What is the Best Time to Go Bass Fishing in Mexico?
When it comes to El Salto and Picachos, just about every prospective traveler wants to know the best month to catch big fish, the best month to catch lots of fish or – typically – the best month to catch lots of big fish.
Honestly, I can say that the best time to go to either Anglers Inn property is any time you can. Typically the facilities are closed in August and September. It’s not that the fishing is bad. On the contrary, it can be quite good. Rather, it’s that sporadic torrential rains can make fishing uncomfortable at best and dangerous at worst.
We’ve been down there in October, November, December, January, February, May and June. I would gladly go back at any of those times. I know plenty of frequent visitors who repeatedly visit in March, April and July, too. A lot of your choice will come down to your own availability, how soon you book, and to a lesser extent how you want to fish. Here are some articles we’ve written that may inform your choice:
Notes on When to Go to El Salto and/or Picachos
January and February are usually the most popular times, not just because the fishing is good, but also because many gringos want to escape the cold. If this is your preferred timeframe, be sure to book far in advance.
While we go most often in May and June, be aware that some flight routes are seasonal and may not run every month, or every day of every month. For example, after being every day for many years, the direct Dallas-to-Mazatlan flights on American have been only Wednesdays and Saturdays during the summer in recent times.
Don’t try to time the spawn. Anyone who tells you they know exactly when the spawn occurs is full of it. I’ve seen fish ready to burst in October and others with bloody tails in late June. There may be some waves that are bigger than others, but there are indeed waves.
Fall is an absolute sleeper — there’s lots of water to cover, the fish are comparatively unpressured, and it’s often the time with the most flexibility in terms of reservations.
If you have questions about the pros and cons of particular times of year, drop us an email. We’re happy to give you our straightforward thoughts and help you get down there for your first of many “trips of a lifetime.”
