Rosarito’s “Playa El Bebé” will host the first round of Baja California’s state fishing competition this coming Sunday, March 30th, and organizers are expecting a strong turnout. Last year, the event drew nearly 150 anglers from across the state and Southern California.
The competition is part of the official calendar of SEPESCA BC, supported by Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda’s administration, and organized by the Baja California Fishing Clubs Association. This year’s tournament is being hosted by TJ Fishing Club, represented by Nemesio Salazar Vázquez and Omar Reyes Moreno.
This event is the first of three selective beach fishing tournaments that will qualify participants for the State Championship. The tournament will kick off at 5:00 AM, with registration for anglers. The official start of fishing will be at 7:00 AM, and the weigh-in will close at 1:00 PM, allowing participants who are in line by that time to still compete.
At the end of the day, prizes will be awarded in categories such as children’s, women’s, mojarra, and other species. There will also be raffles and food made with local fish.
For those interested in participating, details on registration, costs, rules, and prizes can be found by calling 664 493 6014 or 664 339 9173, or by emailing tjfishingclub@gmail.com. More information is also available on their website.
In support of the event, Victor Hugo Méndez, head of Sport Fishing at SEPESCA BC, presented financial support to the organizers to help cover event expenses.
If you want to compete, you can sign up the day of the event or pre-register at Pesca del Mar Outdoors in Ensenada or Fishing Crew Store in La Gloria.
Looking ahead, the next two rounds of the state competition will take place on April 27th at Sunset Beach in Ensenada, hosted by Club Pura Vida, and on July 20th at Playa El Pabellón in San Quintín, organized by Pioleros del Valle de San Quintín.
Top anglers from these events will have the chance to represent Baja California in the VI National Beach Sport Fishing Championship, held September 19-20 at Playa Manzanilla, Jalisco.
