The 700-mile-long Baja California peninsula is a passionate angler’s dream come true! The waters pouring in from the Sea of Cortez meet the Pacific Ocean and create a stable temperature mix that’s ideal for a great fishing trip. However, the waters also see fierce competition from anglers coming in from all parts of the world.
Here are a few tips and tricks to help you catch your desired fish:
Be specific with where you’re fishing.
When you’re fishing in Cabo San Lucas, you will be mostly confined to the harbor’s 20-mile radius. The fishing harbor is divided into two halves—the sea of Cortez and Pacific coasts, with several ‘bajos’ (water banks) on both sides. Most of your catch lies within this zone. Watch out for the fishing reports and read the sea temperature maps to know where to head.
If you’re on the Cortez half, the best catch is saturated around the Gordo Banks. You can easily find this spot around 11 miles southeast of San Jose del Cabo. If you’re in the pacific half, the San Jaime or Golden Gate Banks is your best bet. It would help if you found out where the other anglers were successful yesterday. Once you’ve decided on the region, head to it with your baits and start trolling before the saturation comes down.
Be vigilant.
In Cabo San Lucas, both of your eyes and ears need to be wide open. Keep your marine radio close to you. It monitors the local chatters and other fishing reports coming in from multiple locations. You can also run a few miles outside your usual visual range to see how things are looking out there.
Although other navigational and GPS tools are essential, your eye is your primary fishing tool in Cabo San Lucas. Other than the fish, keep a lookout for any floating debris, breezing fish, birds, and other boats surrounding yours. The color of the water is also of great interest. Remember that you’re looking for clean, blue water. Green waters could work well as a second-best alternative.
Always be ready!
When you’re trolling your way through the sea, make sure you have your bait roads ready throughout. At any active time, you’d find at least 20 to 30 more boats converge at the same spot, like a flock of seagulls. You could see dozens of hooks and bent roads everywhere. Keep your nose-hooked mackerel ready for a sudden toss because it really is a race! The moment you see a tailing billfish, don’t pause to throw bait. A sluggish action will only make you end up chumming with chunks!
You’ve probably heard stories about fishing in Cabo San Lucas for years! Now is the time to live those stories yourself. Tag Cabo Sportfishing is one of the most sought-after yacht rental services in the area to help you through. Get in touch to charter the famous 38 ft. Albermarle.