FISHING
Fishermen reel in more than 800
species of game fish off the coast of Los Cabos. Known throughout the
world for its marlin fishing, you can also catch dorado,
yellowfin tuna, striped marlin (which can be caught
year-round), swordfish, sailfish and roosterfish. The best time of year to fish
in this region is from June to December.
El Arco ? Located on the
southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula in Cabo
San Lucas. This is a place where the waters of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez meet. At this location,
there is an arch-shaped rock formation that has become the symbol of Los Cabos. You can arrive there by boat in 20 minutes. In
addition to its beautiful scenery, this place offers a wide variety of fish
that live in it calm, crystalline waters, making it
one of the most popular fishing destinations.
Parque Nacional
Marino Cabo Pulmo ? Located on the East Cape, slightly more than 60 kilometers from San Jose del Cabo, this biosphere reserve has 7,111 hectares (17,564 acres). It also has the only living coral
reef in western North America. This is an ideal fishing spot as
it has more than 350 fish species living in its waters, and although some of
the fish are seasonal catches, you?re sure to find dorado,
striped marlin and yellowfin tuna.
Bahia Magdalena ? Located on the western coast of Baja California Sur and north of Almejas Bay. You can arrive there by
departing from Puerto San Carlos or Puerto Adofo
Lopez Mateos. It is a nature reserve and breeding
ground for gray whales, which arrive there between January and March to produce
offspring. Has strong surf and is 60 kilometers (37
miles) long. It is often referred to as the gateway to the
Pacific. This place offers great fresh-water fishing as nearby rivers empty
into the bay and channel a wide variety of fish into its waters.
Marina de Cabo San Lucas ? Located in the heart of Cabo
San Lucas on Lot A-18 De la Darsena. It Has excellent boating facilities and
service areas. You can arrive at the marina in your own boat or in a water taxi
from El Medano Beach. From this place you can head out to the open
sea for a sportfishing adventure. The marina has
hosted sailfish, swordfish, marlin and dorado fishing
tournaments, among others.
