San Jose del Cabo Fishing Log — August 17–23, 2026
Yellowfin Tuna Remain the Main Target at Vinorama, with a 200-Pound Catch Reported
Fishing around San Jose del Cabo during August 17–23, 2026, continued to focus heavily on yellowfin tuna, particularly around the productive waters of Vinorama.
Live sardines remained available, supporting consistent tuna fishing opportunities despite persistent shark interference.
Most reported yellowfin tuna weighed between 20 and 60 pounds, although a much larger 200-pound tuna was also landed during the week.
Scattered dorado schools, occasional dogtooth snapper and reports of larger tuna around the Gordo Banks added variety to the regional fishing picture.
Weather and Ocean Conditions
The week brought very warm, humid summer weather around San Jose del Cabo, accompanied by increasing cloud cover and scattered rain.
With late August approaching the peak of the Pacific hurricane season, tropical weather developments remained an important consideration.
The regional report dated August 23 described several potential storm systems developing in the Pacific, with the nearest forecast to approach during the first days of September.
However, storm tracks were changing frequently, and no specific impact could be confirmed at the time.
No measured water-temperature reading was provided in the report for this week.
Yellowfin Tuna — Vinorama Continues to Produce
Vinorama remained the main focus of fishing activity during August 17–23.
Yellowfin tuna continued responding to live sardines, which were available from bait suppliers near the marina entrance.
On productive days, some regional fishing outings reported landing four to five yellowfin tuna, most commonly in the 20–30-pound range.
Other days were considerably slower, with only one or two tuna landed during a morning outing.
A smaller number of larger yellowfin weighing approximately 50–60 pounds were also reported from the same area.
These results highlighted the inconsistent nature of the tuna bite: fish were present, but daily success could vary significantly.
Big Yellowfin Tuna — A 200-Pound Fish at Vinorama
One of the most notable catches reported during the week occurred on Friday, August 21.
A 200-pound yellowfin tuna was landed at Vinorama using a live skipjack.
That same day, another large tuna was hooked on skipjack but lost after an approximately one-hour fight.
These encounters demonstrated the presence of much larger yellowfin tuna alongside the more commonly reported 20–60-pound fish.
Fishing for tuna of this size requires suitable equipment and patience, but even a successful hookup does not guarantee a landing.
Inner and Outer Gordo — Additional Big Tuna Activity
Larger yellowfin tuna were also reported around Inner and Outer Gordo during the week.
Regional observations described big tuna taken using live skipjack and bulito.
Although the report did not provide specific weights or totals for these catches, it indicated that large yellowfin were present around both fishing areas.
Vinorama nevertheless remained the more consistently productive location for the majority of fishing outings.
Shark Activity — An Ongoing Challenge
Shark interference remained one of the defining fishing challenges around Vinorama.
Even when yellowfin tuna were feeding, sharks sometimes made it difficult to bring hooked fish to the boat.
As a result, the number of tuna hooked did not always translate into an equivalent number of successful landings.
The continuing presence of sharks made fishing results less predictable, particularly when targeting larger yellowfin.
Dorado and Dogtooth Snapper
Dorado activity was also observed around Vinorama toward the end of the week.
Several schools of small dorado were reported during the weekend of August 22–23.
However, most of these fish were considered too small to keep, so the sightings did not represent a significant harvest of dorado.
Occasional dogtooth snapper were also reported around the same offshore high spots where anglers were drifting for yellowfin tuna.
These catches provided additional variety, although yellowfin tuna remained the principal target.
Inshore Fishing — Limited Activity
Inshore fishing received relatively little attention during this reporting period.
As August progressed, the regional report described a seasonal decline in the amount of nearshore fishing activity.
Rather than focusing on roosterfish or other inshore species, most outings concentrated on yellowfin tuna around Vinorama and the Gordo Banks.
The report did not provide enough confirmed inshore catch details to establish a reliable catch pattern for the week.
Fishing Conditions Summary
Vinorama: Yellowfin tuna remained the principal target, with most reported fish weighing 20–30 pounds.
Larger yellowfin: Some tuna weighing 50–60 pounds were reported at Vinorama.
Big tuna highlight: A 200-pound yellowfin was reported landed at Vinorama on August 21 using live skipjack.
Inner and Outer Gordo: Additional large yellowfin tuna reported on live skipjack and bulito.
Live bait: Sardines remained available near the marina entrance.
Shark activity: Continued interference during yellowfin tuna fights.
Dorado: Schools of small fish observed around Vinorama during the weekend, with few considered suitable to keep.
Dogtooth snapper: Occasional catches around offshore high spots.
Weather: Humid conditions, scattered rain and ongoing monitoring of Pacific storm developments.
Fishing Outlook
The August 17–23 fishing reports showed that yellowfin tuna continued to provide the main opportunities around San Jose del Cabo.
Vinorama offered relatively consistent action compared with other fishing locations, although catches varied considerably between outings.
The reported 200-pound yellowfin and additional large fish around the Gordo Banks highlighted the potential for bigger tuna.
However, persistent sharks and changing tropical weather conditions remained important factors.
With the Pacific hurricane season approaching its peak, anglers should always verify current marine forecasts and port conditions before planning a fishing trip.
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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.
