Los Cabos Fishing Report – February 2026
Cabo San Lucas fishing report for February 2026: dorado on most trips, a trophy roosterfish, and striped and blue marlin offshore.
Angler with a big roosterfish at sunset, February 2026
February 2026 | Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur | Top Anglers Sportfishing Charters
Key takeaways
- Dorado were the most common fish of the month, with several boats catching two or more per trip.
- A trophy roosterfish was the inshore highlight of the month.
- Striped marlin and the odd blue marlin kept the offshore boats busy.
- Whales were still around, a bonus on the ride out.
- NOAA satellite data put the water at 74–77°F (23.1–25.1°C) during these dates.
Water and moon
| Sea surface temperature | 74–77°F (23.1–25.1°C), average 75°F (23.9°C) |
|---|---|
| Start → end of period | 77°F → 74°F |
| Moon | Full moon on February 1 and new moon on February 17. |
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 gave consistent action all month on live bait and topwater lures, good for anglers of every level.
Roosterfish
A big roosterfish was the trophy fish of the month, caught close to the rocky points.
Striped marlin
Striped marlin, and at least one blue marlin, were found off the deeper structure. We encourage releasing billfish and follow the local rule of one per boat per day.
Also seen: Blue marlin, Humpback whale. Late-season whales were still passing Cabo during the month.
Photos from our boats
Angler with a roosterfish, February 2026
Angler with a bull dorado, February 2026
Three anglers with dorado, February 2026
Angler with a dorado, February 2026
Young angler with two tunas, February 2026
Group of friends with their catch, February 2026
Four friends with a dorado, February 2026
Angler with a dorado, February 2026
Angler with dorado, February 2026
Planning a trip for this time of year?
February is a good month for a family trip in Cabo: calm days, dorado on most trips and whales on the way out.
- What’s biting in February, 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
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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.
