Cabo Dorado & Mahi Mahi Fishing
Chase fast, golden mahi mahi on a private charter through the warm Cabo season.
Dorado, Mahi Mahi, One Brilliant Fish
Dorado, mahi mahi and dolphinfish are three names for the same fish, and through the warm Cabo months it is one of the most exciting targets on the water. Painted in electric green, gold and blue, dorado hit the spread hard and put on an aerial show of long runs and jumps. They roam offshore around current lines, floating debris and bait schools, often in groups, so a single hookup can quickly turn into several.
Best of all, unlike billfish, dorado is outstanding eating. This is the fish you take home for dinner. Every trip is private, the captain reads the water that day, and you book directly with the owner with no commission stacked on your price.
Pay for quality and let's go chase some mahi.
What Makes Dorado Special
Pound for pound, dorado is one of the most rewarding fish in Cabo, fast, beautiful and delicious.
Fast and Acrobatic
Dorado attack hard and run fast, throwing greyhounding jumps across the surface. They keep the whole boat on its feet and rarely give up without a show.
Bull Dorado
The big males, with their tall, blunt forehead, are the trophies of the school. Cows run smaller and just as fun, but a heavy bull is the photo everyone wants.
Catch and Cook
Dorado is among the best eating fish in the sea. Keep your catch and a local restaurant will cook it fresh the same day, exactly how you like it.
Dorado Off Cabo
Best Time for Dorado in Cabo
Dorado is a warm water fish, so the season runs roughly from June through November and peaks in summer and early fall. They hold offshore around current breaks, floating debris and bait schools on both sides of the cape, from the grounds off San José del Cabo to the banks off Cabo San Lucas. Our captains run the structure and the temperature breaks that are holding fish that week and put you in the zone.
Planning your dates? Check our daily Los Cabos fishing reports and the fishing calendar to see what is biting now.
Best Boats for Cabo Dorado Fishing
From a budget-friendly super panga to full offshore platforms, there is a dorado boat for every group. Bait and licenses are charged separately.
Your Cabo Dorado Trip, Done Right
Captain Owned
You book directly with the owner. No booking desks, no commissions, no third party between you and the crew that fishes with you.
Proven Track Record
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2022 and 2024, FishingBooker Angler's Choice 2019, 2020 and 2022, and a 4.9 rating across 290+ reviews.
Fresh to the Table
Dorado is a fish worth eating. We clean and bag your catch and can point you to a local restaurant that will cook it the same day.
Cabo Dorado Fishing FAQ
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Ready to Catch a Cabo Dorado?
Message us with your dates. We answer fast, we confirm fast, and our captains and fluent English speaking crews will have you chasing mahi. Pay for quality and let's go fishing.