Cabo San Lucas Private Fishing Charter: your boat, your catch

Five hours on your own boat instead of sharing one with strangers.

You're picked up from your hotel and taken straight to a private boat sized for your group. Five hours on the water with all fishing gear, bait, license and beer included; the captain chooses where to fish based on the day's conditions. Lunch happens on deck, and you're back at your hotel by early afternoon with your catch.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private half-day fishing charter

• Pickup at your location
• Board selected cabin cruiser
• Enjoy fishing with provided bait
• Drink included beer onboard
• Bring your own lunch and snacks
• Return to pickup location

The Experience

Five hours is enough time to get beyond the casual anglers and find where the fish actually are. You pick the boat—26, 28, 29, 33, or 38 feet, depending on your group size—and the captain picks the grounds based on what's biting that day. The fleet rotates, so the boat that leaves the dock at your time is the one built for your group, not the one that happened to be free. Hotel pickup means no negotiating a taxi to the marina or hunting for the right slip number; the driver knows where to go.

Everything you need to fish is already on board: rods, reels, tackle, bait, and your fishing license. You don't fill out paperwork at the dock or rent equipment piecemeal. The captain handles the technical side—reading the water, setting the lines, knowing the seasonal patterns—while you focus on the moment the rod bends. Beer stays cold in the cooler the whole time. Lunch happens on deck after the bite slows, which is usually when you're ready to eat anyway.

The half-day format means you're back by early afternoon, not exhausted from eight hours in the sun. If you want to bring your own lunch or snacks instead of what's provided, you can; the boat has space and the crew won't mind. The catch stays yours to keep or release—that part is up to you and the captain's read of the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return.
• private boat matched to your group size.
• all fishing equipment, rods and reels.
• fishing license.
• bait.
• beer and light food.
• five-hour fishing excursion.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Best Cabo Tours, LLC

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to fish without arranging a license, renting gear separately, or sharing a boat with other groups—the private charter and all-inclusive setup means you show up and fish.

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Top questions

Do I need fishing experience to book this?

No. The captain handles the technical side and the boat is equipped for all skill levels. The itinerary notes the experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What's the maximum group size?

It depends on the boat. The fleet ranges from 26 feet (3 people max) to 38 feet (10 people max). The operator matches the boat to your group when you book.

Is lunch always included?

Light food and drinks are included. Under current guidelines, you can bring your own lunch if you prefer, and the boat has space for it.

What time does the charter start?

Pickup is from your hotel; contact the operator to confirm the departure time based on your location and preferences.

Can I keep the fish I catch?

Yes. What you keep or release is your choice, and the captain will advise based on the day's catch.