BajaNomad - Fishing Licenses in La Paz

Fishing Licenses in La Paz

Alan - 7-2-2010 at 12:43 PM

My children decided to fly in on Monday but won't have a chance to buy their licenses in the States before they leave due to work. Does anyone know where they can be purchased in La Paz?

bajabass - 7-2-2010 at 12:52 PM

Try the Tailhunter office on the malecon. If Jonathan or his wife don't have them, they will know where to go!

Alan - 7-2-2010 at 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bajabass
Try the Tailhunter office on the malecon. If Jonathan or his wife don't have them, they will know where to go!

Awesome. I'll call Jonathan right now! This board is great.

bill erhardt - 7-2-2010 at 01:05 PM

Alan......Or, you can get them online. http://www2.ebajacalifornia.gob.mx/Pesca/index.jsp?i=Eua
When my daughter was down in April we forgot to get her a license until the night before we were going fishing. Ten minutes online and we printed out her new license. If you use the site, click on the US flag to get English......

Bob and Susan - 7-2-2010 at 01:12 PM

just buy it online

then you can choose the day you go out

136 peso a day

Alan - 7-2-2010 at 01:53 PM

Thanks to all for your quick responses. Just got back from Tailhunter's with two licenses in hand.

Thank you Bill for that website. I'm going to bookmark that in case I need it in the future.

bajabass - 7-2-2010 at 02:02 PM

Glad to be of help Alan! Jonathan and his wife, Jill I believe, are nice people. I'll be living in La Paz soon, I'm sure you and the rest of the Nomads will be there when I have a million more questions than they've already helped me with. :?:

99% of the people on this board are awesome! Then there's the 1%ers :no:

Good luck fishing with the kids!!

comitan - 7-2-2010 at 02:19 PM

Marina La Paz is the easiest.

Alan - 7-2-2010 at 02:20 PM

I only have two weeks left before I have to return NOB for some family functions but I'll be returning some time in October and would look forward to meeting you and any other Nomads in the area. Perhaps a lunch at Jesse's. If I can answer any questions you have I'll always give it my best shot.

Yes I love this board too but every place has it's 1%ers. I just figure they add color.

It's kind of like Louie Andersen discussing his crazy family members. As he says "Everybody has them in their family somewhere. It isn't just one family in Minnesota producing all the crazies in the world".

bajabass - 7-2-2010 at 02:31 PM

I am the crazy in my family! I'm moving to Baja? I must be crazy! Just ask my very large family. They will all tell you I am off my rocker. Jesse's place for lunch? Any day! :bounce:

Oh, I'm from Michigan, not Minn. :spingrin:

KAT54 - 7-2-2010 at 02:52 PM

How much extra was the license at the Tailhunter?
How much commission did you have to pay?

bajabass - 7-2-2010 at 04:00 PM

Speaking of the 1%!

On cue!

bajabass - 7-2-2010 at 04:03 PM

Kat54
I am fishabductor
fishabductor does not exist in Baja
So, I do not exist
Get lost
Please
Thanks

Alan - 7-2-2010 at 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bajabass
Speaking of the 1%!

On cue!

BMG - 7-2-2010 at 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by comitan
Marina La Paz is the easiest.

Last time I got my license at Marina La Paz they didn't want to do it unless we had a boat berthed there. They did finally sell me one but she made it clear that it was a service they offer for their tenants and she was doing me a favor.

Alan - 7-2-2010 at 04:29 PM

Jonathan and Jill at Tailhunter's were happy to assist me, as always.

bajabass - 7-2-2010 at 06:28 PM

I had a great lunch at their little cantina. They were busy, but both took several minutes to talk, and being who I am, I had a lot of questions!!

MitchMan - 7-2-2010 at 07:22 PM

FWIW, I was told by an official at the La Paz Office of Tourism (1/2KM from Wal-Mart) on the Carretera Norte that fishing licenses can be obtained at the Palacio de Gobierno. The Palacio is a big place and occupies an entire block. One corner of this place is at Nicholas Bravo and Av Isabel La Catolica. My guess is, if the advice was correct, one could probably get the license there without commission or fees, but I am just guessing.

My license expired on 6-30-10, so I am in desperate need of the license as I will be going to La Paz on an extended fishing trip next week. I will verify all this and post my findings here.

Anyone else going fishing in La Paz in early July?

[Edited on 7-3-2010 by MitchMan]

bajabass - 7-2-2010 at 07:30 PM

I'd try the online link revealed earlier. I do prefer face to face transactions. Just oldfashioned I guess! Hanging around, and spending money at the local tackle shops, ramp facilities, BARS, has usually paid off in either friends, or good info, or BOTH!

Bob and Susan - 7-2-2010 at 07:33 PM

why "fight the wave"
it's 2010

you're on the internet

just get the license online

it's WAY harder for a tourist to "muck around"
looking for the correct govt offices

Alan - 7-2-2010 at 09:54 PM

All have provided great resources and I thank you. With my spanish limiting me to ordering beer, filling my gas tank and finding out what species of fish is biting at the moment I was very thankful to learn Tailhunter sells them right in their store. Jonathan and Jill are great people, very helpful and I fot an up-to-date fishing report in the process.

Mitchman, when are you heading down? I'm here through the 12th.

MitchMan - 7-3-2010 at 06:59 AM

I will be arriving in La Paz on the 9th of July.

KAT54 - 7-3-2010 at 02:20 PM

How much extra was the license at the Tailhunter?
How much commission did you have to pay?

Alan - 7-3-2010 at 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KAT54
How much extra was the license at the Tailhunter?
How much commission did you have to pay?

Please troll elsewhere. You are being ignored here.

MitchMan - 7-4-2010 at 08:20 AM

KAT54,
I will get the answers to your questions, but it will be about a week from now.

KAT54 - 7-4-2010 at 09:09 AM

It is a simple question.
If you do not want to buy a license on the internet for any reason
then how much extra do you pay?
Is there a troll here?
Are you ashamed to tell us what you were charged?
Is the service free with drinks?
Is not this pretty straight forward question?

bajabass - 7-4-2010 at 10:32 AM

Read between the lines! You have obviously irritated enough people here, that you will be ignored or never given a straight answer. Be Gone!

Alan - 7-4-2010 at 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KAT54
It is a simple question.
If you do not want to buy a license on the internet for any reason
then how much extra do you pay?
Is there a troll here?
Are you ashamed to tell us what you were charged?
Is the service free with drinks?
Is not this pretty straight forward question?

Simple questions from simple minds

bajabass - 7-4-2010 at 11:37 AM

I mean really Alan, would you rather go stand in a line at a government office, spend more time on the computer, or meet some nice people and get some local info? Oh, the nachos con carne asada rock!

bajafam - 7-4-2010 at 11:39 AM

The online site has been inaccessible for a couple of days...anyone had any success with the online service recently? Should we wait a couple more days or bite the bullet and send in the request to the San Diego office? I'm worried that the turn around won't be quick enough (we leave in 13 days !WOOT!)...where else would we be able to pick up a license in Baja if the online method isn't up and running?

fishabductor - 7-4-2010 at 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bajafam
The online site has been inaccessible for a couple of days...anyone had any success with the online service recently? Should we wait a couple more days or bite the bullet and send in the request to the San Diego office? I'm worried that the turn around won't be quick enough (we leave in 13 days !WOOT!)...where else would we be able to pick up a license in Baja if the online method isn't up and running?

Are you driving down thru San Diego? If so there are many stores that sell the licenses there. I have bought my last 2 there. I will soon need another. I think I have 1 month remaining.

bajabass - 7-4-2010 at 11:50 AM

The marina office at La Salina has them. I am pretty sure Squidco in San Diego does also. Try the tackle shop on the main drag in Ensenada. The Longfin in Orange, CA is where I get mine. Plenty of time, call them and Priority Mail. Are you going out on a boat? Shore fishing does not require a licence, if I'm remembering correctly :?:

Alan - 7-4-2010 at 12:07 PM

For those that are seriously interested, they are available from several places in So. Cal as already mentioned, usually with a small commission of $5 or $10 and I have bought them at the insurance offices just before the border when buying my car insurance. They are also available online through www.discoverbaja.com and they will gladly mail them to you, so with 13 days before your trip you can get them in plenty of time. If you find yourself in La Paz, Jonathan at Tailhunter's has them available and I believe he is selling them at cost.

fishabductor - 7-4-2010 at 01:35 PM

where is tailhunters located? anyone have a phone number?

I am heading to LP in the morning to pick up a new rear differential to replace my busted dana 60. Maybe I'll be able to pick up my license at the same time. I will reread this post to see if the number is already listed. If so, ignore my question.

fishabductor - 7-4-2010 at 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bajabass
Kat54
I am fishabductor
fishabductor does not exist in Baja
So, I do not exist
Get lost
Please
Thanks

IMPOSTER!!!! :lol:

Oh wait...... I don't exist...excuse the interuption :lol:

bajabass - 7-4-2010 at 01:38 PM

612-14-17176 755 Paseo Obregan La Paz,Baja Sur, MX The office and cantina are on the malecon.

fishabductor - 7-4-2010 at 01:44 PM

Thanks bajabass.

bajabass - 7-4-2010 at 01:54 PM

Anytime abductor. Stay legal, 2 dorado a day!!!

fishabductor - 7-4-2010 at 01:58 PM

I have gotten 0 dodo's a day the last few days as the wind has been howling and the swell is up. Hopefully things will get back to normal soon.

The good thing is that I am sitting on 2 1-gal ziplock freezer bags stuffed with smoked dodo. and another is in the freezer!!

[Edited on 7-4-2010 by fishabductor]

bajabass - 7-4-2010 at 02:09 PM

Eat well my friend!

Alan - 7-4-2010 at 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bajabass

Eat well my friend!

..and stay thirsty, my friend
http://tailhunter-international.com/

bajabass - 7-4-2010 at 02:39 PM

XX :cool:

fishabductor - 7-4-2010 at 02:56 PM

Smoked fish does have a tendency to make you thirsty!!

thanks for the link soulpatch

bajafam - 7-4-2010 at 06:30 PM

We were hoping to cross in Tecate, so as to avoid the loveliness that is TJ

I've heard from other forums that the online site is often down on the weekends, so I will give it another try tomorrow. As to the on-shore fishing, yes this is what we normally do, but now Lionel has purchased himself a Riffe speargun and is required to catch us dinner at least once every two days

All this talk of smoked fish has my mouth watering and my eyes blurry with visions of Baja sunsets. Ahhh....12 days!

Fishing license where?

Lee - 7-5-2010 at 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bill erhardt
Alan......Or, you can get them online. http://www2.ebajacalifornia.gob.mx/Pesca/index.jsp?i=Eua

Anyone know if this site is down for a while or permanently?

bajabass - 7-5-2010 at 01:51 PM

The link listed is still down. Viva Mexico!

bajafam - 7-6-2010 at 09:31 AM

Yep, still down as of 9:30 AZ time

hmmm...now I'm in trouble. I told Lionel to just do it that way...anyone have any other ideas that don't involve SD?

bajabass - 7-6-2010 at 10:33 AM

The marina at La Salina has them. Google them, get the #, and call. Should be a quick, easy stop!

bajafam - 7-6-2010 at 08:16 PM

Thanks Bajabass! You may have saved my marriage!! Or at least my ability to eat freshly caught seafood from my husband's new speargun

We are staying at La Fonda our first night in Baja, so La Salina is an easy stop on our way south. Gracias!!!

bajabass - 7-6-2010 at 09:03 PM

Please call first. I have not been down for a couple months! The last time I launched there, mid February, they sold one as I paid my launch fee. It is a five minute drive, check the afternoon you get to La Fonda.

bajabass - 7-6-2010 at 09:09 PM

I just checked their website, no phone number I saw, e-mail them! Have a great trip!!

[Edited on 7-7-2010 by bajabass]

bajafam - 7-6-2010 at 09:30 PM

I just emailed them...good suggestion

Will let you know what we hear.

bajafam - 7-6-2010 at 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lee

Quote:

Originally posted by bill erhardt
Alan......Or, you can get them online. http://www2.ebajacalifornia.gob.mx/Pesca/index.jsp?i=Eua

Anyone know if this site is down for a while or permanently?

We just checked it again, 9:45 pm AZ time on 7/6/10 and it was up, now Lionel has his license in hand

Crisis averted!!! Viva Baja!

bajabass - 7-6-2010 at 10:10 PM

Cool!
Enjoy!
Relax!
Fish!
Eat!
Explore!
Nice Kat?

Alan - 2-26-2012 at 10:57 AM

Just an update to others who may find themselves in La Paz without a license. I just learned that there is a kiosk in front of the Sorianas straight up Colosio that sells them (as well as many other govt documents). No muss, no fuss, no wait, NO COMMISSION. Just gave her my ID she entered the information, I handed over the $531MX fee and she printed out my license. As previously stated I guess this service is also available in the govt building on the right just before you get to Sorianas but this was so easy and so slick.

As you enter the mall to enter Sorianas head to the right beforfe you actually enter the store. You'll see a little gray kiosk straight ahead - that's it!