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RICHARDH
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[*] posted on 11-26-2006 at 03:47 PM
Natural wilderness in the vicinity of Mag Bay


I'm planning a visit to Baja next spring, and I'm wondering about San Carlos, Puerto Lopez Mateos, Mag Bay, and the intricate, protected waterways north and south of Mag Bay and whether there is an interesting, natural interface there habitat-wise between desert and the waterways. Would one need to travel the waterways by panga or kayak in order to appreciate that area? (And how easy is it to get lost there in the waterways?) Or can it be appreciated by land travel? Is there vegetation at the periphery of the waterways? Are there any tide pools there? And do the grey whales hang out throughout those waterways?
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[*] posted on 11-26-2006 at 05:54 PM


Richard...... Yes there is an interesting interface between desert and the waterways off Mag Bay. Attached is a picture I took a couple of weeks ago of pelicans coming in to roost at dusk along the shore of Isla Magdelena north of Puerto Lopez Mateo. Either a panga or a kayak would be a good way to explore these waterways. If you get off the main channels, however, the various courses can quickly become a maze and it is easy to get lost if you are not familiar with the area. A GPS would be a good idea. The main flora along the banks of the estetro is mangroves. The roots of these mangroves are habitat for young fishes upon which larger fishes feed which in turn provide good fishing action and table fare for those willing to take the time to tease them out. Beginning next month the whales move into the estero to provide both great entertainment for those interested and a hazard to navigation for all. This time of year I spend just time enough in the estero to reach Boca de Soledad to exit into the Pacific for the sport fishing outside. When the whales arrive I and everbody else will be slowing down and hugging to the banks to avoid possible collision that would be unpleasant for both the boater and the ballena.

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[*] posted on 11-26-2006 at 06:20 PM


Below is a small image of the area you are about to visit. The mangroves hug the shoreline but there are openings that allow you to launch your craft.

Yes it's easy to get disoriented once you enter this labyrinth.

It's very isolated in there. You feel all alone. The silence is very pleasing. It's an experience you will enjoy.

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[*] posted on 11-27-2006 at 05:38 AM


Mag Bay sure looks good from here. The inshore fishing must be great.;D
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