Cabo Offshore Trips Deliver Steady 25 to 30 Pound Yellowfin Tuna

El Budster Pride fishing reports from December 24 through December 27, 2025 show a productive stretch offshore of Cabo San Lucas with repeat yellowfin tuna action and periodic striped marlin encounters. Full day trips operating roughly 14 to 16 miles from the coast produced multiple 25 to 30 pound yellowfin on consecutive days, while crews and guests also experienced catch and release interactions with large striped marlin.

On December 27 the JAE LEE S party caught and released a 120 pound striped marlin and also landed three yellowfin tuna in the 25 to 30 pound range. The prior day the TIM REID S party landed three yellowfin tuna of similar size. Water temperatures reported during these trips ranged in the low 70 degree Fahrenheit range, roughly 71 to 74 degrees, a warmth that often concentrates yellowfin and attracts pelagic predators.

For anglers planning trips now, the practical takeaways are straightforward. Expect reliable yellowfin in the 25 to 30 pound class within a moderate run from shore, so plan for a full day on the water and target the 14 to 16 mile band. Bring tackle rated for medium to heavy class work, durable terminal gear, and a mix of live bait and fast trolling offerings to switch quickly between tuna and marlin presentations. Be ready for marlin hookups, and plan crew procedures around safe catch and release for billfish if that is your intent.

Local captains and charter operators will find this pattern useful for setting expectations with customers and for allocating bait and fuel for near offshore runs rather than extended blue water passages. Community anglers who fish from private boats can use the temperature window of about 71 to 74 degrees as a trigger for heading offshore, and can time departures to coincide with morning or midday bait concentrations.

December 24 logs also noted dorado and additional striped marlin activity, which underscores the mixed species opportunity this stretch of water is providing. With water remaining in the low 70 degree range, expect the combination of tuna, dorado, and billfish to continue to shape trip outcomes through the immediate winter window.

Verify weather and local conditions, coordinate with your chosen operator, and plan tackle and bait accordingly. This recent sequence of reports gives a clear short term picture for anyone targeting quality yellowfin around Cabo San Lucas.