Fishing Calendar – San José del Cabo
What’s biting each month? Water temps, sea conditions, and the best time of day—planned by local captains.
Quick Answer (Featured Snippet Style)
The “best month” depends on your target. Summer–fall favors dorado, tuna, and marlin offshore; late spring is prime for roosterfish inshore; winter is steady for snapper and grouper. For the most accurate call, cross-check with our Fish Reports the day before you go.
Plan Your Trip Like a Local
The best time to fish in San José del Cabo changes with the season. From striped marlin and dorado offshore to roosterfish along the beaches, each month brings a different highlight. Use this month-by-month calendar to time your trip, then confirm conditions with our Fish Reports the day before you go.
Best Months by Species
Striped Marlin
Oct–Feb • Peak tournament window in fall.
Blue/Black Marlin
Jul–Oct • Warm currents, offshore runs.
Yellowfin Tuna
Jun–Nov • Consistent summer–fall action.
Dorado (Mahi)
Jul–Dec • Nearshore windows in late summer.
Roosterfish
May–Jul • Inshore sight-casting.
Snapper/Grouper
Oct–Mar • Cooler water, steady bottom bite.
Month-by-Month Fishing Guide
January
Cool, dry mornings; occasional north wind. Bottom bite steady near structure.
February
Watch wind windows; sunrise departures for calmer seas.
March
Transition month; clearer mornings, breeze in the afternoon.
April
Calm mornings; bait schools build along beaches/points.
May
Nearshore action turns on; prime rooster sight-casting begins.
June
Calm seas, excellent visibility; offshore bite builds.
July
Hot days; strong offshore bite—start early.
August
Peak heat/humidity; monitor tropical systems.
September
Tropical activity possible; peak offshore runs.
October
Tournament season; calm weather windows.
November
Reliable weather; versatile targets.
December
Cooler seas; steady nearshore + winter billfish.
Current Sea Conditions
We check these daily and match them to bait reports and port guidance.