Report Date:
http://www.cortezcharters.comThe offshore fishing has picked up a bit for billfish, with the fleet
reporting a mix that included blue marlin, sails and stripers, with a
catch ratio of a little more than one per boat day fished. Overall
catch reports for the offshore cruisers reflected 4 blue marlin,
(under 250 lbs.) 3 stripers, 25 sailfish, 5 dorado and 47 yellowfin
tuna for 30 days fishing. Inshore action has slowed, and the 4 super
panga fishing days produced 1 sailfish, 11 dorado and 30 cochitos for
their efforts.
Mazattlan Climate: Mostly cloudy, some PM & night showers, temps
from 77 nights to 91 daytime highs.
Sea Conditions: Mostly calm with light surface breezes, temps from
88-89 throughout the area.
Best Fishing Area: Most of the billfish are from the 22-25 miles
mark, out to the southwest of the Marina El Cid.
Best Lure/Bait: Rigged trolling baits are best for the sailfish