Forget the Frost: Monster Yellowfin and Marlin Action Await in Cabo San Lucas

Whereas a lot of the nation is coping with frozen lakes and frigid temperatures, the waters off Cabo San Lucas are offering distinctive fishing alternatives. I at all times attempt to communicate with my good friend Arturo Chacon of Tag Cabo Sportfishing, who crammed me in on the altering fishing situations that he’s seeing in Cabo.

“The beginning of 2025 has introduced large time adjustments to our waters,” Chacon mentioned. “We’ve seen water temperatures drop from 85°F to 69°F, which has modified our fishing methods.” In keeping with Chacon, these altering situations have pushed their looking grounds additional offshore, with most motion taking place 20 to 30 miles out, the place they discover productive water breaks and best chlorophyll concentrations.

Monster Yellowfin Tuna

One of many greatest adjustments has been the distinctive tuna chew. “We’re seeing some monster yellowfin tuna, with a number of catches exceeding 200 kilos,” Chacon mentioned. For these seeking to battle one in all these giants, Chacon, and his crew are dialed into the place these fish are holding, making Cabo a superb winter vacation spot for tuna fans.

Striped Marlin Motion

Striped marlin fishing continues to be a significant draw for Cabo’s waters. Earlier within the season, when waters had been hotter, these bruiser fish had been discovered simply 5 to fifteen miles offshore. They’ve adopted the temperature breaks additional out, however the motion stays constant for these prepared to make the run.

Inshore Alternatives

For anglers preferring staying nearer to shore or are searching for a shorter journey, Chacon says the inshore fishing has been excellent. “We’re seeing nice motion with Spanish mackerel, roosterfish, and jack crevalle,” he mentioned. Personally, I’ve caught these fish, and it’s an absolute blast doing it on Ultralight deal with!

Deep Water Motion

One other productive possibility has been deep water jigging. “We’re discovering success in depths between 150 to 300 ft,” Chacon mentioned. “These waters are producing good catches of grouper, amberjack, yellowtail, and snapper.” This method is ideal for anglers seeking to fill their coolers with a few of Cabo’s most interesting desk fare.

Notable Absence

One attention-grabbing improvement this January has been the weird absence of dorado (mahi-mahi) from native waters. Whereas usually energetic this time of yr, these extremely sought-after fighters have been scarce. There’s a motive it’s referred to as fishing, proper?

For these planning a winter getaway to flee the northern chilly, Chacon says the interval from February via March affords loads of alternatives with striped marlin, yellowfin tuna, and numerous backside species. Whether or not you’re an skilled angler searching for trophy fish or a household searching for a enjoyable day on the water, Cabo’s winter fishing scene has one thing for everybody.

For extra details about fishing journeys in Los Cabos, go to Tag Cabo Sportfishing.

Keith Lusher

Keith Lusher is an award-winning outside journalist who resides in Covington, Louisiana. He owns and operates NorthshoreFishingReport.com and writes a weekly outside column for the Slidell Unbiased Newspaper. He additionally writes for the St.Tammany Parish Tourism Fee’s VisitTheNorthshore.com. He’s the previous host of The Northshore Fishing Report Radio Present and is on the board of the Louisiana Out of doors Writers Affiliation. Keith contributes to quite a few publications each on-line and in print and prides himself on selling South Louisiana’s distinctive fishery. To contact Keith e mail: keithlusherjr@gmail.com