Report Date:
http://www.cortezcharters.comThe dorado bite has soared since the passing of Lowell and many of
the boats have focused on this action, lowering the billfish counts.
High boat for the week was the "GAVIOTA VIII", Captain Juan
Dominguez, reporting 6 stripers released for 5 fishing days, along
with 61 dorado and 2 yellowfin tuna. The "Blacksheep III", skippered
by Captain Tony Nungary, early released an estimated 500 lb. black
marlin, following a near 30-minute battle. Overall combined counts
for the boats reflected a total of 27 fishing days, resulting in 15
stripers, (14 released) 21 yellowfin tuna and 188 dorado. This was a
full moon week that had little effect on the fishing results, perhaps
with exception to the striper action.
CABO CLIMATE: Mostly sunny and warm, temps from 76 nights to 96
daytime highs.
Sea Conditions: Generally very good with some wind chop on the
Pacific side, but fishable, with temps from 83 at the Golden Gate and
rising to 86 on the Sea of Cortez side.
Best Fishing Area: Continues to be in the Golden Gate Bank area
Best Bait/Lure: The billfish best on live bait and the dorado have
been pretty eager on artificials, live bait and strip bait.
Live Bait Supply: Not reported.