All the surface indicators from the prior week seemed to have evaporated for no apparent reason. It is likely that the fish are now moving in and out of the warmer and cooler waters that were pushed in from the north. However, this trend may be on the changing mode as the offshore waters that the boats typically fish out to the south and southwest of the Marina El Cid, are pushing warmer waters back into the area. There is a huge area of 74-75 degree waters being pushed up against the cooler 70-71 degree waters, which may bode well for the coming week. The overall fish counts for the 11 offshore fishing days reflected 4 stripers and 10 yellowfin tuna. The inshore fishing was also down for the week and reflected 10 jack crevalle, (aka toro) 11 red snapper, 31 white snappers, 45 perch, 2 grouper, 21 barracuda and 6 Sierra for 7 days fished.

Mazatlan Climate: Partly cloudy during the early week and changing to sunny & nice days on Thursday, with temps from a cold 43 nights to 79 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: Light & variable northerly surface breezes, very little swell and overall, mostly calm waters with temps from 73 inshore and rising to 74-75 offshore.

Best Fishing Area: No specific area was reported other than to mention the yellowffin tuna were caught running with the porpoise.

Best Lure/Bait: Rigged baits for the marlin and feathers, hoochies and cedar plugs for the tuna.

Bait Supply: Good supply of both, live bait and rigged baits available throughout the week.