Permit· Upper Gulf of California· Mexico
Upper Gulf Vaquita Area
31° 12.0′ N · 114° 18.0′ W · approximate
The upper Gulf is the last home of the vaquita, the world's most endangered porpoise; concern for its survival put the Gulf of California World Heritage site on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2019.
Practical
Coordinate is approximate, mid upper Gulf between Puerto Peñasco and San Felipe. The sources do not give current zone boundaries or rules — before fishing or transiting near the Colorado River delta, check current restrictions with the Puerto Peñasco port captain. Never use or approach gillnets.
Best for
Awareness of protected waters at the head of the Gulf
Nearby
- San Felipe Marina and Harbor29.7 NM away
- Bahía La Choya (Cholla Bay)35 NM away
- Sandy Beach (Puerto Peñasco)37.6 NM away
- Malecón and Old Port (Puerto Peñasco)38.9 NM away
- Puerto Peñasco Fishing Festival (Navy Day)38.9 NM away
- Puerto Peñasco Harbor and Port Captain38.9 NM away
- Cabrales Boatyard (Puerto Peñasco)39.2 NM away
- Puerto Peñasco Marinas (Fonatur and Safe Marina)39.3 NM away