Gone Fishing In Cabo San Lucas

State-of-the-art accommodations and world-class services make fishing in Cabo a pleasurable activity. Tranquil waters, the cool weather and a large variety of fish add to the experience. Fishing can be exciting as well as relaxing. It gives you time to collect your thoughts and unwind after a night of drinking and dancing! With a rich assortment of around 500 species of fish in Cabo, you are sure to come across one that will make a great photograph.

Where to Go Fishing in Cabo
The Sea of Cortez is home to a large variety of marine life. The fishing experience here is comparable to anywhere in the world. Several fish species are found quite close to the shores of the Baja Peninsula.

Types of Fish in Cabo
Fishing in Cabo is much more than catching the fish. You can relax on a beautiful yatch, sipping beer, while waiting for the fish to take the bait. While on your excursion, you may spot whales, dolphins, manta rays and sea turtles.

There large variety of fish in Cabo includes:
* Dorado: This ray-finned, multihued fish is a great catch. As per the connoisseurs of marine food, this fish makes a fabulous meal. They measure up to 6 feet 9 inches and weigh up to 87 pounds. If you happen to catch a Dorado, be prepared to tackle some acrobatic leaps that could make the nearby Dolphins envious.
* Striped Marlin: They measure around 12 to 15 inches and feed at large on tuna. However, the preferred bait for them is the pacific mackerel. Once dead, they develop a strange stripe along their length.
* Yellowfin Tuna: Ranging up to 8 inches, these fish make a delicious meal. Their skin is iridescent and has an intense tinge of blue, gold and yellow. They are known for battling it out for freedom till they die. So, if you happen to bait one, be ready for a big fight.
* Sailfish: Measuring a staggering 10 feet and weighing around 180 pounds, this mammoth of a fish is a hard one to bait. Its power is evident from the fight that it puts up. You will have to tire the fish to inactivity if you want to get it close to your boat. This fish tastes good when eaten smoked.
* Amberjack: This is another 6 feet plus fish, which makes a great meal. However its size is deceptive, as it hardly puts up a fight.

Besides these, you may catch groupers, wahoos, roosters or the pargos. You can choose between shore excursions and deep sea fishing charters. If you are very adventurous and are looking to catch the really big ones, then deep sea fishing is for you.

By: Enid Glasgow

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Enid Glasgow is a travel enthusiast and professional who enjoys travel to Cabo San Lucas. Recently, she stayed at ME Hotel, a luxury hotel in Cabo San Lucas.