While the billfish action has been pretty good, (about 75% of the boats landing a billfish) the inshore sierra fishing has been exceptional and easy limit fishing is the daily rule of thumb. The overall combined catches for 33 days fished offshore reflected 1 blue marlin, 8 stripers, 16 sailfish, 31 dorado, 7 yellowfin tuna, 1 mako shark and 6 jack cravelle. The inshore super pangas reporting for 10 fishing days reflected limit fishing on the sierra with many releases, 9 pargo, 8 cochitos and 11 jack cravelle.

Mazatlan Climate: Mostly sunny and warm days with temps from 55 nights to 84 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: Excellent, inshore waters at 76 degrees and rising to 79 for the offshore waters. Very little swell and light surface breezes.

Best Fishing Area: The offshore fishing is stretching from the southwest to the west of the Marina El Cid, from about 20 miles and farther.

Best Lure/Bait: Rigged baits working best for the billfish and dorado.