Los Cabos is a fishing haven known as
the Marlin Capital of the World. There
are more striped marlin caught wihtin
20 miles of Cabo San Lucas year round
than any place in the world. Catches
over 1000 pounds are not uncommon.
But marlin is not
the only fish you can catch - dorado
(mahi-mahi), yellowfin tuna and even
wahoo, to name a few of them. The deep
water canyons at the mouth of Cabo San
Lucas harbor and the warm waters of
the Sea of Cortez waters create favorable
fishing conditions most of the year.
Generally, the peak season for marlin
is mid-October through December, but
after January varying species run well
each month.
Catch and release is the name of the
game with the marlin and other trophy
fish, but dorado and tuna are yours
to keep. There are 500 fishing boats
based in Los Cabos, from the moderately
priced 20 to 24 foot pangas to custom-fitted
pangas to custom-fitted state of the
art luxury fishing yachts for hire.
Charter arrangements can be made in
advance through tour operators, local
suppliers, hotels and fishing fleets.
Half day, full-day or multi-day fishing
excursions are easily booked, as are
upscale trips offering live-aboard luxury
accommodations and gourmet meals. |
