Fishing Cabo Guide — San José del Cabo (Puerto Los Cabos)
This is the fast guide real guests need: where to meet, how to choose inshore vs offshore, what to bring, how long to go, and which boat fits your group — with direct booking to the local crew.
If you want a smooth, efficient trip from Puerto Los Cabos, start with 4–6 hours and go inshore when wind is up. When conditions allow, extend to 8 hours and run offshore for marlin, tuna, and dorado. Any boat can run custom hours — we match the plan to today’s ride and bite.
How Fishing Works in Cabo (From Puerto Los Cabos)
Most people overthink Cabo. Here’s the real flow: choose your hours, choose comfort level, then decide inshore or offshore based on wind and bite. You get a private boat, a local crew, and a plan that fits the day.
1) Meet + Check-In
We meet at Puerto Los Cabos Marina. Quick check-in, then straight to the boat.
2) Pick Your Hours
4 hours for quick inshore. 6 hours for the best balance. 8 hours for stronger offshore windows. Custom time is possible.
3) Choose Style
Any boat can fish inshore or offshore — we decide the best zone based on wind + swell + bite.
4) Keep Your Fish
Your catch can be filleted and kept on ice. Ask about vacuum-pack + freezing if you want to take fish home.
Inshore vs Offshore in Cabo
The best Cabo trips are the ones that match the day. Inshore is efficient and comfortable when wind builds. Offshore is the power move when the ride is good.
Inshore
Best when you want less travel time, more action, and a comfortable ride. Great for light tackle and staying closer to the coast.
Best Boats for Cabo Fishing
Private charters from Puerto Los Cabos. Any boat can run 4, 6, 8 hours or custom time.
Super Panga 23ft
Perfect for quick, focused fishing close to shore.
Super Panga 26ft
More comfort, still fast and versatile.
Habanero 28ft
Comfort upgrade with smoother ride and private restroom.
ABAMAR 33ft
Strong offshore platform for groups who want more range.
Tiara 35ft
Capable offshore sportfisher built for marlin, tuna, and dorado trips.
What to Bring
Short list. High impact. This is what actually matters on the water in Cabo.
Food + Drinks
We include water + ice. You can bring snacks, lunch, drinks, and beer.
Sun + Comfort
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, light long sleeve. If you get seasick, take your motion medicine before the trip.
Fish to Take Home
Ask us about vacuum-pack + freezing. We keep your fish on ice and guide you on the best travel option.
Licenses + Bait
Fishing licenses are required per angler. Bait is extra. We tell you exactly what you need.
Scuba Diving in San José del Cabo
Not everyone in the group fishes. If you are looking for scuba diving in San José del Cabo, we recommend a local dive operator we trust.
San José Divers
San José Divers is a dive center based in San José del Cabo offering recreational, technical, and professional scuba diving. If part of your group wants to dive while the rest goes fishing, they are our local recommendation.
Awards and Recognition
Winner of the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice award and the FishingBooker Angler's Choice Award. Real reviews, real results, year after year.
Recognized by Anglers Worldwide
These awards come directly from verified guest reviews on TripAdvisor and FishingBooker. Same crew, same standard, every trip out of Puerto Los Cabos.
Moments Like This Win Awards
Families, first-timers, and serious anglers. The goal is the same: a clean, professional trip and a story worth telling.
FAQ — Cabo Fishing Questions
Short, honest answers. If you want a custom plan, use the chat or WhatsApp.
Where do we meet?+
Can any boat do inshore or offshore?+
Can we choose custom hours?+
Do the pangas have a toilet?+
What’s included?+
Can we keep fish and take it home?+
What if it’s windy?+
Ask about boats, hours, licenses, wind