13 Cabo Fishing Charters to Plan a Day Around

1.Private Fishing Trip “All Inclusive” in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 418 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Our pick

Meet your captain and first mate at Cabo San Lucas Marina for an approximately eight-hour private fishing trip. Rods, tackle, live bait, fishing licenses, food, water, sodas and beer are included. You may fish for marlin, dorado and other local species, with stops near El Arco and Chileno Bay. Boat and crew assignments can vary.

“What a great fishing trip! The captain and first mate were very knowledgeable and friendly. We hoped to catch big fish but they told us we would not have good luck due to the unseasonably cool water temperature. They were happy to take us to try but warned us we could fish all day with no luck. We just wanted to catch fish! We caught 4 rooster fish that were so beautiful and a great fighting fish. So exciting! We also caught a great meal of sea bass for ourselves. The wind picked up and had about 7-8 foot swells but we still caught a great meal. No need to…”

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2.Pacifictime Sports Fishing in Cabos san lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) Top rated

Meet Captain Paulo and crew at O Dock 2 for a private Cabo fishing charter aboard a 34-foot Blackfin. The listed trip runs about five hours, starting at 6 a.m.; an eight-hour option may also be available. Expect offshore trolling for marlin, tuna, wahoo, dorado, sailfish, or other local species, with licenses and bait paid separately.

“The number of fish we caught. Sometimes we had fish on all 7 lines at once! A lot of fun and action.”

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3.Private Half-Day Sport Fishing in Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Fish from a private panga out of Cabo San Lucas for about five hours, with El Arco listed as the first stop and grounds in the Sea of Cortez or Pacific. Gear and lures are provided, but bait and fishing licenses cost extra. Captains have included Pedro and Chummy, with Juan Carlos coordinating some trips.

“As a novice to sea fishing, I never expect to catch such big fish like bonitos and rooster fish in my life. I'll be back for sure 😁”

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4.Deep Sea Fishing for 5 Hours from Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Fish the Pacific aboard a private 30- to 32-foot charter from Cabo San Lucas, with a captain and first mate, live bait, tackle, and water provided. The crew trolls for marlin and other fish, and can coach first-timers as you handle a rod. Past trips have featured captains such as Fidel and Chris, but your assigned crew may differ.

“The crew was great! Good communication. Transportation to/from our condo. Everything was taken care of!”

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5.Exclusive Phantom II Fishing in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Set out from Cabo San Lucas Marina aboard the private Phantom II for about five hours of fishing, with a pass by the Arch and fishing grounds 20 to 30 minutes offshore. Professional gear, outriggers, life jackets, and a bilingual crew are included. Captain Jose and crew members Mario and Javier have led a lively marlin trip, though crew assignments can vary.

“Excellent fishing day! 6 Bonita for eating and 4 marlin. Everyone who wanted to catch fish did so. others enjoyed the boat ride seeing the arch and the interesting sea life. Non stop.action out there. The crew Captain Jose, Mario and Javier chased the marlin to get us all the action possible. Definitely would book again. We did 8 hrs but it went very quickly. Start time says 7am but get there before 6 to get the best start to the day.”

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6.Private Yacht Ultimate Fishing and Snorkeling Adventure – 6 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $699Best value

Set out from Cabo San Lucas at 7:00 am on a private six-hour yacht trip that can mix fishing with time to swim, snorkel or paddleboard. The route includes El Arco, Santa Maria Bay and Chileno Bay, with flexibility to linger at stops. Snorkel gear, towels, snacks, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are provided.

“Omar & Jorge went above & beyond to make sure our yachting & fishing experience was amazing. Exceptional service onboard too - open bar, great snacks, and they even cooked up one of the mahi mahi we caught so we had fresh fish tRead more”

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7.Pacifictime too sports fishing in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours on a private 31-foot Bertram with Captain Paulo’s crew, heading past Cabo’s famous Arch before fishing for species such as dorado, marlin, tuna, wahoo, or roosterfish. The boat has a bathroom, bunks, dining tables, and modern fishing gear. Bottled water is included; live bait and fishing licenses cost extra.

“We had a great fishing trip and the crew and captain Paulo know what they’re doing! Paulo was also good at communicating and provided transportation to the marina for us! (but not back fyi) just beware of all the extra fees. Pretty sure a one day fishing license is cheaper than what we paid considering the cost was on the printout. Also had to pay a dock fee to board the boat we already paid for, and paid for live bait which can be typical. If you’ve done deep sea fishing before, Mexico might do things differently…we were not able to sell off any fish or receive any type of…”

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8.Ultimate Fishing Experience in Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Set out from La Chatita at 6:00 am for an approximately eight-hour private fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas. Fishing gear, water, soda, and fees are included. Captains and mates such as Jose and Victor have decades of Cabo experience, and you may spot whales, dolphins, turtles, or sea lions along the way.

“Absolutely great day out on the 38’ Second Chance with our family- and Capt Jose and Victor. From booking, to hooking, to cooking- the team @ultimatefishingcabo helped make it a day to remember. Two of the boys got Marlin and the girls got Bonitas. Victor helped us get it filleted, then we cooked some fresh 4 ways at Solomon’s- delicious! Victor & Jose with 30+ yrs experience in Cabo are a great team. Got us out early for an amazing sunrise and on the fish. Bonus- whales breaching, turtles, dolphins and sea lions.”

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9.Private Half-day Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Set out from Cabo San Lucas Marina for a private, five-hour fishing charter with a captain and first sailor. You pass El Arco, Lovers Beach, and the sea lion colony while fishing with five lines and provided gear. Bring food and drinks, and budget extra for a fishing license and optional live bait. Your catch is not guaranteed.

“First meet us on time. Caught fish at 812am. Upgraded us from 28’ to 53’ boat, which meant 3 more rods Changed bait 5 times to get right fish. Another boat caught Marlin so we went all out to try 11 year old grandson had Gr8 time Crew was the best”

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10.Ultimate Cabo Fishing Experience Aboard the Phantom

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Set out from Cabo San Lucas with a private group of up to six, pass the Cabo Arch, then fish the Pacific with professional gear and a bilingual crew. The ride to fishing grounds takes about 20 to 30 minutes each way. Crew members on past outings have included captains Angel, Oleg, Javier and Jose, with Mario, Luis and others assisting.

“Awesome captain and crew!! We caught an 8 1/2ft Striped Marlin. They told exactly how to reel it in successfully, and kept other boats from crossing over our line.”

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11.5-Hours Private Fishing Experience in Cruiser in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Leave Cabo San Lucas at 6:30 am for a private five-hour fishing trip, with a bilingual crew, rods, lures, and an ice chest. The route includes El Arco and waters where you may fish for marlin, dorado, and other sport fish. The group rate is $900 for up to eight, with licenses, dock fee, bait, and food priced separately.

“They stole our biggest fish. Super shady company. Told us we could only keep 6 and in the background only gave us the super small one. Then took off fast in the boat before we knew what happened. Bad ending to my birthday weekend my wife surprised me with. Highly advise anyone to use a better company. Very unfriendly.”

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12.Exclusive Fishing Experience in Los Cabos – Aboard the Phantom I

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Spend about five hours aboard the 30-foot Phantom I, fishing Cabo San Lucas waters with a bilingual crew. The trip passes the Arch before reaching fishing grounds about 20 to 30 minutes from the marina. Gear is included; adults need fishing licenses. Crews associated with the boat include Captain Javier and deckhands Freddy and Oman.

“Outstanding experience! We caugh Waho marlin duting our 5 hour day. Captain and crew were extremely knowledgeable and friendly”

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13.Private Sport Fishing Charter Experience in Cabo San Lucas (5 Hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Set out from L Dock at 7:00 am on a private five-hour fishing charter aboard Loveshack Cruises’ 68-foot yacht. Shimano Tiagra reels, custom offshore rods and live bait are provided, along with food and an open bar. The route includes El Arco; fishing licenses and private transportation are not included.

“I’ve been on many fishing boats and this boat, the food, and the staff were all the best. It was amazing from the time we met the crew on the dock. I would highly recommend LOVESHACK. Karol was amazing and made sure everyone had a terrific day.”

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