The inshore and offshore fishing results were substantially higher from the prior week's report as the area's surrounding water conditions continued to improve, both in temperature and clarity. Anglers were treated to good dorado catches that averaged close to 4 per boat, along with fair striper action and the re-entry of sailfish into the fish counts. Inshore and offshore fishing offered good and steady action. The offshore fishing for a total of 9 days resulted in 6 stripers, 1 sailfish and 33 dorado and the inshore super pangas posted a good mixed bag catch of 1 dorado, 8 baquetas, 3 cabrilla, 6 cochitos, (small bottom fish) and limits of pargo for their 7 days fished. The entire water area adjacent to Mazatlan appears to be moving into the early summertime fishing mode about a month early this year as more and more billfish move into the zone, accompanied by increased dorado action. The coming week will be the "tell-tale" as the fishing action continues.

Mazatlan Climate:
Sunny & warm days with temps from 56 nights to 86 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions:
Warm water inshore to offshore, from 75 and gradual rise to 77. Green water inshore and fading to blue, clean water at 12-14 miles.

Best Fishing Area:

The fish are still scattered about with no regular concentration area.

Best Bait/Lure:
Rigged baits have been working very well but with the increased dorado action, anglers should consider taking some live bait, too.

Bait Supply:
Good supply with rigged baits and live bait.