Fish Report for 12-4-2008

Mazatlan Fish Report- The Aries Sportfishing Fleet

12-4-2008
Larry Edwards

Sailfish remain the frequent fish for the week with most boats having a shot or two or more. Blue marlin slowed a bit, with only three landed and the dorado counts were also down a little. Overall counts for 30 days fished reflected 3 blue marlin, (2-300 lb. range) 38 sailfish, 16 dorado and two yellowfin tuna, (twins at 60 lbs. each). Inshore fishing was again excellent for sierra, with easy limit fishing, along with 6 pargo, 20 cochitos, 4 roosterfish, 5 toro and 1 dorado for 6 days fished.

Mazatlan Climate: Mostly cloudy so far this week, with temps from 57 nights to 86 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: Ranged from 75 inshore to 81 offshore, with mostly flat conditions and very light surface winds.

Best fishing area: Remains from the West5 to southwest, 20-25 miles from the Marina El Cid.

Best Lure/Bait: Rigged mullet were the better of the baits, especially for the sailfish.



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