Los Cabos Fishing Report – Early June 2026
Cabo San Lucas fishing report for June 5–12, 2026: big dorado, roosterfish on the beaches, yellowfin tuna, striped marlin, jack crevalle and needlefish.
Angler with a big roosterfish caught inshore, early June 2026
June 5–12, 2026 | Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur | Top Anglers Sportfishing Charters
Key takeaways
- Dorado were the story of the week, including the first big bulls of the summer around floating weed and debris.
- Roosterfish and jack crevalle crowded the beaches inside the Arch, a short panga ride from the marina.
- Yellowfin tuna started to build offshore around the porpoise schools, with the best bite early in the morning.
- Striped marlin were still in the spread at the tail end of their season.
- NOAA satellite data put the water at 76–78°F (24.4–25.4°C) during these dates.
Water and moon
| Sea surface temperature | 76–78°F (24.4–25.4°C), average 77°F (24.9°C) |
|---|---|
| Start → end of period | 78°F → 77°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
Dorado (mahi-mahi)
The first bull dorado of the summer showed up early in the week, and the bite built from there. Floating weed lines and debris offshore held the most fish.
Roosterfish
Roosterfish were the inshore headline: big fish cruising the beaches inside the Arch, caught on live mullet from our pangas on half-day trips.
Yellowfin tuna
The yellowfin run started on schedule. Most fish came from the porpoise schools offshore, and the bite was best from first light to mid-morning.
Striped marlin
Striped marlin were still around on most offshore days. We encourage releasing billfish and follow Cabo’s local rule of one per boat per day.
Jack crevalle
Jack crevalle hit poppers and live bait along the beaches: strong, stubborn fish on light tackle.
Mexican needlefish
Needlefish, fast and silver, gave light-tackle action close to the marina.
Also seen: Wahoo, Pacific sailfish, Sierra, Scalloped hammerhead, Shortfin mako shark. Our captains also reported scattered wahoo, the first sailfish of the summer, sierra inshore, and sharks released at the boat, including a hammerhead and a mako.
Photos from our boats
Angler holding two bull dorado, early June 2026
Couple with a dorado offshore of Cabo San Lucas, early June 2026
Two anglers with a dorado, early June 2026
Couple with a bull dorado, early June 2026
Young angler with his dorado, early June 2026
Young angler with a fish caught near the coast, early June 2026
Planning a trip for this time of year?
June is one of the best months of the year in Cabo: dorado, roosterfish and tuna all at once. Roosterfish only need a half day on a panga; for dorado and tuna, book a full day on a sportfisher.
- What’s biting in June, 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.
