Enjoy Quality Bass Fishing At Obregon Lake (Oviachic) In Mexico

Mexico bass fishing information, map and directions.

By Rick Seaman and Dan Westfall

This 20,000 surface-acre lake is located in the state of Sonora, south of Arizona. It is approximately 25 miles long and has a tremendous bass population which grows fast and feeds on tilapia which are abundant in the lake.

Travel To Obregon - Lake Oviachic

From Tucson, Arizona travel south on Mexico Highway 15 through Nogales, Hermosillo and Heroica Guaymas to Esperanza (which is approximately 10 miles before reaching Cuidad Obregon). Turn left on the road to Obregon lake. It is approximately 20 miles to the lake from this point.

Approximate distance from USA border: 450 miles

Approximate travel time from US border: 9 hours

Map To Obregon - Lake Oviachic

Bass Fishing At Obregon - Lake Oviachic

If you like to catch lots of big bass, this is a great place to visit. It has a reputation of delivering plenty of four to six pound bass virtually any time of the year. While this lake is not turning out monster bass, ten pounders are not uncommon. For the most part, the fishing is focused on shallow water. At times the fish will be on structure in deeper water.

Largemouth Bass Fishing In Mexico

Largemouth bass are the most abundant, and most pursued bass in Mexico. They are available in most warm-water lakes in the country, they tend to thrive in most water conditions and grow to bragging size in relative short order. Often called big mouth bass, or wide mouth bass, they are savvy predators that feed on most things that live in their territory. Bass in the 8 to 15-pound range are common in Mexico.

Dan Westfall with a typical big, Oviachic bass.

This needs to be a major lesson learned. Please don’t ever attempt to cross this dangerous basin when windy without having some contact to a buddy who can help if needed. Always pack extra water and food because these issues wouldn’t ever had happened if they would have waited until the wind let up or waited until morning to come in. Obviously it is impossible to toe a boat in these waves so don’t try it; you might be able to toe it with the waves to safety behind 3 sisters. If we wouldn’t have had someone to help get these fishermen to safety we would be talking about even more serious issues. These were about 5 ft waves at 5pm and they were mean but at 6:30pm when I came in they were laid down and easy to come in.

Adam shows off a nice 9.8lb bass from Oviachic.

Darrin Gray with a 7.75 lb bass from Obregon.

Dale Gray shows off a nice 10.1 lb Obregon Bass

Sam Gray with a nice 6.5 lb Oviachic bass.

Ned Smith with a nice 13# bass from Obregon

Ray Addington with a 10-pound, 7oz Obregon bass

Mike Kearney with his 11.0 lb bass

Weather & Average Temperatures

Information is currently being gathered for average monthly temperatures and precipitation. This information will be posted at our earliest convenience.

Documentation

All travel into Mexico from the United States requires a passport for entry into Mexico and return to the United States. If you are traveling by vehicle you will be required to have proper vehicle registration and drivers license. If you bring a boat, proper vehicle registration will be required for both the boat and trailer. Make certain all documents are current.

Mexico insurance is also required for travel in Mexico.

For fishing in Mexico, a Mexican Sport Fishing License is required. Additionally boating permits may be required to fish Obregon - Lake Oviachic lake in Mexico.

Mexico Bass fishing at Obregon, Lake Oviachic

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