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Latest Fishing Reports:

Cabo San Lucas

Fishing Report, May 26 to June 1, 2026

Fishing conditions around Cabo held steady this week as warm water continued pushing closer to the cape, improving both offshore and inshore opportunities. Most charter crews reported consistent action, with striped marlin remaining the primary draw offshore and roosterfish dominating the inshore scene.

Offshore

Striped marlin were the highlight again this week, with the most reliable activity found between the 1150 and Golden Gate banks. Boats slow‑trolling live bait saw the best results, often raising multiple fish throughout the day. Dorado numbers showed a uptick, with fish in the 10–20 lb class. A few early‑season Yellowfin tuna were landed by boats running long toward the San Jaime area, signaling the beginning of the summer tuna pattern.

Inshore

Inshore fishing was strong, especially for Roosterfish. The Pacific-side beaches—from Solmar up toward the Lighthouse—produced fish in the 15–40 lb range. Anglers working live bait tight to the surf enjoyed the most consistent action. Sierra remained available early in the mornings but are tapering off as water temperatures continue to rise. Jack Crevalle stayed active and provided steady light‑tackle fun.

Bottom Fishing

Bottom action was productive on the Pacific side, with Snapper and Grouper cooperating around rocky structure. Both cut bait and jigs produced fish.

Overall

A well‑rounded week in Cabo: dependable Marlin offshore, excellent Roosterfish opportunities along the beaches, and a mix of Dorado, Tuna, and bottom species to round things out. With warming water and increasing bait activity, conditions point toward continued improvement as summer approaches.

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La Paz

Fishing Report, May 26 to June 1, 2026

La Paz had erratic weather patterns this week. A mix of strong winds, cloud cover, and fluctuating sea surface temperatures around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. These conditions made finding consistent clear blue water difficult and limited overall fish numbers. But, there were some Large Yellowfin Tuna and a Big Wahoo caught.

Offshore

Yellowfin Tuna: Several very large tuna between 200 and 250 pounds were caught, which is rare for this early in the season.

Dorado: The bite remained scattered and was not yet wide open. Most Dorado were between 15 and 25 pounds.

Wahoo & Billfish: A 80-pound wahoo was landed. Striped Marlin and Sailfish began showing up.

Inshore and bottom Fishing

Roosterfish: Large roosterfish weighing 40 to 80 pounds patrolled the shallows, actively feeding on large trolled baits.

Bottom Species: When the winds restricted boats. Anglers consistently caught quality cabrilla (sea bass), barred pargo, dog-tooth cubera snapper, yellow snapper, amberjack, and triggerfish using live bait or heavy jigs.

Weather

The weather during this week was unpredictable. Sunny, mid-90s heat and overcast days. Strong, winds created rough, choppy sea surfaces offshore.

La Paz

San Jose del Cabo

5-22-26

San Jose del Cabo: experienced a solid week of fishing. The local waters settled into a spring-to-summer transition. Overall sea conditions were favorable, warm temperatures with calm morning waters. Fleets from Puerto Los Cabos Marina had a fast run to the primary fishing banks. Bait availability improved compared to previous weeks.

Striped Marlin: bite remained steady, most action was around the 1150 Bank. Reports of one to four strikes on per morning outing. Fish were spotted tailing on the surface.

Yellowfin Tuna: The bite occurred along the northern structures, around Vinorama, San Luis, Iman, and 25 Spot banks. Fish averaged 10 to 20 pounds, with a some larger fish 30 to 40 lbs. Some boats were able to get their limits.

Dorado: numbers increased this week, fish from 15 to 25 pounds.

Wahoo: action picked up, with a few weighing 50 and 70 pounds were landed at the Gordo Banks

Roosterfish: Fish between 40 and 90 pounds were found along the coastlines.

Sierra Mackere: remained consistent along the coastal shallows.

Los Barriles / East Cape

5-23-26

Los Barriles / East Cape fishing was very good this week. Dorado, Striped marlin, and Yellowfin tuna provided the most consistent action. Warm water and abundant bait closer to shore, provided both offshore and inshore opportunities.

Dorado: Boats reported surface strikes and steady hookups. Action has noticeably intensified over the past two weeks.

Striped Marlin : Numbers continued to rise and more fish are showing up. Several Marlin releases were reported this week.

Yellowfin Tuna : Activity improved for boats willing to run offshore. Anglers found solid numbers when locating moving pods.

Wahoo : A steady but not explosive bite. Some fish were taken by boats targeting them.

Roosterfish: Schoolie roosters were hitting near the lighthouse area.

Pargo & Grouper: remained reliable for inshore fishermen.

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