An unusual fishing week from Mazatlan with a week's report of no billfish caught. However, as predicted, the dorado count did increase this past week and the boats averaged 2-4 dorado per day with the fish in the 20-30 lb. ranges. There were only 4 offshore fishing days that resulted in a total of 13 dorado. Water temps and water clarity have improved for the most part, albeit, there is a 5 square mile area right in front of Mazatlan holding at 77 degrees. The sea temps increase to 81 degrees just outside the 5 mile mark and hold at that temp throughout the off shore waters and this should allow for better fishing very shortly. The inshore waters for 6 super panga fishing days reflected 20 red snappers, (to 15 lbs. or so) 1 corvina and 45 triggerfish. The entire area is getting primed for a change as the summer fishing season comes into play very shortly.

Mazatlan Climate:
Partly cloudy days with excellent temperatures that spanned from 63 nights to 89 daytime highs. Light and variable tropical surface breezes from 8-12 mph.

Sea Conditions:
Excellent sea conditions with very little swell and light surface breezes. Sea temps right in front are cool at 77 degrees and rapidly rise to 81 degrees just outside the 5 mile mark and outbound from there.

Best Fishing Area:
None reported.

Best Lure/Bait:
The rigged trolling baits were producing the dorado catches but didn't raise any billfish.

Bait Supply:
Good bait supply for both, live bait and fresh rigging baits.