Afternoon Striped Marlin Action Near Cab

July 23, 2026 Cabo San Lucas 3 photos & 1 video

Trip Summary

On July 23, we departed Cabo San Lucas at 11:30 AM and set a course of 240ยฐ. By 12:00 PM, our trolling spread was in the water, fishing a combination of rigged natural baits and trolling lures. We worked that heading for about an hour without any action, so we changed course toward Cabeza de Ballena, trolling approximately 4 miles offshore in search of more productive waters. The move quickly paid off. About 3 miles off the First Rocks, a striped marlin aggressively struck one of our baits. After an exciting fight, we successfully brought the fish close enough to grab the leader, but just as we were preparing for the release, the marlin made one final powerful run and threw the hook, swimming away strong. We continued fishing the area for the remainder of the trip but didnโ€™t receive any additional bites. We returned to Cabo San Lucas Marina at 3:30 PM after an exciting afternoon offshore. โธป Conditions: * Calm afternoon seas * Clean blue water * Good trolling conditions * Active striped marlin near Cabeza de Ballena โธป Summary: Another exciting half-day charter featuring: * 1 striped marlin hooked * Leadered but lost just before release * Excellent offshore conditions * Productive fishing around Cabeza de Ballena Although the marlin escaped boatside, the trip delivered an unforgettable billfish encounter and showcased the outstanding striped marlin fishing that Cabo San Lucas is famous for. ????
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Double Striped Marlin Action Aboard ADRE
Double Striped Marlin Action Aboard ADRE
July 30, 2026
On the afternoon of July 29, ADRENALINA 2.0 departed Cabo San Lucas at 2:00 PM for a 4-hour charter. We ran straight offshore to approximately 3 miles outside the bay in search of feeding yellowfin tuna. After finding no productive tuna activity, we changed course north toward the San Jaime area. Our trolling spread consisted of two rigged dead baits and four artificial lures: a Flying Fish lure, Chihuili, Petrolero, and a purple lure. At 3:45 PM, the action began when a striped marlin struck the short rigged dead bait. After a solid hookup by the mate, the fish put on an exciting 40-minute fight before being successfully brought alongside the boat. The marlin was briefly brought aboard for photos with the anglers and was then safely released in excellent condition. As we headed back toward Cabo, we had one more exciting opportunity. About half a mile later, the captain spotted another striped marlin finning on the surface. After circling the fish, it aggressively attacked the Petrolero lure, but unfortunately it failed to hook up and swam away. We returned to Cabo San Lucas Marina at 6:05 PM, completing another memorable afternoon of billfish action. โธป Conditions: * Calm afternoon seas * Excellent blue-water conditions * Good visibility offshore * Active striped marlin around the San Jaime area โธป Summary: Another successful afternoon aboard ADRENALINA 2.0 featuring: * 1 striped marlin caught and released * 1 additional striped marlin raised but not hooked * 40-minute fight * Caught on a short rigged dead bait Another outstanding catch-and-release trip showcasing the exceptional striped marlin fishing that makes Cabo San Lucas one of the worldโ€™s premier billfish destinations. ????
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