May 8–14, 2026 Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
All highlighted vessels listed below recorded successful striped marlin catches at the well‑known 1150 Spot, a location widely recognized for its consistent billfish action. Throughout the week, crews reported steady offshore activity, favorable sea conditions, and productive bait performance. El Cazador and Rebecca each caught four striped marlin at the 1150 Spot, while El Tiburon released six. Karina recorded a Silky Shark at the same location, and BBII delivered multiple high‑count marlin days. Knot Workin added three striped marlin to the tally, and Ruthless released seven of eight hookups. La Chingona 2 recorded four striped marlin between the 1150 and 95 Spots. Big Yahoo was the exception, fishing the Santa Maria area and landing three striped marlin and one dorado. The week concluded with Bill Collector 2 releasing four striped marlin at the 1150 Spot and weighing in a standout 55‑pound dorado.
May 8, 2026
Under Captain Carmelo and Mate Luis, El Cazador operated in favorable 4–5 ft seas with light 9‑mph winds. Anglers Alexia Tovar, Eduardo Garcia, and Rubi Jauregui caught and released four striped marlin, each weighing between 100 and 120 pounds. Ballyhoo proved especially effective, and the combination of experienced crew, strong bait presentation, and prime positioning at the 1150 Spot resulted in an exceptional outing.
The 31‑ft Bertram Rebecca, captained by Jose Ramon Alucano with Mate Macelo, delivered another productive day at the 1150 Spot. Anglers Denise and William Lynch of Parker, Colorado, caught and released four striped marlin weighing approximately 80–120 pounds. Efficient teamwork and consistent bait performance contributed to a smooth and successful trip.
May 9, 2026
Captain Rosendo Gomez and Mate Carlos Santos aboard the 31‑ft Bertram Tiburon capitalized on calm, warm 76–77° waters. Angler Robert Gamble of Birmingham, Alabama, caught and released six striped marlin ranging from 80 to 120 pounds. Caballito and cocinero were the top-performing baits, producing steady action throughout the day.
May 10, 2026
The 46‑ft Viking Big Yahoo, operated by Captain Ricardo with Mates Jose and Esteban, fished the Santa Maria Spot. Anglers Brant John Boyd, Dave Deckard, Derek Emory, Henry Elias, Jason Blamires, Jessica Penny, Joshua Enoch, and Nate Adams of Ketchum, Idaho, caught and released three striped marlin (90–110 lbs) on ballyhoo. They also landed one dorado weighing approximately 18 pounds, adding variety to an already successful day.
May 11, 2026
Captain Hector Gil and Mate Lalo aboard the 37‑ft Viking Billfish BBII hosted anglers Andrew and Dillon McClure of Bethel, Maine. The team caught and released muiltple releases on both days, one with a remarkable nine striped marlin, each weighing 100–110 pounds. Ballyhoo and caballito were equally effective, contributing to a high‑action day at the 1150 Spot.
KNOT WORKIN
The 35‑ft Cabo Flybridge Knot Workin, captained by Abraham with Mate Cesar, delivered a steady day of action. Anglers Beverlie Franzen and Frank Milone caught and released three striped marlin weighing 100–120 pounds to the Fleet Tally. A combination of lures and caballito produced consistent results.
May 12, 2026
Captain Beto Lira and Mate Velez aboard the 31‑ft Bertram Ruthless hosted anglers Alix Berlie, Anthony Sordi, Cole MacGregor, Lisa MacGregor, and Tim MacGregor of Pinawa, Manitoba. The group hooked eight striped marlin, successfully releasing seven, ranging from 79.5 to 120 pounds. Ballyhoo and cocinero were the top-performing baits.
BBII
Returning offshore, BBII—again under Captain Hector with Mates Gil and Lalo—produced one of the week’s standout performances with 4 released stripe marlin. Anglers Briggs Heaney, Dan Donovan, Justin Guerra, Paul Sancimino, and Ron Winward of San José, California, caught and released 12 striped marlin (100–120 lbs). Ballyhoo and caballito continued to deliver consistent strikes throughout the day.
May 13, 2026
The 64‑ft Viking La Chingona 2, captained by Toño, fished both the 1150 and 95 Spots. Angler Antonio Bojórquez encountered four striped marlin estimated at 80–100 pounds. Ballyhoo and cocinero were the primary baits used. The vessel returned to port at 12:15 p.m. after a productive morning offshore.
BILL COLLECTOR 2
The 35‑ft Cabo Flybridge Bill Collector 2, captained by Jean Carlo Lopez with Mates Jean Ramon and Ninja, delivered a memorable day. Anglers David, Elia, Lucas, and Robert Vallejo of Stafford, Virginia, caught and released four striped marlin weighing 90–140 pounds on cocinero and curry.
A highlight of the week came when angler Jim Harmon battled a powerful dorado that circled the boat multiple times before being successfully boated. The fish weighed 55 pounds, placing it firmly in the trophy‑class category.
Dorado Size Context
Pisces Sportfishing fleet data indicates that most dorado (mahi‑mahi) caught in Cabo range from 10 to 20 pounds. Larger “bull” dorado exceeding 40 pounds are regularly recorded, with select fish reaching 50–55 pounds, such as this week’s standout catch. Rare but documented specimens over 90 pounds highlight the species’ exceptional growth potential under ideal conditions.
Final Wrap‑Up
This week showcased excellent offshore conditions, consistent striped marlin action, and notable dorado opportunities across the Pisces fleet. The 1150 Spot once again proved its reputation as a premier billfish destination, producing high catch‑and‑release counts for multiple vessels. With trophy‑class dorado still appearing in the region, anglers continue to enjoy some of the most dynamic and rewarding sportfishing Cabo has to offer.
Gary Graham — That Baja Guy
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