Cabo Yellowfin Tuna Fishing 2025 | Peak Season Expert Tips

If you’re chasing explosive offshore action in Cabo, yellowfin tuna should be at the top of your target list. Known for their speed, strength, and delicious table fare, yellowfin are a prized catch that frequent the rich waters around Los Cabos from summer into late fall. Whether you’re looking to fill the cooler or land a personal best over 100 lbs, Epic Ventures Fishing Charters has the inside scoop on when, where, and how to make your tuna dreams come true.

📆 Peak Yellowfin Tuna Season in Cabo

Best Months:

🔸 July – November is prime time, with August through October producing the largest fish.

Why this window matters:

• Water temperatures rise to 78–84°F
• Abundant baitfish (sardines, skipjack, squid) draws tuna inshore and offshore
• Weather is stable, making offshore runs more productive

🐟 Bonus: These months often overlap with dorado and marlin season — perfect for multi-species trips!

📍 Top Spots to Catch Yellowfin Tuna Around Cabo

• Gordo Banks – East of San José del Cabo
  🐟 Known for giant “cow” yellowfin over 200 lbs
• San Jaime Bank – Offshore west of Cabo
  🐟 Great for high-speed troll bites and dolphin schools
• 95 Spot / 1150 Spot – Southeast of Cabo
  🐟 Productive for tuna schools and kite fishing
• Cabo Falso Ridge – Close-to-shore structure
  🐟 Good for smaller tuna on shorter charters

🧰 Pro Tips: How to Hook Up with Cabo Tuna

🎯 1. Use Live Bait Wisely

• Sardines and skipjack tuna are prime live baits.
• Drift fishing or slow trolling increases your hookup rate.

Tip: Hook live bait through the nose for trolling or the back for drifting to enhance swimming action.

🎣 2. Chum to Create a Feeding Frenzy

• Tossing handfuls of live sardines overboard can bring tuna to your boat.
• Chumming is especially effective on Gordo Banks and around porpoise schools.

🪁 3. Try Kite Fishing for Giants

• Suspends live bait from above, keeping it on the surface where big tuna attack.
• Great technique when tuna are “line shy” or surface feeding.

🎣 4. Go Light or Go Heavy

• For school-size tuna (20–50 lbs): 30–40 lb fluorocarbon leader on spinning gear.
• For cows (100+ lbs): 80–130 lb gear with heavy-duty reels, circle hooks, and 100+ yards of drag-ready line.

🔊 5. Watch for Dolphin Pods

Yellowfin often travel beneath porpoises. Stay alert for surface activity, jumping dolphins, or diving birds.

👀 If you find the birds, you’ll often find the fish.

🔥 What Makes Cabo Tuna Fishing Special?

• Year-round potential, with a defined summer-fall peak
• Accessible waters — big tuna just a few miles offshore
• Giant fish — 200+ lb yellowfin caught every year
• Tournament-ready charter fleet at Epic Ventures

🚤 Why Choose Epic Ventures Fishing Charters?

✅ Experienced Crews with tuna tournament experience
✅ High-end Gear including kite rigs, tuna tubes, and stand-up tackle
✅ Custom Charter Packages — full-day trips tailored to serious tuna hunters
✅ English-speaking Captains who know the bite

📅 Book Your Yellowfin Tuna Adventure Today

Whether you’re looking to land your first yellowfin or take on a 200-lb monster, Epic Ventures Fishing Charters is ready to deliver. Summer and fall dates for 2025 are booking fast — especially during tuna jackpot events and the peak August-October window.

Contact us to reserve your charter and go toe-to-fin with Cabo’s hardest-hitting fish.