Sport fishing in Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos

Why Los Cabos is a global sportfishing hub

Southern Baja sits where the Pacific meets the Gulf of California. Deep water is available close to port, and the interaction of currents and upwelling supports a food chain that attracts marlin, tunas, dorado, wahoo, and more. That is why the area repeatedly shows up on international fishing calendars and hosts world-class tournaments–not luck alone, but geography and ocean dynamics.

Successful trips pair season, target species, trip length, and the right vessel–exactly what we help you align when you request a quote.

Where the boats actually go

Captains pick the day's heading from reports and water temperature, but these are the classic grounds that made Cabo famous:

• Golden Gate Bank — Pacific side, roughly 15–20 miles north. Striped marlin country: in fall and winter this is sight-fishing — spotting tailing fish on the surface and pitching live bait (caballito or mackerel) at them. Some of the most exciting fishing there is, anywhere.
• San Jaime Bank — further southwest, same profile: stripes, dorado and tuna by season.
• Gordo Banks — about 8–10 miles off San José del Cabo on the Sea of Cortez side. A seamount famous for wahoo, big yellowfin and blue marlin in warm water.
• The lighthouse coast and Migriño — inshore water close to the beach: this is where roosterfish are hunted in summer, a completely different game from offshore trolling.

Distances are references from the marina; the day's plan is the captain's call with real conditions.

What fishing with King Yacht Los Cabos looks like

We specialize in premium sportfishing charters: room to fight fish safely on deck, shade for long days, interior space to rest between bites, tackle matched to the fishery, and crew who know local seasons and daily conditions.

• Planning first: we align dates, hours, and boat choice with your priorities (marlin, dorado, tuna, inshore vs offshore).
• Time budgets that make sense: pelagic targets usually deserve blocks long enough to search and adjust.
• Responsible handling: guidance on safe release practices when catch-and-release applies.

Every trip is a private fishing charter: you rent the whole boat, not a seat on a shared one. That matters in Cabo, where plenty of “fishing boat rentals” are split charters that pair you with strangers — with us the rods, the spot and the clock belong to your group.

Browse our fishing fleet

Fishing fleet with reference rates

Reference pricing to help you compare vessels quickly before requesting your personalized, written plan.

Cabo 31 Express Sport Fishing Yacht

From$23,200 MXNUS$1,218

• Capacity: up to 6 guests
• Fishing trips from 5 hours up to a full 8-hour day.

The Cabo 31 Express Sport Fishing Yacht — premium fishing adventure with top-tier gear, expert crew, and the best deep-sea fishing spots in Los Cabos.

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Chris-Craft 35 Sport Fishing Yacht Cabo San Lucas

From$14,300 MXNUS$750

• Capacity: up to 6 guests
• Fishing trips of 5 hours or a full 8-hour day.

Charter the Chris-Craft 35 sportfishing yacht in Cabo San Lucas: flybridge, open fishing cockpit and 5- or 8-hour trips with captain, deckhand, fuel and gear included. It is the m…

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Cabo 35 Express Sport Fishing Yacht

From$26,000 MXNUS$1,365

• Capacity: up to 6 guests
• Fishing trips from 5 hours up to a full 8-hour day.

The Cabo 35 Express Sport Fishing Yacht — premium fishing adventure with top-tier gear, expert crew, and the best deep-sea fishing spots in Los Cabos.

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Viking 44 Sport Fishing Yacht Cabo San Lucas

From$40,050 MXNUS$2,100

• Capacity: up to 8 guests
• Fishing trips from 5 hours up to a full 8-hour day.

Meet the Viking 44 Sport Fishing Yacht — luxury, high performance, and the best fishing adventures in Los Cabos’ waters.

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Cabo Express 45 Sport Fishing Yacht Cabo San Lucas

From$40,050 MXNUS$2,100

• Capacity: up to 8 guests
• Fishing trips from 5 hours up to a full 8-hour day.

Meet the Cabo Express 45 Sport Fishing Yacht — luxury, high performance, and the best fishing adventures in Los Cabos’ waters.

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Hatteras 60 Sport Fishing Yacht Cabo San Lucas

From$65,000 MXNUS$3,413

• Capacity: up to 10 guests
• Fishing trips from 5 hours up to a full 8-hour day.

Meet the Hatteras 60 Sport Fishing Yacht — luxury, high performance, and the best fishing adventures in Los Cabos’ waters.

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Horizon 90 Sport Fishing Yacht Cabo San Lucas

From$93,000 MXNUS$4,882

• Capacity: up to 12 guests
• Fishing trips from 5 hours up to a full 8-hour day.

Meet the Horizon 90 Sport Fishing Yacht — luxury, high performance, and the best fishing adventures in Los Cabos’ waters.

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Luxury sport fishing yachts: fish hard, ride comfortable

Some groups want the fight without giving up the comforts of a yacht — air-conditioned salons, a real bathroom, shaded seating for the non-anglers, and lunch served while the lines soak. That is exactly what our luxury sportfishers are for.

The Viking 44 is the classic choice: a serious tournament hull with a salon your family can nap in. The Hatteras 60 adds room for up to 10 guests, so half the group can fish while the other half just enjoys the ride. And for large parties, the Horizon 90 is a 90-foot luxury fishing yacht — the kind of boat where a marlin day and a celebration fit on the same trip.

All three fish with the same licensed crews, gear and tactics as the rest of the fleet. The difference is what happens between bites.

Responsible angling

Much of Los Cabos’ reputation rests on iconic species and a strong culture of catch-and-release when appropriate. Minimizing air exposure, following captain guidance, and using proper tackle all help protect the resource. For more technical detail, see our practical seasonal guide.

Practical packing & expectations

Permits: sportfishing in Mexico requires the permits that apply to your trip. You can obtain them online or from authorized outlets near the marina–ask when you book if you need guidance.

• Sun & hydration: hat, sunscreen, water–reflection off the water is intense.
• Motion sensitivity: open-ocean conditions differ from the bay; plan ahead if you are prone to seasickness.
• Layers: morning spray and wind can feel cool even on warm days.
• Clear goals: share target species and experience level when booking so we can tailor the day.

Key species & what anglers chase

These notes are general guidance; fishing changes daily with currents, water temperature, and weather.

Real catches from our guests

Real photos from sportfishing days in Cabo San Lucas: mahi-mahi (dorado), marlin, roosterfish, yellowtail and more. No stock images, no retouching.

Month-by-month cheat sheet (Cabo San Lucas)

Industry calendars consistently describe Los Cabos as a year-round fishery with species-specific peaks. Use this as planning help–not a daily guarantee.

Legend: ++ peak season · + good chance · ~ variable. Guidance only, not a daily guarantee.

Month	Striped Marlin	Blue/Black Marlin	Dorado	Yellowfin Tuna	Wahoo	Roosterfish
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Peak season

Good chance

Variable / low

Pro tip: striped marlin runs strongest from November through April, which is its peak season; wahoo bites best in the cooling fall water, October–December. And if you want everything at once, October is the most complete month of the year — striped and blue/black marlin, dorado, tuna and wahoo all overlap, which is exactly why Bisbee's and the big tournaments land there.

Half-day vs full-day: what serious offshore trips need

For serious pelagic fishing, booking at least ~5 hours is common so the crew has time to search and adjust. Half-day trips may work for flexible or nearshore plans, but big-water targets punish rushed schedules.

Tournaments & peak demand weeks

Los Cabos hosts the Bisbee's Black & Blue, billed by its organizers as the richest fishing tournament in the world (record purse above US$11.6 million in 2022; more than US$7.4 million paid out in 2025). It runs the week of October 19–24, 2026, with three official fishing days (Oct 21–23), preceded by the Los Cabos Offshore, which runs October 12–17, 2026 (fishing days: Oct 14–16); the Tuna Jackpot follows, running November 4–7, 2026 (fishing days: Nov 5–6). Those weeks pack the marina and drive up demand for slips and top crews–book early.

Read the guide: Bisbee’s & Tuna Jackpot in Cabo

Charter a boat by tournament:

• Bisbee’s Black & Blue — October’s big week
• Los Cabos Offshore — the multi-species “Little Bisbee”
• Cabo Tuna Jackpot — November’s tuna tournament
• Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore — practice days from Cabo
• East Cape tournaments — the summer Shoot Out series

Go deeper: practical seasonal guide

For more technical expectations, common booking mistakes, and responsible release basics, read our long-form guide:

Sportfishing in Cabo San Lucas: practical seasonal guide

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