World Record Bass ... Mexican Lakes:
IGFA Mexico representitive, Eduardo Perusquía Morán,
recommends much of the Mexico Lakes for those Bass anglers who are
looking for the next IGFA largemouth bass world record.
Moran reports that Mexico has the ideal weather in which the largemouth bass can thrive, a reason why this fish has become a major game fish species in Mexico. Sinaloa, Mexico, has stocked black Bass over the past 20 years because people form the United States saw the potential in some lakes and have developed exclusive, all-inclusive fishing camps.
Further east, Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon, Mexico, have great world record bass prospects too. Tamaulaipas has one of the first bass fishing camps established in Mexico. Lake Vicente Guerrero, which was refered to as “the best bass fishing spot in the world” in the eighties, is now followed closely by Nuevo Leon. One of the advantages of Nuevo Leon is that the area has a non comercial fishing polocy, which is advantageous for sport fishing development. LaAmistad Reservior (Falcon Lake) historically has been an incredible bass fishing destination with plenty of sizeable fish.
Another world record prospect is Lake Fernando Hiriart (Zimapan)
found in central Mexico, between the states of Hidalgo and Queretaro.
Lake Fernando Hiriart has a great reputation and is the closest option
(2hrs by car from Mexico City) for world record bass fishing near
Mexico City.
While South East Mexico has much more world record bass lake potential than northern Mexico the region is considered snook country. There are more than 20 snook tournaments in the region annually. The introduction os largemouth bass in the region might be harmful to the indigenous snook. In addition, the main drainage rivers of south east Mexico are the Papaloapan, the Grijalva, and the Usumacinta rivers, which carry more than 80% of water through the region and provide habitat to more than 200 endemic species of fish that could be endangered with the introduction of bass. However there are some (closed and private lakes which do have bass). For example, the private Coatzacoalcos fishing club owns land with a lake where they introduced the Florida Largemouth bass more than 10 years ago. The lake now provides constant catches of bass over 10lbs.
In direct relation to documented largemouth bass weight, the best bass lakes in Mexico are:
1.
Lake Huites
2. Lake Bacurato (Baccarac)
3. Lake Comedero
4. Lake El Salto
5. Lake Aguamilpas
6. Lake Vicente Guerrero
7. Lake El Cuchillo
8. Lake Zimmerpan
With analyzing each lake, pros and cons can be found.
Lake Huites
Lake Huites is also called “Pressa
Louis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta” and located at the very north
of Sinaloa. Formed by the El Fuerte River,
it is considered the most productive bass fishing lake in Mexico.
It is strongly recommended not to take your own boat. Use the all
inclusive services of the fishing camps as the zone is a little unstable
and tourists should be guided by local people.
Lake Bacurato
Lake Bacurato is also called “Pressa Gustavo Diaz Ordaz”,
and located north of Guamuchil, Sinaloa. Formed by the Sinaloa river
it is also one of the most productive lakes in Mexico. The Lake Bass
record is 19lb 10oz. It is also strongly reccomended not to take your
own boat, and use the all inclusive services of the fishing camps.
The zone is , at times, a little unstable, and tourists should be
guided by local people.
Lake Comedero
Lake Comedero is also called “Pressa Adolfo Lopez Mateos”
and is located north of Mazatlan, passing El Salto. This lake is formed
by the San Lorenzo River, and is a very productive Bass lake. Unfortunately,
it is located in a zone called “no law land”, where drug
cartels control most of the land. The best recommendation would be
to use the all-inclusive services of the fishing camps and refrain
from bringing your valuables.
Lake El Salto
Lake El Salto is also called “ Pressa Areole Benassini”
and is located
between Mazatlan and Culican, by the town called La Cruzdelota. This
lake is probably the safest lake in sinaloa. Fishing is phenomenal
and the lake record is an 18lb 8oz largemouth.
Lake Agua Milpas
Lake Agua Milpas is loacated 60 miles north of Tepic. Fishing is closed
from March 1 through May 1 for the spawning season. This lake is known
as one of the best bass fishing lakes in the world and sight seeing
is spectacular. Bass sizes reach well over 15lb, and 10lb plus fish
are a comon catch.
Lake Vicente Guerrero
This lake is located less than 40 miles north east of Ciuead Victoria,
Tamaulipas. Access is fast, it is a safe and secure lake, and guides
are excellent.
Lake El Cuchillo
Lake El Cuchillo is located east of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, by a town
called China. This lake is one of the most promising bass lakes in
Mexico. Bass over 10lb are often caught, and in 5 years, this lake
just might have the best bass fishing in Mexico. A great advantage
is that Reynosa boarders McCallem, Texas, and is only about 65 miles
away. A great place to bring your own boat.
Lake Zimapan
Lake Zimapan is also called “Lake Fernando Hiriart” and
is located near San Juan Del Rio and Tequisquiapan, Queretaro. This
lake defines the boarder between Queretaro and Hidalgo. Bass fishing
can be difficult, but there are plenty of 10-15lb largemouths, big
carp, catfish, tilapia, and giantic blue gil. This lake has great
bass fishing but can be a challenge with it’s steep drop-offs.
Reprinted with permission of IGFA. For more information on IGFA go to www.igfa.org
