Fishing for roosterfish in Cabo San Lucas

Fishing for roosterfish in Cabo San Lucas

Fishing for roosterfish in Cabo San Lucas

Fishing for roosterfish in Cabo San Lucas
Fishing for roosterfish in Cabo San Lucas

 

Found in high concentrations in the inshore waters of Cabo San Lucas, Roosterfish is best known as the predator of the surf. It is the greatest inshore game fish that fights hard for survival and gives a tough time to anglers, when hooked. So, if you’re looking for a fun-filled and super exciting adventure at sea, then prepare yourself to battle it out with Roosterfish.

Before we share with you some proven tips for catching Roosterfish, let us first give you an overview of what this game fish actually looks like.

The most prominent feature of this specie is its rooster comb—the 7 long spines on the dorsal fin. The ears of this game fish are also quite unusual. Its swim bladder reaches the brain passing through a large opening which comes in contact with the inner side of the ear. This allows the fish to use its swim bladder to amplify the sounds in the surroundings and track its prey.

Fishing for roosterfish in Cabo San Lucas
Fishing for roosterfish in Cabo San Lucas

It mostly weighs about ten to thirty pounds but sometimes it can even weigh up to 100 pounds, so you need to be well-geared and have a great deal of strength to pull it out of the waters once caught.

The Roosterfish travels in schools, chasing small fish and prefer to be around rocky structures and in sandy beaches. They are mostly found within hundred to two-hundred yards proximity of the sea shore, and offer avid sports fishing anglers the greatest top water action ever! The fish slices above the top water with its comb like dorsal fin, chasing the bait, which looks amazing.

Tips to Catch Roosterfish in Cabo San Lucas
Now that you know how to spot and where to find Roosterfish, it’s time to share with you the best tips to catch your prey:

Selective Feeder—Sardines and Mullet Are Great Live Baits
One thing that every angler should know is that this game fish is a selective feeder, so you can’t just use any bait to attract them. To get attention of Roosterfish, try using live baits like Sardines and Mullet. They love patrolling the shoreline in search for schools of Sardines and Mullet. So, if you want to attract them, then we’d advise using Sardines and Mullet as baits.

Surf fishing in Cabo San Lucas
Surf fishing in Cabo San Lucas

 

Try Surfcasting
Surfcasting is a proven technique to catch Roosterfish. Surfcasting is done using a graphite-composite medium or heavy action rod. This rod should be about 10 or 13 feet long and have a high capacity spinning-reel with a fast retrieving ratio. The spinning-reel should be nicely spooled with three hundred yards of braided line. This is 50 to 65lb test and a 60 to 80lb mono-leader. The leader should be attached to the main line with an approximately 100lb barrel swivel.

To catch Roosterfish in big surf, you will have to cast out far and then quickly reel in. But this will require great deal of practice, because this fish is not easy to pull out. When hooked, the Roosterfish will raise the dorsal fin and then leap, repeatedly—fighting hard for survival.

Try Bait and Switch Method
To increase your chances of catching Roosterfish, try the bait and switch technique. It can help you produce outstanding strikes. If you’re unable to catch the fish the first time, immediately toss the bait back in the sea because Roosterfish circles back to finish-off the wounded prey.

To inquire about fishing in Cabo San Lucas contact us at tagsportfishing@gmail.com 

Broomtail Grouper fishing in Cabo San Lucas.

Broomtail Grouper fishing in Cabo San Lucas.

Broomtail Grouper fishing in Cabo San Lucas.

Broomtail groupers in Cabo San Lucas.
Broomtail Grouper fishing in Cabo San Lucas.

The Broomtail Grouper is a resident of all Mexican waters of the Pacific Ocean. With the exception that they are absent from the northern third of the Sea of Cortez.

You can find the Broomtail Grouper in reefs, rocky areas, and mangrove estuaries at depths up to 69 m (225 feet).  They reach a maximum of 1.50 m (4 feet 11 inches) in length and 45.4 kg (100 lbs) in weight. As of October 15, 2019, the International Game Fish Association world record stood at 76 cm (2 feet 6 inches),  that fish was caught by Chris Wheaton from coastal waters Abreojos, Baja California Sur in May 2016 and 49.24 kg (108 lbs 9 oz) with the fish caught off Cedros Island, Baja California in June 2016. According to a report in France in 2013, a fish weighed 100 lbs 8 oz,

The high season to fish for groupers or Cabrillas in Cabo San Lucas is from April to July. We catch them by using downriggers with live bait and we usually go down from 50 to 200 feet. 

Groupers usually bite right at the bottom of the ocean. So, we like trolling our live bait 5ft off from the bottom, and yes we do have to find a structure on our Garmin sonar before we send our live bait to the bottom.  

To book your fishing trip email us at tagsportfishing@gmail.com or click on the link Broomtail Grouper fishing in Cabo San Lucas.

broomtail fishing in Cabo San Lucas
broomtail fishing in Cabo San Lucas

Picking the Best Time for Deep Sea Fishing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Picking the Best Time for Deep Sea Fishing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Picking the Best Time for Deep Sea Fishing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Deep sea fishing in Cabo San Lucas

 

They say no one returns empty handed from the fishing paradise that is Cabo. No matter which time of year you choose to head to the famous fishing hole, Cabo always has the riches to share with its cult following.

Quite frankly, associating a month or any month with the best time for deep sea fishing in the floating waters of Cabo would certainly be unfair. It all comes to down to one’s individual preference for a catch.

You will find striped marlin tracking the trails of your Cabo San Lucas fishing charter in certain months of a calendar year, but you won’t find them in other months. Likewise, wahoos will be found casually sporting an appearance toward the later months of a year—if you expect to catch them in January or February, you are likely to be wasting your trip to the northwest.

To help you pick the time that is best suited for you in the context of your catch preference, here’s a complete breakdown of what is likely to be biting your lure at different times of the year.

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If you want to go deep sea fish hunting in the months of January, February or March…   

Then you are more likely to catch striped marlins, sierras, cabrillas and snappers.

Deep Sea fishing in Cabo San Lucas

If you are planning a deep-sea hangout with friends in the sunny months of April, May or June…

You can enjoy an expansive seafood fest, because these months represent peak times for fishing striped marlin, dorado, tuna, roosterfish, sierra, yellowtail and other fish species.

Planning a trip to waters of Cabo in July, August or September?

Prepare for the visit of sailfish, blue marlin, snook and black marlin. Not to mention, the dorados and the tunas, as they extend their stays beyond June and well into October.

Can’t wait to go deep sea fishing in the months of October, November or December?

Deep Sea fishing in Cabo San Lucas

We understand the temptation of a cooled down weather. It makes for awesome fishing conditions, here in Cabo. And what can you expect in terms of catch? You will find plenty of wahoos, sailfishes, blue marlins and sierras flirting with the depths of waters.

So which time of the year are you planning to visit the surrounding waters of Cabo?

For inquiries contact us at tagsportfishing@gmail.com or click on the link Deep Sea fishing in Cabo San Lucas

 

A BONUS read: Must do activities in Cabo to make your fishing adventure worthwhile.

Isla Cerralvo or Jacques Cousteau Isla

Isla Cerralvo or Jacques Cousteau Isla

Isla Cerralvo, as is commonly named, whose official name is Isla Jacques Cousteau, is an island located off the Cerralvo Canal coast near La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. It is 18 miles long with a land area of 136.498 square kilometres, and is the ninth-largest island in Mexico.

There is abundant marine life surrounding this island due to underwater topography and ocean currents. Virtually all local marine life must migrate past the island and water visibility goes up to 30 meters making it a prime location for big game fishing. There are abundant golden groupermarlinsailfishswordfish or broadbill, and other game fish in Cerralvo Canal waters. Views from island at dawn and sunset are very lively and filled with color.

Isla Cerralvo Roosterfish
Fishing Isla Cerralvo Roosterfish

Panga fishing is most popular around the Island. Now that summer is coming up, summertime is great to fish for big fish such as roosterfish , dorados and groupers. 

The Island is right in front of El Sargento town which has become very well known for kite fishing as they frequently have very strong winds that attracts many kite surfers from around the world all year around. 

So, if fishing is what you want, we strongly recommend checking out the wind conditions before planning a trip out there since all they offer at this Island are small pangas that are actually great when wind conditions are favorable.

 

For more information email us at tagsportfishing@gmail.com or click on the link.  Fishing Isla Cerralvo

Is It Safe To Book A Fishing Trip To Cabo?

a fisherman holding a Dorado while a boy smiles into the camera.

The COVID paranoia is real! Even after a year of staying indoors, wearing masks, quitting socialization, and isolating, a single cough or sneeze can throw us off. Even once the pandemic ends, we’ll need years to recover from the collective trauma, the effects of which get worse each passing day. It’s as important to stay home and stay safe as it is to get out and allow yourself to unwind.

As the hustle bustle of metropolitan cities has died down, people are seeking distractions in adventure sports and safe vacation ideas. Sailing into the Cabo sea, away from the shore, and fishing in the midst of a vast blue ocean is the perfect idea of a relaxing holiday. But vacationers are skeptical of safety procedures that will be followed, and we get it. That’s why we’re elaborating on all the safety measures that we’ll take to make your fishing trip perfectly safe and fun.

COVID Situation in Mexico

Right at the end of 2020, Mexico reported a decline in coronavirus cases. Deputy Health Minister Hugo López-Gatell reported a 13% decline in the COVID statistics in the last few weeks of December 2020 but warned that the trend could be short-lived and isn’t definitive.

However, in February 2021, Mexico was pleased to loosen the COVID-19 alert level as the rate of infections and hospitalization went down. The state is gradually reopening public places such as churches, restaurants, and malls, with strict SOPs and surveillance.

Safety Certifications

Before you begin to think we’re a self-proclaimed “safe fishing tour company” that’s luring you to a high-risk fishing destination, we’re not. Here are the state-approved certifications that have declared Mexico safe for travel.

The federal government of Mexico awarded the Punto Limpio certification to Los Cabos. This ensures the safety of vacationers who want to travel to Mexico to enjoy our fishing tours. This testifies that Mexico adheres to strict hygiene standards and maintains safety protocols between suppliers, hotels, and local authorities. The World Tourism & Travel Council (WTTC) has recognized Los Cabos as a safe destination by stamping it with “Safe Travels”.

a fisherman holding a big fish that he caught on a fishing tour in Cabo San Lucas.

Safety Protocol System

Los Cabos has established a thorough health and safety system that’s called Los Cabos with Care: A Safer Way to Get Away. As the name suggest, this system monitors the safety protocols that are being followed and allows travelers a chance to enjoy a holiday without risking their safety.

The system is under the supervision of local health authorities. It’s also affiliated with Intertek Cristal that further stresses hygienic traveling, physical distancing, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in high-risk situations. 

All of this combined proposes fishing trips in Cabo San Lucas as a promising getaway to release some tension induced by the novel virus; you can enjoy surf fishing spots and sportfishing in Cabo San Lucas. Want to fish a marlin for dinner? Call us right away to book our fishing charters.

Top Reasons To Book A Luxury Sportfishing Charter With Us

Cabo San Lucas welcomes visitors from all over the world. This popular tourist destination is particularly popular among those who love spending their time at sea. The waters of Mexico are serene, scenic, and amazing for fishing and other sea adventures.

One of the top reasons guests travel to Cabo is to experience sportfishing here. Booking sportfishing charters allows guests to have a luxury fishing experience. Tag Cabo Sportfishing is the number one choice for luxury fishing charters here. Here’s why:

In-house fleet

Over the many years we have been in this industry, we have expanded our fishing fleet. We add new boats to our fleet to provide guests with a wide variety of fishing yachts to choose from. Our most popular fishing charters include a 32 ft. Striper, 45 ft. Flybridge, 52 ft. Cabo Express, and the 50 ft. Bertram. Check out the rest of our amazing sportfishing fleet here:

 

Fishing in Cabo San Lucas

Yachts are well maintained

We take pride in our yachts and our services. A major part of that is having well-maintained yachts. Guests can rely on us to provide fishing yachts that are maintained, have all their parts working, and are safe to use. We clean out the yacht thoroughly after every fishing trip and disinfect it. Yachts are sent for maintenance tasks according to schedule too. We upgrade our yachts as and when needed as well.

70ft Hatteras
Reel Quest yacht

Permanent staff that’s experienced and trained

Here at Tag Cabo Sportfishing, we hire only the best! Our staff is thoroughly trained to provide the best service. They are courteous and friendly, making your fishing experience that much better! Our crew has been with us on a long term basis and they are there to improve your day at sea fishing.

Quick and easy booking

We have provided various means for guests to book our yachts. Guests from the United States and Canada can get in touch with us at 01 52 624 168 9544 or even drop an email at tagsportfishing@gmail.com. To make this simpler, we have also incorporated a quick and easy form on our website’s homepage. Guests need to provide their name, contact details, and details of the trip, along with their budget and we get back to you ASAP. Our customer representatives are very responsive and reply to all your queries.

 

Cabo San Lucas is one of the best places to enjoy deep sea game fishing and fishing in general. Try your luck at catching tuna, Mahi Mahi, Marlin, Dorado, and Wahoo here. Book a luxury yacht rental for the best fishing experience in Mexico. Our amazing fleet includes a 90 foot Horizon, a 70 foot Hatteras, 80 feet Sunship, 60 feet Sun Seeker, and many more. Book a yacht by calling +52 624.168.9544.