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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Cabo San Lucas

According to customer reviews, some of the most popular fishing charters in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur are: Full list of top fishing charters in Cabo San Lucas

The average price for a private 4 hour Cabo San Lucas fishing trip is $558, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you $836 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Fishing charters in Cabo San Lucas that received great reviews from families are:

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Many fishing charters in Cabo San Lucas provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

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Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Cabo San Lucas are:
  • 4-hour fishing trips โ€“ HK $5,044
  • 5-hour fishing trips โ€“ HK $4,526
  • 8-hour fishing trips โ€“ HK $5,440

Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos, or simply “Cabo” to most visitors, is well-known across the continent. It’s a hub for spring break and summer vacations, but it’s also home to some of the best angling action in the Americas. Cabo San Lucas’ fishing charters are legendary, allowing the town to brand itself as the unofficial “Marlin Capital of the World.”
 
At the meeting point of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez, Cabo attracts an array of prized fish. Year-round, you can find Marlin biting at the end of your line with Striped Marlin appearing in winter and Blue and Black varieties available in the warmer months. 
 
However, it rarely gets cold here, so there’s never a bad time to visit. The Sea of Cortez attracts Mahi Mahi and Yellowfin Tuna just a few miles from shore, along with dazzling, exotic Roosterfish and exciting Yellowtails. Head further offshore, and the Billfish bite is sensational, with Sailfish and Swordfish joining Marlin for the chance to complete a “Grand Slam.”
 
One of the perks of casting from a Cabo San Lucas fishing charter is that you can land a monster fish on a trip as short as a few hours. The productive waters nearshore are ripe for fishing, and 4–6 hours can be enough to land dinner. However, the real prizes come offshore, where a full day or extended full day trip will take you 15–50 miles out to the banks. 
 

Rules & Regulations

Every angler fishing in Mexico needs a license, however, most captains in Cabo will arrange yours for you. Get in touch with your charter operator before you go to confirm, or pick yours up by the dock. You should also beware that you can’t cook your catch on board, so if you want a fishy dinner, you’d better bring your own snacks. 
Cabo San Lucas
Excellent
4.2 / 5
Based on 27688 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

January

Visit Cabo in January, and you'll enjoy some of the best weather of the year. This is usually a dry month, so you can head out and search for Striped Marlin and Yellowfin Tuna offshore, along with Roosterfish inshore.

February

The conditions are generally good but spring storms are a possibility. Watch out for colder currents potentially hampering the conditions. But inshore fishing is very good and the bottom bite heats up offshore, too.

March

Spring Break sees great conditions in Cabo. The Marlin bite can slow down at the start of the month, but it may come back at the end, while Yellowtails and Spanish Mackerel show up inshore for a real fishing frenzy.

April

With temperatures in the mid 80s and humidity generally lower than usual, April has great conditions with virtually no rain. You'll find Striped Marlin and Dorado biting offshore, with Yellowtail and Roosterfish inshore.

May

It weather really begins to heat up come May. Offshore, you can find a good Striped Marlin bite, with exciting Dorado action too. Closer to shore, the Roosterfish season begins to kick off for real, so get your fill!

June

With water temperatures averaging 94 degrees, this is a month for those who like it hot. Fish offshore for Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Wahoo, and big Tuna. Inshore, Roosterfish is on fire, and Snappers and Groupers are biting.

July

July is the warmest month in Cabo and the fishing is hot, too. This is a month for Billfish fans, with Striped Marlin, Sailfish, and Blue Marlin all in the cards. Don't forget about inshore, where monster Roosterfish await.

August

You guessed it – it's hot. August is the wettest month of the year, but don't let that put you off. This is the month for big game anglers, with Black and Blue Marlin on the list Inshore, Wahoo and Dorado join Roosterfish.

September

Tropical storms may threaten but, when the weather allows, this is one of the best months for fishing. You'll find big Yellowfin Tuna, Blue and Black Marlin, and Sailfish to name a few offshore, with Roosterfish in the bay.

October

The world famous Bisbees Black and Blue Tournament is the talk of the town – this is something no sportfishing fan will want to miss. With cooler weather and big fish, this is the best fishing month in Cabo San Lucas.

November

The humidity and temperature drop, so you'll want to make the most of it. Don't miss the WON Tuna Jackpot at the beginning of the month, not the chance to land Striped Marlin, Dorado, and Wahoo, among more.

December

If you want to land a lot of different species in one day, December is the month for you. The main target is Striped Marlin, with Wahoo, Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna offering a prized supporting cast offshore, along with more inshore. 

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Half day is all you need to schedule... only 2 boats oit for the full day. 1 hit in the afternoon.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Half day is all you need to schedule... only 2 boats oit for the full day. 1 hit in the afternoon.
Michael  D.
Michael D. Mesa, AZ
Sept might not be the best time. We have had better luck fishing in Oct, but we still have 3 more fishing days left.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Sept might not be the best time. We have had better luck fishing in Oct, but we still have 3 more fishing days left.
Timothy  B.
Timothy B. League City, TX
Hat , sunglasses, sunscreen, be prepared for rough seas. This boat was all inclusive and provided licence, bait tackle, and also food and beverage.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Hat , sunglasses, sunscreen, be prepared for rough seas. This boat was all inclusive and provided licence, bait tackle, and also food and beverage.
Phillip  M.
Phillip M. Sargent, TX
You just never know. But the worst day fishing is better than the best day at work
Excellent
4.3 / 5
You just never know. But the worst day fishing is better than the best day at work
Eric  L.
Eric L. Gillette, WY
El Budster is very professional and the want you to get fish. Cleanness boat and restroom, Excellent gear, they know the waters!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
El Budster is very professional and the want you to get fish. Cleanness boat and restroom, Excellent gear, they know the waters!
Bill  B.
Bill B. San Josรฉ Del Cabo, Baja California Sur
Go early. It gets hot about midday. Bring snacks and drinks (they provided water) if going on the 1/2 day trip.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go early. It gets hot about midday. Bring snacks and drinks (they provided water) if going on the 1/2 day trip.
Donald  M.
Donald M. El Paso, TX
These guys were just so nice and the fishing experience may not have ended how you would see on tiktok or something crazy, but the men in the ship her all very kind and my first experience deep sea fishin trip was not disappointing
Excellent
4.7 / 5
These guys were just so nice and the fishing experience may not have ended how you would see on tiktok or something crazy, but the men in the ship her all very kind and my first experience deep sea fishin trip was not disappointing
Laura  M.
Laura M. Oak Point, TX
Get yourself a good captain who has good vision. I wish I would have stretched my arms before heading out (I am still sore 2 days after fighting my fish for 1 hour). Be patient and get ready for a fun fight!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get yourself a good captain who has good vision. I wish I would have stretched my arms before heading out (I am still sore 2 days after fighting my fish for 1 hour). Be patient and get ready for a fun fight!
John  R.
John R. Canyon Lake, TX
This is an awesome place to go fishing. The water 12 miles out was 600 to 800 feet deep. This allows you a lot more fishing on your trip. At 1 to 2 miles out you are already 250 feet deep. Great place and very friendly people.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This is an awesome place to go fishing. The water 12 miles out was 600 to 800 feet deep. This allows you a lot more fishing on your trip. At 1 to 2 miles out you are already 250 feet deep. Great place and very friendly people.
Alan  S.
Alan S. Monongahela, PA
Definitely chose the meco yace! The crew was fabulous. In the fall you can fish while whale watching!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely chose the meco yace! The crew was fabulous. In the fall you can fish while whale watching!
Mindy  M.
Mindy M. Waxahachie, TX
If you are susceptible to motion sickness at all, take anti-motion sickness medicine.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you are susceptible to motion sickness at all, take anti-motion sickness medicine.
Andrew  M.
Andrew M. Arvada, CO
We did a 3 hour sunset trip. We def needed more time. Would recommend a full day!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We did a 3 hour sunset trip. We def needed more time. Would recommend a full day!
Ethan  D.
Ethan D. United States
Definitely go out on a boat, we have been fishing from the surf but itโ€™s been too rough. And this particular boat and Capt., I thought that an excellent job targeting the fish.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Definitely go out on a boat, we have been fishing from the surf but itโ€™s been too rough. And this particular boat and Capt., I thought that an excellent job targeting the fish.
Greg  W.
Greg W. Lineboro, MD
If youโ€™re a beginner or novice fisher, try Johnnys crew and the mystic Marlin.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If youโ€™re a beginner or novice fisher, try Johnnys crew and the mystic Marlin.
Ray  L.
Ray L. Ciudad Juรกrez, Chihuahua
Heard that the fishing wasnโ€™t great this week but we got lucky with two fish
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Heard that the fishing wasnโ€™t great this week but we got lucky with two fish
David  A.  P.
David A. P.
Be prepared for lots of time relaxing on the boat while waiting for the fish to strike!
Very good
4.0 / 5
Be prepared for lots of time relaxing on the boat while waiting for the fish to strike!
Justin  W.
Justin W. Herriman, UT
Keep our expectations realistic sometimes the fish do not cooperate. Give the captain 1 or 2 species to target and listen to him when he tells you what is biting and what is not. Make sure you hydrate the day before your trip. Sunblock is an essential item to bring, You can purchase box lunches at Captain Tonys at 5:30 am. Is about a 5 min walk from the restaurant to the boat dock. Captain will call someone to clean your fish for you at the end of the trip.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Keep our expectations realistic sometimes the fish do not cooperate. Give the captain 1 or 2 species to target and listen to him when he tells you what is biting and what is not. Make sure you hydrate the day before your trip. Sunblock is an essential item to bring, You can purchase box lunches at Captain Tonys at 5:30 am. Is about a 5 min walk from the restaurant to the boat dock. Captain will call someone to clean your fish for you at the end of the trip.
SEONG  K.
SEONG K. Katy, TX
Come prepared for motion sickness. I wouldnโ€™t recommend kids unless they can handle the motion.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Come prepared for motion sickness. I wouldnโ€™t recommend kids unless they can handle the motion.
Isaac  G.
Isaac G. Upland, CA
Fish the full day. 8 hours is a good bet to catch your targeted species. Have about 20 usd for cleaning your catch. I recommend going to a restaurant near the marina to have some of your fresh catch cooked. We got our mahi sashimi, and blackened. We got our bonito grilled. And the grouper was beer battered and fried.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fish the full day. 8 hours is a good bet to catch your targeted species. Have about 20 usd for cleaning your catch. I recommend going to a restaurant near the marina to have some of your fresh catch cooked. We got our mahi sashimi, and blackened. We got our bonito grilled. And the grouper was beer battered and fried.
Tackle  N.  T.
Tackle N. T. Smithfield, VA
Take an over the counter medication for sea sickness, it helps. The water is rough.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take an over the counter medication for sea sickness, it helps. The water is rough.
Gabe  G.
Gabe G. Tucson, AZ

Ursula Fishing IV โ€“ 34โ€™ Crystaliner
Ursula Fishing IV โ€“ 34โ€™ Crystaliner
Fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(326 reviews)
What a fishing trip indeed! We got into some nice Mahai Mahi! Once we had had our fill of Mahi Mahi, we went back to trying to get a Marlin. We were fortunate enough to hook up with a nice Marlin. The fight was good and the crew amazing. The Captain was skillful making sure the boat and the fisherman were working together to land the fish. What a great trip!
John  P.
John P. Lyman, SC
Cabo Sportfishing Crew - El Pargo
Cabo Sportfishing Crew - El Pargo
Fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(240 reviews)
It took a while but Javier and Santiago knew what they were doing. We caught 3 huge Mahi one tuna. My husband fought a marlin for an hour but it's tail cut the line. A blast!
Norma  A.
Norma A.
El Budster Pride
El Budster Pride
Fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas
Very good
3.7 / 5
(430 reviews)
Guys worked hard and were experienced. Gear was and they had decoys/teasers but the drag not set well and a couple reels were loose costing 3 opportunities. Instantly snapped line, snapped leader line and pulled hook do to no drag... so close.
Michael  D.
Michael D. Mesa, AZ
El Budster
El Budster
Fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(247 reviews)
Great day, boat is clean, fishing booker reached out prior to the trip to ensure we were all set up. Loved our half day fishing for four!
Shannon  C.
Shannon C. Groveland, IL
BlueSea sportfishing
BlueSea sportfishing
Fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(438 reviews)
Iโ€™m super impressed with our fishing experience! My husbands dream was to catch a mahi-mahi since he could remember and we achieved that today! Thank you to Jonny and his crew.
TAYLER  P.
TAYLER P.
Cabo Sportfishing Crew โ€“ Blue Tail II
Cabo Sportfishing Crew โ€“ Blue Tail II
Fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(12 reviews)
We had a great time on our fishing trip. The crew was very friendly and worked hard to get us to catch some fish. We caught a Mahi Mahi and a Marlin. We recommend this fishing trip and go on it again!
Kristin  L.
Kristin L. Plano, TX
Ursula Fishing IV โ€“ 34โ€™ Crystaliner
Ursula Fishing IV โ€“ 34โ€™ Crystaliner
Fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(326 reviews)
Dorado all morning and a sailfaish. Great deck hand and Captain.. No fishing finder tech gear, everyone knows the fish are out around the rock.
Michael  D.
Michael D. Mesa, AZ
Black Marlin Sportfishing
Black Marlin Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(516 reviews)
We had a great full day trip, so we book another day hoping for a marlin and that what we got. The captain and crew are everything that you would want in a charter. Wish we had more time for another day. We will definitely be back and we will be booking with the Black Marlin, Captain Manuel and his crew. They certainly know Cabo and its waters. Two days in a row with the only flags in the marina! Awesome. Thanks again for two great days fishing Cabo. We will be back.
Lorenzo  M.
Lorenzo M. South Jordan, UT
Black Marlin Sportfishing
Black Marlin Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(516 reviews)
This is a great captain and crew. They worked hard to get the fish we were looking for and we were the only boat with flags at the marina. The boat was clean and everything that we could hope for. I will book again in the future and would recommend Black Marlin and itโ€™s crew to anyone. Thanks for a great time!!!
Lorenzo  M.
Lorenzo M. Alameda, California
Cabo Sportfishing Crew โ€“ Reel Tequila
Cabo Sportfishing Crew โ€“ Reel Tequila
Fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(155 reviews)
We booked an 8 hour charter to target mahi, Marlin, and tuna. Rafael our deckhand was awesome, he went above and beyond to get us on fish the entire time. He was very conversational and made the trip that much more enjoyable. We caught 14 mahi (kept the limit of 8) and continued to target Marlin and mahi. Unfortunately we didnโ€™t come across any Marlin but thatโ€™s fishing for you. Highly recommend Reel Tequila with Rafael as the deckhand and Jose as the captain.
Cameron  V.  D.
Cameron V. D.
Black Marlin Sportfishing
Black Marlin Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(516 reviews)
Iโ€™ve fish all over the world and this trip was one of the best!!! We caught 21 fish! 4 trash fish, 15 mahi- mahi and the highlight of the trip we double up on to giant striped Marlinโ€ฆ crew and captain are top notchโ€ฆ highly recommend these guys!!!!๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป
Brent  J.
Brent J. Summit, KY
Phantom Fishing Cabo โ€“ Phantom I
Phantom Fishing Cabo โ€“ Phantom I
Fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(96 reviews)
This was the first time for my son, father in law and me to fish offshore in Cabo and it was well worth the wait. The best part was the crew, Javier and Charlie made the day for us, they really knew what they were doing! Tonight we dine on Mahi Mahi, thank you Phantom crew!
Neil  C.
Neil C. Canyon Lake, TX
El Budster Pride
El Budster Pride
Fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(430 reviews)
We caught three mahi mahi. The crew was very helpful with making sure we had everything we needed and assisting with bringing in the catches
Sean  C.
Sean C. Garden City, NY
Black Marlin Sportfishing
Black Marlin Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(516 reviews)
Had another amazing day on the Black Marlin. My wife and I Doubled up on Striped Marlin half way through the day. Landed them both! We also caught 7 Dorados. Caught a large Bull and lost one as well. Canโ€™t recommend this these guys enough. They work extremely hard to get you on fish and are very professional. Great equipment and boat. That was our 4th trip with them and we will surely be back!
Kyle  K.
Kyle K. Halton Hills, ON
Fin Chaser Cabo
Fin Chaser Cabo
Fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(33 reviews)
Had a great day. Crew was amazing. We caught some good size mahi, was hoping for marlin but that's fishing.
Ryan  H.
Ryan H. Blackfalds, AB
BlueSea sportfishing
BlueSea sportfishing
Fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(438 reviews)
Fishing was great! We caught two good sized mahi-mahi. The captain was extremely knowledgeable. He spoke limited English but plenty enough to communicate effectively on the boat. We took a small 22โ€™ panga boat. The sea was a little rough but it only got to me when we were at a standstill. The equipment was a little barebones - the fish were killed with a screwdriver to the head - but we had a great experience. I would definitely book again!
Colton  W.
Colton W. Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
BlueSea sportfishing
BlueSea sportfishing
Fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas
Very good
4.0 / 5
(438 reviews)
Caught one nice dorado on a half day trip on the magic marlin. Felt like more could've been done to put us on fish. Once it was clear that bite wasn't where we were at we went trolling back to the marina. Since it was rough water I decided to cut the trip early by about an hr ,but it was pretty clear we weren't going to catch another dorado trolling back to marina.
Jose  G.
Jose G. CORP CHRISTI, TX
Black Marlin Sportfishing
Black Marlin Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(516 reviews)
hard working crew of amazing fishermen. the boat limited on mahi mahi and had a wonderful experience overall.
Steve  B.
Steve B. CORP CHRISTI, TX
Wahoo 33'
Wahoo 33'
Fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(135 reviews)
Great trip! Christian was super quick on the deck and we caught 6 mahi mahi and 1 yellow fin tuna. Great trip, super clean boat, and really knowledgeable crew.
Andrea  A.
Andrea A. Chicago, Illinois
BlueSea sportfishing
BlueSea sportfishing
Fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas
Very good
4.0 / 5
(438 reviews)
Had a great day out on the water fishing with Cesar. I was a little apprehensive to begin with because the boat was kind of a piece of junk. But we started hitting fish right away, and when things started to slow down, Cesar switched it up to a different bait and we started to nail them again. we limited out about 2 1/2 to 3 hours into our trip and headed back to the marina. Fantastic fishing tons of mahi.
Eric  L.
Eric L. Gillette, WY