Browse Recent San Jose del Cabo Baja California Fishing Reports
Gordo Banks to Iman Banksby
Eric Brictson
(9/21/2008)
The action seemed to pick right back up to how it had been just before the storm. Lots of dorado and yellowfin tuna being found throughout the region, but particularly on the fishing grounds from Punta Gorda to the Iman Bank.
The action seemed to pick right back up to how it had been just before the storm. Lots of dorado and yellowfin tuna being found throughout the region, but particularly on the fishing grounds from Punta Gorda to the Iman Bank.
Great Yellowfin Tuna Fishing In Cabo Mexicoby
Eric Brictson
(9/14/2008)
Good news that our great yellowfin tuna action has picked right back up where it left off just before the weather hit. There is now wide open action in the areas from La Fortuna to Iman Bank, flying lining with live sardinas for fish ranging in size up to 40 pounds. Also mixed in were a few dorado, but the do-dos had a hard time competing with the aggressive yellowfin.
Good news that our great yellowfin tuna action has picked right back up where it left off just before the weather hit. There is now wide open action in the areas from La Fortuna to Iman Bank, flying lining with live sardinas for fish ranging in size up to 40 pounds. Also mixed in were a few dorado, but the do-dos had a hard time competing with the aggressive yellowfin.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(9/07/2008)
The local panga fleets were fishing off of Palmilla point earlier in the week for good catches of dorado and yellowfin tuna, most of this activity was found by either slow trolling or drift fishing with live bait.
The local panga fleets were fishing off of Palmilla point earlier in the week for good catches of dorado and yellowfin tuna, most of this activity was found by either slow trolling or drift fishing with live bait.
Tropic Storm Julio Post Fishing Reportby
Eric Brictson
(8/31/2008)
Visiting tourists were greeted by Tropical Storm Julio this past weekend, as the system made landfall just to the west of Cabo San Lucas on Sunday afternoon.
Visiting tourists were greeted by Tropical Storm Julio this past weekend, as the system made landfall just to the west of Cabo San Lucas on Sunday afternoon.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(8/24/2008)
Dorado and yellowfin tuna action increased throughout the region. Larger dorado were prevalent on the Pacific and more schooling sized dorado were in the direction of the Sea of Cortez, during the past couple of days many charters reported catching and releasing up to twenty dorado.
Dorado and yellowfin tuna action increased throughout the region. Larger dorado were prevalent on the Pacific and more schooling sized dorado were in the direction of the Sea of Cortez, during the past couple of days many charters reported catching and releasing up to twenty dorado.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(8/17/2008)
The panga fleet out of La Playita have been consistently catching limits of dorado and now there were more football yellowfin appearing the fish counts. Some very impressive specimens were landed in recent days, including roosterfish to 60 pounds, grouper to 120 pounds, dorado to 40 pounds and dogtooth snapper to 55 pounds.
The panga fleet out of La Playita have been consistently catching limits of dorado and now there were more football yellowfin appearing the fish counts. Some very impressive specimens were landed in recent days, including roosterfish to 60 pounds, grouper to 120 pounds, dorado to 40 pounds and dogtooth snapper to 55 pounds.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(8/10/2008)
Local panga fleets out of San Jose del Cabo were finding their most consistent action near the Iman Bank, but considering the favorable conditions the action has been far below normal standards, peanut sized dorado and a few football sized tuna were the mainstay of the catch this past week.
Local panga fleets out of San Jose del Cabo were finding their most consistent action near the Iman Bank, but considering the favorable conditions the action has been far below normal standards, peanut sized dorado and a few football sized tuna were the mainstay of the catch this past week.
Dorado Action Consistent - Looking For Big Bullsby
Eric Brictson
(8/03/2008)
Dorado action seemed to vary from day to day, but most of the time anglers were able to catch their two fish limit, often times releasing many other fish while searching for the elusive larger bull.
Dorado action seemed to vary from day to day, but most of the time anglers were able to catch their two fish limit, often times releasing many other fish while searching for the elusive larger bull.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(7/27/2008)
Over the weekend there were increasing numbers of dorado being accounted for, the fish ranged in sizes from 5 to 45 pounds. Trolling with bait resulted in the higher percentage of strikes, though a percentage of fish were taken on trolled lures.
Over the weekend there were increasing numbers of dorado being accounted for, the fish ranged in sizes from 5 to 45 pounds. Trolling with bait resulted in the higher percentage of strikes, though a percentage of fish were taken on trolled lures.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(7/20/2008)
The Local Panga fleets reported finding more consistent fishing off the bottom rocky structure or closer to the shoreline. Numbers of fish were not that great, but there was quite a variety of species available.
The Local Panga fleets reported finding more consistent fishing off the bottom rocky structure or closer to the shoreline. Numbers of fish were not that great, but there was quite a variety of species available.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(7/13/2008)
There has been a wide variety of fish being found, but none of them have been exceptionally numerous at his time. Offshore catches have including striped marlin, blue marlin, dorado and yellowfin tuna.
There has been a wide variety of fish being found, but none of them have been exceptionally numerous at his time. Offshore catches have including striped marlin, blue marlin, dorado and yellowfin tuna.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(7/06/2008)
The start of July brought with it the first series of tropical storms, first was the minimal strength Hurricane Boris that head out west, causing no impact on land, then there was Tropical Storm Douglas which formed offshore of Manzanillo and made its way towards Sothern Baja.
The start of July brought with it the first series of tropical storms, first was the minimal strength Hurricane Boris that head out west, causing no impact on land, then there was Tropical Storm Douglas which formed offshore of Manzanillo and made its way towards Sothern Baja.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(6/29/2008)
The Inner Gordo Bank was probably the best bet throughout the week, particularly early in the morning when the huachinango (red snapper) were aggressive. Limits were the rule and sizes on the snapper ranged from 7 to 15 pounds.
The Inner Gordo Bank was probably the best bet throughout the week, particularly early in the morning when the huachinango (red snapper) were aggressive. Limits were the rule and sizes on the snapper ranged from 7 to 15 pounds.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(6/22/2008)
East Cape and La Paz have been reporting good numbers of nice sized dorado and now that the warmer water conditions are working back in the direction south of Los Frailes we are expected that charters out of San Jose del Cabo will have improved offshore action in the coming weeks.
East Cape and La Paz have been reporting good numbers of nice sized dorado and now that the warmer water conditions are working back in the direction south of Los Frailes we are expected that charters out of San Jose del Cabo will have improved offshore action in the coming weeks.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(6/15/2008)
With the offshore conditions not very favorable for much of this past week, fleets found the more productive fishing closer to shore, particularly for the local La Playita Panga Fleets.
With the offshore conditions not very favorable for much of this past week, fleets found the more productive fishing closer to shore, particularly for the local La Playita Panga Fleets.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(6/08/2008)
Gary Weis from Santa Monica was fishing with Gordo Banks Pangas skipper Chame Pino on the 22 ft. “Killer” and they accounted for the winning dorado, it weighed in at 45.5 pounds, caught on a bolito on the San Luis Bank.
Gary Weis from Santa Monica was fishing with Gordo Banks Pangas skipper Chame Pino on the 22 ft. “Killer” and they accounted for the winning dorado, it weighed in at 45.5 pounds, caught on a bolito on the San Luis Bank.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(6/01/2008)
Stripers have been found in big numbers from the Gordo Banks and north towards Desteladera, larger baitfish have been somewhat limited, though there were bolito and smaller skipjack that can be caught on the same fishing grounds and used for slow trolling.
Stripers have been found in big numbers from the Gordo Banks and north towards Desteladera, larger baitfish have been somewhat limited, though there were bolito and smaller skipjack that can be caught on the same fishing grounds and used for slow trolling.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(5/25/2008)
Much of the action in recent days has been centered on the Inner Gordo Banks. This is where schools of yellowfin tuna had moved in. Despite there being several commercial seiners working this spot for a few days, they apparently did not capture all of the yellowfin.
Much of the action in recent days has been centered on the Inner Gordo Banks. This is where schools of yellowfin tuna had moved in. Despite there being several commercial seiners working this spot for a few days, they apparently did not capture all of the yellowfin.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(5/18/2008)
Lots of striped marlin being found throughout the zone, though they are not that easy to hook into, apparently they are filling up the abundant squid in the area. Striped are being found within several miles of shore, more often closer than further offshore.
Lots of striped marlin being found throughout the zone, though they are not that easy to hook into, apparently they are filling up the abundant squid in the area. Striped are being found within several miles of shore, more often closer than further offshore.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(5/11/2008)
The local panga fleets had a variety of options, one of them was on the Inner Gordo Banks, where they targeted yellowtail and dorado ranging in the 20 to 40 pound class These fish were hooked into while slow trolling sardinas on the surface.
The local panga fleets had a variety of options, one of them was on the Inner Gordo Banks, where they targeted yellowtail and dorado ranging in the 20 to 40 pound class These fish were hooked into while slow trolling sardinas on the surface.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(5/04/2008)
A commercial fleet consisting of one dozen full sized purseiners moved within two to five miles from shore, proceeding to set their nets and capture hundreds of tons of these juvenile sized yellowfin that could of have provided continued action for the sportfishing fleets for months to come.
A commercial fleet consisting of one dozen full sized purseiners moved within two to five miles from shore, proceeding to set their nets and capture hundreds of tons of these juvenile sized yellowfin that could of have provided continued action for the sportfishing fleets for months to come.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(4/24/2008)
There was some great yellowfin tuna action Sunday through Wednesday, anglers found limits of tuna ranging 10 to 18 pounds while trolling with feathers, rapalas, cedar plugs and using live sardinas. In the same area there were increasing number of dorado appearing in the daily counts.
There was some great yellowfin tuna action Sunday through Wednesday, anglers found limits of tuna ranging 10 to 18 pounds while trolling with feathers, rapalas, cedar plugs and using live sardinas. In the same area there were increasing number of dorado appearing in the daily counts.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(4/20/2008)
Sierra action highlighted the inshore options, very good numbers of these fish were found from Westin Regina to Chileno. Live sardinas accounted for most of the action, though casting jigs, rapalas and hoochies also were working. The average sized sierra was two or three pounds, but many fish weighing over five pounds were also accounted for.
Sierra action highlighted the inshore options, very good numbers of these fish were found from Westin Regina to Chileno. Live sardinas accounted for most of the action, though casting jigs, rapalas and hoochies also were working. The average sized sierra was two or three pounds, but many fish weighing over five pounds were also accounted for.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(4/13/2008)
Early this week conditions rapidly changed, clean blue water moved close to shore in the areas from Cabo San Lucas to Chileno and both yellowfin tuna and marlin were found in substantial numbers.
Early this week conditions rapidly changed, clean blue water moved close to shore in the areas from Cabo San Lucas to Chileno and both yellowfin tuna and marlin were found in substantial numbers.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(4/06/2008)
The local panga fleets had been concentrating their efforts nearby off Palmilla Point for several weeks, this is where there had been big concentrations of yellowtail, mainly juvenile sized, with a few larger fish mixed in, anyway this action came to a standstill at the start of the week, even the bonito that had been schooling with the jacks appeared to have moved on, only the giant squid remained.
The local panga fleets had been concentrating their efforts nearby off Palmilla Point for several weeks, this is where there had been big concentrations of yellowtail, mainly juvenile sized, with a few larger fish mixed in, anyway this action came to a standstill at the start of the week, even the bonito that had been schooling with the jacks appeared to have moved on, only the giant squid remained.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(3/30/2008)
Local panga fleets found the best inshore action from Palmilla to Chileno. Off Palmilla Point there was a consistent bite for yellowtail, most of these fish were in the five pound class, but everyday there are a handful of these jacks being landed that are in the 15 to 30 pound class.
Local panga fleets found the best inshore action from Palmilla to Chileno. Off Palmilla Point there was a consistent bite for yellowtail, most of these fish were in the five pound class, but everyday there are a handful of these jacks being landed that are in the 15 to 30 pound class.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(3/22/2008)
Shallow water bottom action and inshore trolling was the best bet recently. With yellowtail, Mexican bonito and sierra highlighting the the fish counts.
Shallow water bottom action and inshore trolling was the best bet recently. With yellowtail, Mexican bonito and sierra highlighting the the fish counts.
Good Fishing Action Off Palmilla Point For Yellowtailby
Eric Brictson
(3/15/2008)
Early in the week there was some very good action found off of Palmilla Point, mainly for small fire cracker sized yellowtail up to 6 or 8 pounds, also mixed in were Mexican bonito, amberjack and an occasional cabrilla or grouper. Anglers had success while using a combination of yo-yo jigs, rapalas and sardinas.
Early in the week there was some very good action found off of Palmilla Point, mainly for small fire cracker sized yellowtail up to 6 or 8 pounds, also mixed in were Mexican bonito, amberjack and an occasional cabrilla or grouper. Anglers had success while using a combination of yo-yo jigs, rapalas and sardinas.
Red crabs was the talk around the La Playita/Puerto Los Cabosby
Eric Brictson
(3/09/2008)
Red crabs was the talk around the La Playita/Puerto Los Cabos area in recent days, as one of the pangueros received a call early in the week that these elusive crustaceans were being pushed to the surface by giant squid that were gorging themselves on these delicacies, this was in an area offshore of Chileno.
Red crabs was the talk around the La Playita/Puerto Los Cabos area in recent days, as one of the pangueros received a call early in the week that these elusive crustaceans were being pushed to the surface by giant squid that were gorging themselves on these delicacies, this was in an area offshore of Chileno.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(3/02/2008)
Larger yellowtail in the 25 to 40 pound class were holding on the rocky high spots throughout the area and anglers working iron yo-yos or drift fishing with live mackerel landed some of these brutes, though numbers were not significant, all of these fish were quality.
Larger yellowtail in the 25 to 40 pound class were holding on the rocky high spots throughout the area and anglers working iron yo-yos or drift fishing with live mackerel landed some of these brutes, though numbers were not significant, all of these fish were quality.