Pisces Fleet Weekly update from May 30-June 5, 2025
Catch success rate 96-23%
Billfish 52.83% Dorado 26.42%, Other 13.21%, Tuna 69.81%, Wahoo 9.43%
In Baja’s fishing charm lies the abundant catches and untold stories beneath the waves. A great outing here is more than just fishing — it is connected with nature’s rhythm, sharing camaraderie, and etching of memories that extend beyond the few days on the water. It’s leaving with family members or friends and heading to a different climate or culture, trying your hand at catching fish you may never have caught before, and returning home with the memories that may last a lifetime.
| Friday, May 30, 2025 Skies: Clear Seas: Calm Wave Ht.: 2-5 FT Water Temp: 69-78 F Air Temp: 72-7 |
On the “MY WAY,” a 48-foot Viking, with help from Captain Pepe and his Mates Daniel and Josue, the fishing group Colin Fuller, Crystal Fuller, Jake McAnelly, Jay McAnelly, Jeremy Fuller, Jessica McAnelly, Ryann McAnelly, and Talan Fuller, caught and released one 120-pound Striped Marlin on bait, a 54-pound Wahoo on Ballyhoo, two 12-pound Dorado, and nine Yellowfin Tuna weighing from 10 to 20 pounds on bait, and feathers at the Herradura. They couldn’t have had a more successful and rewarding day!
The “VALERIE,” a 35-foot Bertram, was the “hot” boat when their two Powell powerhouses, Cori and Jesse from Oklahoma, caught thirteen Yellowfin Tuna weighing from ten to twenty pounds on bait and two 55 to 65-pound Wahoo on Ballyhoo at the Herradura. The crew, Captain Orlando and Mates Mario and Fernando, and the anglers, were all walking tall with huge smiles on their faces when they left the dock that afternoon!
When Cache Williams, Cale King, Clint King, Derek Williams, James Uhlenhake, and Kreed Williams from Oklahoma were heading out to fish a Half-Day, they chose the “BILL COLLECTOR II,” a 35-foot Cabo Flybridge, with Captain Juan Lopez and Mate JC Martinez. The crew headed to Herradura, where the anglers caught seven Yellowfin Tuna, up to 50 pounds, on feathers and a Rapala, and one 40-pound Wahoo on the Rapala. They considered it a day well spent.
When the group from Houston, Texas contacted Pisces to select a charter, they were very pleased that “BBII,” a 37-foot Viking Billfish 2018, run by Captain Hector and Mates Gil and Lalo was the one they received. Not only did they have a great time with the crew, but Blakely Brown, Doak Brown, Hollie Landrith, Jacquline Landrith, Jennifer Brown, and Matt Landrith caught and released two 120-pound Striped Marlin on Ballyhoo at the 95/1150 Spot. Releasing the marlin made the day a successful one!
| Monday, June 2, 2025 Skies: Clear Seas: Calm Wave Ht.: 4-5 FT WIND 11 MPH Water Temp: F Air Temp: 74-77 F |
Captain Pepe and Mates Ramon and Dulce welcomed the fish-loving couple, Jason and Stephanie Gray, aboard the “CHASIN TAIL,” a 62-foot Viking. They traveled five miles outside of Punta Gorda, where the anglers caught and released three 90-pound Striped Marlin on Ballyhoo and a 130-pound Silky Shark, also on Ballyhoo, in the exact location.
| Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Skies: Clear Seas: Calm Wave Ht.: 4.5 FT WIND 10 MPH Water Temp: 73-75 F Air Temp: 71-76 F |
Captain Abel and Mate Ninja on the “RIPPER,” a 35-foot Cabo Flybridge, took Chris Nunnally, Jackson Sweat, Mac Nunnally and Tati Nunnally out to the outside of the Herradura where the anglers caught sixteen Yellowfin Tuna weighing up to 20 pounds on bait and feathers and two large Wahoo. One weighed 47 pounds and the other weighed 55 pounds. They called the day a great success!
Tak Hing Chan and Yuelai Wong-Chan were pleasantly surprised when Captain Frank and Mate Arturo, who manage the “ADRIANA,” a 28-foot Uniflite, took them outside of the 1150 where they caught 15 Yellowfin Tuna on feathers and bait. They enjoyed the day!
“LA BRISA,” a 31-foot Bertram, run by Captain Ray Winkler and Mate Jesus Winkler took their guests, Cameron Wolf and Taylor Wolf, from Peyton, Colorado, fifteen miles outside the Chileno Bank, where they caught and released one 100-pound Striped Marlin on a caballito, and one Dorado on a feather at the Herradura, plus five Yellowfin Tuna on bait and feathers, also at the Herradura.
| Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Skies: Clear Seas: Calm Wave Ht.: 4-5 ft wind 11 MPH Water Temp: 73.7 F Air Temp: 72-77 f |
Solo angler, Kevin Spooner, chartered the “KARINA,” a 30-foot Bertram, with the fish-loving Captain Bruce Montayo and Mate Jorge Velez. They had a great time catching three Yellowfin Tuna on bait and feathers at the Herradura.
Brett and Fritz Itterman, from West Fargo, North Dakota, seemed to have the “Midas Touch” when they chartered the “BBII,” a 37-foot 2018 Viking Billfish. Captain Hector and Mate Gil took the anglers to the 1150 Spot, where they caught and released eleven Striped Marlin on Ballyhoo and one 29-pound Dorado. That’s what experienced and skilled captain and mates get you, along with talented anglers.
Captain Beto Lira and Mate Jesus Romero welcomed Mark Eaton, Rick Willett, Terri Covington, and Wally Hander, from Houston, Texas, aboard the “RUTHLESS,” a 31-foot Bertram, their second home. They took them to Herradura, where rumors abounded the great Yellowfin Tuna fishing was hot, and not only did their anglers catch ten tuna, but they also caught a 40-pound Silky Shark. The weather cooperated! And they couldn’t have enjoyed the day more!
Thursday, June 5, 2025, Skies: Clear Seas: Calm Wave Ht.: 4-5 FT WIND 10 MPH Water Temp: 68-74 F Air Temp: 71-76 F |
Carlos Cavazos, Ignacio Martinez, Joe Rubio, John Neal, Richard Martinez,
and Steven DeLeon from Victoria, Texas, chartered the “BILL COLLECTOR II,” a 35-foot Cabo Flybridge, with Captain Lopez and Mate Martinez hit the jackpot when they ran to the Herradura for Tuna. They caught twenty-nine Yellowfin Tuna on bait and feathers! They couldn’t reel them in fast enough! Captain Lopez and Mate Martinez are two top Pisces crew members who stay pretty busy! Good going, Captain Lopez and Mate Martinez!
Fishermen from Greeley, Colorado, Carter Disparti, Conrad Sanders, Erik Disparti, Pam Sanders, and Shawna Disparti chose the “VALERIE,” a 35-foot Bertram, run by Captain Roberto Sandez and Mate Salvador Flores. They ran to the 95 Spot where they caught a 15-pound Dorado on a feather and nine Yellowfin Tuna to 20 pounds on feathers and bait at the Herradura. It was a perfect day for them all!
Captain Julio Castro and Mate TracyAnn Raul Leal run the “TRACY ANN,” a 31-foot Bertram, and they are known to be an excellent fishing team. Brittney Shea Huskey, John Wesley, Davis Randall, Scott Cross, Shannon Lawson, Terry Lynn Cross, Wesley and Chance Davis selected them for their fishing day, and it was lucky that they did. The anglers caught twenty-eight Yellowfin Tuna weighing up to 20 pounds on bait and feathers at the Herradura. So, once again, Julio and TracyAnn Raul Leal lived up to their reputation. Congratulations!
Gary Graham-That Baja Guy