While only a few charters this past week, the striper action spiraled upwards, even with the full moon condition and most of the boats had multiple opportunities for billfish as the water temps continued to improve. The inshore action continued to produce a mixed-bag catch that allowed for more than 16 fish per boat average. The overall counts for the offshore waters for 7 days fished reflected 11 stripers, with 4 released. The 4 inshore fishing days reflected 3 jack crevalle, 1 shark, 1 seabass, 17 white snapper, 27 perch and 16 red snapper, (all in the 12-15 lb. range).

Mazatlan Climate: Partly cloudy days with a slight chance for rain Friday thru Sunday. Temps ranged from 49 nights to 80 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: Some light surface wind chop but no swell during the early week and then mostly calm waters. Inshore tmps stable at 70 degrees and the offshore waters, from about 15 miles offshore, risingg to 74-75 degrees.

Best Fishing Area: Out to the southwest of the Marina El Cid, starting at about 15-18 miles or so and outbound from there.

Best Lure/Bait: The billfish were eager to take the rigged baits.

Bait Supply: Remained good throughout the week even with the full moon condition.