Cabo Marlin Fishing
Chase striped, blue and black marlin on a private charter across all of Cabo.
The Marlin Capital of the World
Few places on earth put marlin in the spread as reliably as Cabo. Where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez, deep water rises close to shore and concentrates bait, and the billfish follow. Striped marlin run nearly year round, and blue and black marlin push through in the warm months, which is exactly why Cabo earned its name as the Marlin Capital of the World.
Every marlin trip with us is private. The captain reads the water and the current that day and puts you on fish, with quality offshore tackle and a fluent English speaking crew. You book directly with the owner, no booking desk and no commission stacked on your price.
Pay for quality and let's go marlin fishing.
The Marlin of Cabo
Three marlin species swim these waters, and the captain plans the trip around whichever is running strongest the week you visit.
Striped Marlin
The signature Cabo billfish. Aggressive, acrobatic and present in big numbers, often feeding on the surface where you can sight cast to them. The classic first marlin for any angler.
Blue Marlin
The bucket list fish. Blue marlin are the largest and hardest fighting billfish in these waters, capable of long, screaming runs that test you and your tackle. Peak in the warm season.
Black Marlin
Less common but very much present in the warm months. Black marlin are powerful, deep fighting fish and a true trophy when one comes up in the spread off Cabo.
Marlin Off Cabo
Best Time for Marlin in Cabo
There is no closed season for marlin in Cabo, but the bite shifts through the year. Striped marlin are strongest from late fall through spring, while blue and black marlin peak in summer and fall when the water warms. Our captains fish the productive offshore banks on both sides of the cape, from the Gordo Banks off San José del Cabo to the Golden Gate and Jaime Banks off Cabo San Lucas, and pick the grounds that are firing that week.
Planning your dates? Check our daily Los Cabos fishing reports and the fishing calendar to see what is biting now.
Best Boats for Cabo Marlin Fishing
From a budget-friendly super panga that reaches the nearby Gordo Banks to full offshore platforms with the range to work the far grounds, there is a marlin boat for every group. Bait and licenses are charged separately.
Super Panga 26ft
The best value way to chase marlin, run by the legendary Captain Oscar with decades on these waters. On calmer days the panga reaches the nearby Gordo Banks where marlin hold close to home.
Your Cabo Marlin Trip, Done Right
Captain Owned
You book directly with the owner. No booking desks, no commissions, no third party between you and the crew that fishes with you.
Proven Track Record
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2022 and 2024, FishingBooker Angler's Choice 2019, 2020 and 2022, and a 4.9 rating across 290+ reviews.
Responsible Release
Marlin are a trophy to remember, not to waste. Our crews practice responsible catch and release on billfish so the fishery stays strong.
Cabo Marlin Fishing FAQ
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Ready to Hook a Cabo Marlin?
Message us with your dates. We answer fast, we confirm fast, and our captains and fluent English speaking crews will have you on the marlin grounds. Pay for quality and let's go fishing.