Cabo San Lucas Fishing Report (2026): What’s Biting Right Now in Baja California Sur
Cabo Fishing Report – Real-Time Conditions & What’s Biting
Updated weekly with on-the-water insights from local captains, anglers, and industry experts across Cabo San Lucas and Baja California Sur.
Current Fishing Conditions
🌡 Water Temp: 75–79°F
Conditions: Slight chop offshore, calm inshore
🧭 Best Zones:
- Golden Gate Bank
- 1150 Spot
- Pacific side temperature break
What’s Biting Right Now
Striped Marlin
- Found 10–20 miles offshore
- Best on live bait & teasers
- High activity near bait balls
Yellowfin Tuna
- 30–40 miles out
- Best on:
- Chunk bait
- Poppers (early morning)
Dorado
- Scattered but active near floating debris
- Small to medium size
Roosterfish (Inshore)
- Strong bite along beaches
- Best on:
- Live mullet
- Stickbaits
Best Techniques Right Now
- Teaser + bait switch for marlin
- Chunking tuna at 250 ft
- Using SATFISH to find temp breaks
- Reading chlorophyll lines
Captain’s Insight
“The key this week has been working the temperature breaks just outside Cabo. Once you find bait, the fish are there.”
— Local Cabo Captain. Roberto Castro
Featured Catch of the Week
Featured Catch of the Week
Not every great catch is about size—some are about the moment. This week’s highlight comes from a family trip offshore Cabo, where teamwork, excitement, and pure joy came together on deck.
After spotting the right conditions and working the area patiently, the crew hooked into this beautiful Striped Marlin. With everyone involved—from the first strike to the final lift—this catch turned into a memory that will last a lifetime.
- Species: Striped Marlin
- Location: Offshore Cabo San Lucas
- Experience: Family offshore fishing trip
This is what Baja is all about—real experiences, shared moments, and unforgettable days on the water.
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