LOPEZ MATEOS                                      

Here is the information on Lopez Mateos in Magdalena Bay.  This town is very small and reminiscent of old Mexico.  The people are friendly, but

most of them do not speak English.  However, there is an American couple, Bob and Diana Hoyt, who run the operation, and all the Captains and most 

deckhands speak English. Our clients will stay in a comfortable 3 bedroom home in the town of Lopez Mateos. 

The cost of the house is $125.00 for two people and $25.00 for each additional person. NOT INCLUDED:  Food, drinks, fishing licenses, bait and gratuities.  

The house is located about three blocks from the boat launch.

The local restaurant can prepare your evening meals and bring them to your house...including your catch of the day.  Breakfast items for you to prepare, 

drinks, etc. can be purchased from the local la tienda (store).

Lunches can be ordered the night before from the Hoyts.

We use a 26 ft. deep vee hull cruiser (a Sea Cat) and a 31' Boston Whaler for offshore and a  23' panga for your inshore or estero fishing.

The fishing day is 8 hours, and the time of departure in the morning depends on weather and fishing. The Captain  makes that call.

To see the boats you will be fishing on go to http://www.magbayoutfitters.com .

 RESERVATIONS ARE NOT CONFIRMED until your payment is received.

 .Acceptable Forms of Payment:    

        Personal Check, Master Card or Visa

**Please note there are no ATM machines in Lopez Mateos, and locals prefer 

not to take Traveler's Checks.  Please bring cash for your transfer, grocery 

items and gratuities.

BOF POLICY

 A deposit of 50% is required within ten (10) days of making a reservation. The balance is due 45 days in advance of the date of the trip. Payments made on your trip are non-refundable.

We cannot guarantee weather conditions or quantity of fish at any location. 

We will not be responsible for any loss or injury to participants or their personal property There are no refunds for any cancellations or delays incurring as a result of weather, lack of fish, transportation, or an act of God

We recommend that you secure trip insurance to protect your investment.

Baja on the Fly will not be held responsible for any loss or injury to participants or their personal property.  There are no refunds for any cancellation or delay incurring as a result of weather, lack of fish, transportation, or an act of God. Baja on the Fly reserves the right to withdraw and / or cancel any trip.   We recommend that you secure trip insurance. All rates are subject to change without prior notice, but will not affect any bookings previously confirmed.

Answers to frequently asked questions:

You book your air and we handle the pickup and all accommodations.  If you fly into Loreto, the airport is 2 and one-half hour trip away from 

Lopez Mateos.   Or you can fly into La Paz for a 3 and one-half hour drive. Your transfer will cost approximately $600.00 round trip for up to four people.

It might be a additional amount for more than 4. You can also rent a car at either airport if you prefer.

You can cook your own meals if you would like.  The house is fully furnished and even has a barbeque grill. There is a market in the town as well as a liquor store.

There are a few restaurants in the area, but we can have one of the restaurants cater your meals for you or you can eat at the restaurant, which is located a few blocks away.

Fishing is from 7:00 am (or earlier, at Captain's discretion) till 3:30, in the esteros and 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the offshore trips. 

There is no need to change currency for pesos.  The town accepts American Dollars but not traveler’s checks.  Exchange rate, as of this writing, is 10 to 1.

However, there are no ATMs in the area, so plan ahead.

Tel Mex phone cards are sold every where in town and there are lots of Tel Mex booths.   

If you want breakfast prepared, Diana will arrange that for you.  She has an ice chest for you to use for your lunches and drinks. 

 .

We can't control the weather or the behavior of the fish, so there are no refunds given for weather or lack of fish.  Please bring cash for incidentals and gratuities.

Following is some additional information to help you plan and prepare for your trip to Magdalena Bay.

For weekly updated fishing reports on both Magdalena Bay/Lopez Mateos  go to:
http://bajafly.blogspot.com/

For some basic information on actual fishing in Lopez Mateos and Thetis Bank,

I suggest you go online to  order one of
Gary's No Nonsense Guides to Fly Fishing Magdalena Bay.  It gives you a lot
of tips on where to fish, how to fish, and what you need.

BAHIA MAGDALENA

This unique marine environment is only a 30 minute drive from Highway Mex 1 and Cuidad Constitucion, and under
four hours drive from La Paz. Where the flat Llano Magdalena has sunk lower than the Pacific, the ocean
has intruded and created a string of barrier islands over 209 kilometers long, separated from the peninsula by a series
of shallow bays with an average depth of less than 18 meters.  Arroyos that sank under the Pacific have become bocas
or "mouths" that let the sea in; these bocas now form channels between the barrier islands.

Starting at Boca de las Animas in the north, the most prominent barrier islands are Isla Santo Domingo, Isla Magdalena,
Isla Santa Margarita, and Isla Creciente.  The largest of the bays between the islands and peninsula, Bahia Magdalena and
Bahia Almejas, are linked by Canal Gaviota to forma vast, protected water way- the best on Baja's Pacific coast for kayaking
and windsurfing.  Naturalists could spend a lifetime exploring the mangroves and estuaries along the eastern bayshores.
These mangroves estuaries have been hidden from the fishermen…and a wide variety of fish abound! Due to the relative
lack of  commercial fishing interests, onshore catches, near the mangroves, include halibut, yellowtail, red bass (mangrove snapper),
grouper, corvina, and snook.

Offshore fishing is some of the finest in the world!  Sailfish, marlin, dorado, wahoo and giant seabass are some of the gamefish
to be found beyond the 100-fathom line.

During the annual gray whale migration, January through March, the canals, bays and bocas of the Bahia Magdalena complex are
practically filled with the whales undulating forms.

Traveling in and out of Baja

Entry into Mexico and return to the U.S. will require a passport or an

original or certified copy of your birth certificate along with a photo ID.   In 2007

a passport will be required.

NOTE: If child is traveling with one parent, a notarized statement giving

the parent's permission to take the child to Baja must be signed by the absentee parent.  

Upon your arrival you will be issued a Tourist Visa allowing you a

specified number of days to stay in Mexico. DO NOT lose this document, it must be turned in when you depart.   

Remember, when you are visiting Baja you are in a foreign country

with a different culture and customs. Slow down, relax, and enjoy your visit.

 Lopez Mateos   

If you've dreamed of fishing the mangroves, esteros and offshore waters of Magdalena Bay, the wait is over! 

Whether inside the esteros or offshore as far as the Thetis Bank we can arrange your memorable trip out of Lopez Mateos. Whale watching, transfers, accommodations, fishing as well as many other activities may all be reserved in advance.

Our Policy 

So there are no misunderstandings, here are some of our policies with explanations. If you want to discuss any of these policies before you come, or during your visit, please ask any questions at any time.   

We can't control the weather or the behavior of the fish.  So, once you've elected to make your reservation, then we're both committed to follow through with whatever agreement is in place.  Naturally, we feel bad when clients don't catch fish, or when a day is especially rough, but we do not give discounts or compensate guests for these natural occurrences.  We will always endeavor to do the best with the "hand" that Mother Nature deals us. Besides, it's probably true that we learn the most on days that are far from perfect. We support and encourage the catch-and-release program.  

Checklist of Things to Bring

____Deck, tennis shoes or flats booties to wear on the beach when fishing from shore.

____Light vented long-sleeved shirt and pants for protection from the sun.

____Supplex or cotton vented broadbill fishing hat for protection from the sun.

____Sunscreen, lipscreen and moisturizers (start with #30 or #40 if very fair).

____Camera, batteries, plenty of film and lens cleaner.

____Small waterproof bag for carrying extra gear.

____Polarized sunglasses for spotting the fish (Amber or gray color is best).

____Fishermen's pliers, clipper, line cleaner.

____Small cloth for wiping off sun screen on your hands while in the boat.

____Usual medications, including Dramamine or patches for seasickness, and an anti-histamine (Benedryl spray, as well as Benedryl Capsules)
for insect bites (please note that bites are very rare). 

Fishing Tackle is provided on the boat.  However if you wish to use light-weight tackle or a special set up, you should bring your own.  
Teasers/lures are provided for your convenience by Baja on the Fly.  However, there is a charge of $25.00 for each lost lure.   

If you have special lures that work for you, please bring them along.

Telephone

(800) 919 2252 (U.S. only)

VOICE & FAX

(760) 746 7260

            (760) 522-3720 (cell)

Postal address

Post Office Box 300189

       Escondido California 92030

Electronic mail

General Information: yvonne@bajafly.com

Web: http://www.magdalenabay.com/