Los Cabos Fishing Report – May 13 to 22, 2025
Cabo San Lucas fishing report for May 13–22, 2025: striped marlin, wahoo, yellowfin tuna, dorado and roosterfish.
Angler with a roosterfish, May 2025
May 13–22, 2025 | Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur | Top Anglers Sportfishing Charters
Key takeaways
- Bigger, more active fish arrived as the water warmed.
- Striped marlin, wahoo and yellowfin tuna were the main offshore catch.
- Roosterfish were caught close to the beaches.
- NOAA satellite data put the water at 72–74°F (22.1–23.5°C) during these dates.
Water and moon
| Sea surface temperature | 72–74°F (22.1–23.5°C), average 73°F (22.7°C) |
|---|---|
| Start → end of period | 74°F → 73°F |
| Moon | No new or full moon fell inside these dates. |
Water temperature: NOAA daily sea-surface temperature (OISST v2.1, satellite and buoy blend) for the open water just south of Cabo San Lucas (22.6°N, 109.9°W). Source. For today’s numbers see our fishing conditions page.
What was biting
Striped marlin
Striped marlin gave anglers great jumps. We encourage releasing billfish and follow the local rule of one per boat per day.
Wahoo
Fast, agile wahoo tested anglers’ skills.
Yellowfin tuna
Yellowfin tuna were a prized catch.
Dorado (mahi-mahi)
Colorful dorado added to the action.
Roosterfish
Roosterfish were caught close to the beaches.
Photos from our boats
Anglers with a roosterfish near the beach, May 2025
Angler with a roosterfish near Land’s End, May 2025
Group with a wahoo on the deck, May 2025
Couple with a fish, May 2025
A bucket of tuna, May 2025
Planning a trip for this time of year?
Mid-May is a great time for variety in Cabo. Book a full day for the offshore species, or a half day for roosterfish.
- What’s biting in May, species by species
- Our fleet, from the 23’ panga for inshore roosterfish to the 60’ Hatteras for a full offshore day
- Live prices for every boat, with captain, crew, tackle, bait, ice and water included
- How to tell a striped marlin from a sailfish
Book your charter direct with our family or message us on WhatsApp at +1 307 221 1291.
How we put this report together
This report is based on what our captains and crews reported from their trips during these dates, and on their photos. Photos of billfish out of the water are not shown. Water temperatures come from NOAA and moon phases are calculated for Cabo San Lucas time. This report was updated in October 2026 to this format.
