An interesting fishing week from Cabo San Lucas that defies reasonable explanation, 100% of the billfish taken this past week came from the pacific side of the peninsula, in the cooler and greenish tinted waters. Yet, at the beginning of the Sea of Cortez side of the peninsula, just outside the Palmilla Ridge drop off, numerous marlin were being seen but none were willing to bite and the conditions were far more favorable, including clean water and higher water temperatures. Perhaps it was the full moon phase or a heavier feed biomass unseen and in the deep water or some combination? Just don't know for sure other than the fish are there and if they do decide to bite, it will be fun fishing for those anglers in the area. It was again another slow week for anglers that reflected a total of 8 fishing days and one of those days was an entirely inshore fishing effort. The overall combined catches reflected 5 stripers released, 8 yellowfin tuna 36 Sierra and 2 bonito for the fleet's efforts.

Cabo Climate: Mostly sunny and pleasant days with coolish evenings and nights and temps from 55 nights to 78 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: Pacific side, from Golden Gate to Jaime Bank, ranged from 66-68 degrees. From Jaime Bank south and across the 1000 fathom curve, the temps increased to 71-72. The warmest waters for the area were the 1150 fathom spot and out to the Cabrillo Seamount, where temps climbed to 74 degrees. Lots of greenish tinted water on the Pacific side and around to Chileno, then cleaning to blue water up to Boca Del Tule, in the Sea of Cortez side.

Best Fishing Area: Pacific side, from Migrino to Gray Rock, (Cabeza De Ballena).

Best Lure/Bait: Live bait best for the billfish on the Pacific side but totally disinterested on the Sea of Cortez side.

Live Bait Supply: Just so-so and a mix of caballitos, a few mackerel and a variety of odd baitfish.