SO WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO GO FISHING IN CABO SAN LUCAS AND THE EAST CAPE?

There really isn't a bad time to take a fishing trip down to Los Cabos or the East Cape of Baja. Different times of the year offer different types of fishing. When marlin, dorado and tuna are scarce, other species like wahoo, yellowtail, cabrilla and other members of the grouper family make for great fishing days.

Most fisherman, especially first-time visitors to Cabo target billfish as many of them have never had the chance to battle these awesome creatures. However, great action can be had on a wide range of other game fish including some that make great tablefare. Dorado and tuna are two of the most sought after food fish in the ocean, great eating and quite a challenge to land. Nothing is quite as spectacular as the colorful and acrobatic dorado or the speed of the missile like wahoo.

Often times, anglers who come to this paradise never take the time to check out Baja Sur's incredible inshore and reef fisheries. The strength of a cubera snapper is well known amongst those fishermen who have tried their luck working rock ledges and points just a few hundred feet off shore. Trolling the surfline near points and along the edge of coves and structure can also be productive for sierra (spanish mackerel) and roosterfish.

WHAT ABOUT SURF FISHING IN CABO AND THE EAST CAPE OF BAJA?

Surf fishing is a great way to spend time exploring the coast of Los Cabos and the East Cape. You'll find many well known spots such as "Rooster Alley" in Los Frailes as well as discover some of your own secret spots. There are companies that offer guided surf fishing trips, some that utilize ATV's to cover more shoreline while sight fishing roosters, sierra and even yellowtail within casting distance of shore.

Flyfisherman will no doubt find unlimited opportunities to cast a fly to a school of boiling roosters just outside the surfline. For great tips and information on flyfishing Baja's pristine coast as well as information on some of the most productive areas for surf fishing, check out Gary Graham's Baja on the Fly site.

Venture further north in La Paz and new angling opportunities come along as there are islands close enough for a day trip for a bit of fishing off local islands as well as a chance to go ashore and try your luck working their shoreline. For excellent local knowledge of the La Paz fisheries, we can't reccommend Jonathan Roldan's Tailhunter International. Jonathan's lives in La Paz and is also a columnist for Western Outdoor News and has earned a reputation for great service with great results.