Best Inshore Fishing in Cabo San Lucas for March Travelers (2026 Edition)

March is one of the most exciting months for inshore fishing in Cabo San Lucas, offering warm spring weather, lots of surface action, and a diverse lineup of species for anglers of all skill levels. Whether you’re visiting for Spring Break, a family vacation, or a dedicated fishing trip, inshore waters in March 2026 will be lively, accessible, and perfect for half-day or full-day adventures.

Below is the complete 2026 guide for what’s biting, where to go, and how to make the most of Cabo’s world-class inshore fishing in March.

As winter transitions into spring, inshore zones around Los Cabos warm slightly, drawing in baitfish and activating predators across the coastline.

• Air temps: 70–85°F
• Water temps: 72–75°F
• Light morning winds and calm seas
• Excellent visibility in coves and near rocky points

These conditions create ideal opportunities for:

• Light-tackle fishing
• Catch-and-release adventures
• Sight-casting
• Family-friendly trips

Roosterfish are one of Cabo’s iconic species, and March is a strong month for targeting them along the Pacific beaches and rocky shorelines.

Why Roosterfish Thrive in March

• Warm coastal water
• Abundant sardines and mullet
• Active morning feeding

Where to Target Them

• Migrino Beach
• Solmar Point
• The Lighthouse shoreline
• Palmilla Beach

Roosterfish offer aggressive strikes and photo-worthy size, making them a top target for traveling anglers.

Sierra (Spanish mackerel) are extremely active in March thanks to cooler mornings and dense bait schools.

Why Anglers Love Sierra

• Fast-paced action
• Perfect for beginner anglers
• Great for light-tackle or fly fishing
• Excellent for fresh ceviche

Best Areas

• Chileno Bay
• Santa Maria Bay
• The Lighthouse (early morning)

March is one of the peak months for sierra, especially during sunrise hours.

Bottom structure along Cabo’s coast holds a variety of reef fish throughout March.

What You Can Catch

• Red snapper
• Dogtooth snapper
• Leopard grouper
• Golden snapper

These species bite well on live bait, cut bait, and jigs.

Top Spots

• Rocky outcrops around Pedregal
• Santa Maria Reef
• Chileno’s rock shelves
• Palmilla rocky points

These fish are excellent table fare and fun for kids and new anglers.

Aggressive and powerful, jack crevalle swarm Cabo’s beaches and nearshore points during March.

Why They’re Popular

• Hard-hitting fighters
• Great surface action
• Travel in big schools

Look for them crashing bait near beaches like Migrino or the Lighthouse.

March offers a wide variety of smaller fish perfect for action-packed trips, including:

• Triggerfish
• Skipjack
• Ladyfish
• Bonito

Great for kids or anglers wanting constant bites.

A prime location for roosterfish, jacks, and occasional pompano. Long stretches of beach make it productive for trolling and casting.

Crystal-clear water and reef structures attract sierra, snapper, grouper, and more.

Early-morning sierra, roosterfish, and jacks feed heavily here.

Calm water ideal for family trips; excellent for snapper and sierra.

A reliable spot for roosterfish, ladyfish, and reef species.

Perfect for:

• Roosterfish
• Jacks
• Snapper

Works great for:

• Roosterfish
• Jack crevalle

Popper-style lures are especially effective.

Ideal for reef species such as snapper and grouper.

March’s calm mornings provide excellent opportunities for targeting:

• Sierra
• Roosters
• Jacks

March is one of Cabo’s most comfortable months:

• Sunny, warm afternoons
• Cool mornings perfect for fishing
• Minimal rain
• Calm bays and coves

Ideal for families, beginners, and experienced anglers seeking consistent inshore action.

Epic Ventures Fishing Charters specializes in high-quality inshore experiences with:

• Knowledgeable local captains
• Light-tackle and live-bait setups
• Family-friendly options
• Access to prime beach and reef zones
• Personalized half-day and full-day trips

They know exactly where March’s inshore species gather — and how to put anglers on them fast.

If you’re traveling to Cabo San Lucas in March 2026, you’re arriving during one of the best inshore fishing months of the year. With roosterfish cruising the beaches, sierra feeding aggressively at sunrise, and snapper schools holding tight to rocky points, March offers something for every angler.