Mexico Fishing Season 2026: Complete Calendar by Region
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Mexico Fishing Season 2026: Complete Calendar by Region

Complete fishing season calendar for Mexico by region and species. When to fish bass, when to avoid, and the best dates in 2026.

Published: 2026-03-08
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Mexico Fishing Seasons 2026

Mexico offers fishing year-round, but conditions vary significantly by region and season. This guide will help you plan your fishing trips to maximize your catches.

Calendar by Region

Northwest (Sinaloa, Sonora, Nayarit)

Lakes: El Salto, Comedero, Baccarac, Huites, Aguamilpa, El Novillo

MonthActivityNotes
Jan-Mar⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Peak season. Bass in shallow water.
Apr-May⭐⭐⭐Post-spawn. Bass recovering.
Jun-Sep⭐⭐Rain and heat. Dawn fishing only.
Oct⭐⭐⭐Starting to improve. Water dropping.
Nov-Dec⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Peak season begins. Book lodging.

Northeast (Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, Coahuila)

Lakes: Vicente Guerrero, Falcón, El Cuchillo, Don Martín

MonthActivityNotes
Feb-May⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Best time. Pre-spawn and spawn.
Jun-Aug⭐⭐Extreme heat. Night catfishing.
Sep-Nov⭐⭐⭐⭐Good fall fishing. Bass feeding up.
Dec-Jan⭐⭐⭐Cold fronts can trigger good fishing.

Central (Hidalgo, Michoacán)

Lakes: Zimapán, Infiernillo

MonthActivityNotes
Feb-May⭐⭐⭐⭐Excellent spring. Ideal temperatures.
Jun-Sep⭐⭐Rainy season. Rising levels.
Oct-Jan⭐⭐⭐⭐Good winter fishing. Zimapán deep tactics.

South (Chiapas, Oaxaca)

Lakes: Malpaso, Angostura, Chicoasén, Cerro de Oro, Temascal

MonthActivityNotes
Nov-Apr⭐⭐⭐⭐Dry season. Best access and fishing.
May-Oct⭐⭐Heavy rain. Limited access to some lakes.

Key Factors by Season

What Makes a Good Season

  • Water temperature: 64-77°F is the ideal range for bass
  • Water level: Falling water concentrates fish
  • Stable pressure: Fewer cold fronts = more consistent fishing
  • Moon phase: Plan trips around new or full moon

What Complicates Fishing

  • Cold fronts (nortes): Reduce activity 24-48 hours
  • Heavy rain: Muddies water and scatters fish
  • Extreme heat (>95°F): Bass go deep and become inactive

Plan Your 2026 Trip

  1. Choose your region and lakes
  2. Check this calendar for the best dates
  3. Review the real-time forecast in the days before your trip
  4. Check the solunar table for the best days of the month