Fish Report for 1-22-2009

Puerto Morelos Fish Report- Marina El Cid, Cancun- Cozumel Area

1-22-2009
Larry Edwards

King Mackerel were, by far, the fish of the week at Puerto Morelos and the longer the fishing day the more kings caught. Overall reports for 12 fishing days reflected 45 king mackerel, 5 Atlantic barracuda, 3 dorado and 2 triggerfish. The Mr. Dinham party, fishing early in the week aboard the "Pescadora II", landed 11 king mackerel to 24 lbs.

PM Climate: Partly cloudy days with temps from 65 nights to 84 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: The sea temp climbed this week to 79-80 throughout the area, mostly calm waters with light surface breezes.

Best Lure/Bait: Continues to be rigged ballyhoo for this area



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1-16-2009
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