PISCES SPORTFISHING — WEEKLY REPORT
December 19–25, 2025
Catch success trips 95.51%, Billfish, 61.80% Dorado, 23.60% Tuna, 44.94% Other Species, 1.12%
The holiday week delivered calm seas, clear skies, and warm water, creating ideal fishing conditions. Water temperatures ranged from 75 to 79°F, with light winds and manageable swells producing a classic Cabo pattern in which early-week Striped Marlin dominated, followed by a wide-open Yellowfin Tuna bite that surged from Sunday through Christmas Eve. Friday through Sunday produced steady Marlin action at El Faro and Los Arcos, with multiple boats posting 5–13 releases per day. Dorado remained scattered but present, with pockets around Los Arcos, the Golden, and Migrino.
By Sunday, the Tuna bite ignited across the offshore lines — at the 95, 130, 150, and 180 — producing consistent counts of 7 to 20 fish per boat, with several standout days of over 30 fish. Christmas Eve delivered the week’s most substantial numbers, with 119 total fish, driven by a strong Tuna run and continued Marlin consistency.
The Pisces fleet took Christmas Day off, enjoying the holiday with family and friends before preparing for the final stretch of December fishing.
HOTSPOTS OF THE WEEK (Dec. 19–24)
- El Faro and Los Arcos had consistent Striped Marlin.
- On the 95, 130, 150, 180 Spots — there was an explosive Yellowfin Tuna bite from Sunday through Wednesday.
- At the Margaritas and Migrino — there were Dorado pockets mid-week.
- The Golden Gate — there were mixed Dorado and Wahoo on Sunday.
- And at Magdalena Bay, there was only one long-range trip (the “My Way”).
BOAT‑BY‑BOAT
“LA BRISA” — 31-Foot Bertram
- Fri: 6 Striped Marlin, 3 Dorado — Bradley Avel, Jim Logan, John Salaman, and Tim Clements, from Michigan.
- Sun: 4 Striped Marlin were caught and released by Christian Michael Bachicha, Clifton Naylor, and Justin McNall.
- Tue: 6 Yellowfin Tuna and 2 Thresher Sharks were caught by Cheyenne Leggette, Coleton Leggette, Cooper Leggette, and Corry Barnes from Franktown, Colorado.
- Wed: 4 Yellowfin Tuna taken by Bruce Olgard, Carlos Rufin, Marlow Kraft, and Matthew Kraft.
“REBECCA” — 31-Foot Bertram
- Fri: 9 Striped Marlin — Brian Duncan and James Duncan, from Seaford, New York.
- Sat: 7 Striped Marlin, 1 Dorado — Brynh Balcwim, Douglas Rubino, and Jack Taylor.
- Sun: 3 Striped Marlin (HALF DAY TRIP) caught and released — Ben Carpenter, Jacob Carpenter, James McLeod, Joey Sullivan, Sean Sullivan, and Will Carpenter from St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
- Tue: 2 Striped Marlin caught and released by Matthew Sisco and Ryan Evans, plus 1 Dorado and 5 Yellowfin Tuna.
- Wed: 5 Striped Marlin were caught and released, and 1 Yellowfin Tuna was taken by Grant New, Jason New, Lily New, and Molly New.
“RUTHLESS” — 31-Foot Bertram
- Fri: 5 Striped Marlin — Joshua Higgins and Sienna Kay Stone caught and released.
- Sun: 4 Striped Marlin were caught and released by Brynn McDermott, Reid McDermott, and Ryan McDermott from Eastvale, California.
- Tue: 4 Yellowfin Tuna caught by Jade Pender, Greenwood Village, Colorado.
- Wed: 6 Yellowfin Tuna caught by Abigail Jackman and Douglas Jackman, from Chicago, Illinois.
“TIBURON” — 31-Foot Bertram
- Fri: 5 Striped Marlin — Cal Pickett, John Upper, Lane McCall Stroh (10-years) and Mac Pickett (10-years), Matt Pickett, and Ryan McCall Stroh.
- Sat: 2 Striped Marlin were caught and released, and 1 Dorado was caught by Kevin Vakil, Naya Vakil, Nishita Vakil, and Shaan Vakil from California.
- Sun: 13 Yellowfin Tuna were caught by Ben Heller, Graham Heller, and Mr. Sam Heller of New York, New York, during a HALF DAY TRIP.
- Tue: 7 Yellowfin Tuna caught by the Kosek family, Jeffrey Kosek, Jennifer Kosek, Nathan Kosek, and Tyler Kosek, from Andover, Minnesota.
- Wed: 3 Yellowfin Tuna taken by anglers Carrie Lin Christofferson, Cauth Mitchell, Kevin Stripling, and Mark Hyma from Texas.
“TRACY ANN” — 31-Foot Bertram
- Fri: 4 Striped Marlin — Billy Comer, Anchorage, Alaska.
- Sat: 4 Striped Marlin were caught and released by anglers, Annie Zangenburg, Brian Hendricks, Emma Suttle, Jennifer Hendricks, and Mack Zangenburg from California.
- Sun: 7 Yellowfin Tuna – During a HALF DAY TRIP, Larry Schwaltz and Nancy Yesue, from Texas, caught 7 Yellowfin Tuna.
- Tue: 1 Striped Marlin (released), 1 Yellowfin Tuna, and 5 Skipjack were caught by Eric Weaver, Luke Weaver, and Rachael Weaver from California.
- Wed: 4 Dorado (HALF DAY TRIP) – Alexander Jimenez from Colorado was the angler.
BILL COLLECTOR II — 35-Foot Cabo Flybridge
- Fri: 6 Striped Marlina(released), and 4 Yellowfin Tuna by Chris Weyand and Tyler Brady.
- Sat: 7 Yellowfin Tuna were caught by Lindsay Lee and Zachary Lee of Oakland, California.
- Sun: 6 Striped Marlin, 9 Yellowfin Tuna, and 3 Bonito — Blake Dinwoodey, Danya Dinwoodey, Jon Dinwoodey, and Wyatt Dinwoodey caught and released 6 Striped Marlin, 9 Yellowfin Tuna, and 3 Bonito.
- Tue: 2 Striped Marlin were caught and released, and 11 Yellowfin Tuna were caught by Carter Alderson, Joey Alderson, Korbin Alderson, and Meghan Alderson from Baytown, Texas.
- Wed: 4 Yellowfin Tuna (HALF DAY TRIP) — caught by Calhoun Cason, Gabriel Cason, Jim Cason, and Kylie Cason.
“LA CORONITA” — 40-Foot Cabo Express
- Fri: 20 Yellowfin Tuna — Rene Corona from California
- Sat: 1 Needlefish (SUNSET CRUISE) — Rene Corona from California
- Sun: 1 Needlefish (SUNSET CRUISE) — Rene Corona from California
- Wed: 4 Yellowfin Tuna, caught by David Asensio Grau.
“MY WAY” — 48-Foot Viking
- Fri: Magdalena Bay trip
- Sun: 2 Striped Marlin were caught and released, plus 1 Dorado, and 1 Wahoo were caught by the group from Tonopah, Arizona – Dan Boschma, Nicholas Boschma, and Stuart Boschma.
- Tue: 1 Thresher Shark was caught by Andrew Camps Youens, Jamie Haldeman Youens, Jason Thomas Youens, John Thomas Youens, and Kate Elizabeth Youens.
- Wed: 9 Striped Marlin were released, and 1 Dorado was caught by Bryson Backus, Griffin Backus, Harper Backus, Jeff Backus, and Reagan Backus from the State of Texas.
“BBII” — 37-Foot Viking Billfish
- Sat: 13 Striped Marlin were caught and released, and 1 Dorado was caught by Charles Higdon V, Charles Higdon VI, Lindsey Higdon, and Mason Higdon from Florida.
- Sun: 10 Striped Marlin were released, and 6 Yellowfin Tuna were caught by Charles Higdon, Lindsey Higdon, Mason Higdon, and Quint Higdon from Florida.
- Tue: 2 Striped Marlin were caught and released, and 2 Yellowfin Tuna were caught by Kevin Pickett, Sean Moriarty, Tanner from Polk City, Washington.
- Wed: 12 Yellowfin Tuna were caught by Fort Worth, Texans, Alejandro Hidalgo, Ben Hidalgo, Benito Hidalgo, and Tanner Hidalgo.
“CHASIN’ TAIL”— 62-Foot Viking
- Wed: 12 Yellowfin Tuna — Donald Barnes, John Barnes, John Barnes, Jr., Martha Barnes, Niven Murray Barnes, and Virginia Barnes from Florida.
“FRIDAY BANK”—66′ Viking
- Wed: 7 Yellowfin Tuna were taken by Ari Rothstien, Ben Heller, David Heller, Graham Heller, and Sam Heller from New York, New York.
The fleet finished the holiday week with 437 fish, anchored by strong Striped Marlin action early and a powerful mid-week Yellowfin Tuna surge. Offshore conditions remain favorable through the end of December, and the outlook for 2026 remains strong.
From all of us at Pisces Sportfishing, we wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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