Los Cabos gives anglers access to coastal, bank and open-water habitat near the meeting of Pacific and Gulf of California water. These five species show the range of the fishery.
1. Striped marlin
The billfish most strongly associated with Cabo’s cooler-water period. October through April is the current planning emphasis; follow recent bait, water and fleet reports as the trip approaches. Crews may troll to locate fish and switch to bait when one is raised or seen.
2. Blue marlin
A larger warm-water billfish with a June–November planning emphasis. Water-mass position and forage matter more than a fixed temperature threshold or advertised average weight.
3. Yellowfin tuna
Yellowfin can occur across a broad span of the year, with June through November the current planning emphasis. Fish may associate with banks, bait, birds or dolphins, but each situation requires legal, wildlife-conscious boat handling.
4. Dorado
A fast-growing pelagic associated with warm water, floating habitat and current edges. June through October is the current planning emphasis. Mexico’s special daily rule allows two retained fish total from the combined dorado, roosterfish, tarpon and Gulf-grouper group per angler; two from that group count as five toward the ten-fish marine allowance.
5. Wahoo
A fast, sharp-toothed pelagic with a September–November planning emphasis. Fish may occur outside that window when conditions hold. Crews may troll at conventional or high speed, with terminal tackle chosen for safe handling.
Choose a target window with the fishing-seasons guide, then let current weather, water, bait, and reports change the plan.