If you're coming from the cold, snowy areas, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is the place to be and is offering sun-shiny days and a toasty, warm climate. Better yet, the offshore fishing continues to be the best for the Pacific ports, too, with lots of good sailfish action going on, everyday. According to Captain Temo Verboonen, the sailfish bite is excellent and reports the boats are having numerous strikes and many release opportunities throughout the fleet, everyday. Most of the boats are having average catches of 2-5 sailfish per day, (some with more) and many more opportunities. The inshore fishing took a "nose-dive" on some days when the red tide came through. On the days when the water was clear, the fish moved back in and the better fishing was accomplished using deep running Rapalas from the outriggers. Overall, the fishing is very good and the anglers are having great catching opportunities.

IZ Climate: Mostly sunny & warm days with pleasant evenings and nights, temps from 65 nights to 88 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: Inshore waters a little cool and periods of red tide, making fishing/catching a little testy for the anglers. Offshore, the water temps rise to about 82 degrees by the 100 fathom curve and the cleaner waters, (clean green) begins about 8-10 miles.

Best Fishing Area: Starting at about 10 miles out from the Bay, but can change from day to day.

Best Lure/Bait: Rigged baits working very well for the offshore fishing and deep water artificials for the inshore waters.

Bait Supply: Continues to be readily available for both, rigged dead baits and live bait.