Los Cabos is one of the most popular sport fishing locations in the world. Each year, Los Cabos hosts 6 world renowned sport fishing tournaments with prizes ranging from $500,000-over a million dollars! It is the perfect place to catch large quantities of Tuna, Dorado, Black and Blue Marlin, and Sailfish.
Here's some information about fishing in Cabo San Lucas:
Sportfishing Charters: Cabo San Lucas offers numerous sportfishing charter companies that provide guided fishing trips. These charters typically include experienced captains and crews who are knowledgeable about the local fishing spots and techniques.
Fish Species: Some of the popular fish species you can catch in the waters of Cabo San Lucas include marlin (both blue and striped), dorado (also known as mahi-mahi), yellowfin tuna, wahoo, roosterfish, snapper, and more.
Fishing Techniques: Anglers in Cabo San Lucas employ various fishing techniques, such as trolling, live bait fishing, fly fishing, and bottom fishing, depending on the targeted species and preferences.
Fishing Seasons: The fishing season in Cabo San Lucas can vary depending on the species you are targeting. However, some of the peak seasons include summer for marlin and dorado, while winter is known for its abundance of yellowfin tuna.
Fishing Tournaments: Cabo San Lucas hosts several fishing tournaments throughout the year, attracting professionals and amateurs alike. These events offer a chance to compete and showcase fishing skills for large prizes up to 1 million dollars.
Regulations: It's important to adhere to local fishing regulations and guidelines. Fishing licenses are required, and certain catch limits and size restrictions may apply to protect the marine ecosystem.
If you're interested in fishing in Cabo San Lucas, contact our team today and we can align you with the vessel that best suits your needs.
Here is a month by month breakdown of what to expect and the best time to fish!
January is one of the best months to go fishing in Cabo San Lucas.
Temperature: 75 degrees
Humidity: 68%
Most Common Fish Caught: Striped Marlin, Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna
February
Temperature: 75-78 degrees
Humidity: 65%
Most Common Fish Caught: Striped Marlin, with smaller Yellow fin Tunas coming in.
March
Temperature: 80 degrees
Humidity: 68%
Most Common Fish Caught: Sea Bass, Snapper, Grouper and Cabrilla. Yellowtail start to come in towards the middle-end of the month.
April
Temperature: 80s
Humidity: 60%
Most Common Fish Caught: Striped Marlin and Dorado. Inshore you’ll typically score Yellowtail, Spanish Mackerel, and Skip Jack.
May
Temperature: 89 degrees
Humidity: 60%
Most Common Fish Caught: bigger Marlin and Dorado. Inshore you’ll start to catch some Rooster Fish.
June
Temperature: 94 degrees
Humidity: 65%
Most Common Fish Caught: Striped Marlin is the number one catch but you may also score Tuna, Blue Marlin, and even Wahoo! You’ll be sure to score some Rooster fish and Grouper inshore.
July
Temperature: 90s
Humidity: 65%
Most Common Fish Caught: Bill fishing is the best in July, Striped Marlin and Sail Fish with the occasional Blue Marlin. Wahoo is another big winner in the month of July, one of the most delicious fish to eat and aggressive fish to reel in! Inshore you may find Rooster fish up to 40-50 lbs.
August
Temperature: 90s
Humidity: 70%
Most Common Fish Caught: Sail Fish flourish during this time and we see 300+ lb Black and Blue Marlin. Yellowfin Tuna is also prevalent. Inshore you will see Roosters, Wahoo and Dorado.
September is considered one of the best fishing months. Make sure to check the weather report as September does have the occasional tropical storm.
Temperature: 90s
Humidity: 70%
Most Common Fish Caught: Large Yellowfin Tuna and 300+ lb Black and Blue Marlin are more common as well as Wahoo, Dorado, and Sail Fish.
October is the best month for fishing, which is why most of the big tournaments are held this month.
Temperature: high 80s, low 90s
Humidity: 70%
Most Common Fish Caught: Anglers expect to catch 300+ lb Yellowfin Tuna and Black and Blue Marlin. Large Dorado, Wahoo and Sail Fish. It is a very busy time in Cabo San Lucas and charters need to be booked far in advance because of the demand.
November
Temperature: 83 degrees
Humidity: 50%
Most Common Fish Caught: Dorado, Sailfish, Striped Marlin and Tuna offshore. Inshore there are Wahoo and Mako sharks. The WON Tuna Jackpot Tournament is early November, be sure to plan around that as the most boats are in the water at that time.
December has the best weather of the year.
Temperature: high 70's, low 80s
Humidity: 65%
Most Common Fish Caught: Striped Marlin, Dorado, Wahoo and Yellowfin Tuna are all on the menu. Inshore you’ll most likely see Sail Fish.