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Cabo San Lucas
Weekly Fish Report
May 11 - May 18

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Once again, here is the most comprehensive Fish Report in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.  Unfortunately, this is also one of our most dismal reports because there just are no fish.  Not only that but there are no anglers here either.  More on the lack of anglers latter.  Unfortunately for several months now, I regret to report,  the fishing outside the Los Cabos Marina has been slow to non-existent.  Okay you fishing addicts you have the quickie picture.  Now, when Striper Marlin are hooked up they have been mostly located out of the marina directly towards the 95 spot only a twenty minute run.  Next, Stripers have been spotted and some caught at the 1150.  Many charter boats have been trolling between the 95 and the 1150 all targeting Striper Marlin.  Both areas are on the Sea of Cortez side of Cabo.   So fishing enthusiasts, we have been limited to these areas as the Pacific has emptied and the water is colder too.  There has been some inshore fishing where Grouper and Spanish Mackerel have been taken.  All near and or along the shoreline on the Pacific side.  First directly as you make the right hand turn the Pedregalito Beach arrives and this area is being fished for the Grouper. 

Now, time to feature the Fishing Warriors who have Hooked Up on our Hook  Up Fishing Charter boats.  Readers, first I apologize that it has been too many weeks since the last fish report however I want to feature anglers from late April just because I want too.  So, about the end of April,  when some Tuna were being caught out on the Pacific at San Jaime Bank, Tom Drell  was taken there on our Hook Up I.  Mr. Drell, from Jacksonville Florida,  hooked up and caught 14 Yellowfin Tuna plus 3 real nice Dorado.  At days end back into the slip he exclaimed, " The crew was great and worked very hard to make our Cabo fishing experience great!  Will definitely recommend Hook Up."  ( See the picture on Hook Up I)   Then Chip Derrick, one of our real loyal clients who has fished on Hook Up many times before, traveled once again from Anchorage Alaska for one more try.  This was at April's end and his Friend and our Captain Alex headed for the Golden Gate where Chip captured one Striper Marlin and two nice Dorado ( See his picture on Hook Up).  Chip told us that, "Alex and Marco (deckhand) are a great fishing team.  They do know how to put you on a fish and then Hook Up."  Thanks Chip for the kind words and you faithful support.  Traveling all the way from B.C. Canada to fish Cabo San Lucas on our Hook Up I Charter boat came James Emslie.  James fishing with a buddy had a wonderfully great day.  He caught 2-Yellowtail (mighty fine eating) 5 Spanish Mackerel and a 15 pound squid.  James said, "The crew did a great job!"

Usually I now recap the reports week.  Already I simply informed you it is sincerely real slow, okay bad, fishing in Cabo.  That in itslef would be a reason that anglers are not coming to Cabo San Lucas.  But wait, we all realize there is more.  This swine flu has made the streets of Los Cabos empty.  I mean Cabo downtown looks almost like a ghost town.  Restaurants empty, shopkeepers simply standing alone by the doors, hotel rooms not occupied and yes fishing charter boats not going out much as a result.  I shall go out on a limb here and at least express my thoughts.  First, I sincerely believe that this swine flu is way over-rated.  In fact not one case has been reported in Cabo.  I  heard a Doctor on the news in America express that 100 people a day usually die of the flu and yet only very few cases have been reported and almost none have died.  Cabo is a real fun vacation destination with bright blue sky sun filled days whispers of gentle breezes and or stronger gusting winds only cooling one off from temperatures into the eighties and now nineties.  Great food, some of the most beautiful beaches I have even seen and tons of things to do including fishing.  What's my point?  Okay, the fishing, er um stinks, however if you mainly were looking for the good times of a restful leisurely "get away from it all" adventure please come on down to Cabo San Lucas.  Now, for those that say, "Paul, that is easy for you to say," simply remember that I too am an American traveling here every month for weeks at a time and I have No Worries & No Fear.  You see I just love Cabo and Cabo is my life.  You'll love it also so feel invited.

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Best Fishing Locations

The best fishing locations in Cabo San Lucas during this reporting period was at the 95 the 1150 and all areas in-between these two high spots.  And these areas are located in the Sea of Cortez.  Should you not be familiar with where this is go to our Hook Up web menu on the left column at CABO INFO then "click-on"  Cabo Hot Spots.  For Grouper and Spanish Mackerel close into shore areas have been productive mostly on the Pacific like Pedregalito near the arch around the corner to Los Arcos area.

Weather Conditions

Average Water Temperatures

Best bet is Mackerel live bait purchased from a panga at the Marina as you begin your fishing day.  Trolling Mean Joe Green type colors.

7 Day Forecast

Longest Day of the Year:  Friday June 19th, 2009   5:15 AM to 6:48 PM
Shortest Day of the Year:  Sunday December 20th, 2009   6:36 AM to 5:19 PM

Sunrise & Sunsets

Date           Sunrise (Dawn)      Snset (Twil:)

05/18        6:38 AM (6:13)        7:54 PM (8:18)
05/23        6:36 AM (6:11)        7:56 PM (8:21)
05/28        6:35 AM (6:10)        7:59 PM (8:23)
06/03        6:34 AM (6:09)        8:01 AM (8:26)
06/15        6:34 AM (6:09)        8:06 PM (8:31)

Moon Phases

Cabo San Lucas Average Weather Chart

Our Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Average Weather Chart is seen below No doubt about it, that Cabo San Lucas is the perfect destination not just for fishing big game species like Marlin, Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna and Wahoo but for vacationing as well. Why, you ask? Because not only is Cabo one of the worlds hottest fishing spots, usually thought of as the Fishing Capital of the World, but with about 340 days of sunny warm weather resting under the Cabo Blue skies makes it paradise. Even during the much warmer summer months, with Cabo San Lucas situated at Lands End on the tip of Baja, there is always a nice cooler breeze blowing from the Sea of Cortez or Pacific Ocean sides making it comfortable. Also, sea water temperatures at the beach range from 75-85 degrees perfect for beach goers. Winter months too are most pleasant with with many crystal clear days and still warm sunshine days. Visibility usually 10-15 miles.

This Cabo Fish Report is brought to you from information compiled by the staff at Team Hook Up. Our mission is to provide comprehensive data during each reporting period allowing fishing and weather trends to be examined.