The season’s first tropical storm has developed off of the Southern Mexican coast, named Alvin, this weakening storm is far away from making any impact on land, forecasters do expect to see increased wave activity over the weekend as a southern hemisphere system is pushing in higher swells and surfers are excited with anticipation. Spring time weather has started to feel a bit more like summer, days are progressively becoming warmer, with highs nearing 90 degrees. Winds have been light, switching from the north to the south, unpredictable from day to day, as daily weather patterns are changing continually. Ocean temperatures have ranged from 65 degrees on the Pacific side of Cabo San Lucas, up to 75 degrees outside of San Jose del Cabo and towards Los Frailes.

 

Anglers found that the fishing action has been varying, just like the weather has been doing, on any given day just about anything could happen offshore, there is an abundance of squid and other baitfish in local waters now. At times crews encountered balled up medium sized squid on the surface and were able to net some of them as use for bait. We are seeing more schools of bolito now moving in on local fishing grounds, as well as mullet close to shore. Favorable signs when we see this much bait activity, always an attraction for gamefish to follow their preferred food source.

 

Striped marlin continue to provide consistent action offshore, fish have been scattered throughout the region, anywhere from 2 to 20 miles from shore. With all of the natural food in the area the billfish were at times not interested in feeding, other days they would shy away from caballito, but would readily strike bolito, some charters did accountant for multiple marlin catch and release days. The majority of the marlin have ranged in sizes from 80 lb. to 150 lb. A handful of open water dorado are being found and small groups of these fish were also found closer to shore over the rocky structure, places that hold concentrations of baitfish, a few dorado over 30 lb. were reported. Not much talk about wahoo, but we know with such plentiful baitfish around and the way the conditions are now warming and with clean blue water being found, that any day these fish could become increasingly active.

 

There are yellowtail holding on the high spots, the fish landed are in the 20 to 35 lb. class, they have not been biting consistently, they were striking best on live chihuil batfish drifted down deep on the Gordo Banks. These particular baits were very difficult to come by, only available at first light on these same grounds and in limited numbers, not for sale. Caballito continue to be the main bait source obtainable in the marina area, sardinas are schooling along the beaches north of Punta Gorda, but with higher surf conditions, the commercial pangeros were not safely able to net them.

 

Some charters were able to obtain fresh brined sardinas and they reported catches of various snapper, cabrilla, pompano and sierra. Some of these late season sierra have been large, to over 10 pounds. This past week there were several quality snook accounted for by anglers fishing off the shore near the Pueto Los Cabos Marina jetty. These catches are early in the season for the elusive snook, striking on baits and various lures, the largest reported was a 33 lb. snook that hit on a Rapala type lure. An unusual catch of a 20 pound halibut while trolling a live caballito for roosterfish was accounted from La Playita panga charter.

 

Action for roosterfish has been steady this past week, with larger fish now moving in, several roosters up to 50 lb. were caught and released, and many other fish were over 20 pounds, numbers of fish have varied each day, reports of 20 releases one day and the next day boats could only find a handful best chance was early in the day. Strong currents have been running and tidal swings can all have an effect on the bite.

 

The combined local panga fleets launching from La Playita, Puerto Los Cabos Marina sent out approximately 80 charters this past week and anglers reported a fish count of: 16 striped marlin, 3 sailfish, 4 mako shark, 22 yellowtail, 19 amberjack, 38 huachinango, 12 barred pargo, 20 cabrilla, 23 bonito, 30 dorado, 42 sierra, 1 halibut, 9 pompano, 6 dogtooth snapper, 34 jack crevalle and 115 roosterfish.

Tommy on the Eldorado out of Long Beach Sportfishing checking in from San Clemente this morning. Great weather and conditions are awesome. They are looking at alot of fish and just put their first yellow on deck. Tommy will check back in with us so stay tuned.

 

Trips are on line every night and still just at $99. Don't forget Military, Law Enforcment, and Firefighters still ride for just $79.

 

Call 562-432-8993 for trip info and reservations.

 

The Cobra out of Channel Island Sportfishing checking in this morning looking at some seabass but no bitters yet. They are going to load up on some rockfish then hit the seabass grounds again. Stay tuned as Chris will keep you all up to date.

 

They are on line for open party trips all week limited to just 12 anglers.

 

Call 805-382-1612 for reservations.

 

For charter info and to book your group call 310-403-9969.

 

$475 This is Senor Tuna’s first exploratory 3.5 day trip from Pierpoint Landing to the Channel Islands. We will target Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa and possibly San Nicholas Islands. We will be targeting yellowtail, white seabass, calicos, halibut, reds and shallow water rockfish. inc meals OPEN RESERVATIONS WELCOME! Call Chris for more info or reservations 951-302-6383 

 

2 Day departing Fri 06-21 9:00 PM returning Sun 06-23 7:00 PM 

 

 $295 Senor Tuna 2 day trip from Pierpoint Landing $295 includes meals- Capt. Mike Bullard will target San Nicolas/Santa Barbara Island, or best fishing, for yellowtail, calico’s, and white seabass. OPEN RESERVATIONS WELCOME! Call Chris for more info or reservations 951-302-6383 

 

$495 Senor Tuna 2.5 day trip From Seaforth includes meals- 

Capt. Mike Bullard will be fishing offshore for Tuna & Pelagic OPEN RESERVATIONS WELCOME! Call Chris for more info or reservations 951-302-6383

Redondo Sportfishing will be extending their $30 1/2 day specials leaving on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday's all during May.

 

 

Get in on the great fishing and great price by calling 310-372-2111 for reservations.

 

 

We looked around more today and found that large numbers of Yellowtail are now filtering into the Island.

These fish WILL bite soon.

 

We went 2 for 3 today on the yellows along with 6 barracuda 8 calico bass 3 sheepshead 2 opal eye 11 blue perch 14 red snapper 11 salmon grouper and 24 rockfish.

 

We have a few trips lined up for the guys that want to fish with us but don’t have a large enough group to charter the entire boat.

 

These are sponsored trip by industry leaders with lots of giveaways and raffles.

 

First trip is a Seeker Rod sponsored trip departing on June 15 at 5am and returning at 5pm fishing Catalina. Limited to just 20 anglers at $100 per angler.

 

Next two trips are sponsored by Turners Outdoorsman with the same deal, giveaways, raffles, ect… These trips are June 30 and August 11.

 

For more info please give me a call at (310) 844-3814 or book online at gailforcesportfishing.com

The Mirage is back out this morning and already have 9 seabass on deck with 1 halibut, and 5 yellowtail to go with it.

 

We will do our best to bring you photos later today.

 

Hola amigos! It sure is beautiful here in Cabo right now, but as for the fishing… Umm, well! Judge for yourself!!

 

Let’s start with the bad news first. Michael Neary and Emily Smith boarded Tantrum for a full day, they had no luck out there, hopefully next time!!

 

Joe Keiffer, Michelle and Matt Parsons and Deb Watson abaord El Nuevo with Alex and Jesus. They caught and released a Striped Marlin.

 

Ben Allen and Chelsea Clurry boarded RedRum for a full day with Captain Omar. They had a great day, each one releasing a Striped MArlin.

 

Jim Satterfeild and his buddies on RumRunnin also had a lot of luck out there releasing 2 Striped Marlin.

 

Fritz Hoffman and buddies Jeff and Rick boarded ReelRum for two days of fishing. Day 1 they caught and released 3 Striped Marlin, day 2 Fritz bruoght along Nathan and Jacob, now maybe those boys were not as good of luck because on Tuesday they caught only a SkipJack.

 

Coy and Julie Highsmith boarded RumRunnin for a full day. I hope those guys enjoyed their day on the water despite the fact that they had no luck with the fish.

 

Gary Marriage boarded Tantrum for a 1/2 day inshore trip. He told me he just wanted to catch Roosterfish, it was on his bucket list. He had some luck! He caught 2 nice size Roosterfish, about 25-30 lbs and a couple of Bonita.

 

Daniel Eubanks and buddies Frank, Ray, Zane and John boarded Colleen’s Magic for a 1/2 day charter. These were super nice guys, don’t know if it is because most of them were from my neck of the woods, one of them even from my actual hometown, Mooresville, NC.   Either way, they did not get mad at me when they only caught a Bonita. They know it is fishing and had a great time regardless!

 

Jerry and Susan Richards fished Wednesday aboard Tantrum for a full day. They lost a Marlin and caught a Bonita.

 

Veteran RedRUm fisherman Ken Kessler was aboard ReelRum with buddy Robert Paul. They had no luck on their half day, but Ken will be back!

 

Edward and Natasha Sapienza boarded RumRunnin for the day. They were happy that they caught and released a Striped Marlin.

 

Louis Chirillo, Lindsay Rivea, Kali Vail and Jeremy Wilcott headed out on El Nuevo for a full day. They had the best day of all of our boats, releasing 2 Striped Marlin and a Whale Shark.