Behard Sportfishing – Marcella

Make the most of your holiday with an adventure on the water. Behard Sportfishing promises to take you to the rich waters out of Baja California Sur in search of some of the world’s most prized fish. Leave the crowded beaches behind and hop aboard a traditional, productive fishing charter.

A professional charter operator since 2004, Captain Oscar Mercado has built the business up from the ground. An avid angler himself, he now employs Captains Edgar and Anthony, who will look after you. Both have years of experience behind them and promise to do everything they can to make sure you land the catch of your dreams.

There’s room for up to 3 anglers aboard the 23’ traditional Arca de la Paz boat. Built with fishing in mind, she’s light and agile, meaning you’ll get to the fishing grounds in no time. She boasts outriggers and fighting chair to give you the edge over the fish, too, so get ready for an exciting day out.

Make yourself at home aboard, and don’t forget to load up with drinks and snacks and bring your own cooler. You’ll need all the energy you can get, as you put your strength to the test against some monster creatures.

Even on a half-day trip, you’ll come up against some serious beasts, with Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and Yellowtails all calling these rich waters home. Get ready to work up a sweat to land what may be the catch of your lifetime, and may prove to be a delicious treat at the end of the day.

Experienced spearfishers are welcome aboard to test their skills with a pole gun too. The crew has plenty of equipment for all on board, but just make sure to get in touch before you go so that everything is set up for you.

At the end of your trip, you can head to a beachside cleaning station to have your fish prepared ready for cooking. All you need to do is show up at least 30 minutes before departure and away you go.

Cabo San Lucas is famous for many things. Come aboard Behard Sportfishing to see why fishing is quickly climbing up the list!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $360
    Don't miss a second of Cabo San Lucas' incredible big game fishing. Get out first thing in the morning and spend 5 hours pushing your strength to the limit against some of the ocean's biggest and strongest creatures. Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Yellowtails are just some of the prized fish that call these waters home, so get ready for a serious workout as you go after the catch of a lifetime and a delicious treat to take back for lunch.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $360
    If you'd like a lie-in, there's no need to miss out on the incredible fishng on offer out of Cabo. Spend 5 hours in the afternoon battling it out with some of the prized creatures that call these waters home. Hit up the nearshore waters that attract a range of huge creatures as you troll for Yellowtails, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Marlin, and Tuna. These monsters are sure to make you work for your catch, so get ready for an intense workout to land the catch of your dreams.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $600
    Make the most of the rich waters out of Cabo San Lucas as you spend the full day going after some of the ocean's most prized creatures. Get your fish on in style, as you troll the open waters of the Pacific for beauties like Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Yellowtails. These tough-fighting beasts will do whatever they can to get off the end of your line, so settle in for the fight of your life as you look to land a trophy-sized monster along with a delicious treat for dinner.

FAQs about Behard Sportfishing – Marcella

Behard Sportfishing – Marcella offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $360 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $360 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Behard Sportfishing – Marcella, 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 Behard Sportfishing – Marcella include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Behard Sportfishing – Marcella offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Behard Sportfishing – Marcella offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Spearfishing (On request)

Top targeted fish species with Behard Sportfishing – Marcella include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Charter Operator

Behard Sportfishing
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
42 Customer reviews
Response time 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, Behard 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Arca de la Paz (Center console) originally built in 1998, and restored in 2017. Powered by a 90HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Spearfishing
On request

Amenities

Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
When spearfishing
Live Bait Well
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days 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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.4 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (5)
Excellent trip
Excellent trip
Fishing trip with Captain Oscar and Armando
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Angler rating
3
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1
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
50%
Friendly captain
75%
Recommend this charter
57%
Appropriate for children
25%
Satisfied with the boat
25%
Caught fish
50%
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Jennifer N.
Spring, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip with Captain Oscar and Armando

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on November 2, 2021
This was by far the best fishing charter we have been on. It was so great that we even booked a second trip with him the same...
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Craig R.
Highlands Ranch, CO
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip AM

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 14, 2022
Boat was a bit smaller and “basic” than I anticipated. However the trip was great. Captain was friendly and took care of...
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 21, 2023
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Adam G.
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 25, 2022
Had an amazing day with my son.  Successful day on the water with a Mahi, tuna, and huge marlin.  Great crew and great time!
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John M.
San José Del Cabo, Baja California Sur
Good
3.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
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Good
3.0 / 5
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Good
3.0 / 5
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Full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 5, 2023
Dont get me wrong,  my captain was a nice guy,  but he didn’t speak any English and I wish he would have,  cause it made...
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