Although I have been back home for several weeks, it seems only now that the adrenaline has finally dissipated. When I close my eyes, the images of carnage on the ocean are only just beginning to fade.
The months of October, November, and December bring the spectacular Mexican Sardine Run off Magdalena Bay. Massive shoals of sardines migrate up the coast, attracting countless predatory fish, birds, and mammals. To be part of this spectacle feels as if you have a starring role in a high energy, oceanic BBC Attenborough documentary. Thick concentrations of baitfish are corralled by giant dolphinfish, wahoo, sharks, and packs of marauding striped marlin. On the periphery, a mass of sea lions, dolphins, and whales all join the action. It’s cast, strip, hang on and keep those knuckles away from the reel.
Their season is short and understandably full. We go in prime early marlin season, which also offers incredible species diversity, including inshore fish like yellowtail and roosterfish that are still around at this time.
We have a custom tailored program: six full days of fishing, single rooms, and all flights and transfers arranged.
For more info on our 10 - 17 October, 2026 week drop us a line : travel@flyfishing.co.za
Blog by Jonathan Boulton