Inshore action dominated this week. Sierra and a few good quality yellowtail were found from Cardonal to Punta Arena, with the largest concentration of sierra from Punta Pescadero to El Cardonal. Warmer water produced a few jacks and roosters as well.

Rumors of offshore dorado some distance from the beach failed to entice many out there. There didn't seem to be much concentration, so it made for a long boat ride.

The recent nice weather has been favorable for fishing from the beach and the few that tried it reported good signs of bait, particularly from La Ribera to Punta Pescadero.

Palapas Ventana (Las Arenas area) report: "Mackerel are gone locally - but there are plenty of sardina that will do the job to get those yellowtail for those using live bait. Just keep them out of the rocks please --no slack line ever -- I just bent a spear shaft up good by playing with a 30 pounder too long -- now imagine what a 50 pounder will do to you and your gear!

Now the weird thing is that dorado just showed up and they are good size. Why? Sea surface temps have spiked a little outside towards 88 - I guess that's why... but under the backside buoys, the dorado are congregating?Ķwaiting for flies and baits!! Too much fun!!

Winds are up and down this time of year but the lulls are lengthening and the weather is warming up fast!!" Tim Hatler

Water temperature: 67-73
Air temperature: 56-86
Humidity: 75%
Wind: ESE 6 to 8 knots
Conditions: Mostly Sunny
Visibility: 10 miles
Sunrise: 7:17 a.m. MST
Sunset: 7:32 p.m. MST