Buena Vista Fishing Reports

East Cape - The fish gods - East Cape - The fish gods Last week we had a couple days of north wind making it a little uncomfortable. This week the Sea of Cortez has been a little nervous. Conditions have been fishable but these old bones are very pleased that the boat I am more...
Capt. Mark Rayor - Buena Vista

East Cape - Last call - East Cape - Last call We experienced our first north wind of the season. It only lasted a couple days and was not severe but is a reminder our fishing season will shortly be coming to a close. A month from now sea temp will rapidly drop as north more...
Capt. Mark Rayor - Buena Vista

East Cape - Tuna, tuna and more tuna - East Cape - Tuna, tuna and more tuna Last week we endured several inches of rain over a 4 day period. It was much needed and not accompanied by strong winds which made things very pleasant. The weather did put a crimp in departures for a few days more...
Capt. Mark Rayor - Buena Vista

East Cape - The curve ball - East Cape - The curve ball We have been experiencing week after week of gorgeous weather and excellent fishing conditions. That was until this morning. Living in a tropical environment one must always be on their toes at all times because things more...
Capt. Mark Rayor - Buena Vista

East Cape - So where are the fishermen - East Cape - So where are the fishermen? East Cape weather couldn't be nicer. The Sea of Cortez has been flat as a pancake for weeks. The water temp is 85 degrees and Tidy Bowl blue. Bait is plentiful and so are game fish. Tuna fishing has gone more...
Capt. Mark Rayor - Buena Vista

East Cape - The day after - East Cape - The day after Finally, time to sit down, look at photos we have captured and put together an overdue fish report. Fishing everyday for more than 2 weeks straight, working on equipment that needs attention, preparing for a hurricane tha more...
Capt. Mark Rayor - Buena Vista

East Cape - Perfect vacation - East Cape - Perfect vacation It has been excellent weather and good fishing all week. Preparing boats and gear for the upcoming East Cape Off Shore tournament, I find myself running behind. Rather than writing a report I have decided to share a l more...
Capt. Mark Rayor - Buena Vista

East Cape - Quality for quantity - East Cape - Quality for quantity Sea of Cortez has been calm all week with excellent fishing conditions. Our forecast shows no end in sight with no storms on the horizon. It is a bit warm and very humid on the beach. To give you an idea the water more...
Capt. Mark Rayor - Buena Vista

East Cape - Oops! - It has been a week of perfect weather and action packed fishing. Porpoise schools have been easy to find off shore but we have found tuna to not be as cooperative as last week. There is more than one way to skin a cat though or it might be b more...
Capt. Mark Rayor - Buena Vista

East Cape - Always exciting - East Cape - Always exciting Great weather and excellent fishing has been pleasing anglers. Yellowfin tuna showed up in March and have been consistently bending rods ever since. Striped marlin have also been very consistent, now blue marlin have s more...
Capt. Mark Rayor - Buena Vista