Game Fish
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
Size
30–150 lbs (cows exceed 200+ lbs)
Season
June – November (peak Jul–Oct)
Techniques
Chunk & chum drifting, kite fishing with live bait, targeting dolphin-associated schools
Quick Facts
- Warm-blooded — one of few fish species with this trait
- Can reach speeds of 47 mph
- Grow to over 100 lbs before age 4
- Highly prized for sashimi and sushi
About Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna are renowned both for pristine sushi-grade quality and punishing fights at the end of a sportfishing rod. Identifiable by iconic long yellow sickle fins, an adult Yellowfin is virtually a bullet of raw muscle designed by evolution for pure hydrodynamic acceleration.
Engaging these powerful fish brings intense, rod-doubling vertical battles near the coastal drop-offs and sea mounts around Los Cabos. Cabo waters hold legendary benchmarks including past IGFA records exceeding 400 pounds. Chasing a "cow" tuna demands grit and seasoned tactics perfectly matched against these pelagic freight trains.