Cortes Bank Fish Report for 8-17-2026

Decent Fishing in Choppy Weather

  • Cortes Bank
  • Aug 17, 2026
Cortes Bank fish report - Decent Fishing in Choppy Weather
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Decent Fishing in Choppy Weather

8-17-2026
by Mike Pritchard
(619) 224-3383
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Captain Mike Pritchard checked in with an update from Cortes Bank.  We have 27 Yellowtail, 1 Bluefin, and a bunch of Whitefish.  And at the time of the report, they just brought a Dorado over the rail.  Right now, the 30-pound fly-lined bait is the ticket.  

We have another trip departing tomorrow at 5 PM.  There are 9 spots open at the time of posting.



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