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

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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).

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants 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.