Baja Overview
SatFish’s Baja Overview fishing map covers the entire peninsula and Sea of Cortez. This is a great map to get a big-picture overview of water temperature and color up and down the peninsula and track marlin, bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, dorado, and wahoo on their seasonal migrations. It’s also a great resource to help you plan your next Baja road trip for fishing, diving, and spearfishing.
Baja – Pacific North
The Baja North Pacific map shows the major fishing ports of Ensenada and San Quintin, and covers the Coronado Islands, Punta Colonet, San Martin Island, Punta Baja, San Geronimo Island, and Sacramento Reef. This is the go-to map for SoCal anglers during spring and summer months as bluefin tuna, yellowfin, and dorado work their way up the coast into local waters, and for Ensenada and San Quintin locals to know when and where to target yellowtail and white seabass.
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Baja – Pacific Central
The Baja Pacific Central map covers the central Baja region known for giant yellowtail and great tuna and dorado fishing. The map displays Guadalupe Island down to Asuncion and includes Bahia Vizcaino, Cedros Island, Benitos, and Bahia Tortugas.
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Baja – Pacific South
The Baja Pacific South map displays Abreojos to the Lower Banks, including Alijos Rocks and the legendary striped marlin grounds off Magdalena Bay like the Ridge and Thetis Bank. SatFish’s SST and chlorophyll maps will help you decide if you should head north, south, or straight west from the anchorage for a shot at a triple-digit day.
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Los Cabos / East Cape
SatFish’s Los Cabos / East Cape map covers the premier offshore fishing destination of Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo, and Marina Los Cabos, with its world-class fishing and multi-million dollar billfish tournaments. The map also shows the beloved East Cape region, known for world-class fishing in a much more laid-back, “authentic” Baja style.
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Cortez – San Felipe / Bahia Gonzaga
This map covers the northern part of the Sea of Cortez, including San Felipe, Puerto Penasco, Islas Encantadas, and Bahia Gonzaga. This area is well-known for quick weekend getaways for California and Arizona anglers and divers who rely on up-to-date water temperature, water color, true color satellite imagery, and wind maps to find the best conditions and maximize their angling and diving trips.
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Baja Cortez – Bahia de Los Angeles
The Bahia de Los Angeles area, including Angel de la Guardia and the Midriff Islands, has fantastic fishing opportunities for yellowtail, cabrilla, grouper, and snapper. Keep an eye on SatFish’s water temperature and color maps in the summer when warm water pushes in to know when and where to find dorado and swim with whale sharks.
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Baja Cortez – Santa Rosalia / Mulege
This section of the Sea of Cortez offers great yellowtail, grouper, pargo, and billfish fishing around Santa Rosalia, Isla San Marcos and Isla Tortugas, Mulege, Bahia Concepcion, and the San Carlos / Guaymas area. SatFish’s SST, chlorophyll, true color, and wind maps will keep you dialed in all year round.
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Baja Cortez – Loreto / La Paz
The southern part of the Sea of Cortez, including the islands off Loreto, La Paz, Isla Cerralvo, and Topolobampo on the mainland side, holds great numbers of dorado, wahoo, marlin, and some surprisingly big yellowfin tuna. SatFish’s SST and water color charts will help you find the breaks and edges holding life and gamefish as they push into the islands and over offshore high spots.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the SatFish Baja Overview map cover?
The Baja Overview map covers the entire Baja peninsula and the Sea of Cortez for a big-picture look at SST (water temperature) and chlorophyll (water color). It’s ideal for tracking seasonal migrations of marlin, tuna, dorado, and wahoo.
How can SST and chlorophyll maps help me fish Baja more efficiently?
Temperature breaks and water-color edges often mark where bait stacks up, with gamefish close behind. These maps help you decide whether to run north, south, offshore, or stay local based on where conditions look alive.
Which map should I use for Ensenada and San Quintín fishing?
Use the Baja – Pacific North map, which includes key areas like the Coronado Islands and nearby coastal structure. It’s popular for spring and summer when tuna and dorado push up the coast, and for targeting local species like yellowtail and white seabass.
What areas are included in Baja Pacific Central and Baja Pacific South maps?
Baja Pacific Central covers zones like Guadalupe and Cedros Island down to Asunción and includes Bahía Vizcaíno and Bahía Tortugas. Baja Pacific South covers Abreojos to the Lower Banks and includes hotspots like Alijos Rocks and the striped marlin grounds off Magdalena Bay.
What is included in the Los Cabos / East Cape map?
This map covers major Cabo fishing hubs and the East Cape region, helping you plan for offshore species and tournament-style fishing. It’s useful for finding breaks and edges around a world-class billfish fishery while still supporting laid-back East Cape runs.
How do the Sea of Cortez regional maps help for diving, spearfishing, and inshore species?
Cortez maps add tools like SST, chlorophyll, true color imagery, and wind to help you time warm-water pushes and good visibility conditions. They’re useful for planning quick getaways and targeting species like yellowtail, grouper, snapper, cabrilla, plus summer runs for dorado and even whale shark encounters in some areas.