Report Date:
http://www.cortezcharters.comThe fishing remained pretty good this past week from Cabo San Lucas,
and while we had no black or blue marlin caught, there were a few
very early releases and about 75% of the boats reported the landing
of a billfish. The "Gaviota IV", skippered by Captain Octavio
Castillo, had a 3 striper release day on Wednesday, fishing in the
1150 fathom vicinity. The "Gaviota III", sippered by Captain Manuel
Castillo, had the only sailfish release for the week and "Tuna Time",
skippered by Captain Christian Lopez, reported the only wahoo. The
overall combined fish counts for the fleet for 11 days fished
reflected 1 sailfish released, 7 stripers released, 1 wahoo, 3
yellowfin tuna and 23 dorado.
Cabo Climate: Partly cloudy days with temps from 76 nights to 93
daytime highs and a little humid.
Sea Conditions: Very good on both sides of the peninsula. Pacific
side temps ranged from 82-83 and wrapped the Cape to the Gorda Banks
and then rose to 86-87 degrees. Good, blue water and fishable in all
areas.
Best Fishing Area: The 1150 Fathom spot was the best for stripers
but overall, Cabo Falso to Migrino provided the best action.
Best Lure/Bait: Live bait best for the billfish, albeit, several
were attracted on the mackerel colored artificials. Dorado were
scattered about the close to shore areas on the Pacific side and bit
the lures and live bait.
Live Bait Supply: Mostly caballito at the regular $3.00 rate.