Los Cabos Fishing Report – September 2026
Cabo San Lucas fishing report for September 2026: dorado, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, striped marlin and sailfish, with 88–89°F water from NOAA satellite data.
Four friends with a dorado on the deck, September 2026
September 2026 | Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur | Top Anglers Sportfishing Charters
Key takeaways
- Dorado, yellowfin tuna and wahoo all came over the rail in September, on the same offshore trips.
- Striped marlin and sailfish were still around offshore.
- The water stayed at its warmest of the year, 88–89°F (about 31°C), in the first half of the month.
- September is peak hurricane season in Los Cabos, so keep your travel dates flexible and check our conditions page before you go.
Water and moon
| Sea surface temperature | 88–89°F (30.9–31.4°C), average 88°F (31.2°C) |
|---|---|
| Start → end of period | 88°F → 88°F |
| Moon | New moon on September 10 and full moon on September 26. |
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). NOAA data available through September 17 at the time of writing. Source. For today’s numbers see our fishing conditions page.
What was biting
Dorado (mahi-mahi)
Dorado were the fish of the month in our crews’ photos: colorful, acrobatic and great eating.
Yellowfin tuna
Yellowfin tuna showed up in good sizes for the warm-water season. A full day gives your captain time to look for porpoise and birds, the signs that tuna are close.
Wahoo
Wahoo, the fastest fish we chase, hit lures on the troll. Expect a short, hard run and razor teeth: your crew handles the gaff and the hooks.
Striped marlin
Striped marlin and sailfish kept anglers busy offshore. In Cabo we follow a local rule of one billfish per boat per day, and we encourage releasing them.
Also seen: Pacific sailfish.
Photos from our boats
Angler with a yellowfin tuna, September 2026
Dorado caught offshore of Cabo San Lucas, September 2026
Angler with a wahoo, September 2026
Yellowfin tuna on the deck after the fight, September 2026
Planning a trip for this time of year?
September and October are some of the best months to fish Cabo for variety: billfish, dorado and tuna can all happen on the same day. Book a full day (about 8 hours) on a sportfisher so your captain can run where the fish are.
- What’s biting in September, 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.
