Fish Report for 6-7-2012

The Dorado bite improved with the warming sea temps at Mazatalan

6-7-2012
Larry Edwards

The water temperatures are up and as predicted, the dorado counts spiraled upward with the warming sea temps. Most of the influx of dorado are smaller fish, in the 10-15 lb. ranges, but unquestionably have provided great action for the light line anglers on the super pangas and cruisers. What we are currently lacking in this area is the typical billfish numbers that tend to arrive with the annual influx of dorado. So far, the billfish have delayed their arrival and I would suppose it is related to the off colored clean green waters that extends out beyond the reach of the normal fishing day ranges. This past week reflected a total of 11 days fished in the offshore waters that resulted in 65 dorado for their efforts while the inshore super pangas, reporting in for just 2 days fished that reflected 1 sailfish and 11 dorado. Mazatlan Climate: Partly cloudy days with good intervals of sunshine and temps that ranged from 69 nights to 89 daytime highs. Sea Conditions: Overall, good sea surface conditions prevail with mostly light & variable tropical breezes and temps that ranged from 82 inshore to 84 offshore. Water clarity is poor for the inshore areas and becomes clean green out to about 30-35 miles or so. Mostly light & variable surface breezes in the 5-15 mph ranges. Best Fishing Area: Around the buoys for the dorado for the best action. Best Bait/Lure: Live bait is best but the dorado are biting strips and smaller aritificials, too. Bait Supply: Remains very good with live bait and fresh dead baits for rigging/trolling.


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