Even though the water temperatures increased quite a bit this past week, the full moon seemed to take its toll on the fishing results, especially for the billfish in the offshore waters. Lots of jumpers throughout the offshore area but very finicky biters. Even the inshore bite for the super pangas was not as good as it had been, but we do expect to see a good rebound for the next week, especially if the water temperatures stay the same or continue to rise. The overall offshore fish counts for 11 days fished reflected 4 stripers, (2 released) 1 dorado and 2 mako sharks, (to 150 lbs.). The inshore super pangas, reporting in for 5 days fished, reflected 18 jack crevalle, 8 triggerfish, 25 grouper and 7 big red snappers, (to 30 lbs.).

Mazatlan Climate: Mostly sunny and warm days with an occasional passing cloud and temps that varied from 52 nights to 83 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: Sea temps ranged from 68 inshore to 71 offshore. The inshore waters are a murky green and the offshore waters are a clean green. Mostly light surface tropical breezes that vary by the day from 5-15 mph.

Best Fishing Area: No real concentration of billfish with most of the action at 21-24 miles out to the south of the Marina El Cid. Lots of jumpers in this area.

Best Bait/Lure: The fish caught were all taken on rigged trolling baits.

Bait Supply: Excellent supply, both live bait and fresh rigging baits.