Welcome Aboard!
Here we will lay out any information you may need to ensure a great experience with Travel Creel on the East Cape of Baja! Ensenada Los Muertos, B.C.S. MX!
Here is information regarding your trip,
This information can also be found in the printable planner in the link below.
TRAVEL INFO
The lodge is located in La Ventana B.C.S., roughly 2.5 hours north of Cabo, and 1 hour east of La Paz. Both La Paz and Cabo have airports with regular flights. More direct flights are available through Cabo from the US. Depending on where you are traveling from, flying to La Paz often has a layover in Mexico City.
- La Paz airport code (LAP)
- San Jose Del Cabo airport code (SJD)
You will need to arrive between 12-3pm on your scheduled arrival day
Airport shuttle services will be arranged for you by Travel Creel.
If you chose to overnight in Cabo the shuttle will be arranged to pick you and others up from the airport on arrival day. If you have any questions about flights or getting to Baja, please reach out to us, we are happy to assist you in finding the best option for you! Please make sure to fill out the travel details form we sent once you have your flights booked.
Documentation
Travelers must have a valid passport that does not expire within 6 months of trip date, must have 2 blank unstamped pages, must not be damaged.
- U.S. Citizens traveling from the U.S. for up to 90 days are not required to get a Tourist Visa.
- If you are traveling into Mexico via car or on foot, you will need to fill out The Mexico FMM Land (Forma Migratoria Múltiple, also known as Tourist Card) https://www.mexicofmm.com/
(If you are flying into Mexico they will give you this form on the plane)
PLEASE INFORM US OF ANY FOOD ALLERGIES OR RESTRICTIONS TO ENSURE THE BEST EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE.
Arrival -
Dinner is served on arrival night around 6pm. Once you arrive at the lodge we will show you to your room. Freshen up, hang out around the pool and get yourself ready for the week.
The Fishing -
The lodge is located in La Ventana. Each morning after breakfast we will shuttle the group to the boat ramp in Ensenada Los Muertos, roughly a 20-30 minute drive. After breakfast we will load up and head to the ramp!
We will be fishing off of pangas with Juan Lucero and his family members. Juan and his family have been guides in the area for a number of years and are regarded as some of the best in Mexico!
The boat ramp can be chaotic! Be sure to remember your guide assignment for the day. You will meet your guide, and load up you and your gear into his boat which will then be backed into the water.. Then you’re off!
Each day will start with loading up on bait. Yes, we are fishing with fly rods! However live bait is often used to lure fish within casting distance. Guides also use teasers on spinning rods. Both of these methods are known to induce a frenzy, be ready to cast quickly and strip your fly as fast as you can!
Bait is not included, please budget 25-50$ per day per person for bait.
The ride to the bait boats each morning may vary depending on where the bait is. Bring a camera! There may be dolphins, manta rays, whales... the Sea of Cortez is full of surprises! Once to the bait boats, be prepared to pay for your bait. You and your boatmate can hand your cash to the guide to give to the bait boat. Make sure to ask your guide how much they will need.
Now you’ve got your bait... Your guide will bring you to the zone!
Roosterfish are the target, however there are many other species you may come across. Anything from Wahoo, Dorado, Jacks, Grouper and even Tuna are regularly caught all over the East Cape. As the guide idles the motor down, get ready to fish! Being able to cast far and retrieve your fly with a 2 handed strip is crucial to your success!
Fishing each day will last until the wind kicks up or bait is gone in the afternoon.
Please practice your casting before you get to Baja!
Being able to throw a 10wt all day is important to your success on the water. Being able to cast on a moments notice and strip your fly extremely fast will help you!
- Mexican Fishing License -
Please purchase your Mexican fishing license prior to the trip.
Head to this link, https://www.mexpermits.com/
The week option will cover you for the duration of our trip.
If you have questions or need assistance with this please let us know.
- Gear -
Gear, including flies, is your responsibility to bring. None will be provided for you. If you need help picking out gear for the trip
Bring: 10 to 12 weight rods, with large arbor salt water reels, with the lines listed below and 250 yards of backing.
You will need to bring these 2 lines in a weight to match your rod:
-Tropical saltwater intermediate line
-Tropical outbound short sinking line
It is important to make sure you have the correct gear on hand, we are happy to assist you in finding anything you may need, just let us know!
Please see the bottom of our printable trip planner for our full gear list
We have collaborated with our friend at UM_A_MI FLY COMPANY to offer an exclusive collection of Roosterfish flies, approved by our head guide, Juan Lucero.
Click the link below and head to our special order form, before it’s too late!
Orders MUST be placed by April 1st, 2025 in order to be guaranteed for our East Cape trip.
Orders can be shipped to you or to TCH headquarters- where we will load your flies up to be waiting for you to arrive South of the border!
Travel Insurance
TCH Highly recommends travel insurance for all your adventures.
Please reach out to us if you need assistance choosing the right insurance for you.
- The Lodge/Food Program -
Travel Creel will be taking care of all of your meals!
The lodge is a 6 bedroom home right on the Sea of Cortez in the town of La Ventana. Enjoy a dip in the pool, hang out in the hammocks, chill on the patio or take a stroll on the beach. There is even a coffee shop in the front of the property.. They have a killer affogato!
There are plenty of places to unwind around the property!
Travel Creel will be taking care of all of your meals and hospitality!
Our private Chefs and crew are here for you.
Breakfast will be served each morning in the lodge, followed by a lunch packed for you to bring on the boat. After you load up your lunch bag with snacks, we will load into the shuttle vehicles to head to the boat ramp. If you would like to bring beers or booze with you on the boat, it is a good idea to bring a small, soft cooler along that you can load up each day. Appetizers are usually served around 5:30 with dinners to follow.
Typical Day on the East Cape
4:30am - Grab a cup of joe and enjoy the ocean breezes or a wake up dip in the pool.
5:00am - Continental breakfast is served
5:30am - Grab your lunch-bag and load it with snacks for the day. Load up gear in the rigs and get ready to go.
5:40am - Wheels rolling. Its a 30 minute ride to the boat ramp in Bahia De Los Muertos
6:15am - Meet guides, Launch boats and head out to buy bait. Time to fish
1:30pm - Head back to the boat ramp. Usually at this time the bait is all gone and hopefully you have pulled on enough fish to head in for the day.
2:00pm - Shuttles are ready to head out. We will take anyone to the lighthouse beach who want to walk and look for opportunities to catch fish in the waves. If you want to go spend the remainder of the day relaxing by the pool that can be arranged as well.
5:00pm - Appetizers will start flowing. Time for a tequila drink or a cold beer.
6:00pm- Dinner is served. Salads and Ceviche made from the daily catch often get us going. Followed by a family style meal and a sweet treat to top it off.
Take a stroll on the Beach as the sun sets.
You got a full belly, a tequila buzz and tomorrow you are gonna do it all over again.
- Departure -
We will be preparing a grab and go breakfast on the morning of departure. If you are planning on flying out of Cabo, please book your flight after 12pm. We will be arranging the shuttles again for departures.
If you have made other arrangements or have concerns, please let us know prior to the trip.
- What is included -
- 5 nights accommodations
- 4 days guided fishing
- All meals provided by Travel Creel
- Airport Shuttles
- Daily fishing shuttles to and from fishing
- What is not included -
- Airfare / Travel Expenses
- Booze (The first bottle of tequila is on us!)
- Terminal Tackle and Flies - Gear, Flies, and Terminal Tackle items are not provided, you will need to bring your own.
- Bait (Budget 25-50$ per person per day)
- Fishing Licenses
- Gratuities *Gratuities are a personal decision based on the service that you received.
It is customary to tip your guide after each day, and the lodge staff at the end of your
stay*
Typical gratuities / Cash to bring
- Guide tips - $100-$150 per day - per boat (split with boat mate)
- Bait $25-$50 Per day/per boat (split with boat mate)
- Lodge Staff tips - please budget $200-$250 per angler
(this is split amongst the TCH crew taking care of you, and the lodge maintenance and cleaning crews)
- Tips for airport shuttle drivers ($20 per person)
Other Cash to bring
- Each day when you get off of the water there is a restaurant at the boat ramp.
Not a bad place to have a margarita!
- You may see a road side stand with a nice sombrero, or other trinkets... let us know if you want to make a stop on the way back to the lodge from fishing **pesos can come in handy for this**
- Most places will take cards, but having some extra cash handy for beer/booze is not a bad idea if a stop is made.