Sport Fishing

Los Cabos is a fishing haven known as the Marlin Capital of the World. There are more striped marlin caught wihtin 20 miles of Cabo San Lucas year round than any place in the world. Catches over 1000 pounds are not uncommon.

But marlin is not the only fish you can catch - dorado (mahi-mahi), yellowfin tuna and even wahoo, to name a few of them. The deep water canyons at the mouth of Cabo San Lucas harbor and the warm waters of the Sea of Cortez waters create favorable fishing conditions most of the year. Generally, the peak season for marlin is mid-October through December, but after January varying species run well each month.

Catch and release is the name of the game with the marlin and other trophy fish, but dorado and tuna are yours to  keep. There are 500 fishing boats based in Los Cabos, from the moderately priced 20 to 24 foot pangas to custom-fitted pangas to custom-fitted state of the art luxury fishing yachts for hire. Charter arrangements can be made in advance through tour operators, local suppliers, hotels and fishing fleets. Half day, full-day or multi-day fishing excursions are easily booked, as are upscale trips offering live-aboard luxury accommodations and gourmet meals. Los Cabos anglers can expect a full-day trip to cost about $400 per boat, including tackle, bait and food. Half-day trips in smaller boats cost between $80 and $120.