Pisces Fleet Weekly Update –December 12-18, 2025
Catch success trips 97.80%, Billfish, 74.73% Dorado, 49.45% Tuna, 39.56% Other Species, 6.59%
What a fantastic week of fishing! The weather was ideal throughout, with clear skies and calm seas, creating a pleasant experience on the water. Wave heights stayed manageable at 4 to 5 feet, and both water and air temperatures were just right for fishing success. Cabo offers a wide variety of pelagic and inshore species, with notable numbers of Striped Marlin in offshore waters, large Yellowfin Tuna, and Dorado.
| Friday, December 12, 2025, Skies: Clear Seas: Calm Wave Ht.: 4-5 ft. Wind 3 mph. Water Temp: 72°F – 78°F Air Temp: 73°F – 77°F |
Dawn Delisle, Hunter Delisle, Kyle Johnson, Ron Delisle, Samantha Johnson, and Vanessa Delisle selected the “BILL COLLECTOR II,” a 35-foot Cabo Flybridge, to fish with Captain Lopez and Mate Martinez on Friday, and they had a great day! They caught eight Yellowfin Tuna weighing 26 to 40 pounds on bait and feathers. They also caught and released seven Striped Marlin on mackerel, with the smallest weighing 80 pounds and the largest around 120 pounds, plus one 16-pound Dorado on a lure. All fish were caught outside the Lighthouse.
Captain Ray Winkler and Mate Jesus Winkler, who operate the “LA BRISA,” a 31-foot Bertram, welcomed aboard anglers Jon Kontola, Shawn De Young, and Timothy De Young from Michigan. The anglers caught ten Dorado between 15 and 22 pounds on mackerel and released one 100-pound Striped Marlin in the same area, also on mackerel.
| Saturday, December 13, 2025, Skies: Clear Seas: Calm Wave Ht.: 2-4 ft. Water Temp: 79°F – 80°F Air Temp: 67°F – 80°F |
Solo angler, Jose Miguel Rivera, chartered the “RIPPER,” a 35-foot Cabo Flybridge with Captain Abel and Mate Jose Luis R., and had an unbelievably successful day catching and releasing eighteen Striped Marlin weighing between 100 and 140 pounds on live and dead bait (mackerel). They were fishing at the Old Lighthouse.
On the “ANDREA,” a 28-foot Uniflite, Captain Fernando Noyola and Mate Bryan headed to the Lighthouse, where their angler, Alexander Burns from Colorado, released four Striped Marlin weighing about 80 pounds. They then moved to an area about 15 miles from the Lighthouse, where angler Alexander caught a Yellowfin Tuna weighing about 15 pounds.
| Sunday, December 14, 2025, Skies: Clear Seas: Calm Wave Ht.: 2-3 ft. Water Temp: 79°F – 80°F Air Temp: 67°F – 80°F |
For more than four decades, the Pisces Fleet has been a cornerstone of Cabo sportfishing—one of the first charter operations to champion conservation, tag‑and‑release ethics, and the kind of hospitality that turns visiting anglers into lifelong friends. What began as a handful of boats and a dream has grown into one of the most respected fleets in the world, known for its professionalism, its heart, and its unwavering respect for the fishery that sustains it.
This anniversary celebration was a reminder of everything that the journey represents. The conditions aligned, the crews were sharp, and the fish cooperated in classic Cabo fashion. Striped marlin stacked along the drop‑offs, dorado patrolled warm edges, and yellowfin pushed bait offshore—an ideal canvas for captains and anglers to showcase the skill and teamwork that define the Pisces experience.
As we honor the fleet’s history, we also celebrate the people who make it possible: the captains who grew up on these waters, the deckhands who learned from the old guard, the families who return year after year, and the new anglers who discover the magic of Cabo for the first time. This anniversary wasn’t just a milestone—it was a living tribute to a legacy still being written.
As the sun climbed and the radios crackled with release calls, it became clear this anniversary wasn’t just another day on the water—it was a living snapshot of what decades of dedication have built. Every hookup, every tag, every smiling angler added another thread to the tapestry that defines the Pisces legacy. With that spirit in mind, here’s a complete look at how each vessel contributed to this unforgettable celebration.
Below is the complete breakdown of the day’s catches, boat by boat, a testament to the strength and spirit of the Pisces Fleet.
28ft Uniflite “ADRIANA” — Capt. Frank / Arturo
Catch:
• 1 Striped Marlin (100–120 lbs) — Macarela, Faro
• 2 Dorado (15–20 lbs) — Macarela/Curry, Faro
• 14 Yellowfin Tuna (10–40 lbs) — Palo, San Jaim
Anglers:
Adela Benton • Ing. Mauricio Baaga • Narda Huerta • Tavo Rodríguez
28ft Uniflite “ANDREA” — Fernando Noyola / Bryan G
Catch:
• 8 Striped Marlin (100–120 lbs) — Macarela, Faro/Arcos
• 5 Dorado (15–25 lbs) — Macarela/Curry, Arcos
Anglers:
Armando Guereña Parra • Christian Aldair García Peralta • Fernando Noyola Alcantar • Javier Noyola Fuentes
30ft Bertram “KARINA” — Bruce M / Jorge Vélez
Catch:
• 5 Striped Marlin (100–120 lbs) — Macarela, Faro
• 2 Dorado (8–10 lbs) — Curry, Faro
• 1 Blue Marlin (200–250 lbs) — Macarela/Curry, Faro
Anglers:
Arturo Vélez Lozano • Eder Suyiban Ceceña • Elizabeth Montaño García • Kaylani Montaño García • Paloma E. García Sartiagin
31ft Bertram “LA BRISA” — Ray Winkler / Orlando M
Catch:
• 2 Striped Marlin (100–120 lbs) — Macarela, Arcos
• 6 Dorado (15–25 lbs) — Macarela/Curry, Arcos
Anglers:
Eduardo Reyes • Gilberto Reyes • Kenia Alejandra Molina • Mauricio Romero • Orlando Murillo Márquez • Orlando Tadeo Álvarez
31ft Bertram “REBECCA” — José Ramón Alucano / Marcelo D
Catch:
• 2 Striped Marlin (100–110 lbs) — Live Bait, Los Arcos
• 7 Dorado (5–15 lbs) — Live Bait, 26 miles off San Jaime
• 8 Yellowfin Tuna (20–40 lbs) — Palo/Pluma, 26 miles off San Jaime
Anglers:
Erick Alucano • Felipe Yepis • Fermín Suástegui Hernández • Martín Alucano • Moisés Ceceña
31ft Bertram “RUTHLESS” — Jesús R / Mario J
Catch:
• 8 Yellowfin Tuna (10–40 lbs) — Palo, San Jaime
Anglers:
Aide Martínez • Esposa de Mario Juárez • Marielene González • Tadeo Gonzales
31 ft Bertram “TIBURON” — Rosendo Gómez / Carlos Santos
Catch:
• 8 Striped Marlin (100–120 lbs) — Macarela, Arcos
• 2 Dorado (15–20 lbs) — Macarela/Curry, Arcos
Anglers:
Francisco Galindo • Norely Mayte Gómez Ceceña • Paola Adilene Gómez Ceceña • Viridiana Olandes • Yesenia Anayeli Valdez Terraza
31ft Bertram “TRACY ANN” — Julio Castro / Raúl Leal
Catch:
• 8 Striped Marlin (100–120 lbs) — Macarela, Faro/Cerros de Arena
• 7 Dorado (15–25 lbs) — Macarela/Curry, Arcos
Anglers:
Alejandra Rodríguez • Andrea (Contabilidad) • Felipe Guadalupe Zaavedra • Jared Ceceña Martín
35ft Bertram “VALERIE” — Roberto Sández / Salvador Flores
Catch:
• 3 Striped Marlin (100–120 lbs) — Macarela, Arcos
• 5 Dorado (10–20 lbs) — Macarela/Curry, Arcos
Anglers:
Carlos Martínez Zumaya • Roberto Sández Jr. • Salvador Flores • Ubaldo Murillo
35ft Cabo Flybridge “BILL COLLECTOR II” — JC Martínez / Bochito Orozco
Catch:
• 2 Striped Marlin (100–110 lbs) — Macarela, Los Arcos
• 1 Dorado (10 lbs) — Macarela, Los Arcos
Anglers:
Karen Kronner • Robert Gritski
City: Arlington, Oregon, USA
35ft Cabo Flybridge “KNOT WORKIN” — Abraham / César
Catch:
• 7 Striped Marlin (100–120 lbs) — Macarela, Faro
Anglers:
Gus Kaminsky • Jessica Kaminsky • Justin Zingham • Kelly Fjell • Richard Bason • Zachary George
35ft Cabo Flybridge “RIPPER” — JC López / Abel R
Catch:
• 8 Striped Marlin (100–120 lbs) — Macarela, Faro/Arcos
• 2 Dorado (10–15 lbs) — Macarela/Curry, Arcos
Anglers:
Erick Olvera Casilla • Gabriela Perales • Rebecca Ehrenberg,OLVERA CASILLA GABRIELA PERALES Rebecca Ehrenberg City: State: Cabo San Lucas Country: Mexico
Celebration Ashore
After fishing, the crews gathered at the boatyard to cook some of the day’s catch, turning it into a communal feast. The evening transitioned into the Pisces Christmas party, where the fleet honored the following captains for their decades of service.
Honoring the Captains
- Julio Castro, the Captain of “Tracy Ann,” will be retiring after almost 35 years.
- Rosendo Gomez has 32 years with the fleet.
- Roberto Sandez has 37 years of service.
- Rey Winkler has had 40 years with PISCES SPORTFISHING.
A commemorative video was created to honor Julio Castro, and appreciation was expressed to the other longtime captains. The dedication of these captains has been key to shaping the Pisces legacy, and their contributions have embodied the spirit of the fleet—loyalty, skill, and community.
Martin “Cheto” Gonzalez aboard Tracy Ann with a nearly 700-pound marlin caught during his extraordinary career with Pisces.
Captain Julio Castro, honored for his decades of service with Pisces. His legacy spans generations, marked by unforgettable catches and heartfelt tributes that defined his final season.
| Monday, December 15, 2025, Skies: Clear Seas: Calm Wave Ht.: 4-5 ft. WIND 2 mph. Water Temp: 74°F Air Temp: 76°F – 78°F |
“ADRIANA,” a 28-foot Uniflite with Captain Frank and Mate Arturo, ran to Los Arcos for their clients, James and Kathleen Papola, and Tara Dietel from Grass Valley, California. Outside Los Arcos, they caught and released six Striped Marlin weighing between 80 and 120 pounds on mackerel, and one 15-pound Dorado on feathers. It was a fun day, and the Californian group enjoyed their trip.
Mark Polano and Wayne Winter from Michigan were eager to catch marlin, so they chartered the “TIBURON,” a 31-foot Bertram with Captain Rosendo Gómez and Mate Carlos Santos, who ran to the Lighthouse, where the anglers caught and released three Striped Marlin on mackerel in the 90 to 100-pound range. They also caught eight Yellowfin Tuna weighing up to 50 pounds on bait and feathers outside the San Jaime and at the Lighthouse.
| Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Skies: Clear Seas: Calm Wave Ht.: 4-5 ft. WIND 4 mph. Water Temp: 74°F Air Temp: 77°F – 79°F |
Captain Fernando Noyola and Mate Bryan, who manage the “ANDREA,” a 28-foot Uniflite, welcomed Fred Kreykes aboard and immediately ran to the Los Arcos Spot. There, their angler caught and released two Striped Marlin weighing around 100 to 120 pounds on mackerel and three 18 to 25-pound Dorado, also on mackerel.
Captain Ricardo Escamilla took his mate out on the “YAHOO,” a 42-foot Bertram, on Tuesday. Ricardo wanted to try his hand at fishing the Los Arcos Spot. He caught and released twelve Striped Marlin, weighing 90 to 100 pounds, on mackerel, and five Dorado, weighing up to 30 pounds, all at Los Arcos.
| Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Skies: Clear Seas: Calm Wave Ht.: 4-5 ft. WIND 2 mph. Water Temp: 74°F Air Temp: 75°F – 76°F |
Dedi West, Ed West, and Kim Traverse from Lumberton, North Carolina, chose the “KARINA,” a 30-foot Bertram with Captain Bruce at the Helm and Mate Marcelo running the cockpit. They had a powerful day, catching and releasing twelve Striped Marlin weighing between 90 and 120 pounds on mackerel.
“TRACY ANN,” a 31-foot Bertram, with Captain Julio Castro and Mate TracyAnn Raul Leal, welcomed aboard Kevin Imgrund, Richard Imgrund, and Ronald Imgrund. As they drove to the Lighthouse, where they caught and released seven Striped Marlin in the 100 to 120-pound range on mackerel, as well as one 15-pound Yellowfin Tuna on mackerel and two 8-pound Skipjack on feathers, all in the same area.
| Thursday, December 18, 2025, Skies: Clear Seas: Calm Wave Ht.: 4-5 FT WIND 3 MPH Water Temp: 74°F Air Temp: 75°F – 76°F |
Captained by Rosendo Gómez and Mate Carlos Santos, the “TIBURON,” a 31-foot
Bertram, headed to the Poza Cota, where Winter City, Michigan, anglers, Mark
Polano and Wayne Winter caught one 12-pound Dorado and three Yellowfin Tuna
weighing between 5 and 20 pounds on bait. Then running to the La Brecha area, the
two anglers caught seven Ladyfish on chum and seven Grouper in the 8 to 12-pound
range, also on chum.
On the “EL CAZADOR,” a 29-foot Black Fin, Captain Carmelo and Mate Luis ran to the
Lighthouse where their clients, Andrew Schafer and Ashley Frost, caught and released one
Striped Marlin weighing 100 to 120 pounds on a mackerel, and six Yellowfin Tuna between
15 and 60 pounds on bait and feathers at the San Jaime Bank.
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