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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
Latest Cabo conditions

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Trip planning

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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 target with a May–October emphasis
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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.

October–April emphasis

Striped marlin

Follow bait and recent fleet reports

June–November emphasis

Yellowfin tuna

Banks and open-water activity

June–October emphasis

Dorado

Warm water and floating habitat

September–November emphasis

Wahoo

Current and offshore high spots

Browse all 20 species guides →

Next tournament

Tortugas Fishing Girls Shore Tournament

A San José del Cabo shore event created to give women and girls a welcoming local competition and an early-morning fishing session.

Dates
August 30, 2026
Venue
Playa del Muelle / Plaza El Pescador
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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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