Captain Contras, fishing with Terry John, found marlin at 60 miles. They caught and released four plus numerous 30 pound dorado in clear 71 degree water with little wind.

Captain Saul Aragon, fishing with friends, managed limits of large red snapper just outside the entrance. Many large grouper are being brought in by commercial fishermen, while the sierra bite has moved into the bay in San Carlos providing quick limits. The sierras are running from 6 to 8 pounds. Things are shaping up for an El Nino bite.

The yacht Santana, stopping in Santa Maria to fuel, reported catching large dorado, yellowtail and estacuda on their way into Santa Maria. Captain Jessie said fishing was wide open.