When visiting Cabo San Lucas for a vacation, one of the best activities you can partake in—other than chartering a yacht rental—is surf fishing!
Surf fishing—for the novice fishing enthusiasts out there—is when you cast from dry land. You can catch a wide range of fish species while surf fishing, including flounder and mackerel. If you’re a lazy angler who loves saltwater but can’t be bothered to head out deep into the sea for an impressive catch, this is the perfect pastime for you.
It’s also a great way to practice your fishing skills, as it’s relatively easy to learn for beginners. However, you have to be mindful of some key factors such as the season, kind of tide, location, and the weather.
With these tips and tricks, you can make your experience better!
How to locate the right surf
Check out the beach in advance to keep an eye out for sandbanks, hollows, and dips, as these are areas where fish tend to be most crowded when feeding before the tide comes in.
Don’t let the vastness of the turf intimidate you. Keep an eye out for sand bars, which tend to change with the waves, to find the most fish.
Also, look out for breaks and outflows because it’s around these areas that fish come to feed.
When to go surf fishing?
It’s not likely that you’ll have perfect weather conditions for fishing every single time. Here are a few rules of thumb that most anglers abide by.
Overcast days—or even those when it’s raining—are favorable times to fish because bait becomes more visible and fishing lines less so.
You also want to make sure you head out when the tide is high, which is right around before sunset or sunrise. However, some species may still prefer lower tides.
Low tides are also a good time to examine the beach.
What fishing equipment do you need?
Surf fishing is mostly about the accuracy of throwing the bait and making sure you cover a long distance when casting. However, overdoing it can lead you to cast too far away from the fish.
Most fishers like to use two rods for fishing so one can catch larger fish while the other is a standard spinning rod that catches smaller fish. You can either get a larger number of smaller fish or head out for a bigger catch; it’s up to you.
Sand spikes are useful for keeping the reel from touching the ground, but make sure to secure it in the sand firmly.
You can also use doodlebug rigs to keep surrounding crabs from eating the bait before the fish can get to it.
When vacationing in Cabo San Lucas, you can find luxury yachts for rent with us! We prioritize giving you an unforgettable and luxurious experience on our yacht rentals. All our staff is dedicated to ensuring that you have a safe and eventful trip!
We are also taking guided surf fishing trips down in Cabo! If that’s something that interests you, find out more here. Check out all our listings by visiting our website. And for more information, feel free to give us a call at 111-521-624-168-9544.