
The above calendar is a guideline only. We cannot guarantee it's accuracy.
Pacific Blue Marlin
Pacific Blue Marlin make their homes all across the Pacific, including Mexican waters. The best season is considered July through December, but just like any species and fishery, yearly fluctuations do occur. Many major tournaments targeting Blue Marlin take place in October when most anglers feel the highest populations exist.
Striped Marlin
Good year-round, the best fishing is South, at Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. Further North than the East Cape is not recommendable, like in La Paz; Todos Santos is only Pacific and therefore not recommended.. One of the fun things about Stripers is multiple hookups are quite frequent when they are in season. The stripers often travel in pairs - male and female - and schools. The most distinguishing characteristic of the Striped Marlin (Blue Marlin have plenty of stripes on them, too, when in the water) is the dorsal fin, which extends much higher than on a Blue.
Black Marlin
Best late in the year, between September and December, and in the Sea of Cortez. Black Marlin are not as common in Mexican waters as they are in the Southern hemisphere.
Swordfish
March - June this fish can be found in the Sea of Cortez. This fish is one of the reasons why Mexico is able to provide such diversity to the Angling Adventurer. A rare catch for East Cape waters, there are occasions when they show up, and are often caught on some type of live bait rig such as the abundant mackerels.
Pacific Sailfish
The East Cape often has a nice abundance of Sails during the months of July through October. Like the other bill fish, the Sea of Cortez is the prime location for sailfish, in Cabo being best because of the passage from the Pacific to the Gulf, the best months are July - Nov.
Dorado
A sure catch year-round in all the places marlin are sure to be; between the Pacific and the Gulf. Mexican for "golden," the Dorado is also known as the Dolphin fish or Mahimahi. There is another fish bearing the Dorado name, but that fish resembles a salmon and lives in South America, so don't be confused. In the East Cape, the fish come closer to shore as the summer progresses, and while it might take a trip to 30 or 40 miles in the early season to find them, Dorado will often come in just a couple miles offshore as the temperature warms up.
Wahoo
Best time to target Wahoo is in the summer from July to December, the best place to fish for wahoo is nearer the Sea of Cortez off of Cabo San Lucas. Wahoo are one of the fastest fish in the sea.. Wahoo usually are must catch for any fishing enthusiast.
Yellowfin Tuna
Tuna are as abundant as the striped marlin and are found in the same region, off the shore of Cabo San Lucas, at their best. Prime season for Yellowfin is July through December, though like most species, they are caught to some degree year round in the East Cape.
Roosterfish
Larger roosterfish have a tendency to be closer to the Pacific side of Cabo San Lucas and the Northern areas of the Cabos water, the 114 lb record was found in La Paz. Roosterfish is a must catch for fishing for any enthusisest. This fish exists throughout Mexico and is highly abundant in the East Cape area and can be caught from the beach frequently.
Amberjack
This terrific fighting fish can often be found in the East Cape area and often can be closerto shore. Punta Colorada is great place to target this fish.
Jack Crevalle
It is an aggressive fighter known for its explosive strike and powerful first-run. Also called pacific jack crevalle. East Cape is one of the most prolific areas to target the species. Though the months of March, April, October and November produce, the best months are May through September. ,They are more available in the East Cape year-round.
Sierra
Another year-round catch, Sierra are actually best between June and August in any Mexican waters (it's also known as the Mexican Mackerel). This particular fish is extremely abundant in the East Cape region, and is an excellent eating fish. It is also good for bait, and is terrific fun on light tackle.
The above calendar is a guideline only. We cannot guarantee it's accuracy.
Pacific Blue Marlin
Pacific Blue Marlin make their homes all across the Pacific, including Mexican waters. The best season is considered July through December, but just like any species and fishery, yearly fluctuations do occur. Many major tournaments targeting Blue Marlin take place in October when most anglers feel the highest populations exist.
Striped Marlin
Good year-round, the best fishing is South, at Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. Further North than the East Cape is not recommendable, like in La Paz; Todos Santos is only Pacific and therefore not recommended.. One of the fun things about Stripers is multiple hookups are quite frequent when they are in season. The stripers often travel in pairs - male and female - and schools. The most distinguishing characteristic of the Striped Marlin (Blue Marlin have plenty of stripes on them, too, when in the water) is the dorsal fin, which extends much higher than on a Blue.
Black Marlin
Best late in the year, between September and December, and in the Sea of Cortez. Black Marlin are not as common in Mexican waters as they are in the Southern hemisphere.
Swordfish
March - June this fish can be found in the Sea of Cortez. This fish is one of the reasons why Mexico is able to provide such diversity to the Angling Adventurer. A rare catch for East Cape waters, there are occasions when they show up, and are often caught on some type of live bait rig such as the abundant mackerels.
Pacific Sailfish
The East Cape often has a nice abundance of Sails during the months of July through October. Like the other bill fish, the Sea of Cortez is the prime location for sailfish, in Cabo being best because of the passage from the Pacific to the Gulf, the best months are July - Nov.
Dorado
A sure catch year-round in all the places marlin are sure to be; between the Pacific and the Gulf. Mexican for "golden," the Dorado is also known as the Dolphin fish or Mahimahi. There is another fish bearing the Dorado name, but that fish resembles a salmon and lives in South America, so don't be confused. In the East Cape, the fish come closer to shore as the summer progresses, and while it might take a trip to 30 or 40 miles in the early season to find them, Dorado will often come in just a couple miles offshore as the temperature warms up.
Wahoo
Best time to target Wahoo is in the summer from July to December, the best place to fish for wahoo is nearer the Sea of Cortez off of Cabo San Lucas. Wahoo are one of the fastest fish in the sea.. Wahoo usually are must catch for any fishing enthusiast.
Yellowfin Tuna
Tuna are as abundant as the striped marlin and are found in the same region, off the shore of Cabo San Lucas, at their best. Prime season for Yellowfin is July through December, though like most species, they are caught to some degree year round in the East Cape.
Roosterfish
Larger roosterfish have a tendency to be closer to the Pacific side of Cabo San Lucas and the Northern areas of the Cabos water, the 114 lb record was found in La Paz. Roosterfish is a must catch for fishing for any enthusisest. This fish exists throughout Mexico and is highly abundant in the East Cape area and can be caught from the beach frequently.
Amberjack
This terrific fighting fish can often be found in the East Cape area and often can be closerto shore. Punta Colorada is great place to target this fish.
Jack Crevalle
It is an aggressive fighter known for its explosive strike and powerful first-run. Also called pacific jack crevalle. East Cape is one of the most prolific areas to target the species. Though the months of March, April, October and November produce, the best months are May through September. ,They are more available in the East Cape year-round.
Sierra
Another year-round catch, Sierra are actually best between June and August in any Mexican waters (it's also known as the Mexican Mackerel). This particular fish is extremely abundant in the East Cape region, and is an excellent eating fish. It is also good for bait, and is terrific fun on light tackle.