PUERTO SAN CARLOS, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR — Yellowfin tuna are biting offshore of Magdalena Bay, according to Toby at Mag Bay Fishing Lodge. Crews also found some wahoo by heading in the opposite direction from where they found the tuna. Toby reported no dorado and said the striped marlin bite has been very slow.
November is typically a prime month for striped marlin in Mag Bay. This week, yellowfin tuna are the main catch in Toby’s report, with wahoo coming from a separate area.
Water temperature and offshore conditions
The magazine’s Magdalena Bay Fishing Explorer shows a November 6 satellite analysis for comparing surface temperatures across the area. We’re still gathering water temperature readings from the boats that found tuna and wahoo.
The November 8 NOAA offshore forecast called for 7–10 ft seas north of Cabo San Lázaro and 6–9 ft to the south, with northwest swell at around 16 seconds in both offshore zones. For Monday, November 9, the daytime forecast called for 6–9 ft north and 6–8 ft south. Check the latest marine forecast and confirm inlet conditions locally before heading offshore.
Inside Magdalena Bay
For crews planning to fish inside the bay, Discover Baja’s November outlook lists halibut, corvina and snook as seasonal targets around the mangrove edges. We’re gathering fresh reports from local panga crews to see what’s biting this week.
Bisbee’s Mag Bay Mania
The inaugural Bisbee’s Mag Bay Mania runs November 1–30. Teams choose three fishing days during the month and submit video of eligible billfish releases through CatchStat. Registration closes November 15 at 11:59 p.m. local time. Official tournament information.
Fished Mag Bay this week?
Send Cabo Sportfishing Magazine your fishing date, departure port, general area, water temperature and what you caught or released. Photos and short clips are welcome, and we’ll credit your crew.
