Cabo San Lucas: 5 & 8-Hour Sport Fishing for Marlin & Tuna

Marlin and Tuna Off Cabo's Coast: What a 34-Foot Boat Can Actually Deliver

You board a 34-foot sport fishing boat at 6am and spend 5 or 8 hours targeting marlin, tuna, dorado, wahoo and snappers with an experienced captain and mate. The boat provides ice, cooler and water. You bring your appetite for a fight and your willingness to be on the water early. Customizable routes mean you can focus on the species or depth that interests you most, and the crew handles tackle and strategy so you just fish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Fishing trip in Cabo San Lucas

• Start trip at 6:00 am
• Fish for marlin, tuna, wahoo
• Target roosters, yellowtail snappers
• Use local experienced captains
• Customize trip to requests
• Enjoy fishing on 34 ft Blackfin

The experience

You don't expect the captain to know exactly where the fish are running that morning, but he does. Pacifictime's skippers work these waters year-round, and they've placed second in the 2021 Bisbee tournament and first in the offshore Bisbees, which means they're not guessing. The boat leaves the dock at 6am, and you're choosing between a 5-hour or 8-hour trip, depending on how far out you want to go. Inshore runs target wahoo, rooster fish, snappers and yellowtail. Offshore, you're after marlin, tuna and dorado: the kind of fish that make people come back to Cabo year after year.

The 34-foot Blackfin is built for this. You get ice, a cooler, and bottles of water included, which sounds small until you're six hours into the sun and the cooler is the only thing between you and dehydration. The crew handles the tackle and knows what's running that day. They'll customize the trip if you want to focus on one species or explore different grounds. Groups stay small, and the boat's set up so you're not fighting for space or rod time. Most days the weather holds, which is why Cabo's considered one of the best spots on the Baja Peninsula to land a trophy fish or just have a solid day on the water.

Booking means you show up, the captain does the navigation and the reading of the water, and you focus on the fishing. If you've fished before, you know the difference between a captain who's been doing this for a season and one who knows every current and structure. Pacifictime's got clients who return annually. That's the kind of reputation that doesn't come from luck.

What’s included

• Your trip includes ice and a cooler to keep catch fresh, bottled water throughout the day, and the expertise of a captain and mate who know the current conditions and where the fish are running.
• You provide your own fishing gear or rent tackle through the operator, and bring sun protection and seasickness medication if needed.
• The boat departs at 6am and returns in the early afternoon (5-hour trip) or late afternoon (8-hour trip).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up toStart time

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Fishing in cabos

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to fish Cabo's best grounds without arranging a boat, captain or tackle yourself: the crew's tournament history and repeat clients mean you're not gambling on who shows up that morning.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the fishing trip start?

Trips depart at 6am. You choose either a 5-hour or 8-hour outing.

What fish can you catch in Cabo San Lucas?

Inshore: wahoo, rooster fish, snappers, yellowtail. Offshore: marlin, tuna, dorado.

How big is the boat?

A 34-foot Blackfin, set up for small groups.

What's included in the trip?

Ice, cooler, and bottled water. The captain and mate provide tackle and expertise.

Can the trip be customized?

Yes. The crew will adjust the route and target species based on what you want to fish for.

Do I need fishing experience?

No. The captain and mate handle tackle and strategy. Beginners are welcome.

Is the boat wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Can children come on the trip?

Yes. Infants can ride in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap. Specialized infant seats are available.