Be Hard Sportfishing – Ayrial 

4.5
(46 reviews)
 Lt 7 A Boulevard Paseo de la Marina, Cabo San Lucas, BS 23450, Mexico–

Be Hard Sportfishing – Ayrial 

Cabo San Lucas, BS, Mexico
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24 ft
3
4.5
(46 reviews)

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What better way to make the most of your holiday than with a trip to sea? Escape the busy beaches of Cabo San Lucas and discover the stunning waters of the Pacific Ocean with Be Hard Sportfishing. Specializing in big game fishing and spearfishing, you'll have the chance to really test your skills, as you go up against some of the ocean's most prized creatures.

Your professional captain will make sure that you have everything you need for a productive day out. Captain Oscar Mercado started the business in 2004, and has seen it grow thanks to his hard work. He now leaves the trips in the hands of his trusted captains, Edgar and Anthony, who will do all they can to get you on the biggest fish out there.

Up to 3 guests are welcome aboard the 24' Arca de la Paz traditional fishing vessel for an authentic BCS experience. The small but sturdy boat promises a quick dash to the productive fishing grounds, and comes fitted with outriggers to help you troll. Using the latest rods and reels, along with plenty of live bait, you'll have the edge over your target fish all day long.

Get ready for a serious workout as you come up against some of the world's most sought-after fish. Sailfish, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and Yellowtails all promise to do whatever possible to get off the end of your line, so you'll need a lot of patience and incredible strength to hook your dream catch aboard.

If you've got some experience with a spear gun, get in touch with Capt. Oscar before you go, and he'll make sure that you can go face-to-face with these monsters, testing your spearfishing skills in the crystal clear waters.

With a cleaning and filleting station back on shore, there's not much left for you to do but come aboard. Just make sure to load up on drinks and snacks, and arrive 30 minutes early to avoid any unnecessary delays.

The fishing trip of a lifetime awaits with Be Hard Sportfishing. Come and discover the beauty of Baja California like a local!

What better way to make the most of your holiday than with a trip to sea? Escape the busy beaches of Cabo San Lucas and discover the stunning waters of the Pacific Ocean with Be Hard Sportfishing. Specializing in big game fishing and spearfishing, you'll have the chance to really test your skills, as you go up against some of the ocean's most prized creatures.

Your professional captain will make sure that you have everything you need for a productive day out. Captain Oscar Mercado started the business in 2004, and has seen it grow thanks to his hard work. He now leaves the trips in the hands of his trusted captains, Edgar and Anthony, who will do all they can to get you on the biggest fish out there.

Up to 3 guests are welcome aboard the 24' Arca de la Paz traditional fishing vessel for an authentic BCS experience. The small but sturdy boat promises a quick dash to the productive fishing grounds, and comes fitted with outriggers to help you troll. Using the latest rods and reels, along with plenty of live bait, you'll have the edge over your target fish all day long.

Get ready for a serious workout as you come up against some of the world's most sought-after fish. Sailfish, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and Yellowtails all promise to do whatever possible to get off the end of your line, so you'll need a lot of patience and incredible strength to hook your dream catch aboard.

If you've got some experience with a spear gun, get in touch with Capt. Oscar before you go, and he'll make sure that you can go face-to-face with these monsters, testing your spearfishing skills in the crystal clear waters.

With a cleaning and filleting station back on shore, there's not much left for you to do but come aboard. Just make sure to load up on drinks and snacks, and arrive 30 minutes early to avoid any unnecessary delays.

The fishing trip of a lifetime awaits with Be Hard Sportfishing. Come and discover the beauty of Baja California like a local!

Be Hard Sportfishing
Charter Operator
Be Hard Sportfishing
22 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 1:00 PM)
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Tuna (Yellowfin)
+1
US $350
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.5
46 reviews
4.2
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (90)

What anglers say

88%
Great experience
75%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
85%
Good boat
91%
Recommended
80%
Caught fish

Reviews (46)

  • David Cowley
    David Cowley
    Repeat angler
    California, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Cabo did not disappoint!

    Half Day Trip on April 4, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Met Captain Oscar and crewmate Armando (Hermando?) at 6:30 in the harbor. He said our best luck would be for roosters and Jack Crevalle right off the beach. 45 minutes later we hooked up to our first fish. Lost it because I accidentally set the drag too tight. But soon after we had another and my son caught his first rooster. We had lots of action, and I got a couple of big jacks. We caght some other fish and went back to the dock with some delicious triggers that Captain Tony’s fixed up for us. Highly recommend these guys!!!!

  • Chris Fleming
    Chris Fleming
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    No Drama fishing crew!

    Half Day Trip on June 3, 2026 • 3 adults

    Armando and Oscar did a great job finding the fish and helping us land them all! A bonanza.

  • Jim Connery
    Jim Connery
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    Fish of a lifetime

    Half Day Trip on September 23, 2025 • 2 adults

    My wife and I booked a trip hoping to catch a dorado or rooster fish. We were hoping to catch at least one small fish a piece. We ended up catching a 10 ft. 230 lb. Blue marlin on a 22 ft boat. Wow! Armando was amazing and a real trooper helping to bring it in. It was still pretty green after gaffing it, but he held on it seems like forever. He really had a battle on his hands, but we eventually got it in. We were the talk of the marina as they paraded the fish down to weigh it and get a great picture. Thank you to Oscar and Armando and Behard Sport Fishing for the trip of a lifetime.

  • Pablo S.
    Pablo S.
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2024
    4.0
    Verified

    Mahi Mahi x3 early July, Thx Behard Sportsfishing

    Half Day Trip on July 2, 2024 • 3 adults

    Booked a 5 hour morning trip for July 2nd. Three fishermen (ages 62, 26, 23), all first timers in Cabo waters. Fleet Owner Oscar reached out via text to answer any questions a week prior to the trip. Oscar reported marlin, mahi, and rooster were all biting. He also reported winds were strong and waters were choppy. Oscar called to hotel morning of trip to make sure our party was on schedule. Oscar met us on the dock and arranged for the purchase of the daily fishing licenses. We boarded the boat (~23 footer) with Captain Armando in charge. Bought bait and headed for the fishing grounds. As we rode out, my son drove the boat so Armando could rig up the lines for trolling. We had the option of going after Marlin, but chose to go after Mahi. After 2.5 hours of trolling we landed our first Mahi (largest one). Another hour passed, and we had 3 Mahi. At that point, water was getting rougher, so we headed in. As we didn't plan for what to do with the fish, Oscar recommended we take some to Captain Tony's restaurant where their tag line is "you hook it, we cook it". We kept the smallest Mahi and dropped it off at Captain Tony's Restuarant. We returned for dinner, where the restaurant offers to cook the fish 10 different ways. Fantastic way to end the day overlooking the harbor, feasting on our catch. Overall, an excellent authentic fishing excursion in Cabo, except for one of my sons (sea sick).

  • Dean Palermo
    Dean Palermo
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day with Captain Armando

    Half Day Trip on July 13, 2022 • 2 adults

    We had a great time fishing with Armando and the Be Hard Cabo team! Very knowledgeable with a ton of experience. Didn’t land a Marlin but it wasn't for a lack of trying. The Rooster Fish were biting and what a lot of fun to catch they were! And to make our choice to fish with Oscar and his team more affirming, a fellow fisherman was passing by with his son that has mostly fished with Oscar in the past said that we made an excellent choice fishing with Oscar. He was absolutely correct. It made our first trip to Cabo very memorable. Thanks Oscar!!

  • Lorne Thompson
    Lorne Thompson
    us
    Nevada, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain

    Half Day Trip on September 3, 2025 • 1 adult

    Armando was the best. Caught a 78 pound Marlin and a 25 pound Wahoo.

  • Robert Gordon
    Robert Gordon
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2022
    4.7
    Verified

    Half Day trip with Captain Oscar

    Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on July 27, 2022 • 2 adults

    Had an awesome day on the water with Captain Oscar. He’s a really cool guy from California, so he speaks English. His nephew served as the first mate and was a fun young man to chat with in Spanish. Most importantly we caught tons of fish! 6 Mahi Mahi and 4 Bonitos. We saw one Marlin swimming, but couldn’t get him to bite. Captain Oscar also helped us get the fish vacuum packed and recommend Captain Tony’s to prepare our fresh catch for lunch. The sister ship with Captain Armando (doesn’t speak as much English) was focused on Marlin and they caught 1 further out. Fishing license is secured with Captain Oscar at the marina before heading out. The boats are on the smaller more utilitarian side, but they served us well and we had multiple rods out hitting 3 fish at a time when Captain Oscar found the schools. Other ships were fishing while we were catching. So leave the prissy passengers at home and hop in with Captain Oscar if you want bent rods with a great dude.

  • Humberto Martinez
    Humberto Martinez
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Oscar

    Half Day Trip on August 17, 2025 • 2 adults
  • Darren Kelly
    Darren Kelly
    Repeat angler
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Bucket list complete

    Half Day Trip on May 22, 2024 • 2 adults

    Big shout out to oscar and armando for a great day, little slow to start with but managed to get a great mahi mahi and marlin .10/10 would come back again 🤟

  • John Park
    John Park
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day afternoon trip

    Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on February 24, 2023 • 3 adults

    We scheduled a half day fishing trip with Behard and had a great time! The captain and deck hand were awesome and we ended up with 10 fish total between the 3 of us. Bonita mostly and took it back and made ceviche and sashimi that night, can’t beat fish out of the water for just hours.

FAQs about Be Hard Sportfishing – Ayrial

Be Hard Sportfishing – Ayrial offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $350 per group - Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Be Hard Sportfishing – Ayrial, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment When spearfishing
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Spearfishing equipment On request
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Be Hard Sportfishing – Ayrial include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
Be Hard Sportfishing – Ayrial offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Be Hard Sportfishing – Ayrial offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Spearfishing
Top targeted fish species with Be Hard Sportfishing – Ayrial include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your operator

Be Hard Sportfishing
Be Hard Sportfishing
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
2 Fishing Reports
72 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2019
Captain Oscar Mercado runs a tight ship – or should that be 'ships'? A passionate angler of over 15 years, he began his own charter industry, Be Hard Sportfishing, in 2004 and now employs two experienced captains to take you to sea. While Captains Edgar and Anthony will do everything they can when you're on board to make sure you have a good day out, Capt. Oscar will be happy to answer any questions you have before or after your voyage.
Be Hard Sportfishing
Be Hard Sportfishing
2
reports
72
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
Captain Oscar Mercado runs a tight ship – or should that be 'ships'? A passionate angler of over 15 years, he began his own charter industry, Be Hard Sportfishing, in 2004 and now employs two experienced captains to take you to sea. While Captains Edgar and Anthony will do everything they can when you're on board to make sure you have a good day out, Capt. Oscar will be happy to answer any questions you have before or after your voyage.

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler and an adult proudly displaying their large Mahi Mahi catches while fishing offshore.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Chris F.
    Chris F.
    Armando and Oscar did a great job finding the fish and helping us land them all! A bonanza.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Jack Crevalle while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Jack Crevalle
    David C.
    David C.
    Met Captain Oscar and crewmate Armando (Hermando?) at 6:30 in the harbor. He said our best luck would be for roosters and Jack Crevalle right off the beach. 45 minutes later we hooked up to our first fish. Lost it because I accidentally set the drag too tight. But soon after we had another and my son caught his first rooster. We had lots of action, and I got a couple of big jacks. We caght some other fish and went back to the dock with some delicious triggers that Captain Tony’s fixed up for us. Highly recommend these guys!!!!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Marlin at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Sailfish
    Jim C.
    Jim C.
    My wife and I booked a trip hoping to catch a dorado or rooster fish. We were hoping to catch at least one small fish a piece. We ended up catching a 10 ft. 230 lb. Blue marlin on a 22 ft boat. Wow! Armando was amazing and a real trooper helping to bring it in. It was still pretty green after gaffing it, but he held on it seems like forever. He really had a battle on his hands, but we eventually got it in. We were the talk of the marina as they paraded the fish down to weigh it and get a great picture. Thank you to Oscar and Armando and Behard Sport Fishing for the trip of a lifetime.
  • Adult angler holding a large wahoo aboard a fishing boat in open blue water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Blue Marlin
    Lorne T.
    Lorne T.
    Armando was the best. Caught a 78 pound Marlin and a 25 pound Wahoo.
  • Adult angler holding a large colorful mahi-mahi aboard a small fishing boat offshore, with coastal mountains visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Humberto M.
    Humberto M.
  • View from the helm of a fishing boat, showcasing the sonar display and a person preparing to fish in a coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Pablo S.
    Pablo S.
    Booked a 5 hour morning trip for July 2nd. Three fishermen (ages 62, 26, 23), all first timers in Cabo waters. Fleet Owner Oscar reached out via text to answer any questions a week prior to the trip. Oscar reported marlin, mahi, and rooster were all biting. He also reported winds were strong and waters were choppy. Oscar called to hotel morning of trip to make sure our party was on schedule. Oscar met us on the dock and arranged for the purchase of the daily fishing licenses. We boarded the boat (~23 footer) with Captain Armando in charge. Bought bait and headed for the fishing grounds. As we rode out, my son drove the boat so Armando could rig up the lines for trolling. We had the option of going after Marlin, but chose to go after Mahi. After 2.5 hours of trolling we landed our first Mahi (largest one). Another hour passed, and we had 3 Mahi. At that point, water was getting rougher, so we headed in. As we didn't plan for what to do with the fish, Oscar recommended we take some to Captain Tony's restaurant where their tag line is "you hook it, we cook it". We kept the smallest Mahi and dropped it off at Captain Tony's Restuarant. We returned for dinner, where the restaurant offers to cook the fish 10 different ways. Fantastic way to end the day overlooking the harbor, feasting on our catch. Overall, an excellent authentic fishing excursion in Cabo, except for one of my sons (sea sick).
  • An angler reeling in a catch during a sunset fishing trip, with a scenic backdrop of mountains and coastal buildings.
    Liam M.
    Liam M.
    Armando was a great captain. Caught a number of different fish and fought a Marlin. Great price and value for the trip.
  • Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Darren K.
    Darren K.
    Big shout out to oscar and armando for a great day, little slow to start with but managed to get a great mahi mahi and marlin .10/10 would come back again 🤟
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Bonito while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Tyler N.
    Tyler N.
    Great guys that run this fishing charter definitely would go again.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large spotted fish aboard a fishing boat in open waters, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Edward Y.
    Edward Y.
    The captain and his assistant worked together and we caught a lot of fish. Very Satisfied.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2003
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Arca de la Paz
Boat type
Panga
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Spearfishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
When spearfishing
Live bait well
Outriggers
Spearfishing equipment
On request
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Catch and release mandatory

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash

What’s biting in Cabo San Lucas right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Striped)Marlin (Striped)
SailfishSailfish
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
Yellowtail AmberjackYellowtail Amberjack

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