elfbrewery
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Puerto Lopez Mateos recreational boat closure during whale season
Back in Feb. '93 I camped at Puerto Lopez Mateos a few nights with some friends. We had the place to ourselves and boated over to one of the islands
to fish. Then in 2005(?) we were there again, but we weren't allowed to put our kayaks in because the area was closed to recreational boating because
in was whale season. At the time, we were told it was for February only and that we could put-in at the mangroves.
My question is -- is this still the situation? Is the closure for February only? Is camping allowed there anymore? I'm planning a camping trip out
there and would like to know what dates I can count on to camp, explore by boat and fish.
Thanks Nomads for any help.
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mcfez
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This must be elfbrewery "s twin asking the same question 
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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elfbrewery
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Sorry. Don't know how to delete a double post...
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tap your heals three times. no, wait......
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elfbrewery
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So, by chance, can anyone give me a cooperative link or hotel that could provide me this info?
Thanks again.
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Bajahowodd
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Try this:
http://www.hotelbrennan.com.mx/
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elfbrewery
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Many thanks. I'll give it a whirl.
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Hotel Brennan is not in Lopez Mateos and I doubt staff there would have any insights about recreational boating in PLM during whale watching season.
Bob and Diana Hoyt at Mag Bay Outfitters might. http://www.magbayoutfitters.com/
Over the past 7 or 8 years I have launched my boat in Lopez and run north to Boca de Soledad, or south down the estero to the Entrada to San Carlos,
and then outside to the Pacific to fish for pelagics countless times during whale watching season. I have never had any problems launching in Lopez
Mateos. It is clear, however, that I am fishing and not harassing the whales or interfering with the activities of the whale watching co-op.
Kayaking or other "recreational boating" in the estero around PLM during whale watching season may well be another matter. The whale watching co-op
is very protective of their turf. I imagine that Bob and/or Diana Hoyt can tell you what the situation is likely to be when you plan to visit, or put
you in touch with somebody who can.
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elfbrewery
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Super. I'll contact them and post the results for others.
Thanks big time.
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elfbrewery
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Okay, here's what Bob Hoyt had to say --
The area from Boca de Soladad to about 2 miles south of Lopez are closed when whales are there. This closure is for kayaks or other boats whose
purpose is to watch the whales.
If you are renting a boat for example to go fishing or to go on an adventure to the island there are no restrictions only not to interfere with the
whale watching. Hope this is of some help. I will be there during that time if you have futher questions. Bob
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