Mazatlan Fish Report

Larry Edwards

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THE ARIES SPORTFISHING FLEET

A much improved fishing scenario for Mazatlan this past week as the boats moved closer to the 1 billfish per boat day fished average and even reflected a blue marlin in the mix. Also noted this week was the showing of the yellowfin tuna and providing some new action for the anglers. Overall catches for 18 days fished reflected 1 blue marlin, (approximately 225 lbs.) 2 striped marlin, 12 sailfish, 12 dorado and 21 yellowfin tuna for ther offshore waters. The inshore super pangas had another banner week of wide-variety catches that included 64 pargo, 61 mojarres, 2 dorado, 5 roosterfish, 10 corvina, 43 cochitos and 4 Sierra for their 10 fishing days.

Mazatlan Climate: Sun & cloud mix with excellent, warm days, temps from 60 nights to 86 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: Mostly calm with stable temps throughout the area at 80.5 degrees and excellent clarity.

Best Fishing Area: Most of the billfish are coming from 22-25 miles out to the southwest of the Marina El Cid.

Best Bait/Lure: Rigged mullet are the preferred bait for the billfish and dorado but the tuna are being taken on feathers.



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