Gulf Fishing Report

Offshore Cobia Action | Cobia Fired Up | Gulf of Mexico

Surface Temp: ~70

Water Clarity: 30–40’

Location: Gulf of Mexico

Weekly Report Date: January 27, 2026

First time diving with Max, we decided our best option was to hit a few Gulf wrecks in search of cobia.

My former wrestling coach had taken a few solid fish the day before, so we started at the same location. We didn’t see them there, but stuck to the plan and kept moving.

At our second spot, we found cobia swimming on the surface—always cool to see. Despite a few big bulls in the area, we stayed focused and were able to limit out within the first five minutes.

Once we had our limit, we headed back in and finished the day with some lobstering. Solid day!

Key Zones for Action

Gulf of Mexico.

What’s Working

Patience and execution. Letting the plan play out and giving the fish time to commit made the difference.

Species Spotlight

Cobia.

Seasonal Tips & Timing

Cobia are seasonal, but your chances improve during the winter as water temperatures begin to cool.

Plan Your Trip

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