The overall action for the offshore sportfishing fleet was considerably better this past week with 100% of the sportfishers landing a marlin. The downside was only 5 of the sportfishers fished the offshore waters. The "Gaviota II" was high boat with a 2 billfish release day on Tuesday, April 12th, fishing in the Palmilla Ridge vicinity. Inshore fishing continued to provide the most consistent action for the anglers and the better fishing was in the Cabo Falso area. Overall, it was another slow week for charters but for those that did fish, the results were very good. The 5 offshore boats released 6 billfish and the 3 inshore boats reported 14 yellowtail, (12-18 lbs.) 38 bonito and 35 Spanish mackerel, (Sierra).

Cabo Climate: Partly cloudy today but mostly sunny and warm days with temps from 60 nights to 89 daytime highs, light & variable surface winds.

Sea Conditions: Pacific inshore at 69-70, gradually warming to 72 at Cabo, then rising to 76-78 at the Gorda Banks.

Best Fishing Area: Billfish scattered about but best in the Palmilla ridge area. Inshore catches best at the Cabo Falso Lighthouse area.

Best Lure/Bait: Live bait best for the billfish. Sardinas, (when available) small arttificials, hoochies, yoyo jigs best for the yellowtail, Sierra and bonito.

Live Bait Supply: Caballito availability has been pretty good all week but sardinas just so-so and you had to be one of the first few boats.