Fishing charters San Jose del Cabo

Catch & Cook cabo fishing trips

Catch and cook Cabo fishing trip with Daliken Sportfishing San José del Cabo

Catch & Cook Cabo Fishing Trips – From the Ocean to Your Plate

Fish in the morning, then enjoy your fresh catch cooked the same day at trusted local restaurants in San José del Cabo.

Quick answer

A Catch & Cook trip is simple: we fish early (usually 5–6 hours), keep your catch iced, fillet it after the trip, and we recommend local restaurants that will cook your fish Mexican-style (grilled, garlic butter, tacos, or breaded). Best table fare here includes dorado (mahi mahi), yellowfin tuna, and snapper.

  • Typical duration: 5–6 hours
  • Departure: 6:10 AM – Puerto Los Cabos
  • Best for: Dorado, Tuna, Snapper (season dependent)
  • Includes: Private boat, tackle, water & ice, fish cleaning
  • Extra costs: Licenses & live bait (plus restaurant cooking fee)
  • Take home: Vacuum-pack & freeze available
Catch & Cook Family-friendly Private charter Fresh table fare

How Catch & Cook Works

We target delicious species like mahi mahi (dorado), tuna, and snapper. After the trip, our crew cleans your fish at the dock and we point you to trusted local restaurants that will cook it for you. You pay the cooking fee directly to the restaurant.

Fresh fish fillets ready for catch and cook in San José del Cabo
Fresh fillets ready for the kitchen (Catch & Cook style).
Anglers with dorado for same-day cooking at local Cabo restaurant
Morning bite → same-day lunch or dinner.
Prepared fish dish in Los Cabos after catch and cook charter
Cook your catch at a local restaurant (grilled, tacos, or garlic butter).
Fresh dorado mahi mahi catch Los Cabos for cooking
Great table fare: dorado and tuna (season dependent).

What’s Included vs Extras

What’s Included

  • Private boat with captain & mate
  • Rods, reels, and tackle for offshore/inshore
  • Water & ice on board
  • Catch cleaning at the dock (tip appreciated)
  • Restaurant recommendations for Catch & Cook

Extras (Not Included)

  • Fishing license: $20 USD per person (same morning)
  • Live bait: $30–40 USD total per trip
  • Vacuum-pack & freeze: $2 USD/lb (hotel delivery available)
  • Restaurant cooking fee paid directly at the venue

Photo Gallery

Super Panga 26ft ready for morning catch and cook charter Puerto Los Cabos
Super Panga 26ft — perfect for a fun, fast morning trip.
Family fishing charter returning with fresh catch for cooking in Cabo
Family-friendly: steady action + a delicious meal afterward.

See the Experience

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Catch & Cook Trip Prices

  • Super Panga 23ft: from $335 USD
  • Super Panga 26ft: from $385 USD
  • 33ft Sportfisher: from $650 USD
  • 38ft Sportfisher: from $780 USD

Prices include water, ice and tackle. Not included: licenses $20 per person, live bait $30–40 total, plus restaurant cooking fee. (Note: license rules for kids can vary—ask us and we’ll confirm for your group.)

FAQ – Catch & Cook in Los Cabos

Which species are best for Catch & Cook?

Dorado (mahi mahi), yellowfin tuna, snapper and triggerfish are excellent table fare. We’ll guide you based on season and conditions.

How does the restaurant part work?

After the trip we clean your fish and suggest trusted local restaurants. You take your fillets and pay the cooking fee directly at the venue.

Do I need to bring anything?

Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a light jacket. We provide rods, reels, tackle, water and ice.

Can you vacuum-pack and deliver to my hotel?

Yes, vacuum-pack & freeze is available for $2 USD/lb with hotel delivery (availability depends on timing).

Are licenses and bait included?

No. Licenses ($20 USD per person) and live bait ($30–40 total) are paid separately at the marina.

Book Your Catch & Cook Charter

Tell us your date and group size—we’ll confirm the best boat and restaurant options for the same day.

Departing from Puerto Los Cabos, San José del Cabo • Standard check-in 6:10 AM.