Fishing Charters in Mexico: Our Top 9

1.Private fishing charter Bertram 31ft 6 pax max if you don’t fish you don’t pay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Fish privately from a Bertram boat for up to six people near Cancun and Isla Mujeres. Choose two, four, six, or eight hours. Crew provide rods, bait, ice, water, and sodas. Captains and mates such as Willie, Antonio, Jorge, Christopher, Noah, and Jesus have earned praise for hard work, though English service varies.

“Captain Willie and his crew Christopher and Noah were amazing! They knew how to make our time memorable!!”

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2.Private fishing charter Boat 48ft 12 pax Good Marlin and Sailfish

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Fish privately off Cancun aboard a 48-foot boat for up to 12 people. Your English-speaking crew supplies rods, bait, ice, soda, water, and life vests while you troll or bottom fish 5 to 35 miles offshore for marlin, sailfish, tuna, dorado, wahoo, shark, and barracuda.

“Excellent equipment and service. Was a great experience and I give it a AAA+++. I would recommend it to anyone wanting a fishing adventure.”

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3.Half Day Private Fishing Charter in Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours fishing off Cozumel aboard a private angler boat for up to six people. The crew supplies rods, bait, lures, snacks, drinks, and a restroom. You can add snorkeling at El Cielo or Columbia Reef, and crews have included Jesus and Charlie.

“Jesus and Charlie were amazing. They catered to our groups needs. We went to a private beautiful beach and snorkeled a wonderful reef! Highly recommend!!!”

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4.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.”

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5.Cancun fishing charter if you don’t fish you don’t pay 46ft yacht 12pax 25P14

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Top rated

Set out from Cancun’s Hotel Zone on a private 46-foot Defender yacht with Captain Mario and two mates. Over about four hours, you can try trolling and bottom fishing for marlin, sailfish, tuna, dorado, wahoo, barracuda, and more. Water, sodas, ice, bait, and gear are included.

“Great crew. We had alot of fun. The crew was friendly with the kids. They worked hard to catch fish.”

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6.Private Half-Day Sport Fishing Charter in Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Spend about six hours aboard a private fishing yacht from Puerto Xtabay in Cancún. The crew supplies rods, reels, tackle, bait, licenses, and drinks while targeting groupers, snappers, yellow-fin tuna, and barracudas. Jorge and Lorenzo may be your crew, depending on availability.

“Jorge and Lorenzo were amazing. We took the 6 hour excursion and the first 2+ hours they were hunting for the right spot. Once they found it, we caught 6 fish, including a barracuda and a trophy nurse shark over 85 in long. They worked hard to ensure we had a wonderful experience. I can't rave enough about the effort they put in. Thank you both! The boat was comfortable”

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7.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!!”

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8.8 Hours Private Sport Fishing Charter Trip in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

You’ll fish Cabo’s waters aboard a private 68-foot yacht with Captain Omar and a professional crew. Expect Shimano Tiagra reels, custom rods, live bait, breakfast, drinks, a customizable menu, and a stop near El Arco. Fishing licenses and transportation cost extra.

“We did a private 8 hour charter for a bachelor party and the crew / boat did not disappoint. My friend wanted to swim, paddle board and party, Omar (the captain) knew exactly where to take us. Lunch / snacks were served and very delicious. Would definitely go again, photos also turned out great.”

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9.Private Fishing Charter in Puerto Vallarta for up to 6 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Fish Banderas Bay for four hours with a captain and deckhand on a private boat for up to six people. Live bait, ice, a cooler, and fishing licenses are included. Expect species such as Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel, Skipjack Tuna, and small mahi mahi, with a $3 port fee per person.

“My husband and I booked a private fishing trip, but the boat we booked had a motor issue so they put us on a larger boat for no additional charge. Our captain and first mate were great! We caught 10 total. Mackerel, Skip jack and a Trevally.”

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