There are two main fisheries in Cabo. One is the gamefishing fleet which comprises of gameboats from 28 to 50ft who target all species of billfish as well as the associated bycatch such as wahoo, mahi mahi and yellowfin tuna.
The other one is a fleet of pangas (longboats) who fish the surfbreak for Roosterfish. Both groups are very good at what they do, but like anywhere, it pays to shop around and check out the boats before you hand over your cash – as some operators are certainly more professional than others.
Striped marlin are certainly the most prolific of the billfish species and they can often be seen tailing on the surface. The most common method used to catch stripers in Cabo is to cast unweighted livebaits at the tailing fishing. This is a very visual and exciting way to fish. Big blacks, blues, sails and even the occasional swordfish are also targeted in Cabo during peak seasons. Blues are mainly caught on lures while the big blacks usually can’t resist a live tuna.