San Jose del Cabo Fishing Log — August 10–16, 2026
Consistent Yellowfin Tuna at Vinorama, Dorado Action and Challenging Shark Conditions
Fishing around San Jose del Cabo during August 10–16, 2026, continued to produce encouraging yellowfin tuna activity, particularly around Vinorama.
A reliable supply of live sardines helped anglers target yellowfin tuna throughout the week, although persistent shark interference continued to affect the number of fish successfully landed.
Dorado, amberjack, grouper and occasional snapper provided additional opportunities, while a large yellowfin tuna was reported from the Gordo Banks.
Weather and Ocean Conditions
Mid-August brought the typical hot and humid conditions associated with the summer season in Los Cabos.
The regional fishing report described high humidity and heat as important characteristics of the period.
Tropical weather remained an ongoing consideration, with changing Pacific forecasts requiring attention. As of August 16, a possible storm development was being monitored for approximately August 24–25, although its eventual path and impact remained uncertain.
Fishing conditions were also affected by challenging currents, particularly for anglers attempting to fish bottom structure with jigs or cut bait.
No specific water-temperature measurement was provided for the August 10–16 reporting period.
Yellowfin Tuna — Consistent Action at Vinorama
Vinorama remained the primary fishing destination for many outings.
Yellowfin tuna fishing continued to produce results, supported by a good supply of live sardines.
Most of the tuna reported during the week weighed approximately 20–50 pounds, with occasional larger fish in the 60–70-pound range.
Fishing results varied between boats and individual outings. Some reported landing as many as six or seven tuna, while others struggled to bring more than a couple to the boat.
Live sardines were particularly important for attracting feeding fish, including through chumming.
Although the tuna bite remained consistent overall, the presence of sharks continued to complicate fishing.
Shark Activity — A Persistent Challenge
Shark interference was one of the most important factors influencing yellowfin tuna fishing around Vinorama.
Regional reports indicated that sharks had been particularly troublesome in this fishing area for several months.
Conditions had improved compared with earlier periods when shark numbers made fishing the area extremely difficult. Nevertheless, anglers were still encountering sharks while fighting hooked tuna.
This meant that even when yellowfin were feeding, landing them successfully could be challenging.
The combination of active tuna and persistent sharks created unpredictable results from one outing to another.
Dorado Fishing — Live Sardines Produce Results
Dorado provided one of the more encouraging secondary fishing opportunities during the week.
Several dorado were reported while anglers drifted live sardines intended for yellowfin tuna.
On Friday, August 14, a school of dorado was observed feeding around baitfish near a fishing boat.
The regional report documented four dorado weighing approximately 12–20 pounds during that outing.
Although dorado were not the main target for most boats, these encounters added variety to the fishing activity around Vinorama.
Bottom Fishing — Amberjack, Grouper and Wahoo
Bottom-fishing attempts produced a mix of species despite challenging currents.
Some anglers made additional drops with jigs while fishing the grounds around Vinorama.
Regional reports described hookups with amberjack and grouper, showing that bottom-oriented fishing could provide alternatives to drifting live sardines for tuna.
A small wahoo was also reported caught on a jig, an unusual addition to the week's bottom-fishing results.
Earlier in the week, on Monday, August 10, a separate regional report documented two leopard grouper, a white bonita and a small red snapper taken while fishing jigs.
Shark activity and strong current continued to make these techniques difficult at times.
Inner and Outer Gordo — One Large Yellowfin Reported
Fishing at Inner and Outer Gordo remained less productive than at Vinorama.
Several outings attempted to attract large tuna using live skipjack and bulito, but most did not produce successful catches.
Only one yellowfin tuna weighing 182 pounds was reported landed from these fishing grounds during the week.
Although the number of reported tuna catches was limited, this fish demonstrated that larger yellowfin were still present in the area.
At Inner Gordo, bottom fishing also produced a handful of dogtooth snapper on chunks of skipjack.
Strong currents made it difficult to maintain an effective presentation over the bottom structure.
Fishing Conditions Summary
Vinorama: Consistent yellowfin tuna activity, with most fish weighing approximately 20–50 pounds.
Larger tuna at Vinorama: Occasional fish in the 60–70-pound range.
Live bait: Good sardine availability supported yellowfin tuna fishing.
Shark activity: Continued interference while fighting hooked tuna.
Dorado: Four fish weighing approximately 12–20 pounds reported on August 14.
Bottom fishing: Amberjack, grouper and a small wahoo reported on jigs.
Inner Gordo: Dogtooth snapper caught on chunks of skipjack.
Inner and Outer Gordo: One large yellowfin tuna weighing 182 pounds reported for the week.
Ocean conditions: Challenging currents affected some bottom-fishing attempts.
Fishing Outlook
The August 10–16 fishing reports showed that yellowfin tuna remained the principal attraction around San Jose del Cabo.
Vinorama continued to offer consistent opportunities, particularly when live sardines were available.
However, the shark situation remained an important consideration, and the difference between hooking and landing fish could be significant.
For anglers interested in larger yellowfin tuna, the Gordo Banks continued to offer possibilities, although results were less predictable.
With the Pacific hurricane season underway, checking current marine forecasts and port conditions remained essential before planning future fishing trips.
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This Fishing Log summarizes historical regional fishing observations. Reported catches are not attributed to Exotic Fish Cabo. Fishing conditions vary, and catches are never guaranteed.
