Los Cabos Fishing Report – May 23 to June 2, 2025
Cabo San Lucas fishing report for May 23 – June 2, 2025: striped marlin, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, dorado, needlefish and roosterfish.
Angler with a roosterfish, late May 2025
May 23 – June 2, 2025 | Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur | Top Anglers Sportfishing Charters
Key takeaways
- Roosterfish were biting close to the beaches.
- Striped marlin, yellowfin tuna and wahoo kept the offshore boats busy.
- Dorado and needlefish added action inshore.
- NOAA satellite data put the water at 71–74°F (21.8–23.2°C) during these dates.
Water and moon
| Sea surface temperature | 71–74°F (21.8–23.2°C), average 73°F (22.6°C) |
|---|---|
| Start → end of period | 74°F → 72°F |
| Moon | New moon on May 26. |
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
Roosterfish
Roosterfish, a bucket-list fish for many anglers, were caught close to shore.
Striped marlin
Striped marlin were the main billfish offshore. We encourage releasing billfish and follow the local rule of one per boat per day.
Yellowfin tuna
Yellowfin tuna showed strong offshore.
Wahoo
Wahoo made appearances, with fast runs and sharp teeth.
Dorado (mahi-mahi)
Dorado gave colorful, fun action.
Mexican needlefish
Needlefish added light-tackle fun inshore.
Photos from our boats
Angler with a roosterfish near the beach, late May 2025
Angler with a roosterfish, late May 2025
Two anglers with a dorado, late May 2025
Couple with a wahoo, late May 2025
Angler with a dorado, late May 2025
Angler with a needlefish, late May 2025
Group with their catch near Land’s End, late May 2025
Planning a trip for this time of year?
Late May and early June bring roosterfish to the beaches and pelagics offshore. Choose a half day for roosterfish, a full day for the offshore mix.
- 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.
