The first two white marlin of the season were reported this past week from Puerto Morelos, with one fish taken aboard the "Pescadora I" and the other aboard the "Hammer". We should start to see the billfish numbers move upward with the passing days and with the passing of the full moon phase on April 18th. It was another exciting fishing week from Puerto Morelos, that reflected a total of 42 days fished and a 14 species mixed-bag catch for the anglers. The overall report resulted with 2 white marlin, 5 sailfish, 15 yellowfin tuna, 14 dorado, 3 wahoo, 9 king mackerel, 12 Atlantic barracuda, 11 Spanish mackerel, 9 bonito, 3 amberjack, 3 soapfish, 17 grouper, 15 triggerfish and 28 snapper. The sportfishing opportunities in this area are remarkable as the action begins just a few minutes outside the entrance to the Marina El Cid, where deep water is less than a half-mile.

Puerto Morelos Climate:
Partly cloudy days with intermittent sunshiny periods and temps that range from 71 nights to 88 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions:
Excellent water temps that have remained stable and steady at 81-82 degrees and light easterly tropical surface breezes at 10-20 mph.

Best Bait/Lures:
Continues to be the rigged and un-rigged ballyhoo, taken fresh on a daily basis.

Bait Supply:
It continues to reflect an unending supply of ballyhoo in this area that allows for a constant daily supply for the boats.