Los Cabos fishing report — Daliken Sportfishing charter at Puerto Los Cabos Marina, San José del Cabo

Los Cabos Fishing Reports

Daliken Sportfishing · Puerto Los Cabos Marina

Your Los Cabos fishing report straight from the water. Real catches from our fleet at Puerto Los Cabos Marina, what is biting today, weekly conditions, captain insights and the species running through the Sea of Cortez right now. Updated as our charters come in.

01Cabo Fishing Report Today

What Is Biting in Los Cabos Right Now

A snapshot of current bite, target species and how our captains are running trips out of Puerto Los Cabos Marina. The full breakdown of each day on the water is in the post feed further down.

Trip Snapshot

Duration: 6 to 8 hours

Best for: Striped marlin, black marlin, mahi mahi, roosterfish, yellowfin tuna, wahoo

Departure: 6:10 am, Puerto Los Cabos Marina

Includes: Captain, tackle, ice and water

License: CONAPESCA required for every angler, we can help

Tip: Based on service and filleting

Offshore. Marlin 8 to 15 miles out, often around tuna schools and clean current edges along Gordo Banks and Iman Bank.
Nearshore. Roosterfish at first light along the East Cape beach line, sierra mackerel strong on half-day trips closer to the marina.
Water and wind. Mornings are typically the calmest and most productive window. We adjust the run based on real Los Cabos sea conditions, not the calendar.
Techniques. Trolling kona heads and skirted lures, live bait drift with caballito, sardine and ballyhoo, plus small feathers and cedar plugs for dorado.
Rods and leaders. 80 to 130 lb with 200 to 400 lb leaders for marlin, 30 to 50 lb with 40 to 60 lb leaders for mahi.

02This Week on the Water

Los Cabos Fishing Report This Week

Our crews log every trip and update this page as new reports come in. For the latest week, scroll to Latest Los Cabos Fishing Reports below to see the most recent catches, photos and conditions. New posts publish as our boats return from Puerto Los Cabos.

Los Cabos fishing report — daily Cabo fish report from Daliken Sportfishing at Puerto Los Cabos Marina — Aboard a Daliken Sportfishing charter out of Puerto Los Cabos Marina, San José del Cabo.

03Where the Fish Are

Los Cabos Bite Snapshot by Zone

A high-level view of the most productive grounds within reach of a single-day Los Cabos sportfishing charter out of Puerto Los Cabos Marina.

Offshore

Gordo Banks

Marlin hold where tuna schools stack up. Early passes through the high spot typically produce the most consistent shots before midday wind picks up.

Mid-Range

Cardón to Punta Gorda

Dorado work the edges and weed lines when conditions are clean. Productive trolling water on calmer mornings, especially after offshore current breaks set up.

Inshore

East Cape Beach Line

Roosterfish on poppers and live sardines along the sand. Catch and release is strongly encouraged to protect one of our most iconic inshore species.

04From the Logbook

Latest Los Cabos Fishing Reports

Every entry below is a real Los Cabos sportfishing report from one of our charters out of Puerto Los Cabos Marina. Click any report for photos, sea conditions, captain notes and the full breakdown of that day on the water.

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05Good to Know

Los Cabos Fishing Report FAQ

The most common questions anglers ask before reading our Cabo fishing report and booking a charter.

01.How often is the Los Cabos fishing report updated?

We publish a new entry as our charters come in from the water. The feed above shows the most recent posts from our captains and crew, so you can check what is biting today and review the week's pattern before booking.

02.What is biting in Los Cabos right now?

Year-round target species in our area include striped marlin, black marlin, blue marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna, dorado (mahi mahi), wahoo, roosterfish and sierra mackerel. The mix shifts week to week with water temperature, bait movement and current. The latest daily entries show exactly what is hitting now.

03.Where do your Los Cabos fishing charters depart from?

All charters depart from Puerto Los Cabos Marina in San José del Cabo, on the quieter East Cape side of the Los Cabos region, away from the crowds of Cabo San Lucas.

04.What time do trips depart?

Standard departure is 6:10 am from Puerto Los Cabos Marina. We start early because the first light bite window is consistently the most productive in Los Cabos sportfishing.

05.Do I need a fishing license in Mexico?

Yes. Every angler on board must have a valid Mexican fishing license under CONAPESCA regulations. We can help arrange it quickly before your trip.

06.What if we don't catch anything?

Fishing is dynamic. Our captains adjust tactics, target species and zones throughout the day. Los Cabos offers year-round targets, so most trips produce action even when one species is slow.

07.How do I use a Los Cabos fishing report to plan my trip?

Look at three things in each entry: which species are most active that week, the zones being mentioned most often (Gordo Banks, Iman Bank, La Fortuna, East Cape), and what techniques are producing. If you let your captain know which report caught your eye when booking, the crew can tailor the trip accordingly.

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