If you've ever dreamed of hooking a hard-fighting roosterfish directly from the beach, there are few places in the world better than Los Cabos. From the sandy Pacific beaches near Cabo San Lucas to the remote East Cape shoreline, surf fishing in Baja California Sur delivers explosive action and unforgettable scenery.
Our local guides know the tides, bait movements, beach structure and feeding windows that consistently produce fish — whether you're experienced or trying surf fishing for the first time.
What you can catch
- Sierra mackerel — big schools, nonstop light tackle and fly action
- Snapper (cubera, dogtooth, coconaco) — 10–20 lbs, tight to rocks and ledges
- Grouper (cabrilla) — ambush predators around reefs and drop-offs
- Roosterfish (pez gallo) — 15–30 lbs average, trophies 50–100+ lbs
Best gear for surf fishing in Cabo
- Rod: 10–13 ft surf rod for long-distance casting
- Reel: 5000–10000 size spinning reel
- Line: 30–50 lb braid
- Leader: 40–80 lb fluorocarbon (heavier near rocks)
- Baits: live bait, cut bait or sand crabs
- Lures: stickbaits, spoons, poppers
Best surf fishing areas
The key to success is mobility plus local knowledge — fish move constantly with bait, currents and conditions.
- Cabo San Lucas Pacific beaches
- San José del Cabo shoreline
- La Ribera and the East Cape
- Remote beaches only accessible by 4x4
What's included on a guided trip
- Round-trip transportation
- Off-road 4x4 access to remote beaches
- Professional guide: Martin Almazan
- All fishing tackle and gear
- Local expertise based on real-time conditions
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