According to Captain Temo Verboonen, the bite was significantly better this past week coming into the full moon phase and the billfish were eager to bite. Most of the offshore action started at about 18 miles and reflected good sea life throughout that area with bait and birds. Sailfish and marlin were readily available and even a few quality dorado were in the mix. The inshore waters in the area of Saladita, produced some good catches of roosterfish, Sierra and lots of bonitos and while there were schools of jack crevalle throughout that area, they were not cooperating and definitely not too eager to bite. All in all, it was a very good fishing week for inshore and offshore but very slow on charters going out.

IZ Climate: Sunny, warm days, with a few passing clouds and temps that ranged from 72 nights to 90 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: Good water temps that ranged from 81 inshore to 82 offshore. A long strip of cleaner water at about 18 miles separates two greener water areas on both sides. A mostly calm week with light and variabble surface breezes.

Best Fishing Area: In the cleaner water that starts right about the 18 mile mark.

Best Lure/Bait: The rigged baits were working perfectly well for the billfish and dorado.

Bait Supply: Remains readily available and not affected by the full moon condition.