Overlook the Frost: Monster Yellowfin and Marlin Motion Await in Cabo San Lucas

Whereas many 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 be in contact with my good friend Arturo Chacon of Tag Cabo Sportfishing, who crammed me in on the altering fishing circumstances that he’s seeing in Cabo.

“The beginning of 2025 has introduced huge time modifications to our waters,” Chacon stated. “We’ve seen water temperatures drop from 85°F to 69°F, which has modified our fishing methods.” Based on Chacon, these altering circumstances have pushed their looking grounds additional offshore, with most motion occurring 20 to 30 miles out, the place they discover productive water breaks and superb chlorophyll concentrations.

Monster Yellowfin Tuna

One of many largest modifications has been the distinctive tuna chunk. “We’re seeing some monster yellowfin tuna, with a number of catches exceeding 200 kilos,” Chacon stated. For these trying to battle certainly one of these giants, Chacon, and his crew are dialed into the place these fish are holding, making Cabo a wonderful winter vacation spot for tuna lovers.

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 keen 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 stated. Personally, I’ve caught these fish, and it’s an absolute blast doing it on Ultralight sort out!

Deep Water Motion

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

Notable Absence

One attention-grabbing growth this January has been the bizarre absence of dorado (mahi-mahi) from native waters. Whereas usually lively this time of 12 months, these extremely sought-after fighters have been scarce. There’s a purpose it’s known as fishing, proper?

For these planning a winter getaway to flee the northern chilly, Chacon says the interval from February via March gives 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 looking 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 out of doors journalist who resides in Covington, Louisiana. He owns and operates NorthshoreFishingReport.com and writes a weekly out of doors 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 electronic mail: keithlusherjr@gmail.com