The full moon really took it's toll on the Cabo fishing this past week and while many, many marlin are being seen over a wide area on the Sea of Cortez, spanning the area from the Outer Gorda Bank to the 1150 Fathom spot and out to the Cabrillo Sea Mount. According to Captain Roberto Marquez, owner of the Fish Cabo boats, the jumpers and sleepers were everywhere but as usual for a full moon in March, were completely disinterested in anything presented to them. He said, "it's very frustrating to see so many billfish and not be able to get a single bite. We tried different hook sizes, line sizes, artificials and even rigged baits but they ignore everything". Perhaps after the full moon phase goes by the fish will become more active again. The combined report for a total of 28 days fished reflected 5 stripers released, (Fish Cabo was high boat with 2 stripers released for 3 days fished) 13 dorado, 38 yellowfin tuna, 9 Sierra, 1 yellowtail and 1 mako shark. There was also a report that a swordfish was caught aboard the boat, Renegado Mike, and laying on the swimstep looked to be in the 300 lb. range.

Cabo Climate: A mostly sunny and clear week with a few passing clouds that increased as the week progressed. Temps ranged from 63 nights to 90 daytime highs throughout the area.

Sea Conditions: Overall, it's been a good week on the water with the ever-changing currents pushing down the Sea of Cortez side and bringing warmer waters that extended from the shore and out to the south for 20 miles and then out to the SE forever, increasing the temps to a solid 74 degrees. Pacific side ranged from 68-70 from the Golden Gate Bank, down to Jaime Bank, in toward the beach, wrapping Cabo San Lucas to San Jose at the temp break.

Best Fishing Area: There is still good tuna fishing out to the south of Cabo at about 35 miles or so but the opportunities for billfish and yellowfin tuna are better at the 1150 fathom spot and on out to the Cabrillo Sea Mount on the Sea of Cortez side of Cabo.

Best Lure/Bait: Live bait is still the key to success for the billfish, although, a few more marlin are being taken on the artificials in the warmer waters. The tuna have been doing well on the cedar plugs and the multi-colored tuna feathers.

Live Bait Supply: Remains good, even with the full moon conditions.