Los Cabos Fishing Report – Late June 2026
Cabo San Lucas fishing report for June 16–30, 2026: bull dorado, roosterfish near Land’s End, yellowfin tuna and striped marlin, water 75–81°F (NOAA).
Angler with a roosterfish, with the beaches near Land’s End behind the boat, late June 2026
June 16–30, 2026 | Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur | Top Anglers Sportfishing Charters
Key takeaways
- Dorado were the most common fish in our crews’ photos, including several big bulls.
- Roosterfish were biting right off the beaches near Land’s End, a short run from the marina.
- Yellowfin tuna and striped marlin kept the offshore boats busy.
- The water warmed from about 78°F to 80°F over the two weeks, with a low of 75°F (NOAA).
Water and moon
| Sea surface temperature | 75–81°F (24.0–27.1°C), average 78°F (25.8°C) |
|---|---|
| Start → end of period | 78°F → 80°F |
| Moon | Full moon on June 29 (new moon was on June 14, just before this report). |
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 were the most common fish in our crews’ photos, many of them big males with the tall, square forehead that gives bull dorado their name.
Roosterfish
Roosterfish were caught close to the beaches near Land’s End. They fight hard on light tackle and are a top target for half-day trips.
Yellowfin tuna
Yellowfin tuna came in on the offshore trips, a good sign of the summer tuna season starting.
Striped marlin
Striped marlin were still around at the tail end of their season. We encourage releasing billfish and follow the local rule of one per boat per day.
Photos from our boats
Angler with a bull dorado, late June 2026
Angler holding a big dorado on the deck, late June 2026
Two anglers with yellowfin tuna back at the marina, late June 2026
Anglers with a roosterfish caught near the beach, late June 2026
Angler with a dorado, late June 2026
Young angler with two small tunas, late June 2026
Planning a trip for this time of year?
Late June is a sweet spot: dorado and roosterfish close to shore, tuna and marlin offshore. For roosterfish, a half day on a panga is enough. For dorado and tuna, 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 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.
