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Is it ok to kayak fish in Magdalena bay during whale season?

tobias - 2-14-2018 at 12:53 PM

I know this is probably a dumb question and I think I have heard the answer somewhere before but I just cant remember what the deal is.
I would like to beach camp in a place I can launch my kayak if anyone knows a spot.
Thanks

Paco Facullo - 2-14-2018 at 02:41 PM

Sure,

Just use barbless hooks for catch and release ....

Whale-ista - 2-14-2018 at 03:30 PM

The mangroves are likely open for paddling/fishing.

30 years ago, during a stormy El Niño year, we launched a canoe from the old fish processing plant in Lopez Mateos and paddled around, but I suspect that's no longer allowed.

Mula - 2-15-2018 at 06:34 AM

Go out to the old Rolfomex plant . . Camp and launch from there.

tobias - 2-15-2018 at 01:48 PM

Thanks guys! I think will try to find that old mine this weekend.
Sounds like just my speed.
Might even be a Scooby Doo type mystery needs solving , I have just the van.

micah202 - 2-15-2018 at 04:19 PM

...been ~5 years, but there's some good camping just ~1\4mi north of the whaler's parking lot, near the mangroves. Avoid it if the tides are hitting a high cycle or your feet will be wet! ...otherwise a good place.

...planning to git there tomorrow afternoon myself, kayak at the ready. <;~)

AKgringo - 2-15-2018 at 05:00 PM

Quote: Originally posted by micah202  
...been ~5 years, but there's some good camping just ~1\4mi north of the whaler's parking lot, near the mangroves.


How are the bugs when you are camping near the mangroves? I have gotten torn up a couple of times when I have tried that in a couple of other places!

mtgoat666 - 2-15-2018 at 05:20 PM

Quote: Originally posted by tobias  
Is it ok to kayak fish in Magdalena bay during whale season?


The limit is 1 whale per person per day.
If you fish from a kayak you need a license. Shore fishing no license required!
Bring a really big cooler, a whale is a lot of meat! Or if feeling generous, donate the extra meat to a local orphanage or dog-rescue group!

micah202 - 2-15-2018 at 05:43 PM

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  
Quote: Originally posted by tobias  
Is it ok to kayak fish in Magdalena bay during whale season?


The limit is 1 whale per person per day.
If you fish from a kayak you need a license. Shore fishing no license required!
Bring a really big cooler, a whale is a lot of meat! Or if feeling generous, donate the extra meat to a local orphanage or dog-rescue group!


....lawl! <;~D

chavycha - 2-15-2018 at 05:46 PM

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  
Quote: Originally posted by tobias  
Is it ok to kayak fish in Magdalena bay during whale season?


The limit is 1 whale per person per day.
If you fish from a kayak you need a license. Shore fishing no license required!
Bring a really big cooler, a whale is a lot of meat! Or if feeling generous, donate the extra meat to a local orphanage or dog-rescue group!


Ha ha ha!

tobias - 2-16-2018 at 09:02 AM

Quote: Originally posted by micah202  
...been ~5 years, but there's some good camping just ~1\4mi north of the whaler's parking lot, near the mangroves. Avoid it if the tides are hitting a high cycle or your feet will be wet! ...otherwise a good place.

...planning to git there tomorrow afternoon myself, kayak at the ready. <;~)

Would love to hear a fishing /camping report of that spot