Fishing Report – San José del Cabo
Yellowfin Tuna, Roosterfish & Mahi Biting Strong This Week
📅 Week of July 26, 2025
From inshore roosterfish to offshore yellowfin tuna, this week has delivered epic action for light tackle and deep sea anglers alike.
✅ Highlights This Week
- 🎯 Hotspots: San Luis Bank, Punta Gorda, and 2–10 miles offshore.
- 🐟 Species: Yellowfin Tuna (15–60 lbs), Roosterfish (nearshore), Mahi-Mahi, and Striped Marlin.
- 🌊 Conditions: Calm mornings, 82°F water, ideal for trolling and bottom fishing.
- 🧊 Best bait: Sardinas, squid chunks, and caballito live bait.
👤 Real Testimonial of the Week
“I’ve fished 6 out of 8 days in Cabo and finally got the variety I was hoping for with Daliken. A solid striped marlin, two dorados and 60 lbs of tuna. Best trip of the week!”
– Jamie R., USA
💡 Know Before You Go
- 🔄 Weather can shift after 11 am – early departures recommended (6:10 am check-in).
- 🎣 You can purchase fishing licenses ($20 USD/person) and live bait ($30–$40 USD total) directly at the marina.
- 📦 Bring a small cooler if you plan to keep your catch or ask for filleting service included.
🧭 Contact & Departure Info
📍 Marina Puerto Los Cabos
📆 Departures: Daily at 6:10 AM
📞 WhatsApp / Phone: +52 624‑205‑0563
🌐 sanjosedelcabosportfishingcharters.com
🚤 Choose Your Fishing Adventure
- 🔹 6 Hour Inshore Trip – Roosterfish & Mahi
Light tackle close to shore. Perfect for families and rooster chasers.
From $335 USD – 23ft Panga (2 anglers) - 🔹 6 Hour Offshore Combo – Tuna, Marlin, Wahoo
Go deeper for pelagics. Trolling + drifting combo.
From $385 USD – 26ft Super Panga with toilet - 🔹 6 Hour All-in-One – Inshore + Offshore
Full experience, flexible targets based on real-time bite.
From $667 USD – 32ft Boat | Up to 4 anglers
🎥 Watch the Action
📸 More from This Week
Tuna Fishing Report – July 2025
Yellowfin tuna fishing continues to be one of the most productive and consistent options this month in San José del Cabo. Anglers targeting yellowfin (Thunnus albacares) have reported solid numbers, especially along the drop-offs east of Punta Gorda, San Luis Bank, and Iman Bank.
- 🎣 Average size: 20–60 lbs, with some fish reaching over 80 lbs using live bait.
- 🕓 Best time: Early morning (6:30–9:00 AM) with peak activity on drifted live bait.
- 🧊 Best bait: Sardinas, squid strips, and caballito with 40–60 lb fluorocarbon leader.
- 📍 Top zones: Iman Bank, Gordo Banks, and San Luis Ridge (2–12 miles offshore).
- ⚓ Techniques: Drifting with live bait, chumming, slow trolling, vertical jigging.
Most yellowfin tuna are currently within range of both 6 and 8-hour charters, but anglers on longer trips are landing bigger fish with more consistency. If you’re after quality fillets and nonstop action, this is the bite to chase right now.
Pro Tip for Serious Tuna Hunters
Bring a spinning combo with 50 lb braid and 40 lb fluoro leader. When the tuna are shy, drop a vertical jig or slow pitch rig to 60–100 ft. Ask your captain to prepare frozen chum (squid or sardina) to bring the school up to the surface for casting opportunities.
