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Big Fish, Big Prizes at Dos Mares Baja in Ensenada

ENSENADA – Ready to hook half a million pesos? The international sportfishing tournament Dos Mares Baja California drops anchor this weekend in Ensenada.

The Prize Catch

Organized by SEPESCA BC and the Baja Sportfishing Clubs Association, the event promises serious rewards:

  • 200,000 pesos for first place
  • 100,000 pesos for second
  • 60,000 pesos for third
  • 30,000 pesos for Catch and Release champions
  • 10,000 pesos each for best female, child, and captain

And yes, everyone gets a shot at raffles and jackpot categories for surface and bottom fish.

Species in the Spotlight

Surface hunters can bring in swordfish, bigeye tuna, yellowfin, marlin, dorado, wahoo, jacks, bonito, and roosterfish. Bottom contenders include halibut, lingcod, cabrilla, pargo, and cochito. In Catch and Release, only the heavy hitters count: gulf grouper, broomtail grouper, and giant sea bass.

Weekend Agenda

  • Friday, Aug. 29: Registration 2–6:30 pm at Monumento al Pescador. Opening and captain’s meeting at 7:15 pm.
  • Saturday, Aug. 30: Boats head out at 6 am. Weigh-in 2–4 pm at the malecón. Awards at 7:15 pm back at the monument.
Showoff at the Dock
#That grin says it all—worth every hour under the Baja sun.

Beyond the Rod and Reel

SEPESCA’s Alma Rosa García Juárez credits local maritime and port authorities, ASIPONA Ensenada, and CONAPESCA for making the event possible. The tournament also reels in tourism revenue. Hotels, restaurants, and tackle shops all get a welcome bump as anglers flood the city.

Why It Matters

The Dos Mares isn’t just about bragging rights and prize money. It’s about tradition, community, and proving to your friends that the one that got away actually didn’t.

For details, visit bajasport.fishing/dosmares or call +52 646 172 3080 (ext. 3264 and 3318).

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First Place Glory: Fisharmz Takes It All
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Exciting Recap: Dos Mares Baja Fishing Tournament Winners Uncovered

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).

#Best Women’s Team: Costa del Sol Sport Fishing from Bahía de los Ángeles
#Jackpot Sweepers: Muñecos Fishing Team from Ensenada snagged both surface jackpots, reeling in 93,000 pesos
#Top Youth Crew: El Siete Mares from Tijuana (10,000 pesos)
Winners Uncovered

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.

#GGNorth #FishingBajaStyle #DosMaresBaja #NoBadNews #EnsenadaNextStop #TrophyCatch

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