Striped Marlin, Wahoo, Mahi, Tuna!

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Current Fishing Conditions in Cabo San Lucas 🎣

🎣 Peak Season Has Arrived — Just Right and Cabo Dream Are Right in the Middle of It! 🏆

If there is one month on the Cabo San Lucas fishing calendar that earns the title of best of the year, it is October — and this week delivered exactly that. By October, you get a rare overlap: striped marlin, blue marlin, black marlin, wahoo, yellowfin tuna, and dorado are all in the water simultaneously — a convergence of species that is simply unmatched anywhere else on earth. Captain Ramon aboard Just Right and Master Captain Jose aboard Cabo Dream have been working the grounds from the bay out past the 95 Spot and running the Pacific side from the lighthouse, finding billfish, dorado, and wahoo across multiple trips while dealing with wind that picked up through the back half of the week. Fleet conditions this week showed warm water temperatures holding at 86°F, generally calm seas early in the week and clear skies, supporting consistent offshore action across a broad range of species including Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Dorado, Sailfish, Blue Marlin, and Striped Marlin. The fish are here, the water is warm, and we are fishing right in the heart of the best season Cabo has to offer. The Bisbee's Black and Blue Tournament kicks off October 22nd — one of the most prestigious big-game fishing events in the world — and it is happening right in our backyard. If you have been thinking about booking a fall trip, now is the window. Contact us at FinChaserCabo.com  before the best October dates are gone.

☀️ Warm, Clear, and Windy Late in the Week 🌴

October weather in Cabo San Lucas is some of the finest of the year ideal conditions of sunny, warm weather in the 75 to 85°F range and relatively dry skies define October as the heart of fall tournament season and this week delivered on that reputation for most of the week before wind returned to remind us that the Pacific side requires daily attention.

Daytime Highs have been running in the upper 80s to low 90°F with humidity gradually declining as fall takes hold. Nighttime Lows are dropping to a comfortable 72 to 74°F  noticeably more pleasant than the sticky summer nights of August and September. Rainfall has been absent all week clear, dry skies from bow to horizon every morning. Sunshine delivers around 10 hours of daylight with brilliant fall light that makes the blue water offshore incredible. Sea Temperature is holding at 86°F across the productive offshore grounds among the warmest readings of the year and a key driver of the extraordinary species diversity we are seeing right now. Winds were cooperative through Monday and Tuesday offering productive offshore windows, then picked up notably through the latter half of the week our captains adjusted range and timing accordingly and kept finding fish. Bait has been solid throughout the week live caballitos, frozen ballyhoo, and live cocineros are all available with the bait guys and have been the backbone of our presentations across all target species.

Species Highlights

🎣 Marlin Report 🐟

Both striped and blue marlin have been active on the grounds this week and Captain Ramon and Master Captain Jose have been putting clients on solid billfish action across their trips. The San Jaime Bank, Golden Gate, and the grounds along the 260 line have all been contributing consistent billfish action for the fleet. Our boats have been working the Pacific corridor from the lighthouse out toward the 95 Spot and the 1150 Bank, covering the same productive ground that has been firing all fall. October is prime time for big-game marlin out of Cabo San Lucas. Blue marlin, black marlin, and the returning striped marlin all sharing the same productive zone simultaneously giving every full day trip the potential to encounter multiple species of billfish in a single run. Live caballito pitched in front of surface feeding fish has been the most reliable trigger, with rigged ballyhoo in the trolling spread keeping action going between the bigger encounters. The Bisbee's Black and Blue Marlin Tournament runs October 22nd through 24th this year the event that puts a global spotlight on the caliber of fishing happening right outside our marina this week. Whether you want to be part of tournament week or simply experience these grounds at their absolute peak, reach out to us and let's talk dates.

⚡ Wahoo Report 🐟

Wahoo are in full swing and producing some of the most exciting cockpit moments of the entire year. Wahoo peak in September and October in Cabo waters these fish are at the height of their seasonal presence right now and our crews have had some exceptional wahoo strikes this week on the Pacific grounds and out toward the 95. High speed wire rigged ballyhoo and Nomad style deep divers continue to produce the most consistent hookups. As with any wahoo bite, a handful came off during the fight once guest anglers got into the battle these fish are relentless and unforgiving on anything less than constant pressure but the ones that stayed pinned made for some of the most memorable moments of the week. Nothing burns drag quite like a wahoo at full speed and our clients know it. Come experience one for yourself reach out and book your October trip while space remains.

🐬 Dorado / Mahi Report 🌊

Dorado continue to show up reliably across all our fishing grounds as the species builds toward the tail end of its peak season. Dorado run strong from July through November and are one of the most popular targets for visiting anglers of all experience levels and this week they have been showing up on weedlines and debris fields throughout the corridor from the bay out to the 95 Spot. Live cocineros and rigged ballyhoo both producing well depending on what the fish want on any given morning. Both Just Right and Cabo Dream have been finding dorado as a natural companion to the billfish and wahoo action the kind of mixed bag day where the cooler fills up and the release flags fly simultaneously. October is considered the best month for mahi mahi in Cabo waters if a box of quality dorado fillets to bring home is part of your trip vision, this is the exact window to be here. Don't wait on it November starts the wind down for dorado season.

🐟 Tuna Report 🌪️

Yellowfin tuna are very much in play this week. The San Jaime Bank has been producing quality tuna action for the Cabo fleet this week a productive zone that sits within practical running range for our boats departing from Cabo San Lucas marina on good weather days. October is one of the prime months for big yellowfin tuna out of Cabo, with fish in the 150 plus pound class a legitimate possibility on the offshore banks though our captains have been balancing the tuna run against the exceptional billfish and wahoo action on the Pacific side, making real time decisions each morning based on conditions and what the fish are telling us. When wind and sea cooperate for the full day run, tuna are firmly on the primary target list. Fish can range from 20 to well over 100 pounds, with the largest typically arriving in September and October the timing is right for a truly trophy class yellowfin.

⛵ Sailfish Report 🎣

Sailfish have been part of the active species mix this week across the Cabo fleet — a welcome bonus for any trip targeting marlin or wahoo on the Pacific grounds. These spectacular fish don't take appointments and show up without warning on a rigged ballyhoo or a pitched bait which is exactly why our captains keep a ready rod staged at all times. An unexpected sailfish release is the kind of moment that turns an already great trip into a story that gets told for years. Pacific sailfish continue showing through October alongside the full suite of fall pelagic species one more reason the species variety out here right now is extraordinary.

Notes

This week confirmed everything that experienced Cabo anglers already know October is the month where it all comes together. Captain Ramon and Master Captain Jose worked through the wind that arrived late in the week with the same discipline and local knowledge that has defined this fleet all season adjusting range, switching presentations, and keeping clients connected to fish on every viable day on the water. October is the consensus pick among local captains all major species are simultaneously active, and the bite is as diverse as it gets anywhere in the world. Our boats are right in the middle of it. With the Bisbee's Offshore kicking off October 15th and tournament energy bringing the world's best anglers to these same grounds, the dock will be electric this coming week. Be part of it — book through FinChaserCabo.com 

🌤️ Fishing Forecast for Next Week: October 12th – October 18th, 2026

The coming week brings excellent fishing conditions and the most prestigious big-game tournament in the world launching right here in Cabo San Lucas.

Monday through Wednesday are shaping up as the most stable early-week window October averages around 10 hours of sunshine per day and sea temperatures averaging 81°F nearshore with the offshore grounds running warmer at 84 to 86°F. These are prime days for full day offshore runs to the billfish and tuna grounds. Get out early and work the Pacific corridor from the lighthouse toward the 95 and 1150; marlin, wahoo, and dorado are all active in this zone.

Thursday through Saturday sees average temperatures in the high 80s with October historically bringing periodic wind and some rainfall potential the tail end of the tropical season means daily monitoring is essential. Morning departures before the sea breeze builds will be the productive window. Our captains check conditions at the dock every morning and communicate with clients proactively trust that process.

Sea Temperature is forecast to hold at 84 to 86°F across the productive grounds  still firmly in the zone that keeps all the fall pelagic species active and feeding. Major fishing tournaments including the Bisbee's Black and Blue are built around exactly these conditions the ocean is loaded right now and the tournament fleet showing up this week is the proof.

Species outlook for next week: Blue and black marlin on the offshore banks and Pacific corridor, striped marlin working back in from the north, wahoo at the 95 and beyond, yellowfin tuna at San Jaime and the offshore grounds, dorado on weedlines throughout the corridor, and sailfish as a bonus encounter on any billfish run.

Bottom line for next week: Monday through Wednesday are your best shooting days for productive full day offshore runs. Tournament week means more boats on the water but also means the most concentrated fishing intelligence of the year flowing through the marina local captains who know what the tournament fleet is finding have a significant advantage. The Los Cabos Billfish Tournament and Bisbee's events in October represent the pinnacle of Cabo sportfishing even if you are not competing, fishing these grounds during tournament week is an experience unlike any other. Days on Fin Chaser and Cabo Dream are available contact us now to secure your October dates before they are claimed.

Weekly Tips

October is Not the Time to Wait: If you can only go once, go in October  you're not targeting one species, you're targeting all of them. Every week that passes in October is a week of peak season fishing that does not come back. Pick up the phone and book now.

Watch the Wind and Go Early: Wind picked up late this week on the Pacific side  a reminder that October mornings are the golden window. Our captains are at the dock before first light. Match that energy and the first two to three hours on the water will be your most productive.

Trust Live Caballito for Everything: From marlin to tuna to sailfish, live caballito pitched accurately in front of a feeding fish is still the single most reliable bite trigger in our arsenal on these grounds. Secure quality bait at the dock first thing every morning it sets the tone for the entire day.

Stay On a Fish: Wahoo and dorado coming off the hook during the fight this week is a reminder keep the rod tip up, maintain pressure through every head shake, and do not ease off until the fish is in the box or released at the boat. Our deckhands will coach you through it. Listen to them.

Book Both Boats for Groups: Bringing a group to Cabo this fall? Just Right and Cabo Dream can run together on the same day  friendly competition between boats, shared intelligence on the water, and double the stories at the dock when you come back in. Contact us at FinChaserCabo.com and we will build the right package for your group.

October in Cabo San Lucas is nothing short of world-class. The fish are stacked, the water is warm, the grounds are loaded, and the Bisbee's Black and Blue is about to bring the biggest event in big-game fishing to our doorstep. Captain Ramon, Master Captain Jose, and the full crew aboard Just Right and Cabo Dream are locked in, reading the ocean daily, and ready to put you on the fish of a lifetime. Come be part of the best month of the best fishing destination on the planet. Tight lines! 🎣✨