Report Date:
http://www.cortezcharters.comThe full moon has had an effect on the Mazatlan catches and only
every third offshore cruiser was able to land a sailfish. It also
seemed to hobble the blue marlin action, too, which had been picking
up steam and then, fizzled this week. Overall counts for the
offshore waters for 22 fishing days reflected 7 sailfish, 1 mako
shark and 91 dorado. The inshore super pangas, reporting for 11
fishing days, reflected 44 dorado and 95 cochitos for the week.
Mazatlan Climate: Warm & humid, partly cloudy days, temps from 76
nights to 89 daytime highs.
Sea Conditions: Generally good with some minor southerly swell
conditions, light winds, temps from 82 inshore to 83 offshore.
Best Fishing Area: The fish are scattered in the offshore areas and
there is no specific area.
Best Bait/Lure: The billfish taken on rigged baits and the dorado
taken on both live baits and deeper running arrtificials.
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As the water temps increase, one would think that the blue/black marlin would be in full swing, but only a couple have been caught, so far and it appears to be the "luck of the draw", so to speak. The overall counts for a combined total of 32 fishing days with the Gaviota Sportfishing Fleet & Fish Cabo Fleet reflected 13 stripers, (11 released) 11 dorado, 1 wahoo and 4 yellowfin tuna. High......
