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Find the Right Spot for Your Target

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Spot Finder

Pick the species you want to catch. Get the productive Cabo zones, the peak season months, the recommended boat, and the right technique for that target.

Different species concentrate in different zones at different times of year. The Outer Gordo Banks productive for blue marlin in July are dead water for striped marlin in January. This tool maps the right spot to the right target based on the regional knowledge Daliken has built across years of operating from Puerto Los Cabos Marina.

Step 1

Pick Your Target Species

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Select a species above to see the productive zones, season, boat, and technique recommendations.

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● Why Zones Matter

The Cabo Geography of Fishing

Cabo has 13 distinct productive fishing zones within 70 miles of Puerto Los Cabos Marina. Each zone has its own depth profile, current pattern, bottom structure, and dominant species. Understanding which zones produce which species in which months is the difference between a productive day and a frustrating one.

The four zone types

Sea of Cortez zones (Gordo Banks, Iman) are typically 8-15 miles offshore, calm water, year-round productive. East Cape zones (Las Frailes, Vinorama, Punta Pescadero, Boca de Salado) hug the coast for roosterfish and inshore species. Pacific zones (Golden Gate, San Jaime, 95 Spot, Finger Bank) are 25-50 miles offshore, more weather-dependent, prime for striped marlin and trophy yellowfin. Inshore zones (Punta Gorda, Cabo Falso) work with light tackle and short runs.

For a complete map and depth profiles

See our complete Los Cabos fishing spots guide which covers all 13 zones with depths, distances from marina, target species, and recommended seasons in detail.

Frequently Asked

Spot Finder FAQ

Are these the only productive zones for each species?
No, these are the highest-probability zones based on Daliken's operational experience. Fish move, conditions change, and any productive zone can produce any species on any given day. The recommendations are the best statistical starting points.
What if I want to target multiple species?
Use the Grand Slam option for a multi-species billfish approach. For non-billfish combinations (like tuna + dorado), the recommended Gordo Banks zone produces both species during overlapping seasons. Discuss specific combinations with Austin.
Can the captain change zones mid-trip?
Absolutely. The recommended zones are the starting plan, but Daliken captains adapt all day based on radio reports, bird activity, temperature breaks, and what is actually biting. The captain's real-time judgment is part of what you pay for.
Do I need a special boat for Pacific banks?
Pacific banks zones (Golden Gate, San Jaime, 95 Spot, Finger Bank) are 25-50 miles offshore. The 28ft Habanero is recommended for these runs due to its range and stability. Super pangas can reach them in calm conditions but are less ideal for long-distance offshore work.
Are some species truly catch-and-release only?
Yes. Roosterfish are catch-and-release in Mexican federal waters. Billfish (marlin, sailfish) are released in accordance with conservation best practices. Daliken uses circle hooks to maximize post-release survival. Tuna, dorado, wahoo, and grouper can be kept within bag limits.

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