According to our on-the-spot reporter, Ms. Kitcia Ceja, most of the boats were used for whale watch tours this past week and there were only 4 offshore fishing days reported and the total catch reflected was 2 striped marlin, (1 released) and 1 dorado. The inshore fishing reflected a total of 6 inshore fishing days that resulted in 2 red snapper and 41 triggerfish. The catching was unusually slow this past week and for no apparent reason, especially given the good water temps and overall conditions. According to Kitcia, the best action for the week was in whale watching tours with 9 trips reported.

Mazatlan Climate: Cool nights and mornings but very pleasant days with temps ranging from 52 nights to 82 daytime highs and partly cloudy days.

Sea Conditions: Solid 76 degree water from the coast to 20-25 miles, then falling a couple of degrees. Mostly calm waters with light & variable surface breezes and good clarity.

Best Fishing Area: None reported for the few charters that did go out. There was an insufficient bite to claim any specific offshore area and the 2 billfish that were caught were in different areas, albeit, both out to the southwest of the Marina El Cid.

Best Bait/Lure: Both billfish and the dorado were taken on rigged trolling baits.

Bait Supply: An excellent supply of live bait and fresh mullet for rigging baits.