๐ฃ Bite factors right now
๐ Bite by fish species today City water โ
| Fish | Score | Activity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ Salmon | 7/10 | Overheated water โ fish move to depth and current | |
| ๐ Cod | 6/10 | Overheated water โ fish move to depth and current | |
| ๐ Flounder | 6/10 | Strong overheating โ short feeding spells at dawn | |
| ๐ Halibut | 6/10 | Overheated water โ fish move to depth and current | |
| ๐ Greenling | 6/10 | Overheated water โ fish move to depth and current |
๐ Bite this week Weekly weather โ
๐ Where to fish in Mazatlan
๐งฎ How we score the bite
โ Frequently asked questions
Where is the best fishing in Mazatlan?
Main waters in Mazatlan: Pacific Ocean (water +23ยฐ). Water temperature and forecast โ on each water body page.
What fish are biting in Mazatlan in August?
Best computed scores today: salmon (7/10) and cod (6/10); the reason is a light ripple on the water. Third comes flounder (6/10).
Is the salmon biting today?
Yes โ score 7/10, the bite is good. Main factor โ a light ripple on the water. Overall day score in Mazatlan โ 6/10.
Which day this week is best for fishing?
Best computed day โ Mon 17.08: score 6/10. The full day-by-day picture is in the โBite this weekโ block.
Does the moon affect the bite?
Yes, moderately: the moon phase gives up to 2 points out of 10. Today is lunar day 5 (waxing): contribution 1.5 of 2 for peaceful fish and 1.5 of 2 for predators โ a decent time for peaceful fish. Lunar calendar โ
What is the water like in Pacific Ocean?
Now the water in Pacific Ocean is around +23ยฐ. By the model, by the end of the week the water will stay about the same. Water in Pacific Ocean โ
Fishing bite forecast in Mazatlan โ in detail
The bite forecast is computed from real weather data for Mazatlan: atmospheric pressure and its dynamics, wind, cloud cover, precipitation, moon phase and water temperature โ Pacific Ocean. Each species gets its own score: for peaceful sea species (flounder) comfortable water temperature and steady pressure matter most, for predators (salmon, cod, halibut, greenling) โ light, waves and season. The score is recomputed with every weather update, so morning and evening forecasts may differ.
It is a computed model, not a guarantee of catch: local terrain, groundbait and skill matter no less than weather. See also water temperature in Mazatlan, the weekly weather forecast and the lunar calendar.