Cabo Fishing Seasons

January is one of the best months for striped marlin fishing in Cabo San Lucas. The cooler water temperatures bring massive schools of baitfish close to shore, drawing in hungry predators. Full-day offshore charters produce consistent action on marlin, with many boats reporting multiple hookups per trip. Yellowfin tuna are found at Gordo Banks and the Golden Gate Bank in the 30–80 lb range.

February continues the outstanding striped marlin season. Water temperatures remain cool enough to keep marlin concentrated near Cabo. This is also peak humpback whale season — many anglers enjoy whale sightings while fishing. Tuna remains strong at the offshore banks, and inshore anglers can target roosterfish along the sandy beaches.

March marks the transition from winter to spring fishing in Cabo. Striped marlin are still very active, though they begin to move further offshore as waters warm. Yellowfin tuna fishing picks up at Gordo Banks with fish in the 40–100 lb class. Inshore, roosterfish and sierra mackerel provide exciting light-tackle action near the beaches.

April is when Cabo fishing really starts heating up. Yellowfin tuna become the star of the show, with trophy-class fish (100+ lbs) appearing at the offshore banks. Striped marlin are still catchable. The first dorado of the season begin to show, and inshore action for roosterfish is excellent. This is a fantastic month for both half-day and full-day charters.

May is the gateway to Cabo's legendary summer fishing season. Blue marlin start making their first appearances. Yellowfin tuna fishing is outstanding — cow tuna over 200 lbs are caught regularly at the offshore banks. Dorado numbers increase significantly, and roosterfish are at peak abundance along the beaches. One of the best months for variety.

June kicks off the premier big game season in Cabo San Lucas. Blue marlin action intensifies with fish in the 300–600 lb range. Dorado are everywhere — schooling fish provide non-stop action on light tackle. Yellowfin tuna continue strong at the banks. This is the ideal month for an all-inclusive deep sea fishing charter targeting the biggest fish in the sea.

July is one of the absolute best months for fishing in Cabo. Blue and black marlin are in peak season, with multiple hookups per day being common on full-day charters. The Bisbee's tournament series attracts anglers from around the world for a reason — July fishing in Cabo is world-class. Dorado are everywhere, and tuna fishing remains red-hot.

August offers some of the most explosive fishing action of the year. Blue marlin are at their peak — fish over 500 lbs are caught every week. Dorado remain incredibly abundant with schooling fish near floating debris. Sailfish begin to show up in good numbers. Brief afternoon tropical showers cool things down but rarely affect fishing. Book your Cabo fishing charter early — this is high demand season.

September is arguably the single best month for marlin fishing in Cabo San Lucas. Blue and black marlin are at peak abundance, and this is when the biggest fish of the year are caught. The Bisbee's Black and Blue tournament takes place in October, but September is when anglers practice and the fish are stacked up. Dorado and wahoo round out what is truly the best month to be on the water.

October is Bisbee's month — the world's richest fishing tournament is held right here in Cabo San Lucas. Blue and black marlin are still incredibly hot, and the arrival of cooler currents begins to bring back striped marlin. Wahoo fishing is at its best, with high-speed trolling producing fish in the 40–80 lb range. This is premium Cabo deep sea fishing at its finest.

November is the "crossover" month in Cabo — you can catch every species of marlin (blue, black, and striped) in the same week. Striped marlin numbers surge as cooler waters push them towards Cabo. Wahoo are at peak season. Yellowfin tuna are strong at the banks. This might be the best value month — incredible fishing with lower tourist crowds.

December brings world-class striped marlin fishing back to its peak. The cool waters concentrate huge numbers of marlin right off the coast of Cabo San Lucas — some days boats release 10+ fish. Yellowfin tuna provide consistent action at the offshore banks. The holiday season adds a festive atmosphere to an already incredible fishing destination. Book your December Cabo fishing charter early — it's one of the most popular months.