Stunning Cabo San Lucas is a deep sea fishing paradise! What better way to experience it than aboard the newest addition to the Salvador’s Sportfishing family – the El Budster Pride. This well-equipped vessel and its hand-selected crew offer a professional service, and a fun-filled fishing experience.

The 29’ Californian cruiser boat will get you out on the water to target game fish. On deck, you will find two fighting chairs, two outriggers, and plenty of space to move around and get comfortable. Inside you’ll find a fully functioning bathroom and an enclosed cabin. There’s room for up to 4 people on board.

The experienced crew will provide you with quality Shimano, Tiagra, and Penn rods and reels, and will be on hand to assist you with anything you need. There’s a variety of fishing techniques you can use here, and the crew will try their best to maximize your time on the water.

The waters of Cabo San Lucas are brimming with life, and you’ll come across a variety of prized fish species. The 8-hour fishing trip will have you targeting a range of game fish, including Marlin and other Billfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, and much more.

Kids are welcome on board, so feel free to bring your kid and teach them all about fishing. Make some family memories that will last a lifetime! Make sure to bring some food and drinks to stay refreshed throughout the day, and some sunscreen for your protection.

El Budster Pride can take you out for a great time, so why not join this experienced and friendly crew for the ultimate game fishing adventure?



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Charter (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    HK $3,597
    Go on this half day trip for a fun day of deep sea fishing. The crew will teach you the best techniques for using live bait or lures when targeting local species such as Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Jack Crevalle, Roosterfish, and Wahoo. The equipment will be provided, just bring some food and drinks to stay refreshed. Live bait and fishing licenses are at an additional cost. Come enjoy the beautiful waters of Cabo San Lucas!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Charter (PM)
    Just booked! Last booked: 2 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    HK $3,597
    Go on this half day trip for a fun day of deep sea fishing. The crew will teach you the best techniques for using live bait or lures when targeting local species such as Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Jack Crevalle, Roosterfish, and Wahoo. The equipment will be provided, just bring some food and drinks to stay refreshed. Live bait and fishing licenses are at an additional cost. Come enjoy the beautiful waters of Cabo San Lucas!
  • Private trip
    ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 2 PAX
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    HK $4,301
    This fishing trip includes : 2 Fishing Licences, 10 Live Baits, 6 Waters
  • Private trip
    ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 2 PAX
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    HK $4,301
    This fishing trip includes : 2 Fishing Licences, 10 Live Baits, 6 Waters
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    HK $4,457
    This full day trip will take you on a deep sea fishing adventure. You will be taught the best techniques for using live baits or lures to attract species such as Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Dorado and more. Live bait and fishing licenses are at an additional cost.
  • Private trip
    ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 3 PAX
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    HK $4,496
    This fishing trip includes : 3 Fishing Licences, 10 Live Baits, 6 Waters
  • Private trip
    ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 3 PAX
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    HK $4,496
    This fishing trip includes : 3 Fishing Licences, 10 Live Baits, 6 Waters
  • Private trip
    ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 4 PAX
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    HK $4,770
    This fishing trip includes : 4 Fishing Licences, 10 Live Baits, 6 Waters
  • Private trip
    ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 4 PAX
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    HK $4,770
    This fishing trip includes : 4 Fishing Licences, 10 Live Baits, 6 Waters
  • Private trip
    ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 5 PAX
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    HK $5,161
    This fishing trip includes five fishing licences, Ten Live Baits, 8 waters
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
  • Private trip
    ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 5 PAX
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    HK $5,161
    This fishing trip includes : 5 Fishing Licence, 10 Live Baits, 8 Waters
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
  • Private trip
    ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 2 PAX
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    HK $5,709
    This fishing trip includes : Boat, Tax, 2 Fishing Licences,10 Live Bait, 2 Box Lunches, 6 Beer, 6 Sodas, 6 Waters
  • Private trip
    ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 3 PAX
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    HK $6,100
    This fishing trip includes : Boat, Tax, 3 Fishing Licences, 10 Live Baits, 3 Box Lunches, 12 Beer, 6 Sodas, 6 Waters
  • Private trip
    ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 4 PAX
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    HK $6,491
    This fishing trip includes : Boat, Tax, 4 Fishing Licences, 10 Live Baits, 4 Box Lunches, 18 Beers, 6 Sodas, 6 Waters
  • Private trip
    ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 5 PAX
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    HK $7,038
    This fishing trip includes : Boat, Tax, 5 Fishing Licences, 10 Live Baits, 5 Box Lunches, Case Of Beer ( 24 ) 6 Sodas, 8 Waters
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
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FAQs about El Budster Pride

El Budster Pride offers the following trips to customers:
  • $460 per group - Half Day Charter (AM) (5 hours)
  • $460 per group - Half Day Charter (PM) (5 hours)
  • $550 per group - ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 2 PAX (5 hours)
  • $550 per group - ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 2 PAX (5 hours)
  • $570 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • $575 per group - ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 3 PAX (5 hours)
  • $575 per group - ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 3 PAX (5 hours)
  • $610 per group - ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 4 PAX (5 hours)
  • $610 per group - ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 4 PAX (5 hours)
  • $660 per group - ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 5 PAX (5 hours)
  • $660 per group - ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 5 PAX (5 hours)
  • $730 per group - ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 2 PAX (8 hours)
  • $780 per group - ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 3 PAX (8 hours)
  • $830 per group - ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 4 PAX (8 hours)
  • $900 per group - ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 5 PAX (8 hours)

When you book a trip with El Budster Pride, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with El Budster Pride include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First Mate

El Budster Pride offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

El Budster Pride offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with El Budster Pride include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Charter Operator

Salvador's Sportfishing Charters
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
572 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
677 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2015
With over 25 years of experience, Captain Salvador is still as enthusiastic as ever about fishing because, as he says, it is simply fantastic. He looks forward to heading out on the water every day, and along with his experienced and friendly crew, can't wait to introduce you to the fantastic fishing in this beautiful location.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Tuna (Bluefin) Bluefin Tuna
Yellowtail Amberjack Yellowtail Amberjack

Boat specs

Californian (Cruiser) originally built in 1996, and restored in 2022. Powered by a 315HP Cummins engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 21 knots.

Length
29 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash

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Recent Fishing Reports

EL BUDSTER PRIDE FISHING REPORT
EL BUDSTER PRIDE FISHING REPORT
September 3, 2023
Fishing on the EL BUDSTER PRIDE. Carey Pinkelman from RED BLUFF, CALIFORNIA, caught 3 YELLOWFIN TUNAS. The fish was caught 16 to 20 miles from the coast of Cabo San Lucas. The water temperature was 72-73 degrees.
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EL BUDSTER PRIDE FISHING REPORT
EL BUDSTER PRIDE FISHING REPORT
September 2, 2023
Fishing on the EL BUDSTER PRIDE. Carey Pinkelman from RED BLUFF, CALIFORNIA, caught 4 YELLOWFIN TUNAS. The fish was caught 16 to 18 miles from the coast of Cabo San Lucas. The water temperature was 71-73 degrees.
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EL BUDSTER PRIDE FISHING REPORT
EL BUDSTER PRIDE FISHING REPORT
August 27, 2023
Fishing on the EL BUDSTER PRIDE. The Sheldon Green´s party, caught 6 YELLOWFIN TUNAS. The fish was caught 12 to 14 miles from the coast of Cabo San Lucas. The water temperature was 71-73 degrees.
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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 430 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Catch intended fish
72%
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Jr. J.
Bulverde, TX
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day

VERIFIED   NEW  ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 2 PAX on September 15, 2023
Awesome trip!  My wife and I booked a 5hr 6 weeks in advance. I asked that we wanted to fish for Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna and...
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Colton C.
Texas City, Texas
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Half day charter

VERIFIED   ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 4 PAX on July 29, 2023
We recently fished a half day trip for marlin only per our request (despite the mahi bite being better).Captain Juan was honest...
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Michael O.
Humble, TX
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Day of fishing

VERIFIED   ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 2 PAX on July 24, 2023
Couldn’t have asked for a better trip!! Boat was super clean and the bathroom was spotless, very important as I was with...
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Yvan S.
Barrie, ON
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day on the Budster Pride

VERIFIED   Half Day Charter (AM) on July 12, 2023
i have been on a few charters in Mexico and the Caribbean and I can’t explain how much this trip blows the others away! ...
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Brad W.
Saginaw, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   ALL INCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP 4 PAX on July 10, 2023
Wow, unbelievable! Within 15 minutes of arriving at our first spot,  we caught two striped marlin in the span of about 30...
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