THE ARIES SPORTFISHING FLEET
The inshore action continues to dominate the Mazatlan fishery but this past week finally reflected a spark of increased offshore action, too, and the Mako shark bite was the best its been in a long while. There was a noticeable change in the water clarity this past week and if that continues, we should begin to see some increased billfish and dorado action for the offshore waters. Overall offshore fish counts for 25 days fished reflected 7 stripers, 1 sailfish, 15 dorado and 15 mako shark. The inshore fishing for 7 days reflected limits of pargo, limits of mojarres, 8 corvina, 39 roncachos and 42 cochitos, reflecting excellent action for the inshore anglers.

Mazatlan Climate: Mostly sunny with a few passing clouds and temps from 59 nights to 87 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: A light northerly surface breeze at about 5 knots made for a calm sea condition and no swell, with temps from 77 inshore to 78 offshore. Offshore waters outside the 15 mile mark were clean and blue.

Best Fishing Area: Still no specific area as the boats continue to fish over wide spans of water.
Best Bait/Lure: The rigged baits were best this past week for the billfish and the mako sharks.