FISHING REPORT - April 2026 - Picante Sportfishing
April brought excellent fishing to Los Cabos, with a great variety of species making for exciting mixed bags. We released the first Sailfish of the season, along with an increase in Striped marlin releases compared to March. Anglers also enjoyed bringing home Wahoo, Dorado, and even Yellowfin tuna, which means they’ve had a bit of luck this month.
The warmer water temperatures and seasonal transition are creating ideal conditions for Swordfish and Blue marlin to begin making their first appearances around the Cabo area.
Looking ahead to May, we expect the great fishing to continue for both catch-and-release marlin enthusiasts and those looking to enjoy fresh fish for the table. Contact us for availability and any questions, we’d love to get you on the water!
The best fishing spots this April in Cabo were: Herradura, 11:50 and 95 spot.
Take a look at our Cabo fishing calendar to know the species most likely to bite this month
Cabo San Lucas Weather Conditions
Air: HIGH 85 °F / LOW 71 °F
Water: SEA OF CORTEZ 78 °F | PACIFIC 75 °F
Humidity: 54 %
Wind: 5 – 7 knots
Fish Available: Striped Marlin, Dorado, Wahoo, Sailfish, Yellowfin tuna
Today’s Date: May 7th, 2026
Picante Expresso the Cabo Express 31’ had a great fishing month, released 14 Striped marlin, 1 Sailfish —the first of the season, they also boated 6 Dorado and 2 Wahoo.
Picante Express, 32’ Cabo Express also released 19 Striped marlin and they catch 17 Dorado and released 1 Shark.
Picante Dream 35’ Cabo Flybridge, released 18 Striped marlin and landed 10 Dorado.
Salsa 35’ Cabo, released 10 Striped Marlin, and boated 9 Dorado and 1 more Shark for the archive.
Picante Pride, Cabo express 36 ft, released 11 Striped marlin and boated 11 Dorado and 1 Wahoo.
Picante 45, Cabo Express 45’, released 19 Striped marlin and boated 12 Dorado.
Caliente 45, Cabo Express 45’ released 12 Striped marlin and boated 6 Dorado, 7 Yellowfin tuna and 1 more Wahoo for the count.
Stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram pages for daily fishing updates, pictures, and videos from Cabo San Lucas docks.
Get ready for one of Cabo’s premier summer fishing events — the 11th Annual Pelagic Triple Crown of Fishing, taking place June 11–14, 2026, here in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. With more than $500,000 in cash and prizes on the line, the tournament showcases Cabo’s incredible striped marlin, yellowfin tuna, dorado, and wahoo fishery, all set against the spectacular backdrop where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez.
Picante Sportfishing invites anglers and teams to fish this exciting event aboard our proven tournament fleet. With over 30 years of experience in Cabo sportfishing and a winning history in major tournaments, our captains and crews are ready to help make your Pelagic Triple Crown experience unforgettable. Contact us today to reserve your boat and join the action this June!
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