Fishing in Cabo, straight from Canada
This winter there are five new nonstop routes from Canada to Los Cabos. Trade the snow for striped marlin season: the Vargas family has run fishing charters from the Cabo San Lucas marina since 2004.
By Max Vargas, Top Anglers · Last reviewed · En français
New nonstop flights to Los Cabos, winter 2026–27
| From | Airline | Starts | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto (YYZ) | Porter | Nov 16, 2026 | up to 3 a week |
| Edmonton (YEG) | Porter | Nov 16, 2026 | up to 4 a week |
| Montreal (YUL) | Air Transat | Dec 10, 2026 | weekly |
| Regina (YQR) | WestJet | Dec 14, 2026 | Mondays |
| Ottawa (YOW) | Porter | Dec 18, 2026 | up to 2 a week |
As announced by the airlines in 2026; check with the airline for current schedules. These add to the nonstops Canadian airlines already fly to Los Cabos.
Los Cabos airport (SJD) is about 40 minutes by road from the Cabo San Lucas marina. If you're staying in San José del Cabo, we also have boats at Marina Puerto Los Cabos, close to the hotels there.
What bites in winter
Striped marlin are the winter fish in Cabo, with the best numbers from October to May. Wahoo peak in November and December, and dorado and yellowfin tuna keep biting into the winter. Mornings on the water can be cool in January and February, so bring a light jacket for the run out.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Marlin | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Some | Some | Peak | Peak | Peak | Oct–May |
| Blue Marlin | Some | Off | Off | Some | Some | Some | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Some | Jul–Nov |
| Black Marlin | Off | Off | Off | Off | Some | Some | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Some | Aug–Sep |
| Dorado (Mahi-Mahi) | Good | Good | Some | Some | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Aug–Nov |
| Yellowfin Tuna | Good | Good | Some | Some | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Jun–Nov |
| Wahoo | Good | Some | Some | Some | Good | Some | Some | Some | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Nov–Dec |
| Roosterfish | Good | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Some | Some | Good | Good | May–Jul |
| Pacific Sailfish | Some | Off | Off | Off | Some | Some | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Some | Aug–Oct |
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Prices
Prices are in US dollars, per boat, not per person. A half day (about 5 hours) starts at $468, and we take up to 12 people on one boat. Every charter includes captain and crew, rods and tackle, bait (live when available), ice, bottled water, dock fees, taxes and one fishing license; each extra license is $30. See every boat and its price.
Questions Canadians ask
Are prices in US or Canadian dollars?
All our prices are in US dollars and are per boat, not per person. Half days start at $468, including captain and crew, tackle, bait, ice, water, dock fees, taxes and one fishing license.
What can we catch in winter?
November through April is striped marlin season in Cabo, with the best numbers from October to May. Wahoo peak in November and December, and dorado and yellowfin tuna are still caught through the winter, more in November and December than in February and March. Roosterfish are around inshore all year.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Everyone 12 and older on the boat needs a Mexican sport fishing license, even if they don't fish. One is included in every charter and each extra one is $30. We take care of it.
How do we stay in touch from Canada?
Message the family on WhatsApp from any page. It works from Canada with no international calling, and we answer every day from 5 AM to 6 PM, Cabo time.
We stay for weeks. Can we fish more than once?
Yes. Many winter visitors book a half day early in their stay and come back for a full day when the fish are biting. Add several days in one booking request and we confirm them together.
Sources for the flights: Open Jaw, Oct 29, 2026 and Destino Los Cabos.