ALMOST NO ANGLERS PRESENT IN THE SPORTFISHING VACATION AREA

Aug. 27, 2004, Larry Edwards, Cortez Yacht Charters, Mazatlan, Mexico Fishing Report:

Almost no angler activity from Mazatlan this past week, with the fleet reporting for only 7 fishing days. However, the offshore Mazatlan fishing is still holding up, and the boats reflected 7 sailfish released, 1 striper, 15 yellowfin tuna and 5 dorado. The inshore Mazatlan fishing from the super pangas reflected easy limits of yellowtail and 6 red snapper.

Mazatlan Climate: Cloudy, some late afternoon showers with temps ranging from 76-94 and humidity is high

Mazatlan Sea Conditions: Nearly calm, temps at 87-89 degrees

Best Mazatlan Fishing Area: 28 miles southwest of the Marina El Cid

Best Bait/Lure: Rigged baits were best this past week.

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