THE CABO SAN LUCAS FISH REPORTS - THE GAVIOTA SPORTFISHING FLEET AND MORE

The billfish bite has completely given way to the yellowfin tuna bite out to the southwest of the Jaime Bank, with the tuna schools running with the porpoise. While the fish are mostly school fish, (10-20 lb. ranges) the bite has truly kept the angler's interest at peak. The first boats on the spot fare very well, usually with easy limit fishing. Overall counts for the Gaviota Fleet & Fish Cabo boats for 47 fishing days reflected 6 stripers, 6 mako sharks, 5 dorado, 21 sierra and 253 yellowfin tuna.

Cabo Climate: Mostly sunny and warm days with temps that ranged from 58 nights to 84 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: The daily current and temperature changes continue. From the Golden Gate Bank to San Jose Del Cabo and out to about 10-15 miles is cooler waters in the 65-67 degree mode. From the Jaime Bank and out to the southwest, the temps rise to 68-69 and from San Jose to Destiladeras, the temps range from 69-70.

Best Fishing Area: Just outside the Jaime Bank where the tuna are providing superb action

Best Lure/Bait: Tuna feathers of all colors are working very well, along with surface iron casting on the jig strikes, rapalas and jet heads.

Live Bait Supply: Still very good with a mix of mackerel and caballitos.
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THE MAZATLAN FISH REPORT - THE ARIES SPORTFISHING FLEET

While the billfish catches are slow, the tuna fishing has more than improved and highlighted the offshore action this week. The Aries Sportfishing Fleet, reporting for 29 offshore days, reflected 4 stripers, 1 mako shark, 1 dorado, 61 skipjack tuna and 137 yellowfin tuna. The inshore super pangas reporting in for 8 fishing days reflected entirely bottom fish with a wide assortment that included 28 vaquetas, 19 cabrilla, 15 cochis, 10 conejos, 15 lenguas and limits of loras.

Mazatlan Weather: Cool morning with partly cloudy days, temps from 48 nights to 82 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: Inshore waters are cool at 65-66 degrees and rising to 68-69 degrees at about the 20-mile mark

Best Fishing Area: Remains outside about 25-30 miles or so, with the yellowfin tuna and skipjack running with the porpoise

Best lure/bait: The 4 stripers were taken on rigged baits and the tuna were taken on a wide range of feathers and colors and surface iron.

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THE IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO FISH REPORT - THE INDEPENDENT FLEET

Cold green water continues to put a damper on the fishing in Ixxtapa Zihuatanejo. The offshore fishing has been hit and miss with Billfish counts falling way off. Captain Jose on the La Bamba reported a 2 Dorado day while the Vamonos 2 reported 1 SAILFISH and 3 Dorado in three offshore days. Captain Chiro on the Bloody Hook after coming off a respectable week posting 7 SAILFISH and 8 DORADO reported very slow action as far south as Puerto Vincentee Guerrero where he landed a single Dorado in 1 offshore day. Captain Temo on the Secuestro reported 1 Sailfish, 5 Spanish Mackerel, 5 Yellowtail jacks and Several Bonito in 5 days. Captain Adolofo on the Dos Hermanos turned his attention to inshore finding good numbers of small ( 10 - 15 Lb) Roosterfish north to Saladitas. The fish were aggressively taking MEGABAIT jigs. Captain Adolofo's single best day was a 14 Count on Roosterfish. There also continues to be some Chulas around the offshore rock which is a sure sign that the waters continues to cool down. Several Blue Marlin were reported last week but anglers are searching long distance and putting in long hours to find several fish. No reports of the big yellowfin Tuna as of this date.

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: Cool mornings followed by beautiful days, temps from 69 nights to 86 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: Calm. Temps from 73 inshore to 77 at the 100 fathom curve and climbing to 79-80 at the 30-plus mile mark

Bait supply: Fair