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Sport fishing at San José del Cabo, Mexico, is one of the world’s great fishing and vacation experiences.
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Vacationers who have come from all over the world to catch marlin, tuna, sailfish, wahoo, dorado (also known as dolphinfish or mahi mahi), and dozens of other game fish species, such as red snapper, yellowtail, sierra, jack crevalle, roosterfish, groupers, and many, many more.
San José del Cabo is a paradise for water-lovers. Known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant reefs, it’s the perfect destination for divers, snorkelers, and of course, anglers.
The amazing year-round reliability of San José del Cabo sportfishing seasons is exemplified by no species more than the striped marlin, one of the world’s most highly prized gamefish.


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San José del Cabo is in a class by itself when it comes to striped marlin fishing…there are more striped marlin caught within 40 miles of here year-round than any place else. It’s no accident. San José del Cabo is the crossroads for most of the marlin that migrate through this part of the Pacific, and it is home base for a large school of resident fish that never leave the area.
The Sea of Cortez is a giant fish trap. Warm waters with shrimp, squid, sardines, herring, mackerel and other food flow to Pacific predators like blue marlin and Black marlin, striped marlin, yellowfin tuna, dorado (mahi mahi or dophinfish), and wahoo. Close to shore roosterfish, jack cravelle, Sierra mackerel, red & cubera snapper, 3 kinds of trevally, yellowtail, black skipjack, pompano, grouper, lady fish and others abound. If it’s big food fish you’re after, you don’t have to look far.
Fishing is so good that it’s easy to forget everything else San José del Cabo has to offer. Stunning coastlines, white sandy beaches, amazing food and great culture.
Deep Sea Fishing
San José del Cabo is in a class by itself when it comes to striped marlin fishing…there are more striped marlin caught within 40 miles of Cabo year-round than any place else. It’s no accident. San José del Cabo is the crossroads for most of the marlin that migrate through this part of the Pacific, and it is home base for a large school of resident fish that never leave the area. The amazing year-round reliability of San José del Cabo’s sport fishing seasons is exemplified by no species more than the striped marlin, one of the world’s most highly prized gamefish.
Other than Billfish, summertime in San José del Cabo is also a perfect opportunity to catch up on your Tuna and Dorado fishing.
The Marlin fishing San José del Cabo is famous for is a year-round phenomenon. The only thing you need to think about is the time of year. Striped Marlin can be found in the slightly colder months, with Blue and Black Marlin appearing as the waters get warmer.
Fly fishing for Stripes is becoming an increasingly popular activity
Bottom/Inshore Fishing
Inshore
Dorado, Rooster Fish, Skip Jack, Jack Crevalle and more. Finally, Jack Crevalle, locally known as Toro (the bull) is perhaps one of the most overlooked inshore game fish in the area, putting up quite a battle on the fly. December through July is primetime for Toro fishing, which usually averages between 7 and 20 pounds, although 30-pounders are commonly bagged on a good day. Much like offshore fishing, there’s no off-season for fishing the shallows. Resident populations of Black Skipjacks, Bonito and Rainbow Runners are bound to keep you busy on any day of the year.
Bottom fishing
A preferred option among bigger groups or families with kids, bottom fishing tends to be much more engaging and produce higher quantities of fish. Granted, the catch is likely to be pretty small relative to a Marlin, but kids love it all the same. This way, the youngsters get to raise the fish themselves, which is always immeasurably more fun. The rocky outcroppings are a great place for targeting the likes of Snapper (Cubera, Dogtooth and Red), Hogfish or Grouper.
Surf Fishing
Surf fishing is a great way to spend time exploring the coast of Los Cabos and the East Cape.
Beach fishing for corvina, snook, snappers, and halibut with just about any stretch of coastline offers up the chance to catch any one of a number of species including fish that make for good table fare.
TOP SURF FISHING SPECIES IN LOS CABOS
Roosterfish. Jack Crevalle, Sierra Mackerel, a variety of snapper in our area, including red, Dogtooth, Cubera, and Hogfish.
Grouper live and feed in the same areas, and people often reel in ten-pounders.
about a week, are Pacific Black Snook (robalo), Dorado,

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Fishing Highlights
- Sailfish
- Dorado
- Black Marlin
- Mackerel
- Bonito
- Yellowfin Tuna
- Red Snapper
- Sierra
- Roosterfish
- Wahoo
Bottom Fishing
- Roosterfish
- Bigeye Trevally
- Green Jack
- Yellowtail
- Mackerel
- Snappers
- Groupers
- Black Snook
- Barracuda
- Black Tuna

Surf Fishing
- Roosterfish
- Sierre
- Dorado
- Groupers
- Snappers
- Spanish Mackerel
- California Yellowtail
- Jack Cravelle
- Pacific Snook
Fishing Season
San José del Cabo fishing seasons depend on what you’re after. Billfish and inshore species are best in spring and summer, while the reefs are most active over winter. La Paz fishing is amazing all year round, though. You can catch great gamefish on the flats and food fish on the reefs every month of the year. Marlin and Sailfish may tail off in the cooler months, but Wahoo and Tuna are always around and King Mackerel are at their peak.
You’ll find barracuda, grouper, red snapper and others year round and from April to August you have mahi-mahi, wahoo and tuna and of course countless Sailfish in the winter months.
Much like offshore fishing, there’s no off-season for fishing the shallows.

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Your vacation in San José del Cabo is sure to consist of plenty of fun and excitement, but how about adding a touch of adventure as well? For those who can’t shake that adrenaline bug, consider booking exciting excursions, such as zip-lining, setting sail on a catamaran cruise or snorkeling and diving, to make the most out of your adventure destination.
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