Sinaloa officials anticipate improved deep-sea shrimp production

Sinaloa's Secretary of Fisheries, Flor Emilia Guerra Mena, expressed optimism regarding the upcoming deep-sea shrimp season despite low initial catches in coastal estuaries and bays. While producers in the southern part of the state have extended the fishing ban, activity has begun in the northern zone, specifically in El Colorado and Navolato. However, current catches in these areas have resulted in smaller-than-expected shrimp sizes.

Deep-sea fishing fleets are scheduled to begin operations on October 7, 2026. There is hope that the offshore season will provide better yields to offset recent difficulties. Ship owners have reported that high fuel and provisioning costs, combined with low catch volumes in recent years, have made deep-sea fishing less profitable.