Captain Temo Verboonen reported excellent action for the yellowfin tuna and just a couple miles outside of Zihuatanejo Bay, where the water turned a deep, clean, blue and the temp was holding stable at about 86 degrees. Starting in this same area, the sailfish bite provided opportunities for multiple strikes on catches/releases that kept the anglers busy and in good action too, in conjunction with the tuna bite. Even the dorado wanted to be in on the bite but most of the dorado in this area right now are very small fish and are being released by most of the anglers and skippers. The inshore action is still providing excellent roosterfish action for the bigger fish, directly in front of the Valentin River and on any day that the swell and wave condition allows it. While still very slow for anglers, which is quite normal during this time of year when the rainy season arrives, the fishing has been plenty good enough for the inshore and offshore fishing.

IZ Climate:
Mostly cloudy and warm, humid days with temps from 72 nights to 94 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions:
Other than a little wind and some big swell from the recent passing of Hurricane Adrian, the water temps are near perfect and the clarity is excellent. 86 degree sea temps from inshore to many miles offshore now.

Best Fishing Area:
Right in front of Zihuatanejo Bay and a mere 2 miles or so offshore and from there, on outbound.

Best Bait/Lure:
Sails doing well on the rigged baits, but also being taken on artificials in the bright colors. Tuna bite is good on the feathers, deep running lures, cedar plugs, poppers and more.

Bait Supply:
Continues to be an excellent supply of rigged bait and live bait for this area.