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Cabo San Lucas

Sea, from shore  Baja California Sur · 06:52 - 19:59

Cabo San Lucas is a coastal fishing spot in Baja California Sur. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Striped Marlin, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Roosterfish.

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Prime 76% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Marlin Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
29°
Thu
78%
29°
Best day
Fri
78%
30°
Sat
78%
30°
Sun
78%
30°
Mon
78%
30°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
62.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:07–08:07 Day 08:07–18:44 Dusk 18:44–20:44

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:45–06:45 Major period 16:45–18:45 Minor period 22:35–00:05 Minor period 11:25–12:55

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

06:00
28°
07:00
28°
08:00
28°
09:00
28°
10:00
28°
11:00
28°
12:00
28°
13:00
29°
14:00
29°
15:00
29°
16:00
29°
17:00
29°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Striped Marlin
Kajikia audax
76%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
73%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Roosterfish
Nematistius pectoralis
73%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
69%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
67%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
65%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

Striped Marlin fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for striped marlin at dawn. Fish hard 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, 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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cabo San Lucas?

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

Striped Marlin fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Cabo San Lucas right now?

Right now Striped Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 21%.