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Cabo San Lucas

Sea, from shore  Baja California Sur · 06:35 - 20:07

Cabo San Lucas on the coast in Baja California Sur. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
10 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa → stable
Clouds
18.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:50–07:50 Day 07:50–18:52 Dusk 18:52–20:52

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Next hours

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08:00
25°
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Likely catch now (7 species)

Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
20%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
17%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Nematistius pectoralis
17%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Kajikia audax
15%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season.
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Wahoo
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
15%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
12%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Atlantic Sailfish
Atlantic Sailfish
Istiophorus albicans
4%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Cabo San Lucas is a coastal fishing spot in Baja California Sur. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Roosterfish, Striped Marlin, Wahoo and Blue Marlin.

Yellowfin Tuna fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas, also known simply as Cabo, is a resort city at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. As of the 2020 Census, the population of the city was 202,694. Cabo San Lucas and the neighboring San José del Cabo are collectively known as Los Cabos. Together, they form a metropolitan area of 351,111 inhabitants.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cabo San Lucas?

Popular catches here include Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Roosterfish, Striped Marlin, Wahoo, Blue Marlin and Atlantic Sailfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Cabo San Lucas?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Cabo San Lucas?

Yellowfin Tuna fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Cabo San Lucas right now?

Right now Yellowfin Tuna is the most likely catch, at about 20%.