PACIFIC
ALBACORE
FISH CATCH and AT SEA REPORTS
From Albacore Vessels
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August 19-21, 2008 Weather condition over the past couple of days forced much of the fleet into port. Early season southerlies seem to be the pattern with winds from 30 - 40S reported and rough sea conditions off Oregon and Washington. There weer still 200 - 300 fish reported around the 46N x 128W area despite the weather but conditions were reported to be changing.
August 16-18, 2008 Catches of 100 -200 have been reported around 40 miles off Newport, Oregon, but very slow on the 18th. Scores of up to 600 reported at the 128W line off N. Oregon, but no other specifics. Weather over the next two days is supposed to go sour with southerly winds to 40knots in some areas.
August 13-15, 2008 The weather turned sour from the NW in the past two days and fishing in most areas has been slow, generally less than 100 fish scores. There were a few larger albacore caught off Coos Bay about 50 -60 miles. A number of vessels have went in or are ending their trips this week as the weather goes on.
August 10-12, 2008 No specific reports. Many boats out and scattered from newport, OR to Grays Harbor, WA. Fish reported in fair amounts between 126W -127W, 45N -46N general area. Fair Weather.
August 8-9, 2008 Reported scores of albacore from 150 -300 fish around the general area of 46N x 126W. No other reports.
August 6-7, 2008 Some reports of up to 400 fish in 45N -46N area outside of 126W. Slow and spotty in other areas. 25 knots S wind and choppy.
August 5, 2008 Fishing slowed in the last couple of days. Reports of a few good scores are isolated and many areas in between of very spotty fishing in the 125W - 127W region, south of 46N. A number of scores reported of 20 -40 fish yeaterday. wether 15-20 W and choppy. No reports from offshore.
August 3-4, 2008 Fishing was reported to be slow and spotty in the 125W zone off Oregon the past two days. A couple new areas of decent cathes were reported int he 126W area and south of 46N. Weather in the region was fair with some choppy conditions.
Archives For July 2008 Reports please click here for a PDF copy JULY 2008
The Billie Marie II fullfilled his 20 days obligation to report on July 1, 2008. Catches in the area of 40N x 135W over the past week were in the 300 - 400 fish range with 10-15 boats in the region. We wished we could have covered more area off the Oregon coast closer in but the water temperatures did not allow it. Since the vessel only was paid for fuel costs the area covered was mainly at his discretion.
For reasons of space we have removed the daily reports. However, for a downloadable copy of his reports please see: Survey Report
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