20 species guides
Los Cabos Fish Species
Identification, broad seasonal ranges, habitat, fishing methods and handling guidance for 20 fish and shark species.
Using this directory
Find the species you want to learn about
Seasonal ranges are starting points. Current water, bait, weather and reports determine what is practical on a particular day.
Local names can cover more than one species—especially pargo, grouper and hammerheads—so identify the fish before applying size or retention guidance.
Billfish
4 profiles
Pelagics
4 profiles
Jacks & Dorado
4 profiles
Inshore & Reef
5 profiles
Spring–fall planning range Nematistius pectoralis
Roosterfish
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Species-dependent Lutjanus species
Pargo
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Species-dependent Several serranid species
Grouper
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Warm-water emphasis Centropomus species
Snook
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Species-dependent Several serranid species
Cabrilla
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Sharks
3 profiles
Identification and regulations
Check the exact species before retaining a fish
Size, retention and conservation guidance can differ between closely related species. Let the captain identify the catch, follow current CONAPESCA rules and release anything uncertain.
Read license and catch-limit guidance