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Los Cabos fishing information

Plan a better fishing trip.

Use the tournament calendar, season guides, species information, regulations and travel advice before choosing a boat.

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Striped marlin breaking the surface in blue water

Trip planning

Find the right starting point.

You do not need to read the entire site. Begin with the part of the trip you are deciding now.

Warm-season planning overview

Common warm-season targets

Use these broad seasonal patterns to choose targets, then check current water, weather and fleet reports with the operator.

  1. 01
    Blue marlinWarm-water offshore target
  2. 02
    Yellowfin tunaBanks and open-water activity
  3. 03
    DoradoWarm water and floating habitat
  4. 04
    RoosterfishNearshore spring-to-fall range
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Popular species guides

Know the likely catch

Each guide covers identification, broad seasonality, habitat, handling and the catch limits that may apply.

Striped marlin
Nov–Apr

Striped marlin

The cool-water signature

 Yellowfin tuna
Apr–Nov

Yellowfin tuna

Heavy pressure, hard runs

 Dorado
Jun–Nov

Dorado

Color in warm blue water

 Wahoo
Oct–May

Wahoo

Speed along the banks
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Next tournament

Ladies Shoot Out

A one-day women’s event supporting breast-cancer awareness in partnership with Cruz Rosa.

Dates
July 25, 2026
Venue
Palmas de Cortez
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Practical reading

Before you book

Weather & conditions

Learn what wind, swell and tropical weather can mean for a day on the water.

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Fishing techniques

See the common offshore and inshore methods used around Los Cabos.

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Frequently asked questions

Get practical answers about what to bring, permits, tips and trip expectations.

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Fishing guides & updates

Read detailed trip-planning articles, seasonal explainers and tournament updates.

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