Fish Report for 8-19-2011

Marlin Showing Early at Magdalena Bay, Baja Sur

8-19-2011
Gary Graham

Warm water currents resulted in the best early showing of marlin in two years from Tasco to the upper end of the ridge. Most of the shark buoys holding dorado and there is a good showing of yellowfin tuna feeding on baitballs. Watch for the bird schools.

In the esteros there have been a smattering of nice sized corvina and grouper scattered above Lopez Mateos...Bob Hoyt


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