Cabo San Lucas Sportfishing — What gamefish you can catch (and when to target each one)
Cabo San Lucas is a fishing paradise due to a mixing zone that concentrates bait and creates fireworks for anglers. You can catch a huge variety of sportfish here: billfish (marlin, sailfish, swordfish), dorado (mahi-mahi), tuna, wahoo, roosterfish, yellowtail and a long list of inshore and bottom species. Below are the main gamefish you’ll target on Cabo sportfishing charters, and the months that are generally best for each species. Seasons do vary year-to-year with currents, bait and water temperature, so think of the months below as the typical “sweet spot” rather than a guarantee. Marlin (Blue, Black, Striped) Best months: June–December for Blue/Black marlin (peak in summer → early fall); year round is generally productive for Striped Marlin. Marlin are the marquee big-game fish targets in Cabo — large bait schools and warm ocean currents bring them close to the famous Cabo canyons and sea mounts. Expect long-range or full-day trips when chasing blues and blacks, and use teaser...
