Mexico bass lakes, such as Huites, El Salto, Baccarac, Aqua Milpa, Comedero and of course Guerrero that can produce bass that weigh out over ten pounds on any given cast, offer the ultimate experience to drive any angler crazy. With lakes like these producing the size bass that are regularly caught, Mexico can truthfully, openly, boast that it has some of the finest bass fishing found anywhere in the world.
Lake Guerrero, located in northeastern Mexico, in the state of Tamaulipas, is only three hours from the Texas border or 165 miles, is easily accessible to Texas anglers who own their own rigs. However, you do not have to be a Texas angler to enjoy the bass fishing on this lake. Anglers can arrive at Lake Guerrero by airplane arriving on a private paved runway or by flying into Harlingen, Texas then driving onto the lake. This trip is not difficult, especially if planned with one of the several guide services available. The weather on Lake Guerrero begins with cool mornings and ends with cool evenings due to Lake Guerrero being in the cool, crisp mountains of the Sierra Madre Mountains. The day generally warms up to between 84 and 90 degrees, with the chance of occasional showers. Lake Guerrero is a large lake with many islands, points and tree-covered flats making it perfect habitat for trophy bass. Lake Guerrero still produces exciting largemouth bass fishing, with catches of 50 to 100 bass per day. Lake Guerrero is famous for its trophy-sized fish. Trophy bass are continued to be produced year after year, with 1 in every 4 anglers likely to catch a fish weighing over 8 pounds, while 1 in every 10 anglers are likely to catch one weighing over 10 pounds.
Lake Huites, located on Mexico’s west coast, deep in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountain range, opened to public fishing in October 1997. This beautiful remote mountain lake located in the state of Sinaloa is only a 1.4-hour drive east of El Fuerte. Stocked in 1994, the Florida strain black bass have grown at an exceptional rate due to the warm year-round growing season, clear pure mountain waters, excellent food base consisting of tilapia, threadfin shad, crawfish and blue gill perch and low fishing pressure provided by its remote location. Anglers can expect to catch 50-60 bass per day per boat on just about any lure. The black bass caught on this lake will range from 1 to 10 pounds, averaging 4 to 6 pounds, with some larger bass caught in deeper holes. Lake Huite is a catch and release lake that covers 15000 acres, loaded with cover and hungry bass. The best time to visit this lake is September through June; this is when the heat and rain are not as bad as the remaining months. Even novice anglers can quickly learn the ways of Huites bass and catch them in numbers as they have never caught them before. The early hours of fishing offer excellent topwater action, but as the sun rises overhead, spinnerbaits, worms and crankbaits are used.
El Salto located 50 miles, or a 1 hour and 15 minute drive north of Mazatlan, offers the amateur and novice angler a perfect opportunity; of easily catching hungry trophy sized bass. Anglers can use just about any type of lure year round, but topwaters, crankbaits and plastic worms work best. Fishing season on Lake El Salto is September through June, even though the lake offers excellent fishing year-round. The months between June and September are not as productive to catching bass because they are extremely hot or rainy. Weather at Lake El Salto is cool and crisp in the morning and evenings because of the mountain air, but warms up between 84 and 90 as the day progresses, with occasional showers.
Lake Baccarac, located among the Sierra Madre Mountains, is only a 2.5-hour drive from Los Mochis. The lake is also reachable by private plane with a 5200 foot paved runway.
At approximately 25 miles long and 5 miles wide, Lake Baccarac was stocked in 1978 with a strain of Florida largemouth bass. An angler can expect to catch at least on 10-11 pound bass with an average of 5 to 7 pound fish. The best times to fish Lake Baccara is September through June with the remaining months being good fishing months but are extremely hot and rainy. The weather on Lake Baccarac is like the other lakes with it being cool in the mornings and evenings and warming up to between 84 and 90 during the day with the occasional shower.
Lake Agua Milpa, found in the Sierra Madra Mountains, and stocked in 1992 with Florida strain largemouth bass, opened in the fall of 1997 is Mexico’s hottest new bass fishing lake. This 70,000-acre lake with its ideal food base and ideal growing temperatures is located 3 hours from either Guadalajara or Puerto Vallarta by a paved road or by air to Tepic, Navarit, and then a short 45-minute ride to the lake. Lake Agua Milpa is loaded with aggressive largemouth bass ranging in size from 2.5 pounds to 10 pounds. The best months for catching these bass are September through June, even though bass fishing is excellent year round. Extreme heat or rain makes the remaining months undesirable for anglers. The weather on a day-to-day basis is generally cool in the mornings and evenings, days will often heat up to between 84 and 90 degrees with an occasional shower.
Lake Comedero, located 100 miles northeast of Mazatlan, is a beautiful Sierra Madre mountain lake with clear, cool water, virtually teeming with thousands of hungry black bass. These black bass will strike almost any type lure year round, making this lake a favorite among anglers. Black bass caught in this lake are often in the ranges of 8 to 12 pounds with some bass ranging from 12 to 15 pounds. Daily catches average 40 to 60 fish per day per boat. Lake Comedero, one of Mexico’s oldest lakes, is strictly a catch and release lake with Florida strain black bass being stocked 10 years ago. Lake Comedero cycles through the years and is now at a stage in its cycle where it does not have the high volumes of bass as other Mexican lakes, even though the average angler can typically catch 30 to 40 bass per day. November through April are excellent fishing months on this lake, before the weather gets to hot and rainy to enjoy. During the day, the weather is cool in the mornings, evenings, and heats up to between 84 and 90, with the occasional shower.
Lake El Cuchillo in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, located 62 miles south of the Texas border is Mexicos first lake to be designated a state park. The lake is approximately 18,000 to 23,000 acres and is a catch and release lake with no commercial fishing or netting allowed. There is also an on-site hatchery with an intense restocking program. Bass on this lake are in good numbers and generally caught on buzzbaits in 4-8 feet of water.
All of Mexico’s lakes have professional guiding services available for the angler who would enjoy their services. Included in most guide services is round-trip transfers from airport to the lodge, daily maid service, breakfast, lunch and dinner, beverages while fishing, guided fishing complete with boat and tackle, Mexican fishing license, margaritas, beer, soft drinks and filtered water. Not included in most packages are airfares, tips, gifts or items of personal nature. These Mexican Bass Lakes along with a few others offer anglers bass fishing at its finest. The thrill of the strike, a trophy size catch, Mexican cuisine and great times in the beauty of Mexico’s majestic Sierra Madre Mountains all add up to make Mexico “a very special place to fish”.
