Keith Lusher 05.07.24
One of the vital thrilling fishing journeys I’ve ever been on got here on a current trip to Cabo San Lucas. On the journey, I skilled a number of hook-ups whereas trolling for tuna and was in a position to land a striped marlin, dorado, and tuna, which had been a private finest for me. If you happen to’ve by no means skilled fishing alongside the Baja California Peninsula you’re lacking out on a one-of-a-kind expertise that matches the individuality of town of Cabo San Lucas.
With Cabo San Lucas being a year-round journey vacation spot for people within the US, I used to be in a position to join with Arturo Chacon, the proprietor of Tag Cabo Sportfishing. Chacon is aware of the waters on the Pacific aspect of the peninsula in addition to the Bay of Cabo San Lucas. Tag Cabo is a first-class sportfishing operation that I vouch for when visiting Cabo. Chacon and his crew are very personable and there to serve you so that you simply can do what you got here to do – Catch massive fish!
This month Chacon mentioned the spring winds that they’ve seen are beginning to die down making fishing on the Pacific aspect simpler. “The offshore motion has been notably thrilling, with striped marlin and dorado making up a giant portion of the haul,” he mentioned.
Chacon mentioned his shoppers are catching these fish on each dwell bait and lifeless. For these visiting Cabo, the offshore motion is the primary attraction, however for these who’re in search of shorter journeys, Chacon mentioned his inshore journeys are producing as effectively. These are fishing journeys that are on the jap aspect of the peninsula in protected waters. I like to recommend these journeys for households in case you are wanting to deliver alongside the spouse and children. Chacon mentioned they’ve been utilizing 10 oz. jigs in 250 ft of water. “You may catch plenty of smaller fish like this and these are good in case you’re in search of fish to scrub and eat,” he mentioned. “Each as soon as in a whereas you’ll catch a giant one right here and that’s thrilling.”
For these enthusiastic about surf fishing, roosterfish, and Spanish mackerel are beginning to transfer in. “Nearshore fishing has been productive. Roosterfish and Spanish mackerel are being caught whereas surf fishing, including an additional dimension to the fishing expertise,” Chacon mentioned. “The sight of those fish cruising via the surf is a thrilling sight for anglers of all talent ranges.”
In Might, the water temperature is within the higher 70s making surf fishing an alternative choice. “The warming water is creating nice situations for pelagic fish to attract nearer to the shore which permits anglers to focus on these fish near the shoreline,” he mentioned.
Because the calendar turns from Might to June, Chacon mentioned the fishing will get even higher, with sailfish and tuna turning into the extra prevalent fish to reap.
One other distinctive function of fishing in Cabo San Lucas is the return to the marina. I extremely suggest bringing your catch to one of many eating places that line the port. They’ll clear the fish and serve them again to you which is a incredible choice for individuals who don’t wish to be bothered with work on their trip!
