How much is vacuum sealing in Cabo?

Vacuum-sealed packaging is $2 USD per pound. Fillets are labeled, frozen, and can be delivered to your hotel.

Best Fish to Eat in Cabo

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Local Catch You Can Keep & Cook in Los Cabos

The best fish to eat in Cabo include dorado (mahi mahi), yellowfin tuna, red snapper, grouper, and sierra mackerel. After your trip, we can vacuum-seal and freeze your fillets so you can enjoy them at a local “cook-your-catch” restaurant or take them home.

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Best Fish to Eat in Los Cabos – Species Guide

Dorado (Mahi Mahi)

Flaky, mildly sweet. Great grilled or for tacos.

Mahi mahi tacos prepared in Cabo with fresh dorado fillets

Yellowfin Tuna

Clean, rich flavor. Ideal for sashimi, seared steaks, or poke.

Fresh yellowfin tuna slices with avocado served in Los Cabos

Red Snapper (Huachinango)

Versatile and firm; great whole-fried or grilled fillets.

Grilled red snapper quesadillas style in San José del Cabo

Grouper

Firm white meat with large flakes. Excellent fried or grilled.

Sierra Mackerel

Mild and perfect for ceviche or quick grill. Seasonal nearshore option.

What Fish Should You Release in Cabo?

Roosterfish – iconic inshore sport fish; generally released.
Marlin & Sailfish – recommended catch & release to protect billfish stocks.

How to Store & Pack the Fish You Keep

We offer vacuum-sealed packaging at $2 USD per pound. Your fish is labeled, frozen, and delivered to your hotel (usually the day before your flight).

Keep fillets vacuum-sealed and fully frozen.
Use an insulated bag or soft cooler; add ice packs if needed.
Leave a small skin patch on fillets if your destination requires species ID.
Declare food items at the airport when requested.

Where to Cook the Fish You Catch in Cabo

We partner with a restaurant near the marina that will cook your catch: tacos, grilled fillets, ceviche, or sashimi. Coffee and breakfast burritos are available before morning departures.

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Recent Catch Examples

Fresh dorado caught near Cabo San Lucas ready for filleting

Assorted edible fish from Los Cabos charter on deck

Learn More About Fishing Rules

For official guidance on recreational fishing in Mexico, visit the CONAPESCA website. For a friendly summary (licenses, bag limits, and what you can keep), see our page: Can I Keep the Fish I Catch in Mexico?

Quick FAQ (Featured Snippet)

Can I keep the fish I catch in Cabo?

Yes — as long as you follow Mexico recreational fishing rules and your daily limits. We can vacuum-seal and freeze your fillets for travel or a cook-your-catch restaurant.

What’s the best “cook your catch” option?

The easiest option is a marina-area restaurant that prepares your fillets as tacos, grilled plates, ceviche, or sashimi. Ask us and we’ll coordinate it.

How much is vacuum sealing?

Vacuum-sealed packaging is $2 USD per pound. Fillets are labeled, frozen, and we can deliver them to your hotel.

What fish should I release?

Roosterfish, marlin, and sailfish are commonly released to protect sportfish populations and keep the fishery strong.

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