Typical December weather, with cool mornings, balmy days with air and water both in the mid 70's, with moderate to strong north wind all week. With the pesky north wind disrupting fishing conditions, no boats fished this week. Independent boats that ventured out were rewarded with limits of sierra, with the best spot right in front of Leonero.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: December 21, 2002

Typical December weather, with cool mornings, balmy days with highs near 80, water in the mid 70's, with north wind during mid-week, with calm conditions returning for the weekend. With few boats fishing again this week, the report is based upon information from the local independent fleet, and is nearly a carbon copy of last week.

Billfish - striped marlin active north, from Punta Pescadero to El Cardonal, taking mostly live mackerel.

Dorado - the shark buoys off Punta Pescadero are producing lots of fish, with some larger fish to 40lbs mixed in with 15-pounders, taking mostly live mackerel and sardinas.

Sierra - limits of fish off most area beaches, taking mostly trolled hoochies.

Pargo - The local commercial fleet reports a wide open bite on pargo to 30lbs on the reefs off Cabo Pulmo, with weighted chunk bait working best.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: December 14, 2002

Typical December weather, with cool mornings, balmy days with highs near 80, water from 76 to 78deg, with intermittent afternoon north wind some days. With few boats fishing this week, the report is based upon information from the local independent fleet.

Billfish - striped marlin active north, from Punta Pescadero to El Cardonal, taking mostly live mackerel.

Dorado - the shark buoys off Punta Pescadero continue to produce lots of fish, with some larger fish to 40lbs mixed in with 15-pounders, taking mostly live mackerel.

Sierra - limits of fish off most area beaches, taking mostly trolled hoochies.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: November 30, 2002

Exceptional weather, with cool mornings, balmy days with highs about 80, warm water for this time of year at about 80deg, with flat seas all week. Excellent fishing to go with the great weather, with marlin, tuna, and dorado all active.

Billfish - a strong striped marlin bite all week, with lots of tailers readily taking live bait, spread throughout the bay, with some blue marlin mixed in.

Tuna - the anglers that tried searching out the tuna found schooling fish under porpoise about 25 miles north, with fish from 25-35lbs taking live bait, hoochies and cedar plugs.

Dorado - the shark buoys off Punta Pescadero were producing lots of fish every day this week, with some larger fish to 40lbs mixed in with 15-pounders, taking mostly live sardinas.

Shore fishing - kayakers and beach fishermen took big jacks, roosters and pargo all week. Sierra are starting to show up regularly.

Fisherman of the Week - Conner Birkett of Durban, South Africa, while fishing 1 day on a cruiser (plus kayak & shore fishing), took or released 1 striped marlin (150lbs), dorado, roosterfish, jacks, pargo & sierra.

By - Gary Barnes-Webb

Webmaster Note - our next fish report will be on Dec. 14th

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: November 23, 2002

Typical November weather, with cool mornings and daytime highs about 80, variable water temp from 75 to 80deg, with flat seas in the mornings and midday north breezes early in the week. With the erratic conditions, many anglers concentrated on the inshore bite, with lots of pargo and jacks taken right offshore. Marlin, dorado and wahoo were all active at week's end.

Billfish - striped marlin and a few blue marlin were taken at week's end. Best action north off Punta Pescadero, with live bait and lures working equally well.

Dorado - lots around, with smaller schooling fish inshore averaging 10-15lbs under debris, while larger fish to 30lbs are offshore, mostly north. The smaller fish are taking live sardinas, while the larger fish are taking mostly marlin lures.

Wahoo - biting off Los Frailes, with fish to 50lbs taking rapalas & marauders.

Pargo/Jacks - Lots of action off most area beaches, with fish taking mostly poppers and live sardinas.

Fisherman of the Week - Jack Fuller of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, while fishing 3 days on a panga, took or released 1 blue marlin, 2 dorado to 30lbs, and numerous bonito.

By - Gary Barnes-Webb

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: November 16, 2002

Typical November weather, with daytime highs in the low 80's, water temp still about 80deg, with flat seas early in the mornings and midday north breezes most days. Few boats fished this week, but every boat that did, took fish. With the choppy conditions, many anglers concentrated on the inshore bite, with lots of jacks to 30lbs taken right from the beach. Sailfish, dorado, wahoo, and pargo all active.

Billfish - still plenty of sails mixed in with some striped marlin. Best action north off Punta Pescadero, with live bait and lures working equally well.

Dorado - lots around, with limits of smaller schooling fish inshore averaging 10-15lbs under debris, while larger fish to 40lbs are offshore. The smaller fish are taking live sardinas, while the larger fish are taking mostly marlin lures.

Tuna - the tuna have moved way offshore, with the larger fish very line shy.

Wahoo - biting off Los Frailes, with fish to 60lbs taking rapalas & marauders.

Roosterfish/Pargo - Lots of roosterfish action off most area beaches, mixed with pargo and jacks to 30lbs..

Fisherman of the Week - David Kramer of Durango, CO, while fishing 1 day on a cruiser and 1 day on a panga, took a 60lb wahoo, 4 dorado to 25lbs, and a 30lb pargo.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: November 9, 2002

Nice weather, with daytime highs in the low 80's, variable water temp from 76-83deg, with clear blue seas in the mornings and midday breezes some days. Nearly a carbon copy of last week, with plenty of big tuna over 100lbs. The good dorado bite continues, with lots of smaller schooling dorado at beginning of the week, with larger fish at week's end. . A very consistent blue marlin bite with fish taken daily.

Dorado - Lots around, with smaller schooling fish averaging 10-15lbs under debris, while larger fish to 50lbs are offshore. The smaller fish are taking live sardinas, while the larger fish are taking mostly marlin lures.

Tuna - schools of fast-moving porpoise holding lots of tuna 5-25 miles offshore. Some big fish, with with at least one 100+ pounder taken daily, with live sardinas, caballitos, and hoochies all producing.

Blue Marlin - a couple taken per day, almost all on squid colored lures, averaging 250-300lbs.

Striped Marlin/Sailfish - the striped marlin bite was on this week, also lots of sailfish, spread throughout the bay, mostly on jigs.

Wahoo - biting off Los Frailes, with fish to 50lbs coming in daily, mostly on rapalas & marauders.

Roosterfish/Golden Jacks - Lots of roosterfish action off most area beaches, mixed with jacks.

Fisherman of the Week - Pete Skibba of Pasadena, CA, while fishing 1 day on a cruiser, took or released 1 striped marlin, 2 sailfish, and 3 tuna to 35lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: November 2, 2002

Mild weather, with daytime highs in the low 80's, variable water temp from 76-86deg, with clear blue seas in the mornings and midday breezes. Lots of tuna action this week, with some real gorillas, lots over 100lbs with some to 200lbs. The dorado bite picked up throughout the week, with lots of smaller schooling dorado. A very consistent blue marlin bite with fish taken daily. Roosterfish active inshore.

Dorado - Lots around, with smaller schooling fish under debris pushed offshore from recent rains. Fish averaging 10-15lbs, with live sardinas working best.

Tuna - schools of fast-moving porpoise holding lots of tuna 5-25 miles offshore. Some big fish, with with at least one 100-200 pounder taken daily, with live sardinas, caballitos, and hoochies all producing.

Blue Marlin - a couple taken per day, almost all on squid colored lures, averaging 250-300lbs.

Roosterfish/Golden Jacks - Lots of big roosters off most area beaches, mixed with jacks. Light fishing pressure right now, but lots of action for inshore fishermen.

Fisherman of the Week - Ed Melvin of San Francisco, CA, while fishing 2 days on a cruiser, took or released a 300lb blue marlin and 3 tuna to 72lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: October 26, 2002

Typical fall weather, with daytime highs in the mid 80's, water temp starting to cool at 83deg, with clear blue seas in the mornings and midday breezes. Very good fishing all week, interrupted by the passing of Hurricane Kenna (1 day no fishing). Big tuna beginning of week, lots over 100lbs, with the largest 156lbs. Friday & Saturday produced lots of tuna and striped marlin. Some big jacks and yellowtail, and even a sailfish taken by kayak.

Tuna - under porpoise, spread from 10-30 miles offshore. Some big fish with many over 100lbs beginning of week, with smaller fish (ave. 15lbs) over the weekend. Live sardinas, baracuta, and hoochies working well.

Billfish - the blue marlin bite is slowing, but lots more stripers mixed in with sailfish. Very light pressure because of tuna action. Fish spread throughout the bay, taking mostly lures, with squid colors working best.

Amberjack/Yellowtail - unusual for yellowtail this time of year, but big yellowtail to 65lbs and golden amberjack to 70lbs are biting live sardinas and caballitos.

Dorado - a few bulls to 50lbs, but an even slower bite than last week, with small fish averaging 7lbs biting off Cabo Pulmo, taking live sardinas hoochies.

Fisherman of the Week - Patty Doran of Pasadena, CA, while fishing 1 day on a super panga, took or released 2 striped marlin and 5 tuna to 37lbs. Timothy & Suzanne LaBrock of Tajunga, CA, while fishing 1 day on a cruiser, took 6 yellowtail to 65lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: October 19, 2002

Very nice weather, with daytime highs in the mid 80's, water temp also steady in the mid 80's, with clear, flat, blue seas in the mornings and midday breezes. Very good fishing the first half of the week, with some real gorilla yellowfin tuna taken. On Thursday the bite slowed, probably due to huge quantities of squid throughout the area. We're having a decent billfish bite with sailfish and blue marlin biting consistently. A good wahoo week.

Tuna - under porpoise, spread from 3-50 miles offshore. Some big fish to 150lbs beginning of week, with the bite going spotty on Thur & Fri; rebounding over the weekend, with some 100lb fish on Saturday. Live bait, hoochies and cedar plugs continue to work well.

Billfish - a consistent bite of blue marlin and sailfish, very spread, taking exclusively lures, with squid colors working best.

Dorado - an off week for dorado, with fish averaging 20lbs taken daily, with the shark buoys off Punta Pescadero producing best, with fish taking live bait, trolled lures and hoochies.

Wahoo - a good bite all week, with most hookups between Cabo Pulmo and Los Frailes from 1-3 miles out, with fish to 60lbs taking rapalas and marauders.

Inshore - good action with light fishing pressure. Roosterfish to 30lbs off all area beaches, and a strong pargo bite on the reefs, mixed with black skipjack.

Fisherman of the Week - Doug & Donna Ibbetson of Carlsbad, CA, while fishing 6 days on a cruiser took or released multiple sailfish and tuna to 140lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: October 12, 2002

Milder weather, with daytime highs near 90, water temp steady in the mid 80's, with clear, flat, blue seas in the mornings and midday breezes. Fishing dominated by big tuna and a better blue marlin bite, with dorado, sailfish, roosterfish, wahoo & pargo also biting well.

Billfish - more blue marlin again this week, and a continued excellent sailfish bite, with fish spread from 5 to 15 miles out. Blues taking primarily green/black and petrolero colored lures, and sailfish biting mostly live caballitos, with a few on lures.

Tuna - good fishing all week, but a long boat ride, with lots of 50-60lb fish & some gorillas over 100lbs way outside, from 30-50 miles, with lots of footballers mixed in. Live bait, hoochies and cedar plugs all working well.

Dorado - continued good fishing, with lots of 50-60lb fish taken daily, with the shark buoys off Punta Pescadero producing best, with fish taking live bait, trolled lures and hoochies.

Wahoo - a steady bite all week, with most hookups between Cabo Pulmo and Los Frailes on rapalas and marauders.

Kayakers - Dennis Spike's kayak group is doing well, taking dorado, skipjack, tuna, pompano, pargo and roosterfish daily, from the beaches to the outer reefs.

Fish Count - 97 departures - 94 dorado, 131 yellowfin tuna, 14 blue marlin, 11 striped marlin, 23 sailfish, 12 wahoo, 8 amberjack, 31 pargo, and 28 roosterfish.

Fisherman of the Week - Terry Marshall of Fresno, CA, while fishing 2 days on a cruiser took 6 tuna from 30 to 120lbs, and dorado to 40lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: October 5, 2002

Nice weather, with daytime highs near 90, water temp in the mid 80's, with clear, flat, blue seas in the mornings and midday breezes. Another good week, with dorado, blue marlin, sailfish, tuna, roosterfish, wahoo & pargo all biting well.

Billfish - more blue marlin this week, backed up by an excellent sailfish bite, with fish spread from 5 to 15 miles out. Blues taking primarily trolled lures, and sailfish biting on live caballitos.

Dorado - a good bite, with big loners to 50lbs as well as schooling fish, very spread outside, with all anglers easily making limits on live bait, trolled lures and hoochies.

Tuna - an erratic bite, with most fish picky biters, as well as being pushed down easily by pressure from the many boats targeting tuna. Fish outside, about 30 miles offshore, taking live sardinas, cedar plugs, and hoochies.

Inside - wahoo biting off Los Frailes, as well as roosterfish to 50lbs off beaches from La Ribera to Los Frailes, with pargo biting on the reefs from Leonero to La Ribera, taking iron, squid and live sardinas.

Fisherman of the Week -Jim Kirkpatrick of Tempe, AZ, while fishing 5 days on a super panga took or released 33 dorado to 50lbs, 9 yellowfin tuna to 25lbs, and numerous roosterfish & pargo.

By - Gary Barnes-Webb

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: September 28, 2002

Nice weather, with daytime highs in the low 90's, water temp 85deg inside, 87deg outside, with clear, flat, blue seas in the mornings and afternoon breezes. A good week, as the tuna have resumed biting, although the larger fish are 30-50 miles outside. A consistent sailfish bite all week, with a couple of blue marlin released daily. Big dorado are taking trolled lures, and at least a couple of wahoo per day are hitting the dock.

Billfish - a better bite, dominated by sailfish, mixed with blue marlin, with fish taking both live sardinas and trolled lures.

Tuna - large schools of big tuna to 100lbs way offshore (30 - 50 miles out), taking live sardinas, cedar plugs, and hoochies.

Dorado - a good bite with limits for most anglers, again spread throughout the bay. Fish averaging 25lbs with lots of 50 pounders taken daily, with bright colored trolled lures and live sardinas working best.

Wahoo - a steady bite, with a couple of fish taken daily, taking hoochies, marauders and rapalas, between the lighthouse and Los Frailes, from 1 to 5 miles offshore.

Inside - lots of skipjack and smaller yellowfin tuna inside, taking live sardinas, hoochies and tuna feathers.

Fisherman of the Week - Steve Kimbrough of Huntington Beach, CA, while fishing 2 days on a cruiser took or released 3 sailfish, 1 blue marlin and tuna to 60lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: September 21, 2002

Nice weather, with daytime highs in the 90's, cool water early in the week, warming back to 88deg at week's end, with clear, flat, blue seas in the mornings and afternoon breezes. The patchy tuna fishing continues to disappoint anglers, as plenty of big tuna are being sighted under porpoise, but are very line shy at the moment. However, exceptional dorado fishing and the continued roosterfish bite are keeping our anglers happy.

Billfish - a mediocre bite, dominated by sailfish, with a few blue marlin taken early in the week, with all fish taken on lures.

Dorado - a consistent bite, again spread throughout the bay. Smaller fish inside south, while larger bulls to 50lbs taken daily outside, with bright colored trolled lures and live sardinas working best. (Webmaster Roy took a 54-lb bull on Saturday trolling a Mexican flag colored jet-head about 6 miles off Las Barracas).

Tuna - frustration is the word, as lots of big fish are being sighted outside, but are not biting on anything. Plenty of footballers taken on live sardinas and trolled hoochies off the lighthouse.

Wahoo - slower this week, but fish are still taking mostly small dark-colored rapalas, between Cabo Pulmo and Los Frailes, from 1 to 2 miles offshore.

Roosterfish - the strong bite continues, with fish to 70lbs active off all beaches, best south near Los Frailes, taking mostly live mullet and sardinas.

Fishermen of the Week - Tyler Barnes & son Tommy and Rick Lyse & Austin of Long Beach, CA, while fishing 2 days on a cruiser took or released 3 sailfish, 6 dorado to 50lbs, 6 tuna averaging 10lbs, and 8 roosterfish..

By - Gary Barnes-Webb

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: September 14, 2002

Nice weather, with daytime highs in the 90's, warm water at 88deg, with clear, flat, blue seas in the mornings and afternoon breezes. Nearly a carbon copy of last week, with a wide spread of fishing action, with billfish north, dorado and wahoo south, tuna outside, with pargo and roosterfish inside.

Billfish - a mix of blues, stripers and sailfish, biting throughout the bay, with sails biting best north off Punta Pescadero and south off Los Frailes, with fish taking a mixture of trolled jigs and large live bait.

Tuna - the bite is like a light switch, one day great and nothing the next. Some big fish to 80lbs, but mostly footballers, under porpoise, from 10 to 40 miles off the lighthouse. Live sardinas, small bright hoochies and cedar plugs best.

Dorado - a consistent bite, again spread throughout the bay. Smaller fish inside south, while larger bulls to 60lbs outside, with bright colored trolled lures and live sardinas working best.

Wahoo - a good week for wahoo, with fish to 70lbs taking mostly small dark-colored rapalas, between Cabo Pulmo and Los Frailes, from 1 to 2 miles offshore.

Roosterfish - the strong bite continues, with fish to 60lbs active off all beaches, best south from the lighthouse to Los Frailes, taking mostly live mullet and sardinas.

Pargo - still biting in the same area for the last month, about 2-3 miles off La Ribera, taking chunk bait, live sardinas and yo-yoed heavy jigs .

Fisherman of the Week - Ole Olsen of Denmark, while fishing 3 days on a cruiser took or released multiple sailfish, limits of dorado to 50lbs, and tuna averaging 10lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: September 7, 2002

Mild late summer weather, with daytime highs in the 90's, warm water at 87deg, with clear, flat, blue seas in the mornings and afternoon breezes. A wide spread of fishing action this week, with billfish north, dorado south, tuna 40 miles outside, with pargo and roosterfish inside.

Dorado - strong bite, very spread. Smaller fish inside south, while larger bulls to 60lbs north off Punta Pescadero, with bright colored trolled lures and live sardinas working best.

Tuna - a long boat ride, about 40 miles straight out, under porpoise. No real size, averaging 10lbs, with some larger fish to 60lbs mixed in. Live sardinas, small bright hoochies and cedar plugs best.

Billfish - a real mix, with sailfish, striped marlin and blue marlin, but not quite as strong a bite as in the last few weeks, with most of the action north, from the 88 Spot to Punta Pescadero, with fish taking a mixture of trolled jigs and large live bait.

Roosterfish - very strong bite with some whoppers to 70lbs. Very active off all beaches, best south in the Los Frailes area.

Pargo - still biting in the same area for the last month, about 2-3 miles off La Ribera, as many as you want, taking chunk squid and live sardinas.

Fisherman of the Week - Allen Steinberg of Sherman Oaks, CA, while fishing 4 days on a super panga took or released multiple sailfish, limits of dorado to 60lbs, roosterfish to 70lbs, and tuna averaging 10lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: August 31, 2002

Continued typical summer weather, with daytime highs in the upper 90's, warm water at 87deg, with clear, flat, blue seas in the mornings and afternoon breezes. A broad spectrum of fishing action this week, with blue and striped marlin, sailfish, tuna, wahoo, dorado, roosterfish, jacks, pompano and pargo all biting well.

Billfish - a steady bite of blue marlin, striped marlin and sailfish, with the best action north, from Punta Pescadero to Cerralvo, with fish taking a mixture of trolled jigs and large live bait.

Tuna - the best bite was earlier in the week, with larger fish from 50 to 130lbs outside under porpoise, from 30-40 miles offshore. Live sardinas working, but small bright hoochies and cedar plugs best. Smaller tuna bunched up closer to shore near the lighthouse, taking mostly sardinas.

Dorado - biting throughout the bay, from Cerralvo to Los Frailes, mostly close inside. Big bulls to 50lbs off Punta Pescadero, with bright colored trolled lures and live sardinas working best.

Wahoo - fish from 30 to 40lbs taken daily south of the lighthouse, with live bait, rapalas and marauders all producing.

Inshore - big roosters to 70lbs at Los Frailes. A strong pargo bite continues with pargo and amberjack from 15-20lbs taking chunked squid about 3 miles off La Ribera, with pompano and jacks biting well off the beaches south of Punta Colorada.

Fisherman of the Week - Robert Aguirre & family of Ramona, CA, while fishing 4 days on a cruiser took or released multiple marlin, dorado to 50lbs, wahoo to 40lbs, and tuna to 116lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: August 24, 2002

Typical weather for August, with daytime highs in the upper 90's, warm water at 87deg, with clear, flat, blue seas in the mornings and afternoon breezes. Finally a full week of good quality yellowfin fishing, with the largest this week 160lbs. The tuna bite combined with excellent dorado fishing and a consistent billfish catch has made this one of our best weeks this year.

Tuna - larger fish to 160lbs outside under porpoise, from 20-40 miles offshore. Live sardinas working, but small bright hoochies best. Smaller tuna bunched up closer to shore, taking live sardinas, cedar plugs and hoochies.

Dorado - very close inside. Kayakers catching and releasing up to 20 a day within 1 mile of Leonero. Big bulls to 55lbs off Punta Pescadero, with bright colored trolled lures and live sardinas working best.

Billfish - 37 billfish released out of 62 boat departures, very spread throughout the bay. Some big blues taken on harnessed tuna, with big trolled lures (green/black best) also producing bent rods.

Inshore - big roosters to 65lbs south of La Ribera. A wide open pargo bite continues with pargo and amberjack to 25lbs taking chunked squid about 3 miles off La Ribera (our Webmaster Roy, took 15 pargo to 25lbs in 1 hour of fishing on Saturday).

Fish Count - 62 boat departures - 96 dorado (not including kayakers released fish), 93 tuna, 21 striped marlin, 6 blue marlin, 10 sailfish, 44 pargo, 38 roosterfish.

Fisherman of the Week - Stephen Robinson of Shreveport, LA, while fishing 4 days on a cruiser took or released 2 blue marlin to 300lbs, 2 sailfish to 100lbs, 25 tuna to 60lbs, and 15 dorado to 50lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: August 17, 2002

Mild weather for August, with daytime highs in the mid 90's, warming water about 80deg inside, 83-86deg outside, with clear, flat seas in the mornings and afternoon breezes. The dorado bite continues to improve with lots of smaller schooling fish close to shore, and some real quality bulls outside. A decent billfish bite with 56 taken out of 70 boat departures. The tuna bite is improving with fish to 100lbs tipping the scales. Inshore is very active with pargo, roosters and jacks.

Dorado - finally some consistent dorado fishing, with lots of smaller schooling fish inside, lots of juveniles. Big bulls outside to 60lbs, with live sardinas and squid colored trolled lures working best.

Tuna - big yellowfin tuna to 100lbs way outside under porpoise, from 20-40 miles offshore. Still a spotty bite but improving, with live sardinas, caballitos, cedar plugs and hoochies all working well.

Billfish - a real mix, with blues, blacks, sails and stripers all biting, spread throughout the Gulf, with dark or squid colored trolled lures getting most of the hookups.

Fish Count - 70 boat departures - 101 dorado, 74 tuna, 28 striped marlin, 15 blue or black marlin, 13 sailfish, 22 pargo, 31 roosterfish, 30 jack crevalle, and 18 amberjack.

Fisherman of the Week - Van Rollo of Boulder, CO, while fishing 6 days on a cruiser took or released over 40 roosterfish, over 40 dorado, 1 striped marlin, with over 20 species hooked.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: August 10, 2002

Typical August weather, with humid daytime highs in the mid 90's, water about 78deg inside, 81deg outside, with clear, calm seas in the mornings and afternoon breezes. A decent fishing week. The dorado are really blooming inshore all around the bay, with lots of eggs in the water. The larger dorado are feeding on the juveniles, with a wide open bite on smaller fish. Sailfish are biting aggressively with a few blue marlin mixed in. Pargo and roosterfish are also active inshore.

Kayaks - Dennis Spike caught and released a sailfish 1 mile in front of the resort. All kayakers are taking dorado to 40lbs, with squid, strip bait, live sardinas and cast lures all producing hookups.

Flyfishing - Gary Graham's group of three fishermen caught and released 25 dorado to 40lbs in one day, all on flys.

Bisbee Tournament - Cooke Bausman team from Leonero took 1st place with a 425lb blue marlin. 2nd place also went to a Leonero team with a 307lb blue. The largest dorado was 67lbs, and the winning tuna was 95lbs. 68 billfish were taken in the Bisbee's out of 117 boat departures.

Fisherman of the Week - 17 year-old Ryan Neilson of San Diego, CA, while fishing 2 days with his father Al on a super panga, released 2 striped marlin to 160lbs (his 1st billfish).

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: August 3, 2002

Pleasant weather for August, with daytime highs in the mid 90's, nice evenings and mornings, water about 78deg inside, 81deg outside, with clear, calm seas in the mornings with afternoon breezes. The water continues to warm, with more typical temps for this time of year. The striped marlin bite is declining, while sailfish and blue marlin catches are increasing. The dorado counts are up, but the tuna bite is slower. Lots of pargo, amberjack and giant squid complete this week's catch.

Dorado - biting both inshore and outside with big bulls on marlin lures. Smaller fish in schools closer to shore. Our best week this year, with squid colored lures and live sardinas working best.

Blue Marlin - improving throughout the week, with dark & squid colored lures producing most of the hookups. We're anticipating some big fish for the East Cape Bisbee Tournament Aug 7-9.

Pargo/Amberjack - limits of pargo for inshore anglers - very unusual for this time of year! Amberjack to 60lbs also very active, with all strikes on squid.

Fish Count - 65 boat departures - 104 dorado, 91 pargo, 27 amberjack, 13 cabrilla, 67 yellowfin tuna, 4 wahoo, and released 25 striped marlin, 11 blue marlin, 23 sailfish.

Fisherman of the Week - Jennifer Ireland of Rancho Leonero, and Carolyn Lattimore of Dallas, TX, while fishing 1 day on a super panga, released 3 sailfish and took 2 dorado to 45lbs.

Notes - most fish are feeding on squid - the gulf is full of them.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: July 27, 2002

Mild weather this week, with daytime highs in the low 90's, pleasant evenings and mornings, water about 76deg inside, 80-81deg outside, with clear, calm seas all week. Finally the yellowfin bite has opened up, with the fishing improving daily as quality fish to 150lbs are hitting the dock. A good dorado week with some big bulls. The billfish bite has slowed, but inshore fishing is very good, with pargo, jacks, big roosters, and even a couple of yellowtail bending rods.

Tuna - The last 4 days have been wide open, with yellowfin under porpoise from 10 to 25 miles offshore, mostly south, with some big gorillas to 150lbs (20lb average). Hoochies and squid colored lures working best.

Billfish - A mix of blues, stripers and a few sailfish. Very light pressure as most anglers are targeting tuna, with squid colored lures producing most of the hookups.

Dorado - Big bulls to 45lbs spread throughout the bay, from Pescadero to Cabo Pulmo, taking mostly bright colored lures.

Inshore - Lots of action as cooler inshore water is holding the bite. Amberjack, pargo and roosterfish are all active, with most fish taking live sardinas and mullet.

Fish Count - 194 tuna to 150lbs, 48 dorado to 52lbs, 15 roosterfish to 75lbs, 18 pargo o 18lbs, 15 amberjack to 40lbs, 3 wahoo to 48lbs, 3 yellowtail to 22lbs, 3 sailfish released, 13 striped marlin to 150lbs released, 3 blue marlin to 350lbs released.

Fisherman of the Week - David and Jeff Adams of Carlsbad, CA, while fishing 3 days on a cruiser, released a striped marlin and took 15 yellowfin tuna to 150lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: July 20, 2002

Typical July weather this week, with daytime highs in the low 90's, pleasant evenings and mornings, warming water around 80deg, with calm seas most of the week. Early week was off, but by the weekend, all boats were reporting great success, with blue marlin, striped marlin, sailfish, dorado, tuna and roosterfish all biting, with the resurgence of wahoo of particular note. Again this week most of the action was on lures, as sardinas were still scarce.

Dorado - Lots of blind strikes on bright colored lures, with fish to 45lbs spread throughout the bay, from Pescadero to Cabo Pulmo, 3 - 10 miles out. Live bait and strip bait also producing good results.

Billfish - the marlin bite continues, with blue marlin to 200lbs, striped marlin averaging 100lbs, and a few sailfish mixed in, taking mostly darker colored trolled lures. Fish were spread from Pescadero to Cabo Pulmo, about 10 miles offshore.

Tuna - lots of bent rods at week's end, with school sized fish to 20lbs blind-striking mostly brighter colored trolled lures, 2 to 5 miles off Cabo Pulmo.

Roosterfish - Fewer roosters were taken, but the size remains impressive (an 80-pounder taken at midweek), with most fish taken from Leonero to the lighthouse, mostly on live mullet.

Wahoo - fish averaging 40lbs were taking dark colored lures, rapalas and marauders, with most of the action about 2 miles off Cabo Pulmo.

Fish Count - 2 blue marlin, 20 striped marlin, 3 sailfish, 70 dorado, 30 yellowfin tuna, 20 roosterfish, & 6 wahoo.

Fisherman of the Week - Mark Holland of Sunland, CA, while fishing 2 days on a cruiser, took 3 wahoo to 40lbs, 4 dorado to 45lbs, and 2 tuna to 20lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: July 13, 2002

Typical July weather this week, with daytime highs in the low 90's, pleasant evenings and mornings, cool water around 78deg, with calm seas most of the week. An explosive dorado bite at week's end tops our report, with a continuation of the great billfish bite we've enjoyed lately. Fewer roosters this week, as most boats were concentrating on billfish and dorado. Most of the action was on lures, as sardinas were scarce this week.

Dorado - picky biters at the beginning of the week turned into ravenous beasts for the weekend, with many fish over 50 pounds taking mostly bright colored lures, spread throughout the bay, from Pescadero to Cabo Pulmo, 3 - 10 miles out.

Billfish - the marlin bite continues, with blue marlin to 250lbs, striped marlin averaging 100lbs, and a few sailfish mixed in, taking mostly darker colored trolled lures. Fish were spread from Pescadero to the lighthouse, from 15 - 20 miles offshore.

Tuna - an erratic bite, with limits one day followed by nothing the next. School sized fish to 20lbs were blind-striking mostly brighter colored trolled lures, 2 to 5 miles off Cabo Pulmo.

Roosterfish/Amberjack/Pargo - After a fantastic run of over two months of incredible roosterfish action, we've finally had an off week, with fewer (but still impressive sized) roosters to 60lbs taken this week, from La Ribera to Los Frailes, mostly on live mullet. Big amberjack averaging 40lbs were bending rods at La Ribera and Los Frailes, with live lisas working best. A 60lb wahoo came in early in the week, followed by a 45lb pargo on Saturday.

Fish Count - 79 boat departures - 3 blue marlin, 32 striped marlin, 61 dorado, 64 yellowfin tuna, 36 roosterfish, 5 amberjack, 1 wahoo, 1 pargo & 1 sailfish.

Fisherman of the Week - Les Pacheco & family of Oakhurst, CA, while fishing 3 days on a cruiser, released 1 blue marlin and 2 striped marlin while taking 3 dorado from 35 to 56 pounds.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: July 6, 2002

Unusually mild weather again this week, with daytime highs in the mid 80's, cool evenings and mornings, cool water from 76-78deg, with calm seas most of the week. Despite the erratic weather conditions, the billfishing couldn't be better (local Mark Rayor took a 550lb blue marlin), with our fleet averaging better than 1 marlin per boat.

Billfish - Exceptional fishing in spite of the goofy water temp. Fish taken from Pescadero to the lighthouse. At least 1 per boat for stripers, with some blues and sails mixed in, with some action on lures, but mostly on live bait.

Dorado - The bite has slowed down, but the quality of the fish taken is great, with most fish taken from 40-50lbs, taking a mix of lures and live bait.

Roosterfish/Amberjack - An awesome year for roosters, with roosters to 65lbs taken this week off most area beaches, with most of the larger fish taken off Los Frailes. Amberjack are active from Leonero to La Ribera, with live lisas and sardinas working best.

Fish Count - 50 boat departures (33 cruisers and 17 super pangas) - 3 blue marlin, 53 striped marlin, 66 yellowfin tuna, 15 dorado, 22 roosterfish, 4 amberjack, 9 pargo & 1 sailfish.

Fisherman of the Week - Ron Young of Corpus Christi, TX, while fishing 3 days on a cruiser, released 1 blue marlin, 9 striped marlin and 4 roosterfish..

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: June 29, 2002

Mild weather again this week, with daytime highs in the upper 80's, cool evenings and mornings, continued mixed water from 70-81deg, with calm seas most of the week. A strange weather year. It sure looked like an El Nino year in the early spring, but very cold green water from the south has changed that. We're experiencing typical April conditions and fishing in late June. Lots of striped marlin, an excellent roosterfish bite, and a decent dorado bite was in store for our anglers this week.

Striped Marlin - At least 1 per day for those anglers targeting marlin, with the best action north of Punta Arena, about 7-12 miles offshore, with fish taking live bait and trolled lures equally well, with red lures performing best.

Blue Marlin - 8 taken out of 70 boat departures, with fish to 550lbs taken exclusively on dark colored larger trolled lures.

Roosterfish/Amberjack - An awesome year for roosters, with some really big fish early, lots of 30 to 70 pounders taken this week off most area beaches, with amberjack to 65lbs mixed in, mostly off the southerly beaches. It's been a record year, with live lisas working best.

Dorado - The bite is improving, a better week. Big bulls to 58lbs taking mostly marlin lures, with most boats scoring.

Fisherman of the Week - Don Camera from Escalon, CA, while fishing 2 days on a cruiser, released 2 striped marlin to 160lbs and 5 roosterfish to 50lbs, and took a 58lb dorado.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: June 22, 2002

Mild weather again this week, with daytime highs in the upper 80's, cool evenings and mornings, very mixed water from 70-81deg (67deg in Cabo), with calm seas most of the week. Spectacular inshore fishing for jacks, pargo, and BIG roosterfish (the best year I can recall for roosters). A decent striped marlin and dorado bite, with a few blue marlin over 300lbs mixed with sailfish south, while warmer water prevails further north.

Roosterfish - Big roosters early, with many over 60lbs hitting off all area beaches. Fly fishing guru Gary Graham took 4 roosters one morning from 15 to 45lbs - all from the beach.

Billfish - A mediocre striped marlin bite, mixed in with a few blues and sails (probably due to the colder water). Almost all strikes were on squid colored lures.

Dorado, Amberjack, Pargo - The dorado bite has moved in closer to shore, mixed in with lots of pargo and amberjack, with live sardinas, mullet and caballito working best.

Fish Count for 71 boats this week - 11 sailfish, 4 blue marlin, 28 striped marlin, 77 pargo, 35 dorado, 35 amberjack, and 46 roosterfish.

Fisherman of the Week - The Byron George group of 6 anglers from Sacramento, CA, while fishing 4 days on 2 cruisers, released 30 roosterfish to 60lbs, 8 striped marlin to 160lbs, took 67 pargo to 25lbs, 2 dorado to 55lbs, 4 amberjack to 40lbs, and a 350lb blue marlin.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: June 15, 2002

Mild weather for June, with daytime highs in the upper 80's, cool evenings and mornings, water about 81-82deg, with clear calm seas most of the week. Striped marlin dominate the action, mixed with a few sailfish. Big dorado, roosterfish and amberjack were battling our fishermen daily this week, with school-sized yellowfin tuna also bending rods

Striped Marlin - Lots of jumpers and tailers concentrated to the north, about 5-8 miles off Punta Pescadero, with some sailfish mixed in, with squid colored lures and live caballitos producing fish to 180lbs. Averaging better than 1 hookup per boat.

Dorado - Located both north off Punta Pescadero and south off Cabo Pulmo, with lots of big quality bulls to 40lbs under any floating debris, sometimes mixed with yellowfin, taking equally trolled lures and live sardinas. Averaging about 2 per boat.

Yellowfin Tuna - School-sized fish from 10-15lbs were 2-3 miles off Cabo Pulmo, taking mostly live sardinas.

Roosterfish/Amberjack - The consistent bite continues, with roosters to 60lbs working the south beaches, with the area between the lighthouse and Las Barracas producing best, taking live mullet and sardinas. Amberjack to 40lbs were mixed in, taking exclusively live bait.

Fisherman of the Week - Sean Sullivan of Monrovia, CA, while fishing 4 days on a cruiser, released 2 striped marlin each day (8 total), and took 2 dorado to 35lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: June 8, 2002

Continued warm weather, with daytime highs near 90, cool evenings and mornings, water about 81deg, with clear calm seas all week. Blue marlin were more active this week, with our fleet releasing about 3/day. Striped marlin still active, mixed with sailfish. Big roosterfish taken daily, with bull dorado to 50lbs also keeping rods bent. Fewer yellowfin this week.

Striped Marlin - Lots of jumpers and tailers spread throughout the bay, with increasing numbers of sailfish mixed in with the warming water, with squid colored lures and live caballitos working best.

Blue Marlin - An early start for blues, 20 released this week, from 200-300lbs, exclusively on lures.

Dorado - Spread throughout the bay (south end better), with lots of big quality bulls to 50lbs under any floating debris, sometimes mixed with yellowfin, taking mostly live sardinas.

Roosterfish/Amberjack - The consistent early season bite continues, with roosters averaging 30lbs (owner John Ireland released a 60-pounder on Friday) working the south beaches, with Los Frailes producing best, taking live mullet and sardinas. Amberjack to 50lbs were mixed in, taking exclusively live bait.

Fisherman of the Week - Jonathan Wainwright of Battle Ground, WA, while fishing 1 day on a cruiser, released 2 striped marlin and 5 roosterfish to 60lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: June 1, 2002

Continued warm weather, with daytime highs in the low 90's, cool evenings and mornings, water about 80deg, with clear calm seas all week. The striped marlin bite is like the Eveready Rabbit - it keeps going, and going, and going - averaging more than 1 per boat per day. 1 or 2 blue marlin to 300lbs taken per day. Yellowfin tuna are back, and big dorado continue to bite aggressively, with amberjack and lots of roosterfish completing the fare.

Striped Marlin - Lots of jumpers and tailers spread from 2-20 miles offshore with some sailfish mixed in, averaging over 1 per boat per day, with all colors of lures continuing to work better than live bait.

Blue Marlin - 1 or 2 taken daily, from 250-300lbs, exclusively on lures.

Dorado - Spread from Cerralvo to Los Frailes, with lots of big quality bulls from 30-40lbs., with the shark buoys between Pescadero and Cerralvo producing lots of fish, taking mostly live sardinas.

Yellowfin Tuna - Lots of fish from 25-35lbs located under a dead whale, located between Cabo Pulmo and Los Frailes, about 2-3 miles out, taking mostly live bait.

Roosterfish/Amberjack - The consistent bite continues, with large schools of mullet in the area resulting in roosters to 35lbs biting aggressively off all area beaches. Amberjack to 50lbs were taking exclusively live bait.

Fisherman of the Week - Dan Tillema of Escalon, CA, while fishing 4 days on a cruiser, released 2 striped marlin, took limits of dorado to 45lbs and released limits of roosterfish to 35lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: May 25, 2002

Continued warm weather, with daytime highs in the low 90's, cool evenings and mornings, warming water about 78-80deg, with clear calm seas all week. The consistent striped marlin bite continues, averaging more than 1 per boat per day. Big dorado are biting aggressively, with some wahoo, pargo and lots of roosterfish rounding out the menu. Lots of squid still in the Cortez.

Striped Marlin - Lots of jumpers and tailers spread from 2-20 miles offshore, throughout the bay, averaging over 1 per boat per day. Still picky biters, with all colors of lures working better than live bait.

Dorado - Concentrated to the north, from Los Barriles to Cerralvo Island, with lots of big quality bulls from 40-50lbs., with the shark buoys between Pescadero and Cerralvo producing lots of fish, taking mostly live sardinas.

Roosterfish/Pargo - The consistent early season bite continues, with huge schools of mullet in the area resulting in fish biting aggressively off all area beaches. Still lots of pargo to 45lbs, with fish taking exclusively live bait.

Fisherman of the Week - Ron Keith of San Diego, CA, while fishing 2 days on a cruiser, released 4 marlin, and took 2 dorado to 45lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: May 18, 2002

Continued warm weather, with daytime highs in the low 90's, water about 76-80deg, with clear calm seas all week. The excellent striped marlin bite continues, with blue marlin also appearing this week (4 taken on Friday). Big dorado and lots of roosterfish round out the menu. The best marlin fishing all year, with warmer than normal water and plentiful bait (squid & mullet)

Striped Marlin - Lots of jumpers and tailers spread from 2-15 miles offshore, averaging over 1 per boat per day, with live mullet and squid colored lures working best. Ken Mackert took one estimated at over 180lbs.

Blue Marlin - Showing up early, with 4 fish to 200lbs released on Friday, taking exclusively squid colored lures.

Dorado - The bite is back, with lots of big quality bulls over 45lbs. Approx. 2 to 3 daily per boat, taking mostly live sardinas and some on marlin lures.

Roosterfish - The wide open bite continues, largest this week 40lbs, with fish biting aggressively off all area beaches. Large schools of mullet inshore is helping the bite.

Fisherman of the Week - Dave Vaccarezza and Charlie Caspary of Lodi, CA, while fishing 4 days on a cruiser, released 5 marlin & 1 sailfish, and took 4 dorado to 50lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: May 11, 2002

Continued warm weather, with daytime highs around 90, water about 76-78deg, with clear calm seas all week. Striped marlin are everywhere this week, a slow bite until midweek, then wide open. Yellowfin tuna have finally shown up, but with a sporadic bite. Some big dorado, but off from last week. Awesome inshore fishing, with lots of roosterfish and big jacks. Fly fishermen took a 40lb rooster from the beach at the lighthouse. Lots of squid still in the water.

Striped Marlin - Tailers everywhere, with all anglers scoring daily. Mixed with a few sailfish from 2-30 miles offshore, with live mullet and squid colored lures working best.

Dorado - The bite has slowed, but still taking big quality bulls to 60lbs. Approx. 2 daily per boat, taking mostly live sardinas.

Yellowfin - Located under porpoise, no real size yet (largest this week 35lbs), about 5-15 miles offshore, with live bait working best.

Roosterfish - Wide open bite, largest this week 40lbs, with fish biting aggressively off all area beaches, with some big jacks also taken. Our manager Gary, took two over 60lbs, with live mullet and sardinas producing all the action.

Inshore - Pargo, jacks, sierra and pompano continue to feed actively along most area beaches, taking mostly live sardinas.

Fisherman of the Week - Hugh & Sue Morris of Winter Park, FL, while fishing one day on a super panga, released 6 striped marlin, and took 2 dorado to 50lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: May 4, 2002

Continued warm weather, with daytime highs around 90, water about 76deg, with calm seas most of the week and 2 days of unseasonal north winds Friday & Saturday. Striped marlin are plentiful and close, the big dorado are still biting aggressively, and the first yellowfin tuna of the season was taken this week. Lots of squid still in the water.

Billfish - Lots of tailers, from 3-20 miles right in front of Leonero. Still a little picky on the bite, but most anglers enjoying success, with red and squid colored lures working best.

Dorado - The best dorado year ever continues with fish from 30-60lbs located close in from La Ribera to Cabo Pulmo, taking mostly live sardinas and chunk bait, with some action on red colored trolled lures.

Yellowfin - School-sized fish, from 5-15lbs located under porpoise, about 5 miles offshore, with live bait working best.

Roosterfish - The early bite continues, with fish to 40lbs very active along all area beaches, with live mullet working well.

Inshore - Pargo, jacks, sierra and pompano are actively feeding along most area beaches, with big pargo to 35lbs taking live sardinas.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: April 27, 2002

More warm weather, with daytime highs around 90, water about 73-75deg, with 3 days of unseasonal north winds during midweek. The unusual wind hasn't effected the extraordinary fishing we've been enjoying the last few weeks. Striped marlin are plentiful and close, the big dorado are still biting aggressively, and the early roosterfish bite continues. Lots of squid and red crab still in the water.

Billfish - Lots of tailers, close in, 3-5 miles right in front of Leonero. A little picky on the bite, with red and squid colored lures working best.

Dorado - Spectacular fishing continues with fish from 30-60lbs located close in from La Ribera to Cabo Pulmo, taking mostly live sardinas and chunk bait, with some action on red colored trolled lures..

Roosterfish - Big fish to 40lbs this week, very active along all area beaches, with live mullet working well. Fish are aggressively taking flys.

Inshore - As the water cleared from the wind, pargo, jacks, sierra and pompano resumed active feeding along most area beaches, with big pargo to 40lbs taking live sardinas.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: April 20, 2002

More warm weather, with daytime highs from 85-90deg, warming clear water about 70-76deg, with flat conditions all week. Exceptional fishing right now, with literally hundreds of striped marlin. Most of the fishing is close, 5-10 miles off La Ribera to the lighthouse. Lots of squid, red crab, and mackerel in the water.

Billfish - all anglers getting multiple hookups on stripers. Bleeding mackerel colored lures working best, as the fish are gorged on squid.

Dorado - Spectacular fishing continues with all anglers limiting on fish to 65lbs, with fish from La Ribera to Cabo Pulmo, taking mostly squid colored lures, live sardinas & chunk bait.

Roosterfish - bigger fish to 50lbs this week, very active along all area beaches, with live bait working best.

Wahoo - fish almost very day this week, with a couple over 90lbs, biting best way south of Los Frailes, taking darker colored rapalas and marauders with wire leaders.

Inshore - cabrilla and pargo are active along most area beaches, with larger fish biting near Las Barracas.

Fisherman of the Week - Cathy Delfino of Cleveland, OH, while fishing 3 days on a cruiser, released 6 striped marlin, took limits of dorado, as well as roosterfish, pargo and wahoo.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: April 13, 2002

More nice spring weather, with daytime highs in the mid 80's, warming clear water about 73-74deg, with flat conditions all week. Very strong fishing again this week, with striped marlin, dorado, roosterfish, wahoo and pargo all biting aggressively. The Cortez is still full of squid, so lures continue to work best. Again this week some of the best dorado fishing we can recall.

Billfish - again this week a long boat ride, 35 miles southeast, but the trip is worth it. All anglers taking at least one striper, with some boats as many as 7 per day, taking mostly squid colored trolled lures.

Dorado - I took 3 in one day over 50lbs. Spectacular fishing continues with all anglers limiting on fish from 20-60lbs, with fish from Las Arenas to Cabo Pulmo, taking mostly squid colored lures, live sardinas & chunk bait.

Roosterfish - a strong early season bite, mixed with pargo and jacks. Not as big as last week, but very active along all area beaches.

Wahoo - 3 or 4 taken almost very day this week, with a couple over 90lbs, biting best way south off Vinorama, taking darker colored rapalas and marauders with wire leaders.

Fisherman of the Week - Fred and Rob Hogan, firefighters from NYFD, while fishing 4 days on cruisers, released 7 striped marlin and 15 roosterfish, took limits of dorado to 62lbs and 6 pargo. These firefighters lost half their battalion on 9/11, it was great to see them do well and enjoy themselves.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: April 6, 2002

More nice spring weather, with daytime highs to 90, water about 72deg, with flat conditions all week. Great fishing with the best dorado bite in at least 5 years. Striped marlin, roosterfish, sierra, pargo, cabrilla and jacks all biting well. Lots of squid in the water.

Billfish - a long boat ride, 35 miles southeast, but lots of tailing striped marlin, taking mostly squid colored trolled lures, with some on live bait.

Dorado - spectacular fishing with all anglers limiting on fish from 20-50lbs, with fish from Las Arenas to Cabo Pulmo, from 3-8 miles out, taking mostly squid colored or red/white lures.

Roosterfish - an early start this season, with fish to 50lbs taking live mullet, lures and flys off most area beaches.

Inshore - sierra, pargo cabrilla and jacks all active. Big pargo are biting off Las Barracas, while sierra are everywhere, with bait, lures and flys all producing.

Fisherman of the Week - Rod and Valerie Pryor, of San Francisco, CA, while fishing 2 days on kayaks in front of the hotel, took pargo to 30lbs, pompano, sierra, roosterfish, and cabrilla.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: March 30, 2002

More nice spring weather, with daytime highs in the mid 80's, water from 70 to 73deg, with 2 days of north wind between some great weather. Good fishing with striped marlin, dorado, roosterfish, sierra, pargo and jacks all biting well.

Billfish - a long boat ride, 40 miles south, but lots of tailers, taking exclusively red & white trolled lures.

Dorado - all anglers limiting on fish to 40lbs, with some taken within 100 yards of the beach. Best action is right in front of Leonero, with fish taking bright colored trolled lures.

Roosterfish - lots of roosters for this early in the season. On Friday one of our fly fishermen took and released 14 right off the beach. Live sardinas and flys working best.

Inshore - sierra, pargo and jacks all active. A Gary Graham (Baja on the Fly) quote - "inshore fishing just does not get any better", with live sardinas the ticket for lots of action.

Fisherman of the Week - Rudy Augustin of Littleton, CO, while fishing 1 day on a cruiser, released a striped marlin, and took dorado, bonito, sierra and pargo.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: March 23, 2002

Continued warm weather, with daytime highs in the mid 80's, water dropped to 64deg before returning to 70deg, with 2 days of blown out conditions followed by great weather. Good fishing with lots of squid and red crab in the water.

Billfish - lots of stripers, further south, off Los Frailes. taking mostly red colored lures.

Dorado - continued big fish taken daily, 15-20 miles off Cabo Pulmo, taking exclusively pink and red lures.

Inshore - a good week, with pargo, cabrilla and lots of sierra right in front of the hotel.

Fisherman of the Week - Willem Bosch, of Cookhouse, South Africa, while fishing 1 day on a cruiser, released his first marlin (120lb striper), and took a 40lb dorado.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: March 16, 2002

Warmer this week, with daytime highs in the mid 80's, water holding at about 70deg, with calm conditions most of the week, with north wind returning for the weekend. With more boats fishing, the counts are going up, with lots of squid holding the fish in the area.

Billfish - a mix of stripers and sailfish, with some big stripers to 200lbs and sails over 100lbs taking mostly jigs, outside off Cabo Pulmo.

Dorado - big fish for this time of year, with 40-pounders taken every day, 15-20 miles off Cabo Pulmo, taking live bait and hoochies.

Sierra - the strong bite continues right in front of Leonero, with our kayakers taking limits on Krocodiles and small rapalas.

Roosterfish - lots of schooling fish right offshore, but few biters yet.

Inshore - slower this week, with some pargo and a few cabrilla taken.

Fisherman of the Week - Chris Bosman, of St. James, British Columbia, while fishing 1 day on a super panga, took a 200lb striped marlin and 3 dorado to 35lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: March 9, 2002

Another week of good conditions, with daytime highs about 80, water at 70deg, with mostly calm mornings and breezy afternoons. Continued activity to the south, but few boats are fishing. Marlin, dorado, sierra and pargo are all active.

Striped Marlin - Multiple catches off Cabo Pulmo, about 20 miles out, with fish taking both lures and live bait.

Dorado - a continued good bite about 15-20 miles off Cabo Pulmo, with lots of school-sized fish and the occasional 50-pounder taking live bait and hoochies.

Sierra - the strong bite continues right in front of Leonero, with our kayakers taking limits on Krocodiles and small rapalas.

Inshore - guests have been taking pargo from the beach all week. Best early morning and late afternoon, with fish taking bright lures

Fisherman of the Week - Stewart Dorrington, of Zeerust, South Africa, while fishing 2 days on a cruiser, released 2 striped marlin, and took 4 dorado to 40lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: March 2, 2002

Nice conditions most of the week, with daytime highs about 80, slowly warming water just above 70deg, with one day of north winds at week's end. Lots of activity to the south, but few boats are fishing. Marlin, dorado, tuna, yellowtail and giant squid are all active.

Striped Marlin - Lots of tailers off Cabo Pulmo, about 20 miles out, showing interest in lures.

Dorado - good bite of fish from 10 to 25lbs off Cabo Pulmo, with live bait and hoochies working best.

Tuna - Football sized fish biting about 10 miles off the lighthouse, with live bait, hoochies and cedar plugs all producing.

Yellowtail - Directly in front of La Ribera, 1-2 miles offshore, with fish from 30 to 40lbs taking mostly yo-yo'ed jigs.

Fisherman of the Week - Art Houston of Gardnerville, NV, while fishing 1 day on a super panga, took 5 tuna to 20lbs, and 2 dorado to 30lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: February 23, 2002

Blustery conditions this week, with daytime highs in the low 80's, water at 70deg, with north winds during midweek.. Very light fishing pressure again, with few boats fishing. Yellowtail and sierra were biting aggressively when the erratic weather permitted boats going out.

Yellowtail - Directly in front of La Ribera, 1-2 miles offshore with live sardinas with a small sinker best.

Sierra - As many as you want, close inshore. Early morning and late evening best, with fish taking live sardinas and hoochies.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: February 16, 2002

Milder conditions this week, with pleasant days in the low 80's, with almost no wind. The water is flat and clear at 70deg. Very light fishing pressure with only a few boats going out this week. The fishing however, was pretty good. Yellowtail and sierra are biting aggressively inshore and dorado are being taken outside. Lots of tailing striped marlin, but they are very line shy.

Yellowtail - A strong bite. Directly of both the lighthouse and La Ribera. 1-2 miles offshore with some real size to 43lbs, live sardinas with a small sinker best.

Sierra - As many as you want, close inshore. Early morning and late evening best, with fish to 6lbs taking live sardinas and hoochies.

Dorado - Some taken off Los Frailes this week to 25lbs on the troll.

Striped Marlin - Lots of tailers with no real action yet.

Fisherman of the Week - Andrew & Andrew Murphy (father & son) of Lafayette, CA, while fishing 1 day in a super panga, took 3 yellowtail to 35lbs.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: February 9, 2002

Cool weather again, with daytime highs about 70, mostly sunny skies, water temp at 70, with a couple of days of calm weather to start the week, with north winds the rest of the week. Mostly quiet, with a few boats out during the calm days, mostly targeting the plentiful sierra. Some local fishermen took yellowtail to 35lbs while yo-yoing iron north of Pescadero, as well as dorado to 30lbs around the shark buoys. Another boat took 2 striped marlin south off Los Frailes. The local commercial fishermen are hand-lining lots of amberjack on the reefs off La Ribera, as well as some pargo.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: February 2, 2002

Cool weather this week, with daytime highs about 70, partly sunny skies, water temp at 70, with north winds most of the week. With the windy conditions, no boats fished this week.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: January 26, 2002

Cooler weather most of the week, with daytime highs in the mid 70's, partly sunny skies, water temp around 70, with 4 days of north wind. Light fishing pressure continues, with few boats fishing this week. Dorado were active at the buoys off Punta Pescadero, with fish taking mostly live sardinas. The giant squid bite continues, and inshore anglers are still taking lots of sierra and jacks, with fish biting best during the early morning hours.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: January 19, 2002

Nice weather most of the week, with daytime highs in the upper 70's, cool evenings, mostly sunny skies, water temp around 71, with clear flat seas most of the week (2 windy days at week's end) Light fishing pressure continues, with approx. 10 boat departures this week for all the area hotels combined. Three striped marlin taken, a few dorado, and lots of sierra. Also, wide open bite on giant squid to 25lbs. Inshore anglers taking lots of sierra and jacks, feeding aggressively during the early morning hours.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: January 12, 2002

Typical winter weather, with several gorgeous days sandwiched between some windy days. Daytime highs in the upper 70's, cool evenings, mostly sunny skies, water temp around 70. Light fishing pressure again this week with few boats fishing. Lots of sierra taken inshore with skipjack biting offshore.

By - John Ireland

Weekly Fish Report for week ending: January 5, 2002

Nice weather for New Year's, with daytime highs in the upper 70's, cool evenings, mostly sunny skies, water temp around 74, with breezy conditions at week's end. Light fishing pressure with only about 3 boats/day. Lots of sierra taken with a decent dorado bite, largest 41lbs. Two striped marlin taken this week on green/black trolled lures.

By - John Ireland