There are so many things to do in Cabo San Lucas. If you love to fish, going on a sport fishing charter during your trip to Cabo is a must! Cabo has some of the best sport fishing spots in the world. The supply of fish is excellent all year long. Whether you come to visit in January or July, there are always multiple types of fish in season and ready to be caught. Cabo is the perfect place for a beginner to get into sport fishing. It’s also a great spot for the experienced fisher. If you are a fan of fishing at home, scheduling a fishing charter during your vacation to Cabo should be a high priority. At Cabo Discount Tours, we offer various fishing charter options, from small Panga vessels to 50+-foot yachts. Before you visit, take the time to learn more about fishing in Cabo, which fish are in-season, and the different boat options for your charter.
Fishing in Cabo
Sport fishing is a big deal in Cabo San Lucas. In fact, some travelers visit Cabo for the sole purpose of fishing. Thanks to the confluence of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez, the currents create the perfect breeding ground for many different types of fish. The intersection of waters is what makes Cabo the ideal place to go deep-sea fishing. Sport fishing in Cabo is not all fun and games. For the experienced fisherman, it is a competitive sport where big bucks are on the line! Each year, Cabo is home to a variety of different fishing tournaments.
Some of these tournaments dish out serious prize money to the winning team. For example, the Bisbee Black & Blue tournament’s winning team gets a prize of over $1 million. The largest prize pool was over $5 million! Thanks to the significant prize money, the tournaments in Cabo draw in people from all around the world. The competition is fierce, but the experience is worth it! Plus, after a long day of fishing, you get to go back and relax poolside at your beautiful Cabo San Lucas resort. Does it get any better than that?
You don’t have to be a pro to enter a fishing tournament. The Los Cabo Big Game Charter Boat Classic is a beginner-friendly tournament. All you need is a boat, which can be provided through Cabo Discount Tours’ charter fishing package. Even though it’s a beginner’s tournament, the prize money is anything but novice: the winning team will get $40,000 in prize money!
The Fishing Calendar
Cabo has a robust fishing calendar for a wide variety of species. Some fish are plentiful all year long, while others are only available to fish during certain months. The Striped Marlin is one species that is available year-round. Check out which fish are good to catch during each month:
- January: Striped Marlin, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi Rooster Fish, Snapper, Bonito, Sierra Mackerel
- February: Striped Marlin, Rooster Fish, Snapper, Bonito, Amberjack
- March: Striped Marlin, Rooster Fish, Snapper, Bonito, Amberjack
- April: Striped Marlin, Rooster Fish, Snapper, Bonito, Sierra Mackerel, Amberjack, Cabrilla Sea Bass
- May: Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Rooster Fish, Snapper, Bonito, Sierra Mackerel, Amberjack, Cabrilla Sea Bass
- June: Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Rooster Fish, Snapper, Bonito, Sierra Mackerel, Amberjack, Cabrilla, Sea Bass
- July: Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Rooster Fish, Snapper, Bonito, Sierra Mackerel, Amberjack, Cabrilla Sea Bass
- August: Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Rooster Fish, Snapper, Bonito, Sierra Mackerel, Amberjack, Cabrilla Sea Bass
- September: Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Snapper, Bonito, Sierra Mackerel
- October: Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Snapper, Bonito
- November: Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Rooster Fish, Bonito
- December: Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Rooster Fish, Snapper, Bonito, Sierra Mackerel
Whatever time of year you visit Cabo, you can fish a wide variety of species! The Cabo fishing calendar helps those who want to fish a particular species, since it allows them to plan their trip accordingly.
Boat Options
At Cabo Discount Tours, we offer many different sizes of boats to charter your fishing trip. It all depends on how many passengers you are bringing on the trip. Each vessel provides passengers with an on-board toilet, fighting chairs, quality rods, reels, lures, and a cooler of drinks. An English-speaking Captain and crew charter each boat. Are you looking for more than just the basics? Some of our bigger boats add on the special features! For example, our 42-foot Bertram Sport Fisher has two staterooms, a full-size kitchen, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and more! Whether you want a small vessel or a luxury vessel, we provide many options so that your chartering experience is uniquely tailored to your needs.
You haven’t truly been deep sea fishing until you experience the sport in Cabo. Cabo San Lucas is home to many different types of fish all year long. Beginners and experienced fishers are all welcome! Whether you are going out just for fun or competing in a tournament, Cabo Discount Tours is here to provide you with the perfect boat for your charter. Pick between boats of different sizes based on your passenger count. All you have to do is show up. We will take care of the rest! For more information about sport fishing charters, contact Cabo Discount Tours today.
