Cabo Fishing Calendar 2026: Best Months for Marlin, Dorado, Tuna & More

Few destinations compare to Cabo San Lucas when it comes to year-round sport fishing. With two powerful oceans meeting at Land’s End — the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez — Cabo’s waters stay active in every season. Whether you’re targeting marlin, dorado, wahoo, tuna, or light-tackle inshore species, 2026 offers incredible opportunities for anglers of all levels.

This complete Cabo Fishing Calendar for 2026 breaks down the best months to chase each major species and highlights what you can expect season by season.

Below is a full month-by-month breakdown of the top species and conditions.

Best For:

• Striped marlin
• Dorado
• Yellowfin tuna
• Wahoo
• Sierra mackerel (inshore)

January brings cool, clear waters and calm weather — perfect for offshore action. Striped marlin are at peak, and inshore trips offer nonstop sierra action.

Best For:

• Striped marlin (excellent)
• Yellowfin tuna
• Wahoo
• Dorado
• Roosterfish (light inshore action begins)

Strong winter conditions keep marlin concentrated on the Pacific banks. Wahoo and tuna remain active, and inshore fishing continues to be productive.

Best For:

• Striped marlin
• Dorado
• Yellowfin tuna
• Wahoo
• Roosterfish
• Sierra mackerel
• Snapper & grouper

March is a transition month, mixing winter species with growing inshore activity. A great month for families and Spring Break travelers.

Best For:

• Striped marlin
• Tuna
• Dorado
• Wahoo
• Roosterfish
• Snapper & grouper

As water temps rise, inshore and offshore species remain active. Roosterfish action starts increasing and marlin remain strong early in the month.

Best For:

• Roosterfish (peak begins)
• Jack crevalle
• Snapper
• Grouper
• Mahi-mahi / dorado
• Striped marlin (slowing but still present)

May marks the beginning of prime roosterfish season, with incredible light-tackle opportunities along Cabo’s beaches.

Best For:

• Striped marlin (resurges)
• Blue marlin (begins)
• Yellowfin tuna
• Dorado
• Roosterfish
• Snapper & grouper

June brings warm water and a return of strong pelagic activity. Blue marlin begin appearing, and tuna schools move in more regularly.

Best For:

• Blue marlin (strong)
• Black marlin (beginning)
• Yellowfin tuna
• Dorado
• Wahoo
• Roosterfish

July offers classic Cabo big-game fishing: warm water, aggressive pelagics, and excellent offshore conditions for full-day trips.

Best For:

• Blue marlin (excellent)
• Black marlin (increasing)
• Yellowfin tuna
• Wahoo
• Dorado
• Roosterfish

August is one of the best marlin months of the year. Offshore waters are warm, blue, and full of activity.

Best For:

• Yellowfin tuna (excellent)
• Blue marlin
• Black marlin
• Dorado (peak begins)
• Wahoo
• Roosterfish

September is a powerhouse month — especially for tuna and dorado. This is big-fish season.

Best For:

• Dorado (peak)
• Yellowfin tuna (peak)
• Wahoo (excellent)
• Blue & black marlin (still strong)
• Roosterfish (late-season action)

October’s dorado bite is legendary — huge numbers and big sizes. Tuna are also at their strongest.

Best For:

• Striped marlin (excellent again)
• Dorado
• Wahoo
• Tuna
• Sierra mackerel (inshore peak begins)

As water cools, striped marlin return in massive numbers. Fantastic month for mixed offshore action

Best For:

• Striped marlin (peak rises)
• Dorado
• Wahoo
• Tuna
• Sierra
• Snapper & grouper

December is calm, cool, and full of surface action — a great month for families and holiday travelers.

Marlin lovers should plan winter or fall trips; dorado fans should aim for late summer/fall.

• Winter = offshore marlin & wahoo
• Summer = tuna & marlin
• Spring & early summer = roosterfish & reef species

September–November fill up quickly

Morning departures offer the smoothest conditions year-round.

Fishing with Epic Ventures ensures:

• Expert captains with local 2026 patterns
• High-quality boats & gear
• Trips tailored to target your dream species
• Family-friendly and group-friendly options
• Real-time bite tracking for every season

Whether you’re planning for marlin, dorado, tuna, or roosterfish in 2026, their team puts you on the action.

Cabo San Lucas offers world-class fishing every month of the year, but the best time to go depends on what you want to catch. Use this 2026 Fishing Calendar to plan your ultimate adventure — whether it’s winter marlin, summer tuna, or fall dorado.

Fishing with Epic Ventures ensures:

• Expert captains with local 2026 patterns
• High-quality boats & gear
• Trips tailored to target your dream species
• Family-friendly and group-friendly options
• Real-time bite tracking for every season

Whether you’re planning for marlin, dorado, tuna, or roosterfish in 2026, their team puts you on the action.