August 14-20, 2026
Steady 4- to 5-foot swells and light 3-mph winds have kept the surface manageable and conditions comfortable for boats fishing offshore across the banks this week. Warm water temperatures of 89 to 90°F reflected the peak of the late-summer cycle. With clear skies and calm seas, the pattern allowed the fleet to spread out confidently, producing a mix of tuna and billfish activity as boats worked the outer edges of the season’s warmest water.
On Friday, August 14, 2026, offshore conditions reflected peak summer stability, with clear skies and calm seas across the banks. A steady 4- to 5-foot swell moved under a light 3-mph wind, and water temperatures held around 90°F, leaving the surface warm and largely undisturbed throughout the day. Air temperatures climbed from 91°F to 106°F, creating a hot, dry environment that required careful hydration and sun protection for everyone aboard. Overall, it was a bright, predictable day.
Captain Carmelo and Mate Luis, who were running the “El Cazador,” a 29-foot Black Fin, returned with an excellent scorecard from their fishing expedition to the Herradura. The highlight of the trip was the catch of a trophy-sized 75-pound Yellowfin Tuna by anglers Julie Davidson, Kate Davidson, and Vaughn Davidson on the Kite, a classic presentation at the Herradura Spot when the tuna were moving fast and feeding voraciously. Not long after, a sharp 33.5-pound Wahoo hit their curry-rigged bait, adding speed and variety to their results. The anglers enjoyed the action, rounding out a day that delivered quality fish from a productive stretch of Herradura.
The 30-foot Bertram “Karina” reported an exciting morning, with Captain Bruce and Mate Jesús W. locating billfish along the productive edge of the San Jaime Bank. Angler Paul Sakamoto handled the action, catching and releasing a 70- to 80-pound Striped Marlin, followed by release of a 120- to 130-pound Blue Marlin that committed on curry, adding weight and contrast to the day’s results.
Conditions offshore remained in the summer pattern on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with clear skies and calm seas, promising smooth travel across the fishing grounds. Under a light 3‑mph breeze, a steady 4 to 5‑foot swell kept the surface largely undisturbed throughout the day. Water temperatures held at 85°F, while air temperatures rose from 89°F to 101°F, creating a hot, dry atmosphere that required shade and hydration for everyone spending extended time on deck.
The 35-foot Cabo Flybridge, “Bill Collector 2,” delivered a full day of action outside the Lighthouse (El Faro) under Captain Abel and Mate Ninja, who kept the spread busy with a steady mix of Tuna, Wahoo, and a standout Billfish encounter. Anglers Chad Niayesh, Jake Friedland, Laura Munoz, and Travis Clark, visiting from Richardson, Texas, rounded out a well-paced day marked by a variety of clean strikes, catching four Yellowfin Tuna—10, 15, 20, and a solid 78-pounder—on a combination of lures and Kite while working the productive outer edge. The anglers released a 180-pound Blue Marlin that followed a lure, adding weight and tempo to the outing, before a sharp 23-pound Wahoo hit a bait in the same area.
Anglers Dave Brown, Paul Sakamoto, Rex Sakamoto, and Teresa Truex chartered the 30-foot Bertram, “Karina,” and landed a memorable 98.5-pound Yellowfin Tuna at the Herradura. Captain Bruce and Mate Jesús W. stayed on the productive edge through a quiet morning that turned decisive with a heavy strike. However, the fish bore the unmistakable mark of a shark bite, a reminder of the competitive surface life and the unpredictable drama the Herradura is known for.
Sunday, August 16, 2026, conditions offshore remained steady throughout the day, with gentle 4-foot waves producing slow, rhythmic swells. Water temperatures ranged from 88 to 91°F across the banks, while air temperatures ranged from 84 to 90°F, signaling peak summer weather. Light winds offered only minimal relief from the heat. Overall, a classic mid-August weather window—stable and warm—invited everyone to join in.
Clear morning conditions set the stage for the 31-foot Bertram, “Rebecca,” as Captain José Ramón, with Mates Alucano, Marcelo, and José G., eased into the bite two or three miles off Los Arcos. Brenda and David Giles, from Tierra Verde, Florida, found consistent activity from the start of the day, releasing five Striped Marlin in the 80- to 120-pound class on caballito and lures, and a bright 8- to 10-pound Dorado that they took on a lure, adding color to the spread. Their catch rounded out another smooth, well-executed outing aboard the Rebecca.
The bite came quickly for Captain Abel R. and Mate José Luis R. aboard the 35‑foot Cabo Flybridge, “Bill Collector 2,” as they pushed forward 20 miles out to the Lighthouse (El Faro) in search of Yellowfin Tuna. Anglers Audrey, Jason, and Vanessa Gerber of California kept the rail busy producing six Tuna from 15 to 80 pounds, with each one brought in on a Kite and bait. Tight coordination and sharp boat handling proved decisive.
For David Wilson and Wesley Bennett of Kirkland, Washington, the day aboard the 35-foot Cabo Flybridge “Bill Collector 4” delivered steady offshore action, with kite-and-bait techniques producing seven Yellowfin Tuna weighing 15, 60, and 72 pounds. Their results reflected the reliable August Cabo offshore seasonal rhythm.
Clear skies and calm seas persisted on Monday, August 17, 2026, with gentle 4 to 5-foot waves moving across the water’s surface, accompanied by a light 4-mph wind that offered minimal relief from the rising heat as air temperatures climbed from 92 to 107°F, creating a distinctly hot mid-August window for anglers heading out. Water temperatures were between 85 and 88°F.
Aboard the 29-foot Black Fin, “El Cazador,” Captain Carmelo and Mate Luis worked a focused, efficient spread just outside the Herradura. The morning produced two Yellowfin Tuna, weighing 62 and 91 pounds, for anglers Nolan Hinson and Stephen Neil Hinson. Each of the tuna was taken on the Kite as they pushed aggressively through the swell. The Hinson’s also released a 60-pound Sailfish, brought to the boat on a single caballito in the same area, rounding out a productive trip aboard El Cazador.
The 35-foot Cabo Flybridge, “Knot Workin,” rolled out with Captain Abraham at the helm and Mates Cesar and Joe running the deck. Bruce Alsbaugh, Don Zaino, Lawrence Hitt, Mr. Steve Dunbar, and Richard Alspaugh, from Dallas, Texas, handled the action and kept the rail lively. Working 15 to 22 miles from the 200 Spot, the Kite bite stayed hot, yielding five Yellowfin Tuna at 35, 65, 66, 84, and 90 pounds. It was one of those steady-pull days when everyone stayed busy.
On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, another predictable late-August window opened for anglers. Consistent 4 to 5-foot waves moved across the fishing grounds, accompanied by light 4-mph winds that produced a minimal surface swell. Water temperatures held between 85 and 88°F, while air temperatures ranged from 92 to 107°F, creating a hot, dry atmosphere typical of Cabo’s mid-August weather. Overall, it was a stable day on the water for boats working in the region.
The morning opened with outstanding late‑August conditions as Captain José Ramón, with Mates Alucano and Raúl on deck of the 31‑foot Bertram, “Rebecca,” ran the 2 to 4 miles outside of the Cerros de Arena to find the marlin rising early. Angler Tim Shutter of Tyler, Texas, made the most of the action by catching and releasing two Striped Marlin, estimated at 90 and 120 pounds, which took a live and a dead caballito as the warm water pushed bait toward the surface.
The first strike came quickly for the anglers aboard the 35-foot Bertram, “Valerie,” as Captain Roberto Sandez, along with Mates Beto and Francisco Ceceña, worked the Cerros de Arena area. Amanda Brown, Audrey Roberts, Michael Brown, and Tyron Johnson from Washington State were excited to catch and release a 100-pound Striped Marlin that hit a single caballito, followed by two Dorado, 10 and 12 pounds, taken on lures as the boat tracked through the Margaritas area.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, unfolded under clear skies and calm seas, with stable late-summer conditions. It was a steady, manageable day offshore, with a gentle 4 to 5-foot wave height moving evenly through the area, accompanied by a light 2-mph wind that left the surface mostly undisturbed. Water temperatures ranged from 86 to 88°F, while air temperatures climbed from 88 to 101°F throughout the day, creating a hot, dry atmosphere. Overall, conditions were typical of mid-August, ideal for boats working the region.
Aboard the 35-foot Cabo Flybridge, “Knot Workin,” Capt. Abraham and Mate Cesar worked the Punta Gorda area with a tight spread and a steady late-season focus. The anglers Austin Caracoza, Charles Pooler, Ilia Shibuya, Logan Caracoza, Ray Toliber, Ryan Caracoza, and Shawn Caracoza of Huntington Beach, California, landed one solid 202-pound Yellowfin Tuna on barrilete as the boat tracked along the outer edge of the Punta Gorda Bank. It was a clean, efficient strike that defined the morning’s action.
The Los Arcos zone lit up early as the 37-foot Viking, “BBII,” settled into its morning track. Captain Gil, supported by Hector and Lalo, kept the spread tight as marlin pushed through the warm water. Becket Inglett, Finnley Inglett, Huxley Inglett, Jeannie Lester, Justin Inglett, and Whitney Lester of Overland Park, Kansas, carried the action at the rail, catching and releasing four Striped Marlin, each in the 80- to 100-pound class, all taken on caballito as the fish rose along the structure.
Thursday, August 20, 2026, brought clear skies and calm seas. The surface was mostly smooth and predictable for boats running offshore, with a steady 4- to 5-foot wave height moving through the area and a light 3-mph wind. Water temperatures hovered around 90°F, reflecting the peak of the summer warm-water cycle, while air temperatures climbed into the low 100s. Conditions remained pleasant and manageable, providing a favorable setting for late-season effort on the banks.
Captain Bruce and Mate Jesús W., aboard the 30‑foot Bertram, “Karina,” ran a straight line offshore 30 miles to the 120 Spot where the late‑season tuna schools have been holding. The bite built steadily throughout the morning, producing eight Yellowfin Tuna ranging from 10 to 73 pounds for angler Tony Denny of Sacramento, California. Each was taken on a mix of lures and curry.
Anglers Bradley Taylor, Jay Katechia, Pulkit Moudgil, Rahul Raura, and Reuben Thadikonda of San Antonio, Texas, enjoyed a long, steady day on the San Jaime Bank with Captain Jean Carlo and Mates Eric and Jean Ramón. The anglers caught six Yellowfin Tuna, ranging from 15 to 74 pounds, each taken on a rotating combination of lures, curry, and Kite as the fish pushed across the bank’s outer edge aboard the 35‑foot Cabo Flybridge, “Bill Collector 4.” The crew worked a mixed spread through the warm late‑August water and the bite held consistently, giving the team a clean, well‑paced session offshore.
With steady weather and warm water persisting across the area, the late-August pattern continues to support consistent offshore action for visiting and local anglers and crews. Tuna schools remain active on the banks, and marlin sightings are frequent around the structures, offering reliable opportunities as conditions stabilize heading into the weekend. The Pisces Fleet is well-positioned for another productive stretch on the fishing grounds.
Gary Graham, That Baja Guy
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