Report Date:
http://www.cortezcharters.comThe big Atlantic barracuda took over this past week and were the
mainstay of the caribbean critter action from the Marina El Cid
Fleet in Puerto Morelos. These toothy creatures are running in the 20-40 lb. ranges with an occasional bigger fish showing up in the
mix. The billfish catches slowed up a little this past week but
for no apparent reason as the water temps and clarity are near
perfect. I guess they can't bite with a vengeance on every day,
though it would be nice if they did. This past week produced a dozen different species for the 28 days fished and reflected 1
white marlin, 4 sailfish, 7 dorado, 1 wahoo, 18 bonito, 3 Sierra,
35 Atlantic barracuda, 16 grouper, 8 snapper, 5 amberjack, 2
soapfish and 3 triggerfish.
PM Climate:
Mostly cloudy days with occasional thunder shower, humid, and air temps from 73 nights to 90 daytime highs.
Sea Conditions:
Near excellent, both in water temps and clarity and stable at 83-84 degrees throughout the area. Light tropical surface breezes flowed from the NE.
Best Bait/Lure:
The ballyhoo, both in the natural form and in the skittered and rigged baits produced the catches.
Bait Supply:
Continues to be most plentiful throughout this area and we have never experienced a shortage of bait, even through the full moon phases.
Report Date:
The Gaviota Sportfishing Fleet's report came in this morning and reflected more good fishing results for all of the anglers that participated this past week. The "Gaviota VII" released 4 stripers for 2 days fished and rounded out their catch with a dorado and a couple of 30 lb. yellowfin tuna and the "Gaviota VIII" reflected 3 stripers released for two fishing days and a nice 40 lb. wahoo, a single dorado and 5 yellowfin tuna, also in......
