Los Cabos Fishing Report – December 2025
Cabo San Lucas fishing report for December 2025: dorado on most trips, striped and blue marlin offshore, and yellowfin tuna building through the month.
Family with roosterfish near the beach, December 2025
December 2025 | Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur | Top Anglers Sportfishing Charters
Key takeaways
- Dorado were the most common fish of the month, with some big bulls.
- Striped marlin were steady offshore, with a few blue marlin.
- Yellowfin tuna picked up as the month went on.
- Families did especially well, with kids and parents catching dorado together.
- NOAA satellite data put the water at 80–81°F (26.5–27.3°C) during these dates.
Water and moon
| Sea surface temperature | 80–81°F (26.5–27.3°C), average 80°F (26.9°C) |
|---|---|
| Start → end of period | 81°F → 80°F |
| Moon | Full moon on December 4 and new moon on December 19. |
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
Dorado (mahi-mahi)
Dorado led the catch all month, hitting live mackerel and poppers along the shelf breaks on the Pacific side.
Striped marlin
Striped marlin were cooperative, and a few boats also caught blue marlin. We encourage releasing billfish and follow the local rule of one per boat per day.
Yellowfin tuna
Yellowfin tuna rounded out the month and got better as December went on.
Also seen: Blue marlin, Roosterfish.
Photos from our boats
Two anglers with a bull dorado, December 2025
Father and daughter with a dorado, December 2025
Angler with a dorado, December 2025
Two anglers with dorado, December 2025
Angler with a dorado near the coast, December 2025
Angler with a dorado, December 2025
Two anglers with dorado, December 2025
Father and son with a dorado at the marina, December 2025
Angler with two fish, December 2025
Planning a trip for this time of year?
December is a great month for families in Cabo: dorado are close and the weather is mild. A full day gives you a shot at marlin too.
- What’s biting in December, 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.
