The 15 Best Cabo San Lucas Fishing Trips

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

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

Head out from IGY Marina with a private captain and first mate for up to eight hours around Cabo. The crew supplies rods, bait, licenses, lunch, snacks, water, sodas, and beer while you fish for marlin, dorado, tuna, wahoo, roosterfish, and more.

“Had a great trip with Capt Jose and Freddie. We were in 3-4 foot swells about 5-7 miles out and the Marlin were feeding. We had on hook up and throw the lure within the first 10 minutes of putting out. In another 10 minutes we hooked into and were able to land a striped marlin that was just under 9 foot. Unfortunately my brother in law started getting sick so we had to return to shore but it was still an epic day. The crew was awesome and new hot to get us on the fish. Thanks for a great day.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Pacifictime Sports Fishing in Cabos san lucas

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

Start near sunrise from O Dock in Cabo San Lucas aboard a 34-foot Blackfin with a local captain and mate. Captain Paulo and crews such as Eddie or Cesar target marlin, tuna, wahoo, dorado, sailfish, roosterfish, and snapper. Bring cash for licenses, bait, fish cleaning, and tips.

“What an epic day fishing! Captain and crew found the place to catch many fish and Marlin!! All of our group caught fish! Definitely recommend this boat, Captain and Crew!”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Sportfishing Charters in Cabo San Lucas with Kellyfish Cabo Sportfishing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Fish Cabo’s waters aboard Kellyfish, Pacific Time, or Fish Hunter Jr. with captains such as Ismael and Andy. This private charter welcomes beginners and experts, carries up to four people, supplies rods and tackle, and includes views of El Arco.

“Experience was guaranteed to come with english-speaking guide & bottled water. Neither happened. There are tons of people offering this service. Go with another company”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Private Half-Day Sport Fishing in Los Cabos

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

Fish from a private panga off Cabo San Lucas with room for up to three people. Captain Pedro and other local skippers target marlin, dorado, wahoo, roosterfish, and more. Equipment and ice are included, but bait, licenses, dock fees, food, and fish processing cost extra.

“It was fine. The meeting point instructio s were unclear sonwe wasted some time thinking we were in the right sport, but we werent. I texted a picture of where we were but got no response. We jad to pay an additional $90 U.S. for licenses, doc fees, and bait. The bait was either $20 or $30 for 3 love fish and 2 dead fish. We caught 2 fish and missed a few others. The seats were pretty uncomfortable. I wouldn't purchase this excursion again or reccomend it. Captain Chummy was a good dude.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

Fish the Pacific from a private 30 to 32-foot charter with a bilingual captain and first mate. The five-hour trip includes live bait, rods, tackle, ice, and water. Captains such as Fidel and Chris have helped families land marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi, and bonito, though no catch is guaranteed.

“Very disappointing! Told to arrive at 1:00 for 1:30 trip. Capt Chris arrived 45 min late leaving port at 1:58. 5 hour trip became a 4 hour trip. While on-board crew told 2 of us to hide in bathroom because too many people aboard boat while going past harbor master. Went to purchase licenses but system was not working so told "not to worry about it" . Seemed very sketchy and unprofessional. While on boat, crew did not talk to us or engage with us. They set up fishing lines and went up top to talk on their phones. We never once fished while on board and only one of…”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Exclusive Phantom II Fishing in Cabo San Lucas

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

Join Captain Jose, Mario, and Javier aboard the private Phantom II for a five-hour Cabo fishing trip. Cruise past the Arch, reach the fishing grounds in 20 to 30 minutes, and fish for species including marlin, sailfish, and bonita with professional gear provided.

“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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

Set out from Cabo San Lucas at 7:00 am for a private six-hour yacht trip combining fishing, snorkeling, paddle boarding, and beach time. Your captain chooses the best available spots, while stops at El Arco, Santa Maria, and Chileno Bay keep the day varied. Omar and Jorge may be among the service crew.

“Five stars are not enough! B O O K this N O W!!!! The liberty captain & crew are amazing!!! They are still passionate about fishing, get excited, and make the experience fun! They were in a hurry to beat the crowd to the fish, but in no rusRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Pacifictime too sports fishing in Cabo San Lucas

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

Fish Cabo’s Pacific waters aboard a private 31-foot Bertram for up to six people. Captain Paulo’s crew can target dorado, marlin, tuna, wahoo, roosterfish, and more, with a stop at the Arch. Bring extra cash for the fishing license, live bait, dock fees, and fish cleaning.

“Wow! My father and I went out fishing with this crew and we were so impressed and had such a fun day. Paulo was gracious and thoughtful enough to offer us a ride from our hotel near the Marina which was such a relief so we didn’t need to go searching for the right boat. Paulo wasn’t able to join us that day but he set us up with his son and a fantastic deck hand! They both were amazing and knew all the right spots for us to get some fish. They were working so hard the entire trip to try different areas, different lures, different rigs, everything! They…”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Ultimate Fishing Experience in Cabo

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

Start at 6:00 a.m. from Cabo Marina for about eight hours of private fishing with Ultimate Fishing Cabo. Crews such as José, Víctor, Olegario, Tairy, Toni, Sergio, and Alex have helped guests target marlin and dorado aboard boats including Second Chance and Fish On.

“Our group had a blast on "FISH ON"! The Captain had us on fish right away! We will be back in January again for another Charter!”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.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 five hours of fishing, passing the Arch, Lovers Beach, and a sea lion colony. A captain and mate provide five rods, tackle, ice, safety gear, and an onboard restroom. Bring cash for the $20 license, bait, food, drinks, and tips.

“We didn’t catch one single fish. The Deck Hand worked super hard - changing baits & lures frequently to try to find something that would interest the fish. But, the Captain kept going back & forth over the same small area just offshore for the full five hours of the trip. The fish weren’t there. Of the Cabo fishing fleet, only 2-3 boats came near us & soon left for better fishing areas. Very frustrating that we stayed in that small area catching nothing. Also, as soon as we started back to the harbor, the Captain started drinking beer from the cooler.”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Kellyfish Cabo Sportfishing (Our bigger boat!)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Set out from Cabo San Lucas at 6:00 am on a private sportfishing trip aboard Kellyfish Cabo Sportfishing’s bigger boat. Captain Ismael or Orlando and a bilingual crew provide rods, reels, and tackle while you fish near the coast and around the Arch. Bring cash for your license and live bait.

“Amazing experience. Our guide Ismael was great. We landed a big Mako shark and a trophy-sized mahi mahi. Definitely recommend and would do again!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Ultimate Cabo Fishing Experience Aboard the Phantom

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

Fish the waters off Cabo San Lucas aboard the private Phantom for about five hours. Your bilingual crew provides gear and outriggers, guides you past the Arch, and helps pursue marlin, sailfish, dorado, tuna, and more.

“We went out for a 8 hour trip with Captain Angel & crew Mario & Luis. These guys were phenomenal. Caught our first Marlin & these guys are awesome! Highly recommend. A+++++”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

Fish privately with up to eight people from Cabo San Lucas, guided by a bilingual crew toward marlin, dorado, tuna, and other sport fish. The five-hour outing includes gear, lures, and an ice chest, with El Arco on the route. Captain Pedro, Tony, Antonio, and Cristian have all operated trips for this company.

“We came down from Fairbanks, Alaska for our anniversary and I wanted to try some real Cabo fishing. Sushi Time Fishing delivered big time. Booked the Sushi Time II panga boat and it was perfect, just us, the captain, and the open water.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Spend about five hours on the 30-foot Phantom I with up to three companions, leaving IGY Marina for Cabo’s offshore fishing grounds. A bilingual crew, rods, outriggers, and lifejackets are provided. Crew names associated with trips include Javier, Freddy, Oman, Luis, and Mario.

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

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

Start at 7 a.m. from L Dock for five hours aboard Loveshack Cruises’ 68-foot yacht. You’ll fish with Shimano Tiagra reels, custom rods, live bait, breakfast, a Mexican buffet, and an open bar, with time near El Arco and a crew led in part by Karol.

“This was one of the most amazing tours I’ve ever done. We caught two marlins (7.5 feet each), filleted them on the boat, and had the most freshest sashimi. We brought the rest home to cook. The staff was extremely friendly, and always made sure we had a drink in hand. 10/10 would recommend!!”

Check availability →Read our full review