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Fishing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Cabo San Lucas is the marlin capital of the world, where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific at Land's End and one of the planet's largest charter fleets reaches blue water within minutes of the harbor. Striped marlin stack up on the offshore banks in staggering numbers each winter, and summer brings blue and black marlin big enough to anchor the famous Bisbee's Black & Blue tournament.
See live conditions & Bite Score for Cabo San Lucas →Best time to fish
Year-round (blue and black marlin June–November; striped marlin peak November–January)
Where fish hold
The Gordo Banks on the Sea of Cortez side and the Golden Gate and Jaime banks on the Pacific side, where colliding currents pile up bait.
What you can catch in Cabo San Lucas
Tactics & tides
Fleets slow-troll live caballito and mackerel over the banks and pull lure spreads offshore for blues and blacks; sight-casting baits to tailing striped marlin is a signature local technique.
The offshore bite is driven by current and moon phase more than tide; converging currents at Land's End concentrate bait on the banks.
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Fishing in Cabo San Lucas: FAQ
What fish can you catch in Cabo San Lucas?
Popular targets in Cabo San Lucas include Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, and 4 more. The mix shifts with the season and conditions.
When is the best time to fish in Cabo San Lucas?
The prime season is Year-round (blue and black marlin June–November; striped marlin peak November–January). Day to day, the bite is usually best on moving water around dawn and dusk. The offshore bite is driven by current and moon phase more than tide; converging currents at Land's End concentrate bait on the banks.
Where should you fish in Cabo San Lucas?
Focus on The Gordo Banks on the Sea of Cortez side and the Golden Gate and Jaime banks on the Pacific side, where colliding currents pile up bait.. Fleets slow-troll live caballito and mackerel over the banks and pull lure spreads offshore for blues and blacks; sight-casting baits to tailing striped marlin is a signature local technique.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish in Cabo San Lucas?
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