-27-2010 at 09:08 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajabyjetski.com

What we catch will be consumed that same day with a fire on the beach.


I applaude you for that.

monoloco - 2-28-2010 at 07:40 AM

You won't have any problems.

woody with a view - 2-28-2010 at 07:42 AM

sleep anywhere you find a nice cove (everywhere) and don't leave a mess.

shari - 2-28-2010 at 07:44 AM

just leave the lobster, abalone and shellfish alone....it's always a good idea in areas like ours that have active vigilancia...coast patrols...to talk to them and explain what you will be doing...just fishing for food.

Another little tip is that if you are beach camping...it is wise not to offer beer to the fishermen/locals who may show up at your camp...once they start drinkin, lets just say...they are in for the long run! kinda like feedin a stray dog.....not to be disrespectuful of my brothers....I'm just sayin....

Shari ain't kidding

woody with a view - 2-28-2010 at 07:54 AM

luckily they are good friends who bring crab and lobster and even prepare it for us. we return the favor by emptying the cooler with them!

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BajaWarrior - 2-28-2010 at 08:02 AM

Isn't spearfishing not allowed in the Loreto Marine preserve?

Mulegena - 2-28-2010 at 08:11 AM

The Loreto Marine Preserve:
Yes, you cannot harvest any sea creatures, and you cannot go to the beaches as they are gated and guarded.

sancho - 2-28-2010 at 11:29 AM

If you want to play strictly by the regs,
as posted no crustaceans, including clams,
but which are regularly collected by gringos,
the popular fish Cabrilla, was always on the prohibited
list, reserved for Mex Commerical fishermen,
if fihing no license for shore fishing,
you probably know, no need for boat permit,
that was elimnated a couple yrs. ago,
http://www.mexfish.com has some
Mex Fish Regs

SunJeiAltair - 2-28-2010 at 12:52 PM

no problemos

Don Alley - 2-28-2010 at 05:06 PM

Loreto Marine Park

Jet Skis are prohibited at the islands in the Marine Park. Spear fishing is prohibited throughout the park. Although some popular access spots have been fenced and gated, others remain open.

Cabrilla...there was once a prohibition against taking cabrilla. No longer.

redhilltown - 3-1-2010 at 12:40 AM

Shari has it SO right about feeding strays...er...well...you know. Camp on the beach just about anywhere and often (or not) someone will come by to pick up the "rent"...$5.00 seems to be the usual. Check out time 12 noon. :lol:

MitchMan - 3-3-2010 at 12:47 PM

Is panga fishing allowed in Loreto between Isla Carmen and, say the Loreto beach?

Martyman - 3-3-2010 at 09:41 PM

I believe there is a mandatory tequila, bonfire and skyrocket regulation that must be abided!

BajaBlanca - 1-12-2011 at 10:54 AM

NO spearfishing allowed at all in La Bocana. Probably 'cause there is no way to effectively protect the area, they take it very, very, very seriously - the local fishermen are overly protective of the waters off the coast. I have tried to get permission to snorkel but they are too wary.....

yellowklr - 1-18-2011 at 12:33 PM

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Originally posted by BajaBlanca
NO spearfishing allowed at all in La Bocana. Probably 'cause there is no way to effectively protect the area, they take it very, very, very seriously - the local fishermen are overly protective of the waters off the coast. I have tried to get permission to snorkel but they are too wary.....


They are a little nervous about it but It can be done.....Our group has done it every year. Just got to let the coop know what you are up to.........

mcfez - 1-18-2011 at 07:05 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajabyjetski.com
It is awesome to find this group of peple!
I am planning a trip and have some questions. I am traveling by car and by jetski as well from San Felipe to Cabo. We will be a group of about 8 and I will have a 2-sling spear gun with me to use while snorkeling...not SCUBA/compressor involved. What we catch will be consumed that same day with a fire on the beach. Are there laws that keep me from using or even being in possesion of a speargun? Are there areas that keep me from fishing but still allow me to travel through with my speargun? Can we camp on any beach we please? Can anybody point me in the right direction?
I currently have maps that indicate "natural reserve" areas so I know not to fish there...right? But if I have my speargun with me, does that break the law? :?:

Thanks a lot! :cool:

[Edited on 2-28-2010 by bajabyjetski.com]

[Edited on 2-28-2010 by bajabyjetski.com]


Spear Fishing?
Pointe_Final

Hands down!

Go into the cluster of homes there, stay to your right. Theres a dirt rode going over that hill (next to a old house. If chained , ask around and you'll get in. Very nice primitive camping there. You'll find it a wow factor once you get under.

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Marc - 1-18-2011 at 10:31 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by mcfez
Quote:
Originally posted by bajabyjetski.com
It is awesome to find this group of peple!
I am planning a trip and have some questions. I am traveling by car and by jetski as well from San Felipe to Cabo. We will be a group of about 8 and I will have a 2-sling spear gun with me to use while snorkeling...not SCUBA/compressor involved. What we catch will be consumed that same day with a fire on the beach. Are there laws that keep me from using or even being in possesion of a speargun? Are there areas that keep me from fishing but still allow me to travel through with my speargun? Can we camp on any beach we please? Can anybody point me in the right direction?
I currently have maps that indicate "natural reserve" areas so I know not to fish there...right? But if I have my speargun with me, does that break the law? :?:

Thanks a lot! :cool:

[Edited on 2-28-2010 by bajabyjetski.com]

[Edited on 2-28-2010 by bajabyjetski.com]


Spear Fishing?
Pointe_Final

Hands down!

Go into the cluster of homes there, stay to your right. Theres a dirt rode going over that hill (next to a old house. If chained , ask around and you'll get in. Very nice primitive camping there. You'll find it a wow factor once you get under.



Been there and great snorkeling. That's Pta "Snoopy" in the image. See him lying there?

Also: EVERYONE in a boat has to have a fishing license if there's fishing gear aboard.

Many islands are permit only nowadays.

David K - 1-19-2011 at 12:25 AM

Snoopy Island at Punta Final Resort... at the south end of the bay everyone calls 'Gonzaga' (but really is historically Ensenada de San Francisquito).

Punta Final Resort?

mcfez - 1-19-2011 at 06:55 AM

"Resort"?
Not a Resort there. A small cluster of homes. No Holiday Inn or fancy dancy swimming pools.