Los Cabos Fishing Report – May 5 to 12, 2025
Cabo San Lucas fishing report for May 5–12, 2025: striped marlin, wahoo, yellowfin tuna and dorado as pelagic fish returned with warmer water.
Two anglers with a wahoo, May 2025
May 5–12, 2025 | Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur | Top Anglers Sportfishing Charters
Key takeaways
- Warmer water brought pelagic fish back, bigger and more active.
- Striped marlin, wahoo, yellowfin tuna and dorado were all caught.
- NOAA satellite data put the water at 70–75°F (21.2–23.9°C) during these dates.
Water and moon
| Sea surface temperature | 70–75°F (21.2–23.9°C), average 73°F (22.6°C) |
|---|---|
| Start → end of period | 71°F → 75°F |
| Moon | Full moon on May 12. |
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 were back offshore. We encourage releasing billfish and follow the local rule of one per boat per day.
Wahoo
Wahoo hit fast lures.
Yellowfin tuna
Yellowfin tuna came aboard on the offshore trips.
Dorado (mahi-mahi)
Dorado returned with the warming water.
Photos from our boats
Angler with a yellowfin tuna, May 2025
Two anglers with dorado, May 2025
Group with yellowfin tuna, May 2025
Angler fighting a fish from the chair next to a dorado, May 2025
Angler with a fish, May 2025
Planning a trip for this time of year?
May is when Cabo’s summer season starts. A full day gives you the best chance at marlin, tuna and wahoo.
- 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.
