Cabo Fish Report — Tuna at Gordo Banks & Blue Marlin 250–300 lb
San José del Cabo • Puerto Los Cabos Marina • Updated: Aug 12, 2025
Water 82–86°F (28–30°C)Quick Summary: Yellowfin tuna (15–20 lb) are very active at Gordo Banks. Just off Gordo and in front of San José, we are seeing striped marlin and reports of blue marlin weighing 250–300 lb. Dorado fishing is a bit slow, but there are still roosterfish along the beach for inshore sessions.
Water & Conditions
- Sea Surface Temp: 82–86°F (28–30°C) across the Gordo–San José zone.
- Clarity: Clean blue offshore; some green nearshore after swells.
- Current: Moderate E/SE, favorable drift for marlin trolling.
Weather Snapshot
- AM: Light wind, calmer seas — best window to run to the Banks.
- PM: Breeze 8–14 kt and 2–4 ft swell; consider heavier lines/weight.
- Harbor: Operating normally; departures at 6:10 AM.
Hot Bite Map
- Gordo Banks (Outer/Inner): Tuna 15–20 lb, steady bites.
- Line out of San José: Striped marlin and a few blues 250–300 lb.
- Shoreline (Palmilla–La Laguna): Roosters at sunrise with live bait.
Techniques That Worked Today
Yellowfin Tuna (Gordo)
- Live sardine + chum in the current.
- Cedar plugs and feathers at 6–7 kt.
- Fluorocarbon 25–40 lb with #2–3/0 hooks.
Blue/Striped Marlin
- Lures (bonitas/illanders) with pitch bait (caballito/ballyhoo).
- Circle hooks and 150–200 lb leader for blues.
- Speed: 7–8.5 kt; zig-zag along current edges.
Inshore (Roosterfish)
- Live bait along beaches with structure.
- Topwater: poppers/stickbaits at sunrise.
- Leader 40–60 lb for strong roosters.
Species Update
- Tuna (15–20 lb): Constant action at Gordo Banks; best early.
- Marlin: Near Gordo and San José; blue marlin 250–300 lb reported.
- Dorado: Slow but present — flotsam and current lines help.
- Roosterfish: Still active along the shore, short morning windows.
Today’s Photos
Know Before You Go: Check-in 6:10 AM at Puerto Los Cabos. Fishing license ~$20 USD per person. Live bait available in the morning ($30–$50 total). We provide bottled water and an ice chest; you can bring your own drinks/snacks. Vacuum packing and freezing: $2 USD/lb.
