Cabo Tuna Fishing Trips: Jigging, Kites & Popping for Yellowfin
Yellowfin tuna are one of the most exciting gamefish you can target in Cabo San Lucas. Known for their blistering runs, incredible strength, and delicious sashimi-grade meat, these pelagics attract anglers from all over the world.
At Tag Cabo Sportfishing, we’ve spent years perfecting techniques like slow-pitch jigging, kite fishing, and popping to give our guests the best chance of landing these powerful fish. Whether you’re looking for an action-packed day trip or a multi-day luxury charter, Cabo is the place to chase yellowfin tuna.
Best Season for Yellowfin Tuna in Cabo
Peak Season: July through November, when schools of tuna gather offshore.
Off-Season Action: Smaller fish can be found year-round, especially near banks and seamounts.
Hotspots: The Gordo Banks, Iman Bank, and offshore seamounts are prime tuna grounds.
👉 Tuna often travel with porpoise schools and birds—our guides use advanced electronics like SIMRAD paired with SatFish charts to track temperature breaks and bait concentrations.
Techniques Our Guides Use
🎣 Slow-Pitch Jigging
Perfect for when tuna hold deep.
We drop heavy jigs on Shimano Ocea Jiggers and retrieve with rhythm to mimic baitfish.
Ideal for anglers who want constant action.
🪁 Kite Fishing
A game-changer for big yellowfin.
Flying fish or squid baits are dangled just on the surface, creating irresistible strikes.
This method often produces the biggest tuna of the trip.
💥 Popping & Casting
For adrenaline junkies, casting poppers and stickbaits at boiling schools delivers explosive surface bites.
We use Shimano Stellas and Estellas for maximum drag and stopping power.
Why Tuna Fishing with a Pro Matters
Experience: Our captains know when to switch from trolling to jigging or kite setups.
Gear: From tuna tubes to popping rods, we provide specialized equipment that makes the difference.
Strategy: Tuna are fast-moving—our crew works as a team to keep you connected and increase hookup ratios.
Tuna fishing in Cabo San Lucas is as thrilling as it gets—whether you’re jigging deep, casting surface lures, or sending a kite out for giants. With the right guide, gear, and planning, your dream of battling a yellowfin tuna can become a reality.
📩 Contact Tag Cabo Sportfishing today to book your Cabo tuna fishing trip and experience one of the most exciting fisheries in the world.
East Cape Fishing Adventures – Catching Yellowfin Tuna on Poppers and Flies
The East Cape of Baja California Sur has always been a paradise for anglers, but some days out here simply feel magical. Just a couple of days ago, our team headed out from the East Cape waters, and we were met with schools of yellowfin tuna feeding on the surface. Instead of trolling, we decided to challenge ourselves with poppers and flies—and the action was unforgettable.
Explosive Topwater Action
If you’ve ever watched a tuna explode on a popper, you know the adrenaline rush it creates. Every cast across the foamy surface was met with powerful strikes, and the yellowfin gave us blistering runs that tested both our arms and our gear. For fly anglers, the challenge was just as intense—placing the fly accurately into a feeding frenzy and feeling that sudden hit is an experience like no other.
The beauty of fishing in the East Cape lies in its unique geography. Warm currents from the Sea of Cortez meet an abundance of bait, creating the perfect feeding ground for pelagic species. Unlike longer offshore runs in other destinations, tuna here can often be found just a short distance from the beach. That means more fishing and less travel time, maximizing your chances for action.
Techniques That Work
For anglers planning a trip, here’s what worked for us:
Poppers: Large chuggers and stickbaits retrieved quickly to mimic fleeing baitfish.
Flies: Sardine and anchovy patterns with sinking lines for deeper schools, and floating lines for surface action.
Boat positioning: Key to success—our crew worked hard to keep us in casting range of the feeding tuna.
These techniques don’t just produce fish—they create a level of excitement that trolling can’t always deliver.
The Ultimate Multi-Day Fishing Experience
While our day was full of tuna chaos, what makes East Cape truly special is the variety of species you can target across several days. Imagine starting one day with yellowfin tuna, chasing roosterfish along the beaches the next, and finishing with marlin or dorado offshore. A single day can give you a taste of the action, but a multi-day trip unlocks the full East Cape experience.
Plan Your East Cape Adventure
If you’ve been dreaming of topwater tuna strikes, screaming reels, and unforgettable moments on the water, now is the time to plan your East Cape fishing trip. At Tag Cabo Sportfishing, we offer customized multi-day packages that combine luxury, professional crews, and the best gear with the raw thrill of Baja sportfishing.
👉 Contact us today to reserve your East Cape adventure and experience yellowfin tuna on poppers and flies for yourself.
Cabo San Lucas Marlin Fishing Guide: Best Seasons, Techniques & Luxury Charters
Cabo San Lucas is known as the Marlin Capital of the World, attracting anglers from around the globe who dream of battling these majestic billfish. At Tag Cabo Sportfishing, we specialize in creating unforgettable marlin fishing experiences, from half-day adventures to multi-day luxury charters onboard our world-class fleet.
Whether you’re after striped marlin, blue marlin, or black marlin, this guide will show you the best times of year, the techniques we use, and how to make the most of your Cabo fishing trip.
Best Time for Marlin Fishing in Cabo
Striped Marlin: Found year-round, but peak season is November through April.
Blue Marlin: Best from July through October, when warmer waters draw them closer.
Black Marlin: Less common but present during late summer and fall.
👉 Because of Cabo’s unique geography—where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean—you have chances at marlin almost any month of the year. For a broader look at what to expect across all species, see our Ultimate Guide to Sportfishing in Cabo San Lucas.
For anglers seeking more than just a day trip, our luxury overnight charters offer the ultimate marlin experience. Imagine spending multiple days on the water, fishing sunrise to sunset, then anchoring at remote coves with white-sand beaches.
Fleet Options: From our 67ft Bertram to the 98ft Baratucci.
Inclusions: Private chef, premium open bar, Starlink WiFi, kayaks, and snorkeling gear.
Customization: Whether it’s a hardcore fishing expedition or a family-friendly adventure, we design each trip around your needs.
Cabo San Lucas offers one of the world’s best marlin fisheries, and with the right guide, you’ll maximize your chances of a trophy catch and unforgettable memories. Whether it’s a single-day marlin hunt or a multi-day luxury fishing expedition, Tag Cabo Sportfishing is ready to take you there.
Fishing is about more than the catch—it’s about creating memories together. That’s why we celebrate our shared passion for sportfishing with every guest who joins us.
📩 Contact us today to plan your Cabo marlin fishing trip and experience the thrill of fishing with expert guides.
The 2025 Los Cabos billfish season is unfolding under neutral El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) conditions, with a shift toward La Niña expected by fall. Cooler currents along the Pacific side of Baja typically mean stronger upwellings, more sardines and mackerel, and bigger concentrations of marlin. For anglers planning their trips, that’s the recipe for world-class fishing in Cabo.
Striped Marlin – The Backbone of Cabo Sportfishing
Striped marlin are present year-round, but their migration creates several peak windows:
Winter–Spring (Jan–Mar): The Golden Gate and San Jaime banks hold steady numbers, offering multiple release opportunities per trip.
Fall (Oct–Dec): As the Magdalena Bay sardine run begins, massive schools of striped marlin gather to feed, creating surface chaos few fisheries can match.
Late Fall–Winter (Nov–Feb): The Finger Bank striped marlin grounds north of Cabo deliver some of the highest catch-and-release rates anywhere, with double-digit daily releases common in peak weeks.
Blue Marlin – Prime Summer Action
Blue marlin season runs June–October, and 2025 has been no exception. By July and August, boats were consistently raising fish in the 200–400 lb class. With sea temps holding in the low 80s, September still offers excellent chances for anglers chasing that electric strike and high-flying acrobatics only blues deliver.
Black Marlin – Giants on Gordo Banks
Although less common, black marlin are the fish of a lifetime in Cabo. The Gordo Banks area produced multiple blacks over 600 lbs this August, along with stories of fish well over 800 lbs lost in battle. Live skipjack and small tuna are the best offerings, and anglers in September and October still have a great chance to encounter one of these heavyweights.
2025 Hotspots for Marlin
Magdalena Bay (Oct–Dec) – Bait-ball striped marlin action during the sardine run.
Finger Bank (Nov–Feb) – Legendary striped marlin aggregations for anglers willing to make the long run.
Golden Gate & San Jaime (Winter–Spring) – Reliable striped marlin grounds when the Pacific cools.
Gordo Banks (Aug–Oct) – The spot for big blues and blacks, along with tuna and dorado.
Proven Techniques for 2025
For Striped Marlin: Pitch live caballito or mackerel into surface frenzies, with teasers ready.
For Blues and Blacks: Troll large lures at 7–8.5 knots, then pitch live skipjack or small tuna on heavy leaders (150–200 lb).
For All Species: Use advanced electronics like SIMRAD sonar and overlay data from SatFish to locate bait schools and productive current lines before the rest of the fleet.
Conservation: Responsible Billfishing
At Tag Cabo Sportfishing, conservation is non-negotiable. We practice and promote catch-and-release billfishing, using heavy tackle to reduce fight times and circle hooks to minimize injury. With striped marlin massing in the thousands and giant blacks still roaming Gordo Banks, protecting these fish ensures that Cabo remains the sportfishing capital of the world for generations to come.
Plan Your Trip Around the Migration
September–October: Hunt blue and black marlin on the Sea of Cortez side.
October–December: Experience the sardine run at Magdalena Bay or target striped marlin on the Finger Bank.
Winter–Spring 2026: Return for the Golden Gate and San Jaime striped marlin fishery.
👉 Whether you want to chase a grander blue, hook into a black marlin off Gordo, or witness the chaos of striped marlin blitzing bait balls, Cabo in 2025 has it all. Browse our fleet of Fishing experiences and let us customize your adventure.
Reach Out to us via Email at tagsportfishing@gmail.com
Why I Recommend Having Both a SIMRAD C-MAP Reveal and a Navionics Card on Your Screen
As the owner of Tag Cabo Sportfishing here in Cabo San Lucas, I’ve spent years fine-tuning the electronics setup on my boats to give my clients the best possible fishing experience. One of the biggest game changers has been running both a SIMRAD C-MAP Reveal card and a Navionics card side by side on my screens.
While they serve different purposes, together they give me an unmatched level of detail and efficiency on the water. Here’s why I highly recommend having both.
Navionics – My Go-To for Navigation
Navionics has become an industry standard for navigation, and for good reason:
Highly detailed nautical charts for accurate route planning.
User-friendly interface that’s quick to read while underway.
Precise waypoints and markers for safe navigation through known fishing grounds and harbors.
I rely on Navionics to set up my routes and control my autopilot, especially when running long distances. Its navigation features are clean, easy to follow, and give me the confidence that I’m on the most efficient and safest path.
SIMRAD C-MAP Reveal – My Secret Weapon for Finding Fish
When it comes to fishing-specific detail, nothing beats C-MAP Reveal.
High-resolution bathymetric data that clearly shows canyons, ledges, and underwater structures.
Shaded relief view for a 3D-like perspective of the ocean floor.
Ideal for pinpointing prime fishing spots where bait and big pelagic fish are likely to gather.
I use C-MAP Reveal primarily after reviewing water temperatures, chlorophyll concentrations, and wind conditions on my SatFish App in the morning. Once I identify a promising zone, I switch over to my C-MAP screen to find nearby canyons, ridges, or drop-offs where the fish might be holding.
My Daily Setup
I run two screens on my bridge:
Screen One – SIMRAD C-MAP Reveal: To identify underwater structures and potential fishing hotspots based on my morning SatFish analysis.
Screen Two – Navionics: To plot my route and engage the autopilot so I can head straight to the fishing grounds while keeping an eye on navigation hazards.
This combination lets me find the fish faster, navigate more safely, and spend more time with lines in the water rather than guessing where to go.
Why You Should Have Both
While either system works great on its own, using both unlocks their full potential:
C-MAP Reveal gives you the fishing detail you need to locate productive waters.
Navionics keeps your route precise and safe.
Together, they save fuel, time, and increase your chances of hooking into big game.
As someone who has been sportfishing in Cabo for over 16 years, I can tell you—having the right charts on your screens can make the difference between a slow day and a record-breaking catch.
If you’re looking to upgrade your electronics or get the most out of your current setup, feel free to visit us at Tag Cabo Sportfishing. We’re happy to share what works best for us on the waters of Baja California Sur.
Few places fire the imagination of anglers like Cabo San Lucas. Situated where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez, Cabo is legendary for its offshore fishing – boats routinely head 15–50 miles offshore to target pelagic species such as marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna, wahoo and mahi‑mahi.
The short run to deep water means you’re “in the action” soon after leaving the marina, and the area’s reliable weather (over 300 sunny days per year) and world‑class tournaments make it a year‑round draw.
While chasing trophy fish is exhilarating, deep‑sea fishing also presents a practical challenge: you’re far from cellular coverage. The ability to check weather data, communicate with family or crew, file a catch report or even handle remote work becomes difficult when there’s no reliable power or internet. As someone who regularly ventures off the coast of Baja California Sur, I experienced this firsthand. That’s why I started using Star‑Batt, a rugged portable power solution designed specifically for the Starlink Mini satellite‑internet system.
Why Connectivity Matters Offshore
The offshore grounds around Cabo are far beyond the reach of terrestrial cell towers. Yet connectivity is vital for safety and convenience:
Weather and sea‑state updates: Conditions can change quickly. Real‑time radar and forecast data help captains plan safe routes and avoid storms.
Navigation & fish‑finding technology: GPS chartplotters, sonar and satellite imagery (e.g., SatFish) are standard on charter boats and rely on high‑bandwidth connections.
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Emergency communications: When an engine fails or someone is injured, being able to call for assistance can be life‑saving.
Sharing the moment: Sportfishing is a social activity. Uploading photos or live‑streaming a marlin fight lets friends and sponsors share the excitement.
Traditional portable generators are noisy, require fuel and are not always practical on smaller boats. Power banks designed for phones don’t have the capacity to run a Starlink Mini dish for long periods. That’s where the Star‑Batt Mini comes in.
Star‑Batt was created by Alex (a Marine Corps veteran) and Andrew (a mechanical engineer). They loved exploring remote places but noticed that the Starlink Mini, while unlocking global internet, lacked a reliable portable power source. After building a prototype for themselves, they launched the product in October 2024 via Kickstarter, hitting their 30‑day fundraising goal in just three hours and eventually raising over US$100 000. Their mission is to give people the power to stay connected anywhere, whether on off‑road adventures or in emergency response.
Key features of the Star‑Batt Mini
Feature
Description
24+ hours of power
Provides up to 24 hours of uninterrupted power on a single charge, keeping the Starlink Mini running all day without a generator.
Built tough
Encased in a weather‑resistant, rugged case designed to handle extreme conditions.
Multiple charging options
Can be recharged via AC outlet, car adapter or solar. Two USB‑C and a USB‑PD port allow charging phones, tablets and laptops.
Optimized for Starlink Mini
The unit is purpose‑built for the Starlink Mini—compact, efficient and with no wasted capacity.
Solar & mounting accessories
The optional Star‑Batt Solar provides a 160 W monocrystalline panel for rapid recharging in remote environments. The Star‑Batt Cradle offers a magnetic mounting system with 240 lbs of holding force or suction‑cup “Sux Mounts” to secure the unit to a boat or vehicle.
These features make Star‑Batt more than a battery pack—it’s a complete off‑grid power ecosystem. The founders emphasize that unlike generic power stations, Star‑Batt is compact enough to fit in your rig, lasts longer than generic solutions and is fully optimized for the Starlink Mini’s power requirements.
Fishing, Charging, and Sharing the Adventure
Practical benefits on a Cabo fishing trip
When I head out of the marina toward the offshore banks, I mount my Star‑Batt system in the boat’s electronics area. The Star‑Batt Cradle’s magnetic feet (240 lbs of force) keep the unit stable even in rough seas. If I’m on a fiberglass panga, I switch to the suction‑cup Sux Mounts for a secure fit. I plug in the Starlink Mini dish, point it at the sky and let the Star‑Batt feed it for the next 24 hours. Should the battery run low, I unfold the 160 W solar panel and keep charging while trolling.
This setup transforms the trip:
Real‑time reports: Using high‑bandwidth apps like SatFish or MarineTraffic, I can download sea‑surface temperature charts, chlorophyll maps and fish‑aggregating device data. This helps me decide whether to troll for striped marlin (best January–March) or to head for tuna and dorado when they peak during the summer months.
Safety and coordination: If I’m far out (often 15–50 miles offshore), I can still communicate with my marina, other boats and emergency services. Unexpected weather changes or engine troubles no longer leave us isolated.
Staying connected with home: My family back in San José del Cabo can join the adventure virtually. When we hook into a blue marlin during the prime September–November season, I stream the fight live.
Work & content creation: As a blogger, I write trip updates and upload photos to the website from the cabin. Portable USB‑C ports mean I also keep my camera batteries and laptop charged.
Cabo’s fishery changes with the seasons. In early spring, striped marlin, dorado and wahoo are abundant, while yellowfin tuna and dorado peak from June to August. The prime months (September–November) bring blue and black marlin and epic tuna runs. With Star‑Batt, you can plan and adjust your trip based on these seasonal patterns—download updated water‑temperature charts or tournament standings anywhere offshore.
Final Thoughts
Sportfishing in Cabo is about chasing dreams—battling marlin under a blazing sun and savoring the camaraderie that comes with a great catch. Staying connected doesn’t detract from that magic; it enhances safety, allows you to share the excitement and even helps you find more fish. Star‑Batt’s purpose‑built power system ensures your Starlink Mini remains online for 24 hours or more, giving you reliable internet without noisy generators or fuel constraints. The optional solar panel and mounting cradle extend that independence.
For anglers exploring the rich waters off Cabo San Lucas, Star‑Batt is more than an accessory—it’s a tool that unlocks total freedom on the water. Whether you’re targeting marlin, tuna or dorado, you can fish hard, explore far and still call home at the end of the day. That’s deep‑sea sportfishing with a modern twist.
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