Los Cabos Fishing Report – July 2026
Cabo San Lucas fishing report for July 2026: sailfish in early July, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, striped and blue marlin, with water warming from 80 to 85°F (NOAA).
Angler fighting a fish from the chair with the Baja coast behind her, July 2026
July 2026 | Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur | Top Anglers Sportfishing Charters
Key takeaways
- Sailfish were the story of early July: most of the photos our crews sent in the first two weeks were sailfish.
- Yellowfin tuna stayed strong all month, including big fish brought back to the dock in late July.
- Wahoo, striped marlin and a blue marlin rounded out the offshore catch in the second half of the month.
- The water warmed fast: about 80°F on July 1, 84°F by mid-month and 85°F (29.7°C) by the end of July.
Water and moon
| Sea surface temperature | 80–85°F (26.8–29.7°C), average 84°F (28.9°C) |
|---|---|
| Start → end of period | 80°F → 85°F |
| Moon | New moon on July 14 and full moon on July 29. |
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
Pacific sailfish
Early July belonged to the sailfish, with their tall, dark-blue dorsal fin and long bill. They hunt close to the surface, so they are one of the most exciting fish to see jump.
Yellowfin tuna
Yellowfin tuna were the most reliable fish of the month. Late July brought some big fish back to the dock for photos.
Wahoo
Wahoo showed up in late July, a fast, hard-fighting bonus fish.
Striped marlin
Striped marlin and at least one big blue marlin were caught in late July, a sign that the summer blue marlin season had started. We encourage releasing billfish and follow the local rule of one per boat per day.
Also seen: Blue marlin.
Photos from our boats
Angler with a yellowfin tuna, early July 2026
Teenage angler with a yellowfin tuna, late July 2026
Angler with a wahoo, late July 2026
Two anglers with a pair of yellowfin tuna at the dock, late July 2026
Crew member with a yellowfin tuna and the catch flag, July 2026
A group of friends back at the dock after their trip, July 2026
Planning a trip for this time of year?
July is a great month for a first big-game trip: warm, calm mornings and a real chance at sailfish and tuna. A full day on a sportfisher gives you the best shot.
- What’s biting in July, 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 the photos our captains and crews sent from their trips during these dates. We don’t publish catch numbers we can’t verify. Water temperatures come from NOAA and moon phases are calculated for Cabo San Lucas time.
