La Paz MX fishing forecast
La Paz MX is a saltwater fishing spot in Sea of Cortez, Mexico. Anglers here target Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Striped Marlin. The most productive months are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
In line with this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Aug 23, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.
What the score means at La Paz MX
La Paz MX currently scores 59 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 31.6 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +18.0
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +6.7
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Current +4.8
- moving water concentrates bait
- Pre-storm bite +3.5
- the classic feed before heavy weather
What’s biting now
The model expects today: roosterfish, yellowfin-tuna, striped-marlin, spotted-bay-bass, pacific-bluefin-tuna, california-corbina, kelp-bass, california-sheephead
Bite windows
Best months for La Paz MX:
Score history at this spot
7 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-10, 59/100
About this spot
Gulfs are partly enclosed and typically calmer and more protected than the open ocean, which can extend fishable conditions in wind.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · harbor
What you can catch
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Acanthocybium solandri
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Thunnus albacares
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Kajikia audax
Best months by species at La Paz MX
| WahooAcanthocybium solandri | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares | ||||||||||||
| Striped MarlinKajikia audax |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striped MarlinOfficial source | 1/day | — | — |
| Billfish ("picudos") are limited to ONE specimen per angler per day and count as 5 organisms against the 10/day total. Marlin, sailfish and swordfish are among the nine species reserved exclusively for sport fishing within the first 50 nautical miles from shore — sale is prohibited. Tag-and-release is strongly encouraged. Confirm with CONAPESCA. | |||
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents Federal sport-fishing permit (permiso de pesca deportivo-recreativa) required for everyone aboard a vessel fishing in Mexican waters, regardless of age or whether they personally fish. Fishing from shore or a pier does NOT require a permit. Permit terms: daily ~$127 MXN, weekly ~$318 MXN, monthly ~$476 MXN, annual ~$635 MXN. Buy from CONAPESCA online or authorised vendors., non-residents Same federal permit applies to visiting anglers and is sold online by CONAPESCA and by state tourism portals (e.g. Baja California). Charter/panga operators usually arrange permits for clients — confirm before departure. Underwater (spearfishing) requires an individual permit.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only and are not a legal source. Mexican sport-fishing rules are set federally by CONAPESCA (NOM-017-PESC) but daily limits, reserved species and protected natural areas (ANPs, e.g. Cabo Pulmo, Revillagigedo, Banco Chinchorro) carry extra restrictions, and rules change. The overall limit is 10 organisms per angler per day, maximum 5 of one species. Always carry a valid permit when fishing from a vessel and verify current rules with CONAPESCA before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at La Paz MX?
Anglers at La Paz MX target Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna and Striped Marlin.
When is the best time to fish La Paz MX?
The most productive months at La Paz MX are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for La Paz MX right now?
La Paz MX currently scores 59 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish La Paz MX from shore?
Yes — La Paz MX is fishable from shore (harbor).
Is the thermocline set up at La Paz MX right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Wahoo: Chasing the Ocean's Fastest SprinterHow to Catch Yellowfin Tuna: Chasing the Blue-Water BrawlerHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.