Best Fishing Charters in Cabo San Lucas

Cabo is the 'Marlin Capital of the World' with abundant blue, black, and striped marlin. You'll also find dorado (mahi-mahi), yellowfin tuna, wahoo, and roosterfish depending on the season. Fishing charters →

Marlin fishing peaks from June through November. Tuna runs strong from June to December. Dorado is plentiful May through October. There's great fishing year-round with different species.

Cabo charters are priced PER BOAT, not per person, so a group of four splits one flat rate. Super panga (22-26 ft, 4-5 hours): roughly $300-650. Mid-size cruiser (28-33 ft): roughly $625-1,200. Larger offshore sportfisher (35 ft+): roughly $1,200-2,200, with luxury boats $2,500-3,500. What is bundled varies enormously — some boats include the fishing license, live bait, food and drinks; others charge these in cash at the dock. Budget separately for a fishing license (about $20 per person), live bait (about $35), and a marina logbook tax ($15 per boat, boats 25 ft and over, good for multiple trips during your stay). Confirm exactly what is included before comparing two quotes — the headline price is often not the total.

Researched August 2026

Yes, a Mexican fishing license is required. Reputable charter companies include licenses in their fees. If fishing independently, purchase permits through the Mexican fishing authority.

Marlin catch and release is strongly encouraged and often required by conservation-minded charters. You can keep other species like dorado and tuna. Many restaurants will cook your catch for a small fee.