May continues to deliver outstanding action for Cabo San Lucas fishing charters, with excellent offshore conditions bringing strong numbers of striped marlin, yellowfin tuna, dorado, and wahoo to the waters surrounding Cabo San Lucas. Anglers fishing aboard our Cabo fishing charters experienced consistent action throughout the month, with calm seas, warming water temperatures, and productive fishing grounds both offshore and along the Pacific side.
Water temperatures in May ranged between 74 and 79 degrees, creating ideal conditions for some of the best sportfishing opportunities of the spring season. Bait availability has remained strong, and our captains continue finding active fish while trolling live bait, ballyhoo, cedar plugs, and skirted lures around the Golden Gate Bank, San Jaime Bank, the 1150 Spot, and the Sea of Cortez side of Cabo.
Striped Marlin Fishing In Cabo Continues Strong
Striped marlin fishing in Cabo San Lucas remained one of the highlights throughout May 2026. Multiple Cabo sportfishing charters reported successful releases of striped marlin ranging from 90 to over 180 pounds, especially during full-day offshore trips.
The most productive marlin fishing areas this month have been:
- Golden Gate Bank
- Gaspareño
- Cerro Colorado
- San Jaime Bank
Slow trolling live caballito and mackerel produced the best results during the morning hours, while trolling lures later in the day also generated aggressive strikes from striped marlin moving closer to the surface.
For anglers planning Cabo marlin fishing trips, May remains one of the best months to target striped marlin before summer water temperatures continue rising.
Yellowfin Tuna Action Improving Offshore
Yellowfin tuna fishing around Cabo San Lucas has steadily improved over the past several weeks, with schools of football tuna and larger fish appearing farther offshore. Our Cabo fishing charters encountered tuna primarily between 15 and 35 miles offshore while working porpoise schools and temperature breaks.
Most tuna ranged from:
- 10 to 40 pounds
- Occasional larger fish exceeding 60 pounds
Cedar plugs, feathers, and live bait produced the best action, especially during early morning runs. Anglers booking full-day Cabo fishing charters had the best success reaching productive offshore tuna grounds before mid-day conditions changed.
Dorado Fishing Starting To Heat Up In Cabo
Dorado fishing in Cabo San Lucas continues improving as warmer currents move into the area. Several boats reported excellent dorado action around floating debris, current lines, and offshore temperature breaks.
Bright-colored trolling lures and rigged ballyhoo worked especially well for dorado during May.
Most fish ranged between:
- 12 to 25 pounds
- With occasional larger bull dorado appearing offshore
As water temperatures continue warming heading into summer, dorado fishing should continue improving throughout the coming months.
Wahoo & Roosterfish Opportunities
Wahoo action has remained scattered but productive for anglers fishing farther offshore and along Pacific structure. High-speed trolling with dark-colored lures and bullet heads generated several quality wahoo strikes during recent trips.
Closer to shore, roosterfish action improved along the beaches and rocky structure areas outside Cabo San Lucas. Live bait produced the best results for anglers targeting roosterfish during half-day inshore Cabo fishing charters.
Weather & Ocean Conditions
May delivered excellent weather conditions for deep sea fishing in Cabo San Lucas:
- Calm morning seas
- Light afternoon winds
- Clear visibility
- Stable water temperatures
- Excellent bait concentrations
These conditions created ideal opportunities for both experienced anglers and first-time fishermen visiting Cabo for sportfishing vacations.
Best Fishing Techniques This Month
The most productive fishing techniques during May included:
- Slow trolling live bait for marlin
- Cedar plugs for tuna
- Ballyhoo trolling for dorado
- High-speed trolling for wahoo
- Live bait near structure for roosterfish
Our captains continuously adjusted fishing locations based on current movement, water temperatures, and bird activity to maximize opportunities for guests aboard our Cabo San Lucas fishing charters.
Why May Is A Great Month For Cabo Fishing Charters
May remains one of the most underrated months for Cabo sportfishing. Anglers benefit from:
- Smaller crowds
- Excellent weather
- Active offshore species
- Calmer seas
- Consistent marlin fishing
This combination creates outstanding opportunities for both serious anglers and families looking to experience world-class Cabo fishing charters before the busy summer season arrives.
Book Your Cabo San Lucas Fishing Charter
If you are planning a fishing trip to Cabo San Lucas, now is an excellent time to book your offshore adventure. Our experienced crews and professional Cabo fishing charters are ready to help you target marlin, tuna, dorado, wahoo, roosterfish, and more in the legendary waters surrounding Cabo San Lucas.
Whether you are looking for a half-day fishing trip, full-day offshore adventure, luxury sportfishing experience, or family-friendly Cabo fishing charter, our team is ready to help you create an unforgettable fishing experience in Cabo.
Book your Cabo San Lucas fishing charter today and experience why Cabo remains one of the top sportfishing destinations in the world.