June 12, 2022 

We saw lighter crowds of anglers again this past week, apparently due to combined factors, but mainly because of increasingly high inflation affecting the pocket books for many who are considering planning vacations for this coming summer that will not be as easy to afford. The local weather patterns continue to be very pleasant for this close to the summer season, highs in the lower 80s most days, some hazy marine layer burning off, creating plenty of warm sunshine. Winds continue to be unpredictable, swirling from both the north and south, creating some choppy conditions at times. Ocean swells were moderate, though at this time there are two low pressure systems developing off the mainland coast which most likely push in higher swells next week.

Currents have been swift and anglers had hard times even trying to target bottom species on certain days. Water temperature ranged from 72 degrees near Cabo San Lucas up to 78 degrees in the direction of Los Frailes. Clarity on most of the grounds was good. Bait supplies consisted of sardina, anchoveta, caballito, mullet, ballyhoo and slabs of squid. Still have not seen the normal massive schools of mullet that appear during this time frame.

Fishing action has been spread out, we saw a large variety of species, but no particular fish was found in any significant numbers. Most popular fishing grounds now have been from La Fortuna to San Luis Bank. There was a mix of bottom and surface action being done on these same grounds.

More bottom species being actually caught than surface species. Pacific bonito are most prevalent, some quality red snapper, a few leopard grouper and amberjack in the mix. Trolling rapalas and various baits produced a handful of yellowfin tuna up to 25 lb, as well as a few 20 lb. class wahoo. Dorado were few and far between, though one charter was very fortunate and accounted for a couple of larger sized bulls that were found near some floating debris, the largest weighed in at 53 lb. 

Striped marlin was further offshore now and with ocean conditions being rougher, this was not really an option for local charters. Along the shoreline there was a mix of sierra, jack crevalle and some roosterfish, though the normal peak season roosterfish action has not developed yet into a consistent bite, everything still seems to be running a bit later than normal this season.

Good Fishing, Eric

June 5, 2022

Not as many tourists in town now, perhaps with school semesters finishing up soon we will see more families traveling in the coming weeks. Though people seem to be watching their money more with the ever increasing costs of fuel, groceries and everything else. We will see what happens this summer. Though this being the first week of the new month, it was busy locally, with the annual Dia de la Marina fiesta going on in La Playita, Puerto Los Cabos Marina. What a mess of congestion, this area just is not as large as it used to be and the fiesta makes it very difficult for the normal work routine.

The Pelagic Tournament was held June 3 & 4 out of Cabo San Lucas, team of Juan Castro of Carpinteria, Ca. won second day overall with a 148 lb. yellowfin tuna. Captain Chame Pino and his brother Jesus, along with Chuy Banaga were all part of this team, they are all long time panga guides for Gordo Banks Pangas, so a big congratulations to them.

Weather pasterns are still in transition time, actually still quite comfortable, not too hot, considering we are nearing official start of summer. Crazy unpredictable currents and winds at times, from both the north and south. Ocean a bit more stirred up, off colored to the north, ocean temperature averaging 72 to 78 degrees, cooler towards the Pacific.

The majority of local sportfishing charters are fishing areas from Red Hill to La Fortuna, Iman and San Luis. Mainly concentrating off the bottom where action has been more productive than on the surface. Bait supplies consisted of cabalito, anchoveta and sardinas, still not many mullet showing up. Anglers used a combination of bait and yo-yo jigs, quality sized red snapper (huachinango) up to 15 lb. were being landed, as well as a handful of amberjack, a few up 50 lb. Some leopard grouper, bonito, triggerfish, yellow snapper, barred pargo and others, all very good eating fish.

The yellowfin tuna action was very limited, just a few seen all week for our charters, no wahoo to speak of, later in the week we did see a handful of dorado and during the Pelagic Tournament teams accounted for a couple of bulls over 50 lb. Schooling bolito are now congregating on offshore grounds, these are always a promising sign and make excellent baits.

Billfish action was found further offshore, though even the panga charters hooked into several striped marlin on the same grounds where the bottom action was going on.
Not much to report close to shore, more jack crevalle, a few sierra and limited scattered roosterfish, schools of mullet have not shown in significant numbers yet, behind schedule this season. Lots of jumping manta rays for added entertainment.

Good Fishing, Eric

May 29, 2022  

We are seeing moderate crowds of visiting anglers arriving into Los Cabos. Weather patterns have been very comfortable, a bit cooler than we would expect for this time period. Skies have been clear and sunny, highs reached to the upper 80s, with lows about 72 degrees, ideal climate now, perfect time to visit and enjoy all of the available outdoor activities.

Most sportfishing charters from local marina have been fishing areas from La Fortuna Iman, San Luis and as far as Vinorama. Bait options remained similar, with caballito, sardina and anchoveta all available, as well as ballyhoo or slabs of squid if desired.Not much offshore surface action at this time, striped marlin spread out on offshore grounds, 1150 and others, though sporadic bite and windy at times. Very few dorado were seen, even less wahoo, though we did hear reports that near Los Frailes, Cabo Pulmo there was some good early morning wahoo action found trolling rapalas, though this area is far out of our range. Yellowfin tuna were hanging around near Vinorama, though getting them to come up and bite has been nearly impossible most days, as we only saw a handful of yellowfin tuna brought in for the whole week, these fish were in the 20 to 30 lb. class.

Fishing the various rocky high spots, average depths of 80 to 200 ft., using a combination of yo-yo jigs and various baits, produced varied results from spot to spot,day to day, every day a bit different. We saw a variety of species, including red snapper to 15 lb., yellow snapper, barred pargo, amberjack, black skipjack, jack crevalle, triggerfish, bonito, whitefish, leopard grouper and even one Cortez halibut and black sea bass.

Closer to shore there were some nice African pompano founds, as well as sierra, pargo, jack crevalle and roosterfish. Roosterfish are showing up in greater numbers now, though peak season is still weeks away. Beach zones along the corridor reported quality sized roosterfish action.

Good Fishing, Eric