Buena vista fishing resort mexico

Just before Los Barriles the highway returns to the coast and all of a sudden the traveler is presented a picture postcard view of a lovely bay and anchored boats more or less boats depending upon the time of the day. The view seems appropriate since Buena Vista Beautiful View is just around the bend. The waters are those of Los Barriles and Buena Vista, the sister villages that sit roughly two miles apart. The road dips down to Los Barriles then back up the hill. Soon after, a small, too easily missed sign points toward Rancho Buena Vista.

Turn left and a short drive down a dirt road brings you to the lodge. The Buena Vista Lodge was one of the first fishing resorts on the cape. It was built back in the s and, in truth, is not the place for some.

Want to party? Go an hour or so down the highway to Cabo San Lucas. Once the reigning queen of the Cape, the resort was a destination for movie stars such as Bing Crosby and Chuck Connor. Today Buena Vista shares attention with younger, prettier companions, at least prettier for some. For Jack and myself, nothing could have been better than what we found. People who come to Ranch Buena Vista come for one reason—to fish. Casa Cannon has seven bedrooms and is great for groups.

One price basically includes everything, both the rooms and the excellent meals that are served family-style at large communal tables and the cooks will cook up your catch if you wish. Boats and their costs are extra.

Josh Martz is the general Manager of the resort and he met us at the front desk. After checking in, and putting our bags and equipment in our rooms, Jack and I both headed down to look at the beach.

We decided we would have an early meal and get in a little surf fishing before it got too dark. We shared our table that night with Mike and Sheri Moody, a couple from Lone Tree, Colorado who had gone out that day and caught a marlin and a Humboldt squid.

Humboldt squid, the four-foot-long creatures from the deep? Yep, baitfish had been missing, so the solution was to go out and catch a big squid to use for bait.

The marlin was caught on squid. He was in a wetsuit and carrying a large African pompano that he had speared. Jack and I finished our meal at a record pace, said a quick good-by to Mike and Sheri, and headed to our rooms. Josh Martz and an African Pompano. With only a short time to fish, we quickly grabbed rods and reels, some lures, and tromped down to the beach in shorts. When a Krocodile failed to produce a fish, I switched to a Rapala.

It immediately began to be followed by a slim little trumpetfish that followed the lure to the beach time after time. But nothing larger appeared until the sun was almost down.

Then I had a strike, struck the fish and had a short but spirited fight. I unhooked it and gently returned it to the water. The roosters would have to wait. Then it was one those nights. In my case it also meant would I get seasick? I had not gotten seasick on two trips out of La Paz but my ear patch was on day four when three days was supposed to be the max. I would see what happened. The night also gave reflection upon the history of the lodge. His stories, and those of other outdoor writers who visited the lodge, soon gave it legendary status.

Rancho Buena Vista was considered one of the best fishing spots in the world and a trek to the lodge was almost mandatory for saltwater fishermen seeking large fish. Two-dozen boats anchored in the waters out from the lodge and most days the number of marlin exceeded the number of boats. In those days boats rarely needed to travel more than a few miles from the resort and it was common to catch several marlin on a trip. Boats of the fleet have caught marlin exceeding 1, pounds, dorado exceeding 70 pounds, roosterfish exceeding 90 pounds and swordfish exceeding pounds.

The chance to catch large fish was one attraction; the sheer number of fish was another. Although somewhat bleary-eyed, I was up early the next morning. The various people staying at the lodge all met for breakfast and then we headed down to the portable dock that had been pulled down to the beach. Josh brought the soft drinks and lunches we had ordered, we hopped in the boat, and we were off. Josh wanted to catch some fish. That was made clear when we headed up the coast all the way past Punta Pescadero to pick up some live sardinas.

That roughly ten-mile journey north was followed by a full speed mile journey south to where boats from both the East Cape and Cabo San Lucas were concentrated. Luckily our boat was a Super Panga that was both fast and comfortable and the sight of jumping manta rays, and a couple of marlin, added excitement to the trip.

Josh was optimistic since we would be the only boat with live bait the rest settling for squid. She has a great reputation as a fish raiser and tournament winner! Lots of shade. Super stable. Tuna tubes , live well , Lowrance electronics. Just hard-core fisherman go anywhere in this saltwater tank. Situated on an active deep water river, our boats are docked at our private marina, affording our guests the utmost in comfort and privacy.

Our mission is to provide you with the fishing adventure of a lifetime. Our all-inclusive pricing makes it easy to plan your Guatemalan fishing adventure. Email us at jody buenavistasportfishing. Marlin Oct thru April.

Tuna Year round. Mahi- Mahi Year round. Sailfish :. T reat Y our T aste B uds at. Buena Vista Sport Fishing Resort. A t our waterfront restaurant, our attentive staff will grill up your fresh catch along with locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh squeezed juices, and authentic Guatemalan cuisine.

If you have the privilege of coming to Guatemala, please don't miss the local attractions with your family. Captain Jody recommends:. The first 2 days: Offshore Fishing, 3 rd day: Family Fun trip, 4 th day: Offshore Fishing and 5 th day: Have fun fish snapper, rooster fish, Pacific crevalle jack, Spanish mackerel. Iconic: Having the characteristics of an icon! By whatever measurement, Rancho Buena Vista has earned its title as an icon for recreational fishing in the East Cape region of Baja.

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