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Fishing in Cabo San Lucas

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Cabo San Lucas

Cabo Full-Day Or Half-Day

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33 ft 1 - 6 People From $825
Fishing in Cabo San Lucas

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Cabo San Lucas

Cabo Luxury Fishing - 32' Luhrs 5-8hrs

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32 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200
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Fishing in Playa Herradura

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Playa Herradura

Half Day Offshore

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27 ft 1 - 4 People From $715
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Fishing in Kapaʻa

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Kapaʻa

Eastside Sportfishing Half Day

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26 ft 1 - 4 People From $660
Fishing in Cabo San Lucas

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Cabo San Lucas

Cabo Trophy Fishing

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45 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,199
Fishing in Cabo San Lucas

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Cabo San Lucas

Cabo Luxury Fishing - 43' Riviera 4-8hr

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43 ft 1 - 10 People From $1,659

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Fishing in Cabo San Lucas
Fishing in Cabo San Lucas
Fishing in Cabo San Lucas
trip description for Cabo Luxury Fishing - 60' Bertram 4-8hrs in Cabo San Lucas

Hop on board and experience some action-packed fishing off the beautiful Mexican coast! You'll be going after some big game fish on this excursion into the stunning blue waters off the coast of Cabo with a drink in hand. Not only is Cabo San Lucas the Marlin capital of the world, but is also offers anglers the unique experience of offering top-tier sportfishing in the winter. Leave your jacket at home, because here you'll get to escape the cold and hunt trophy fish in one of the most sought after destinations for Marlin fishing! On the 4 to 8-hour trips, Captain Alex will take you along the Baja coast where you can expect to target Mahi Mahi, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Roosterfish, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, and Yellowtail Amberjack. You will target these trophy fish using a variety of fishing techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, and jigging (and optional dredging). Whatever the method, we even offer a guarantee of catching one. On this trip you'll be aboard a huge, luxurious 60’ Bertram sportfisher. Restroom, Fighting chair, rod belts, inside AC salon, Bluetooth, Up top with Captain cushioned seating & table. Sonar, experienced Captain Alex & crew wear EarTech Professional Tournament communication headgear, Rip n Hoo Lurhs, SquidNation & more high end gear. Everything you will need for a relaxing but action-packed adventure is included on this trip! We will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. Plus, the listed price includes breakfast, beer, tequila, premium alcohol, soda, bottled water, ice, complimentary photography, and fish cleaning. Lunch is offered as an option—freshly made on board—for $20 pp + tax. Souvenir Long Sleeve Shirts are offered at a cost of $20 per cottonshirt, $45 DryFit, plus tax. Make sure to bring some good company on this fishing experience in paradise! Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Cabo San Lucas

Cabo Luxury Fishing - 60' Bertram 4-8hrs

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60 ft 1 - 10 People From $2,616
Fishing in Palmas del Mar
Fishing in Palmas del Mar
Fishing in Palmas del Mar

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Palmas del Mar

Deep Water Seamounts

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1 - 3 People From $1,430
Fishing in Mount Pleasant
Fishing in Mount Pleasant
Fishing in Mount Pleasant
trip description for Charleston Trophy Chasing Trip in Mount Pleasant

Launch aboard one of the nicest boats in Charleston Harbor in Captain Bentley's fully decked out 43ft Albermarle Express. With your experienced Captain at the helm, this boat drives like a 50' Sportfish. It's fast, clean, and comfortable and comes loaded with only the highest quality fishing gear, equipment, and amenities. Scroll through the pictures above to see for yourself. These extended day offshore adventures, depart from Tolers Cove Marina at 5am and run out around 50 - 60 miles. This can take anywhere from 2 to 2.5 hours depending on sea conditions, but it is well worth the haul. You'll be riding comfortably aboard one of the nicest boats in Charleston Harbor and get 7+ hours of Bottom fishing and trolling for big specimens in 250 to 2000 feet of water. These trips produce pelagics like Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Dolphin, and Tuna. return to dock at 5pm. For these extended day offshore adventures, you will meet up with Captain Bentley before well before sunrise to get ready for a 5am depature. After you get settled in, and Captain Bentley cranks up his twin 700 HP Caterpillar engines you will motor out around 60 miles offshore to do some trolling, bottom fishing, and fish catching! You are welcome to get as involved as you would like with your adventure as well, whether you'd rather lounge and enjoy the comfortable cabin until the reel starts screaming or if you want your hand on the rod the whole time, Captain Bentley can make it happen! Captain Bentley's 43’ Albemarle Express Sport Fisherman. She has twin Caterpillar C-12 diesel engines that allow for a 28 knot cruises. Plenty of room in the cockpit, and the “helm deck” is air-conditioned. Comfortable seating throughout. A salon is below with a full head and seating area. Plenty of drink boxes and the galley has a microwave, sink, 2 refrigerators, and 2 freezers. There are two large fish boxes, a tower with second driving station, and the boat has all modern electronics; Garmin GPS, Garmin Sonar/Sounder, with Chirp Transducer, Radar, Auto Pilot, and 3 Marine VHF radios. Great stereo system with SiriusXM radio that is bluetooth connectable to your own music play list. The boat exceeds All USCG safety equipment requirements, including an EPIRB. She is fast, roomy and comfortable, and provides a very nice ride to the fishing grounds, as well as a stable and comfortable fishing platform. Beyond superior service and luxurious amenities, Captain Bentley also only provides the highest quality rods, reels, tackle, bait, and fishing licenses you could possibly need for a successful day out on the water. Thus, all you need to bring is your favorite lunch, snack, drink, sun protection, maybe a towel, and your camera! Otherwise, Captain Bentley will take care of the rest to make the most of your Charleston offshore adventure! Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Mount Pleasant

Charleston Trophy Chasing Trip

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43 ft 1 - 6 People From $3,300
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Fishing in Cabo San Lucas
Fishing in Cabo San Lucas
Fishing in Cabo San Lucas
trip description for Classic Cabo Sportfish Trip in Cabo San Lucas

Go aboard with Captain Juan and experience the action-packed fishing that Cabo San Lucas has to offer! Cabo is a world-famous sportfishing mecca for a reason, and Juan is a perfect guide to these blue waters. On this trip, you can chase all of the epic sportfish that call Cabo home, with a beer in hand! The season here lasts all year, and the Marlin fishing in particular tends to eat up in the winter, so leave your jacket at home and get on deck! Captain Juan will take you along the Baja coast, where you can expect to target Mahi Mahi, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Roosterfish, Sailfish, and Wahoo. You will troll a variety of baits and lures for these trophy fish, so stay alert for that rod to start dipping! On this trip, you'll be aboard a comfortable, custom 28' Uniflite sportfisher. This craft has everything you need for an awesome trip, including a full suite of electronics, two beds, a big live bait tank and ice chest, and a 6-cylinder, 315-horsepower Cummins diesel engine to get you offshore in a hurry! Captain Juan will supply everything you need, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. What you will need? A great attitude, some luck from King Neptune, and most important your favorite sunblock. You will also need to purchase a Mexican fishing license per day (16 and up need a license), or for the year, for everyone taking part in the fishing on the boat. Licenses are mandatory and can/will be purchased before leaving at the department of fish and game located in the Marina. Please feel free to bring any extra foods or snacks you would like... including extra beer, water and sodas you can bring along or buy at the local store in the morning. Captain Juan's team will supply everything else! Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Cabo San Lucas

Classic Cabo Sportfish Trip

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28 ft 1 - 4 People From $550
Fishing in Quepos
Fishing in Quepos
Fishing in Quepos
trip description for Quepos Epic Sportfishing in Quepos

This half, 3/4, or full day offshore/inshore targeting all deep sea and ensure fish species. Includes drinks, beer, soda, water, juice. Fruit snack in the morning and lunch. On half day trips you can choose to go either offshore or stick around nearshore. Longer trips allow for a little of both, you can fish nearshore for a couple hours to catch roosterfish, jacks, and snapper species than poke it out for some pelagic trolling. Sportfishing in Quepos & Manuel Antonio CR. Offering daily sport fishing charters out of Marina Pez Vela in Quepos Costa Rica. Lets catch your dream together on board our 30’ PalmBeach built here in Costa Rica. Always dreamed of Sport Fishing in Costa Rica? Fishing in Quepos is constantly ranked as one of the top places to fish in the world by leading Sport Fishing magazines. You can fish Offshore for Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin & Sailfish and be in with a real shot at a Billfish Grand Slam! You can also target other gamefish such as Tuna, Dorado, Wahoo, Grouper, Amberjack & Snapper also. The boat is a beautiful 1986 PALMBEACH/GAMEFISHER 30’ express with a Marlin tower. She was built in De Oca Costa Rica, Hull #1. She is one of the pioneers of the sport fishing industry in Costa Rica. This boat is a cold molded wood boat with a single yanmar 315 hp engine. She runs about 21knts which is fast enough to get to the fishing grounds. The palmbeach/gamefisher boats are known for their fish raising abilities with their clean water and small wakes. Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Quepos

Quepos Epic Sportfishing

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30 ft 1 - 5 People From $1,100
Fishing in Mount Pleasant
Fishing in Mount Pleasant
Fishing in Mount Pleasant
trip description for Gulfstream Fishing for Pelagics in Mount Pleasant

Don't worry about an extra fuel charge on this trip! Everything is included as you head out to the deep, blue waters of the Atlantic Gulfstream. This major ocean current takes warm, rich water up from the Gulf all the way to Europe, and is a major food source for all kinds of pelagic sportfish! On the morning of your trip, you'll load up aboard Captain Bob's luxurious 30' Grady White center console. You'll get comfortable in a bean bag and strap in for a 1.5 hour, 60+ mile boat ride out to the fruitful Gulfstream waters. On the way, Captain Bob will troll several Penn International Conventional reels with various lures. Typical catches are Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, Kingfish, and Marlin. Captain Bob also brings deep-dropping rods and reels for the opportunity of catching some large bottom-dwelling fish, such as Warsaw Grouper and other deepwater monsters. The fish are biting—book your trip now and get after it! *Fuel is not included* Guest will be charge for fuel used at the end of the charter. Contact the captain for current marina pricing. Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Mount Pleasant

Gulfstream Fishing For Pelagics

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30 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,980
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Everything to Know About Booking a black marlin fishing charter

What are the best black marlin fishing charters?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 60 black marlin trips, and the most popular trips are Cabo Full-Day or Half-Day guided by Pepe, Cabo Luxury Fishing - 32' Luhrs 5-8hrs guided by Jim, and Half Day Offshore guided by Gabriels.

Our guides are rated a 4.33 out of 5 based on 2641 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly black marlin guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly black marlin guides.

What types of black marlin fishing charters are common?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for black marlin as well as nearshore fishing and inshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are trolling, bottom fishing, and heavy tackle fishing but jigging and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

How much do black marlin fishing charters cost?

for black marlin prices can range anywhere from about $900 to $7,825, but the average price for a half day trip for black marlin is $1,251. The average price for a full day trip for black marlin is $3,617.

What month is best for black marlin fishing?

The most popular season for black marlin fishing is winter, and most anglers book their trips 28 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license for black marlin and what are the bag limits for black marlin?

See here for more information on black marlin fishing licenses, black marlin bag limits, and fishing season regulations for black marlin. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right black marlin rules and regulations.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    Shout out to Cap'n Harry! Great fishing outing! He knows his stuff! The boat was great! We enjoyed fresh fish for the week! Looking forward to going out again next time!

    Cody P. with Harry R. of Kapaʻa, Hawaii

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip With a great crew who was accommodating and worked hard to put us on fish. Caught skipjack tuna and dorado (March is not the best month for fishing in Cabo) but we caught plenty of fish and had a great trip. I’d use this outfit again.

    Frank C. with Jim K. of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur

  • ★★★★★
    Great captain good time..I would use him again..

    Robert with Gabriels G. of Playa Herradura, Puntarenas Province

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent captain and experience; highly recommend! Although we only caught a few, he’s a great guy, trustworthy and also helped us with some local restaurant recommendations and connecting us with some of his local friends. Five Stars all the way. I will be a repeat customer.

    Fp D. with Juan C. of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Bentley and Patrick were awesome. They made the experience memorable, and we plan to make this a tradition. Great boat and great crew!!

    Josnel F. with Bentley J. of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast with Captain Jorge and Alex. Started the morning off with coffee and breakfast tacos as we headed out in search of Mahi off the Pacific side of Cabo. Caught a couple of keepers and some smaller tuna, then took our fresh Mahi over to Alexanders right across from the marina where they cook the fish a few different ways. Definitely recommend hopping on any of the trips Jim and team offer!

    Jake L. with Jim K. of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur

  • ★★★★★
    Highly recommend. Everything was explained very well by the owner in an email before the trip (where to go, what to bring) and ended up catching a trophy Mahi! Had the fish cooked fresh at Alexander’s 4 different ways at the marina afterwards. Capt. Julio and Jorge have been fishing these waters for over 20 years and are very knowledgeable. We will be booking again very soon for marlin season. Thank you again!

    Austin S. with Jim K. of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur

  • ★★★★★
    Another great Captain Experiences trip in the books! While the seasonal timing wasn't the best, this was top notch as always and very up front about catch expectations. The crew worked tirelessly to put us on some fish and succeeded in getting us in some Dorado. This was a family trip aimed at exposing fishing newbies to the experience and spending time together on the water. Success all around! As the saying goes, "There is no such thing as a bad fishing day". Huge shoutout to the impeccable crew, equipment, and service. This was my second trip with these guys, and I will definitely be back!!!

    Drew C. with Jim K. of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur

  • ★★★★★
    Where do I begin…AMAZING! From the moment we boarded it was 5 star. Captain David was a true pro and the guides were talented, friendly, and made the whole experience next level. I’ll never forget this day! Shark ✔️ Marlin ✔️ & we got to meet a sea lion. Not to forget the countless dolphins putting on a show and a breathtaking whale breach. Exceptional. Highly recommended.

    Drew C. with Jim K. of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Casey was very professional and knowledgeable. His 2 crew were very experienced, and his boat is a fishing machine. On our full day charter we experienced bad weather and had to cut the trip short. A minor leak in a tranny hose kept us from traveling at full speed on our return to the marina, so it took a little longer than expected. Casey offered us a free half day trip the following day, which i thought was a very professional way to handle this. Based on our short time in Cabo we couldnt take him up on this, so he reduced my fee to a half day charter. Again a very professional way to handle this. We didnt catch the fish we hoped for, but i have no issues with booking with Casey on my next trip to Cabo.

    Dave E. with Casey C. of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur

  • ★★★★★
    Having fished all over North America, I can say without a doubt that this was the easiest & most successful fishing venture I've ever been on! The awesome staff at Captain Experiences helped me understand which charter out of Cabo would be best for my group, and Captain Raul & his team led by Captain Pepe over delivered! We caught plenty of fish including some massive yellowtails, spent the sunrise watching enormous whales breach the surface, and wrapped up the day with some fresh sashimi from our catch. We had first-time fishers and lifelong anglers on the boat and everyone left in fantastic spirits! Looking forward to doing it all again on our next trip to Cabo!

    Graham H. with Pepe S. of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur

  • ★★★★★
    Easy process! We didn’t get on any striped marlin but the outfitter was professional and worked hard. Great first experience with Captain Experiences!

    Scott E. with Pepe S. of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur

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