While the year end billfish bite slowed up this past week or so, the dorado bite continues to create excellent action for most all of the boats. Even better, is the fish are all in the quality size ranges and probably will average 25 lbs. Adding to the mix of fishing fun is the fair amount of wahoo being landed. High billfish boat for the week was the "Tuna Time", skippered by Captain Roberto Marquez, landing & releasing 4 stripers for 3 days fished. He additionally had 1 wahoo and 8 dorado in the 3-days catch. The overall yearend fish report for a total of 44 days reflected 17 stripers, (15 released) 16 wahoo, 2 skipjack tuna and 132 dorado. It was a terrific fishing week and a great way to move into the New Year.


Cabo Climate: Partly cloudy days with a clear and sunny weekend. Temps varied from 53 nights to 78 daytime highs. Mornings are cool and light jackets are in order.

Sea Conditions: On a line running northwest to southast and ranging from the Finger Bank to Cabo Falso on the Pacific side, the temp break reflects 80-81 on the outside and 77 degrees on the inside, all the way to shore. Cabo Falso to Cabo San Lucas and into the Sea of Cortez, the temps are holding at 77 degrees. Surface breezes flowing mostly from the westerly directions varied from light to 14 mph.

Best Fishing Area: Los Arcos to Migrino, all on the Pacific side of Cabo San Lucas. The fish are scattered over a wide area.

Best Lure/Bait: The best bite has been on freshly rigged caballitos being trolled from the outriggers and the transom of the boat

Bait Supply: The live bait supply has been continuously in the excellent supply range for many months and same for this reporting period. Live baits are sold by the independent bait vendors at the rate of $3.00 per bait.


THE CABO SAN LUCAS FISHING REPORT FOR THE GAVIOTA SPORTFISHING FLEET AND FISH CABO FLEET