Long range boats reporting from the bluefin area south of San Diego yesterday indicated bluefin fishing was tough at best. Some boats managed one or two fish per rod; others didn't fare so well. There were reports indicating fishing was okay in the morning, but non-compliant in the afternoon. Skipper Andy Cates of the Red Rooster III offered a typical report: "We started off good in the morning with a couple of stops on school size bluefin. We dropped the ball and spent the afternoon driving around with almost no sign of fish. Ending the day with 44 bluefin Hopefully they are up and biting tomorrow."

Yellowtail fishing at Cedros Island was varied, with some boats saying they encountered few biters and others coming up with three per rod right off the bat. Both bluefin and yellowtail are known to produce good bites for several days and then take a breather.