BAHÍA DE LOS ÁNGELES, Baja California — June 15, 2025
What happens when 160 anglers, 31 boats, and a whole lot of bait hit the Sea of Cortez? You get one heck of a fishing tournament—with pesos, pride, and plenty of fish tales up for grabs.
First Place Glory: Fisharmz Takes It All
Team Fisharmz from Los Angeles walked away as champions, hauling in a yellowtail and grouper combo that totaled 63.7 pounds. Their reward? A whopping 270,000 pesos, thanks to a trifecta win: first place, the bottom-fishing gold jackpot, and best captain honors.
Second and Third Place: Close, but No Trophy
Escualos y Trapos Fishing Crew from Ensenada secured second place with a combined catch of 56.8 pounds, taking home 100,000 pesos. Meanwhile, FG Sportfishing of San Diego landed third with a 53.5-pound grouper—earning 105,000 pesos total (from a 60,000-peso placement and a 45,000-peso silver jackpot).
While it may seem like third place scored more than second, don’t worry—those jackpots were separate. Each team’s prize money was split among crew members.
Special Awards: Women, Kids, and Surface Pros
- Best Women’s Team: Costa del Sol Sport Fishing from Bahía de los Ángeles
- Top Youth Crew: El Siete Mares from Tijuana (10,000 pesos)
- Jackpot Sweepers: Muñecos Fishing Team from Ensenada snagged both surface jackpots, reeling in 93,000 pesos
Catch & Release? Not This Time
No team submitted videos for the catch-and-release category—so that prize pool stayed untouched. However, all participants had a shot at gear raffles and giveaways just for joining.
Community Support and a Packed Dock
From 2:00 p.m. onward, the docks at Bahía de los Ángeles came alive with returning boats, giant fish, and plenty of cheers. Officials from SEPESCA BC, the Navy, and local leaders were on hand to celebrate the boost this event brings to the region’s economy.
📅 Next Stop: Ensenada, August 29–30
The next Dos Mares Baja tournament sets sail in Ensenada at the end of August. Whether you fish or just enjoy the vibe, mark your calendar—because this event is reeling in more than just sea creatures.
📸 Photo courtesy: SEPESCA BC
📝 Reporting by GGNorth—still covering what matters, even when it smells like fish.
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