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Bass Fishing Mexico
Outlook for the 2004-2005 Season
By Daniel F. Wentworth Espinoza

The 2004-2005 bass fishing season in Mexico, according to the present indications, should be an excellent one. Unlike last year, we have been receiving a great deal of rain, both in the mountains and the low lands. The rain in the mountains fills the lakes. The low land rains also help considerably by reducing the amount of water required for irrigation. Many of the principal lake’s levels are much higher than the same time last year. We are currently entering our season for tropical storms. Normally one or two hit the state of Sinaloa, which can increase lake levels up to fifty feet in one day. Below, you will find a brief outline of the conditions at the principal bass fishing lakes.

Lake Huites

Lake Huites has bounced back from its last year’s troubles of low water levels and cold temperatures. The lake is currently 10% higher than this time last year and is filling at a rate of 193 cubic meters per second. We made a quick trip to the lake last week to check out the fishing. We caught over 50 fish in 3 hours. They ranged from 2 to 6 lbs. and were very fat and healthy. Lake Huites should prove to be the top-volume lake this year.

Lake Baccarac

Lake Baccarac is back! Many people say that the next World Record Bass will be caught at Lake Baccarac, and I honestly believe them. The lake, for the past ten years, has been the subject of an intensive conservation program. Over 4 million tilapia fry have been introduced into the lake every year. These fry provide the bass a habitant similar to living in the middle of a delicatessen. Double-digit fish are the norm rather than the exception. The strict catch-and-release policy, along with the strict controls on commercial fishing, has allowed the bass population to flourish. Pro Guide Rueben Zuno, while fishing with a group of anglers from Monterey last month, caught a 17+ lb Bass and at least thirty fish over 10 lbs. As an additional benefit to coming to Lake Baccarac, Mr. Terry Hollan and his associates are building a new Lake Baccarac Lodge located on the water’s edge in Baccurato. This eliminates the 10-mile drive anglers had to endure back and forth from Chapman Balderrama’s hotel in Bacuburito. If you are looking for the lunker bass of your lifetime while staying in a first-class lakeside resort, then I strongly suggest Lake Baccarac.

Lake El Salto

Lake El Salto has been one of the best producing Mexican Lakes for years. Because of this, it has received a tremendous amount of publicity. The publicity brings customers and they came in hoards. Fishing lodges popped up all over the lake. Between the operations of Anglers Inn, Chapman Balderrama, Fred Wards Pro Bass Lodge, Ron Speed Adventures, The Papolota Ranch and the Bass House, they launch over seventy boats a day. The fishing pressure is extreme. El Salto did not have a great year last year, and this year, it remains to be seen what will happen.

Lake Agua Milpa

Lake Agua Milpa is a mountain lake located approximately four hours from Guadalajara. It is a young lake and became quickly known as a high-volume, small-fish lake. The lake has a problem with the intake of tremendous amounts of muddy water in the rainy season. Last year alone, two major fish kills were reported. Billy Chapman from Chapman Balderrama Resorts transported some of the dead bass to a laboratory in Mazatlan for testing. I have not heard the results of the testing as of yet. Another problem with the lake is that it has over 800 commercial fishermen registered.

Lake Cuchillo

Lake Cuchillo is Mexico’s first attempt at managing a sport fishing only lake with a catch-and-release policy. Fishing at the lake is currently okay, but the lake needs more time to develop. Unfortunately, people have gained independent access to the lake by passing the inspection station. Hopefully, the authorities will be able to get the situation under control and the lake will be a great fishing location for visiting anglers in the future.

Lake Guerrero

Lake Guerrero is one of the oldest lakes in Mexico. In the past, there was no control and no catch-and-release policy. Visiting anglers removed tons of bass, basically killing the lake. Over the past five years, strict conservation programs have been instituted and the lake is coming back. Various reports of double-digit fish have been recorded. The Hacienda Las Palmas is an excellent location and offers both bass fishing and wing shooting.

Lake Comedero

Lake Comedero is also one of the older Mexican lakes in a very remote location. James and Debbie Luebker have opened a new facility, Lake Comedero Lodge, on the lake and hopefully we will be able to get more accurate reports on the fishing.

Should you wish additional information on any of these Mexican lakes, feel free to contact me at dan@xtremeangling.net

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