Cabo is located at the very tip of the Baja California Peninsula, which puts it in a perfect spot for sport fishing. Cabo has to be one of the most unique places to wet a line. Desert and rock cliffs rise out of the deep blue water, it's like fishing on another planet. Just offshore is a massive drop where water depths reach over 1,200 feet. Nowhere else on Earth can you target Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, and other pelagic beasts after just a short boat ride. Fishing charters in Cabo are typically run on flybridge sportfishing boats, equipped with all the amenities you need to stay comfortable on long fishing trips.
Whether you're on family vacation, or traveling specifically for the unmatched fishing, our Damn Good Guides have you covered when fishing in Cabo.
Looking at Cabo's location on a map, it's not hard to understand why its one of the best fishing destinations on the planet. Situated at the very tip of the Baja Peninsula, Cabo is surrounded by water on 3 sides. The mouth of the California Gulf make up the western waters, while the North Pacific Ocean surrounds Cabo to the south and east.
It's very rare to have a destination like Cabo that's located so close to the continental slope. Essentially, you can get to very deep fishing waters very quickly. Typically, reaching bluewater fishing grounds takes hours depending on where you embark. Not in Cabo. World class pelagic species like Blue and Striped Marlin, Yellowfin and Bluefin Tuna, Wahoo and Mahi-Mahi are just a short hop away.
Cabo's consistent warm weather means something is always in season. There are plenty of fishing charter options for the experienced angler, the newbie, and everyone in between. Catching something is guaranteed, the only question is how big!
Not to be overlooked are the nearshore waters that surround Cabo. The seafloor structure just minutes from port is home to many bucket list species, with the most sought after being the Roosterfish. Named for their 7 long dorsal spines that resemble a rooster's comb, the strange-looking Roosterfish is sought after by all series saltwater anglers. The average weight of these trophies is around 20 pounds, but they've been recorded at over 5 feet long and pushing 120 pounds.
Other species that frequent the productive nearshore waters off Cabo are the Cubera Snapper - the largest of all the snappers. Delicious Yellowtail are found here year round, and Wahoo and Mahi-Mahi can be found chasing bait in shallow water during the summer and fall.
The charter fleet in Cabo is extensive, with plenty of modern boats equipped with all the bells and whistles needed to create the perfect fishing experience. Planning a fishing trip in Cabo has never been easier. What are you waiting for? Book the Cabo fishing charter of a lifetime today with Captain Experiences!
Pictures from Captain Louis Palsgaard's Loreto fishing trips
Pictures from Captain Louis Palsgaard's Baja California fishing trips
