East Cape Kayak Fishing
Trips

Baja Trips to Punta Colorada Kayak Fishing and Rancho Leonero

2008 Punta Colorada
May 3-8 • July 6-11 • July 11-16 • Oct 2-7

2008 Rancho Leonero
Dates to be announced

Check out photos and videos from our past trips.

For the seventh year East Cape Kayak Fishing brings you the premier kayak fishing destinations in Baja, the hotel Punta Colorada and new this year hotel Ranch Leonero. Two of the premier resorts combined with a professional guide staff to bring you the ultimate kayak fishing adventure. Punta Colorada and Rancho Leonero, both located in the East Cape of Baja on the Sea of Cortez, are two of the finest fishing locations in the world. With new fleets of Ocean Kayaks outfitted for fishing by East Cape Kayak fishing we believe this is one of the premier kayak fishing destinations available. East Cape Kayak Fishing will be running guided trips to Punta Colorada and Rancho Leonero several times a year. Trips fill fast so be sure to book early.

When it comes to kayak fishing you can't beat Southern Baja. The crystal clear, warm waters bring in a variety of fish, the quantity and quality of which are beyond your wildest dreams.

When it comes to Baja hospitality you can't beat the hotels Punta Colorada and Rancho Leonero. The family owned and operated hotels, each located on Baja's East Cape, are considered by many to be the finest fishing destinations in Baja. With their proximity to the fishing grounds these hotels are the first choice for the kayak fishing angler.

East Cape Kayak Fishing has joined forces with hotels Punta Colorada and Rancho Leonero, to bring you the ultimate kayak fishing experience. In an effort to become Baja's premier kayak fishing destinations, Hotel Punta Colorada and Rancho Leonero have each invested in the largest fleets of Ocean Kayaks™ in Baja. The fleets contain the latest in fishing kayaks including the Prowler 15. 13 and Big Game and includes old favorites like Scupper Pros, and Drifters. The kayaks are all outfitted for fishing by East Cape Kayak Fishing and include multiple rod holders, quality seats, bow lines, paddles and PFD's.

Both hotels are located on bluffs overlooking the Sea of Cortez, and its quality fishing grounds, which means less time paddling and more time fishing. Our clients have posted amazing catches including kayak fishing record catches such as a seventy pound Roosterfish by Rod Bennett, a sixty pound Yellow fin Tuna by Brian Ticehurst and a sixty pound bull Dorado by Jim Sammons. Some of our other clients have been lucky enough to join the La Jolla Kayak Fishing Billfish club. An exclusive club of 15 of our past guests have joined by catching a Marlin or Sailfish from their kayaks while on our trips. You will have fish pulling you so fast you'll question who's catching who. All this is possible just a short paddle from your hotel room, but we use a boat to get to the fish faster.

Take a look at videos of some of our past trips

The East Cape of Baja is still one of the best fishing values available in the world, with five nights and four days of fishing, all inclusive kayak fishing packages starting at $1032.00 per person double occupancy. This will vary depending on length of stay and location. World record catches are available just footsteps away from your hotel room door. Our trip packages include, rooms, three meals a day, kayak rental, live bait, boat drinks, guide and panga support. This fee is based on four persons per support panga and includes a $10 per day tip for your pangero. Airfare and transfers not included.

Each fishing day of your adventure will include a guided kayak-fishing session including mother ship support, four persons per boat, sodas or water and live bait (when available). On many trips we also video tape your adventure so that you can relive your trip with your family and friends when you return. DVD's are available for a nominal fee following the trip.

The typical itinerary for the day is:

  1. An early breakfast watching the sunrise over the Sea of Cortez.
  2. Day of guided kayak fishing with mother ship support. Fishing days are generally from 7:00am until 3:00pm. This time may change due to weather.
  3. After fishing a cold cerveza with ceviche and a dip in the pool.
  4. Siesta or a good book.
  5. Those that really need to get out on the water again can do a paddle out evening session.
  6. Group Dinner to talk about the days adventure and the game plan for the upcoming day.

Our trips will appeal to the entry level as well as experienced kayak fisherman, with at least two guides on the water to assist you. For the entry-level kayak fisherman we will help you with your paddling technique, safety issues, fishing techniques, and fish handling. We have even had first time kayak fisherman join the LJKF Billfish Club.

For the experienced and entry-level kayak fisherman, the possibility of catching the fish of your life is just offshore.

East Cape Kayak Fishing trips are not for the kayak angler alone, bring along your entire family. There are tandem kayaks to take the kids out fishing, or for a relaxing evening paddle. The kids can spend hours beach combing and snorkeling right in front of the hotel. With warm water, small waves and very little current, swimming in the Sea of Cortez is very safe. It is like snorkeling in a tropical aquarium.

Other activities available include:

  • Snorkeling in the warm clear water. We recommend you bring your own gear for proper fit.
  • Day trips to Cabo Pulmo national park, the only living coral reef on the western shores of North America, for diving or snorkeling.
  • Panga or Cruiser fishing.
  • Walks down the miles of beautiful beaches (with a rod in hand for the great surf fishing).
  • ATV rentals.
  • Horseback riding.
  • Swimming in the pool.
  • Day tours of Cabo San Lucas and La Paz.
  • Siestas in your air conditioned room and just plain relaxing.
What the fisherman should bring:
  • Rods: six to eight foot with seven foot being the optimum.
  • Reels: Quality reels loaded with twenty to thirty pound test and extra line. Reels with clickers for trolling and something you are comfortable casting. A Shimano TLD 15 lever drag reel is a good choice for your trolling reel. The fish down here will put your line and gear to the test.
  • Light tackle: The East Cape is the perfect place to try to land that trophy fish on light tackle. Catching a Dorado on 6 lb. test is a thrill. It is also a great way to spend the evenings tossing jigs from the beach. With a light spinner or fly rod.
  • Lures: Rapalas in several colors CD-11 and CD-14 or other trolling lures, Iron Jigs surface and heavy. Chrome and blue are great colors. The Mega bait irons are a great choice for the tuna down deep. Krocodiles small and large are hard to beat.
  • Plenty of terminal tackle: Circle hooks from 2 to 8/0, the small ringed hooks are great for the small sardenas. Sinkers of varying weights, leader material from 40 to 100 pound test fluorocarbon.
  • Small Gaff and landing tool such as a Boca Grip.
  • Portable bait tank, bait tube or other way to carry a few live baits, a small, lunch box size, soft cooler works great for a few baits.
  • Sea anchor and paddle and rod leashes.
  • Electronics: VHF radios are not required but we highly recommend that you bring one; they make it much easier for you to contact the boat if you need fresh bait, any assistance or your photo taken with that trophy fish. Help us help you by bringing this important tool. Portable fish finders are a great tool to have on the kayaks, and GPS.
  • Tools: Extra diagonal cutters, needle nose, filet knife, and reel tools.
  • Cooler to bring back your fish if you choose to keep any, along with some duct tape to seal the cooler and bring some zip lock bags in the gallon size.
  • Bring down some packages of frozen squid just in cast there is no bait available.
  • Sun Protection: You will spend many hours under the hot Baja sun and taking some precautions can save your trip, there's nothing worse than a bad sunburn. Sunscreen and lots of it, wide brimmed hat, Sunglasses (bring an extra pair) Light nylon pants and light long sleeve shirt. Camel Pak or other hydration system.
  • Dry bags.
  • Plenty of extra shorts and t-shirts. Sweat shirts or light jacket for the evenings.
  • Camera to document your whole trip. The disposable waterproof cameras are a great way to go if you don't have a waterproof digital. Of course we take a lot of pictures to share with you.
  • Extra seat cushion, you will be spending many hours in you kayak and an extra seat cushion will really add to your comfort.
  • For those that have them, bringing your own kayak seat and better paddle can really add to your enjoyment.
The hotels have their own artesian wells so you can feel safe drinking the water right from the tap, if you prefer they do have bottled water available for you to purchase.

To get the most out of your trip consider staying for an extra day or two to really get into the Baja state of mind. You won't regret it.

Children less than 10 years of age are $15 per day when occupying room with parents Rates include 10% service charge and 10% Mexican sales tax. (Payable in advance) An additional 3% room tax will added to the room rates (not including meals) payable at the resort. Usually works out to around $3.50 per night.

Base gratuities for the Panga captains are included in your trip fee ($10 per day per person) If you feel your captain has gone above and beyond an extra tip may be in order. Gratuities for ECKF guides are not included and can be paid at the end of your trip at your discretion. These guys work hard so please don't forget them. Rates do not include airfare or ground transfers.

Those that have been on our trips in the past may notice the higher pricing for 2008. That is because we want to give our clients the best trip possible. We are now limiting our trips to groups of four persons per panga, if the group is larger than four we will get another panga. This will allow us to not only give more attention to the clients that need it but also makes us more efficient at moving from spot to spot. In other words you will get more fishing time. The price of the trips is based on groups of four; price will be adjusted to represent odd size groups.

These trips fill up well in advance so be sure to book your trip early. Please feel free to contact the East Cape Kayak Fishing office for further information regarding rates, availability or any questions about the trips.

Jim Sammons East Cape Kayak Fishing

East Cape Kayak Fishing runs guided group trips to the Hotels Punta Colorada and Rancho Leonero several times a year during the prime fishing seasons and we would love to have you join us. If the dates we have set do not work for you or if you would like your own private trip with your own small group we can arrange that also. A private group trip is perfect for the corporate get away, buddy trip or bachelor party. The private trips are also perfect for those wanting to exclusively target the bigger game fish, such as Marlin, from the kayaks. We can build a trip just for you and your group. In addition to their scheduled trips, all of our guides are available for private trips to our regular destinations as well as locations of your choice, including but not limited to all of the Van Wormer Resorts. Our extremely experienced guides are willing to travel the world to help you get on that fish of a lifetime. We are available to guide on mothership trips as well as trips to other local or exotic locations of your choice. Tell us what you are interested in and we can put you with the right guide.If you would rather go unguided we can still make all the arraignments for you to insure you have the best trip possible. Please think of us when you are ready to book your stay at any of the Van Wormer Resorts or Rancho Leonero.

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