The offshore fishing was gaining a little ground this past week as the boats averaged about 4 fish per boat and a varied catch. The "Aries II" landed a swordfish for his group, (the 2nd for the season) and the overall catches for 6 fishing days reflected the single swordfish, 1 sailfish, 3 stripers, 1 mako shark, 2 yellowfin tuna and 18 dorado. The inshore super panga action continued to produce a multi-fish scoreboard and reflected 17 vaquetas, 109 pargo, 24 loras, 17 cochitos, 1 dorado, 10 barracuda and 10 grouper for their 8 days fished.

Mazatlan Climate: Mostly sunny and warm, temps from 59 nights to 89 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: Very light surface breezes, temps at 74 inshore and rising to 78-79 offshore.

Best Fishing Area: Continues to be out to the southwest of the Marina El Cid, starting at about 22 miles and working outbound.

Best Lure/Bait: Rigged baits for the billfish and dorado and the swordfish was taken on a large rigged mullet bait.