Black Marlin Sportfishing 

4.9/5 (1067 reviews)
 36 Boulevard Paseo de la Marina, Cabo San Lucas, BS 23450, Mexico

Black Marlin Sportfishing 

Cabo San Lucas, BS, Mexico
31 ft
6
4.9/5 (1067 reviews)

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Catch your next trophy fish with Black Marlin Sportfishing! Let Captain Manuel and his crew be your guides on your next trip, as they have more than 20 years of experience in the business. As fishing is a family tradition and something he does every day, you can be sure you're in the right hands.

Capt. Manuel is proud to welcome you on his newly rebuilt 31' Bertram. Fishing on this comfortable, sportfishing boat has everything you need for a great day on the water. This boat has a big ice chest for all your drinks, two fighting chairs, a restroom, a bathroom, and an eating table. There's a big canopy to keep you away from sun on a hot day and plenty of room inside, to lay down on longer trips.

The boat easily accommodates up to 6 guests, so bring your group, even if some of them are not fishing enthusiasts.

When it comes to fish you'll target for the day, only the most exciting species are selected – Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Roosterfish, and Sailfish. How to get them? Well, you need a bit of muscle strength and quality fishing equipment. The latter is covered by the crew – they have light, medium, and heavy tackle on the boat. With this Shimano and Penn tackle, you can even fight a 500-pound fish!

You only need to bring your sunscreen and sunglasses. And don't forget to charge your phone and take amazing photos – there's going to be lots of them!

Black Marlin Sportfishing is your ticket to an unforgettable day on the water. Just choose when you're coming!

Catch your next trophy fish with Black Marlin Sportfishing! Let Captain Manuel and his crew be your guides on your next trip, as they have more than 20 years of experience in the business. As fishing is a family tradition and something he does every day, you can be sure you're in the right hands.

Capt. Manuel is proud to welcome you on his newly rebuilt 31' Bertram. Fishing on this comfortable, sportfishing boat has everything you need for a great day on the water. This boat has a big ice chest for all your drinks, two fighting chairs, a restroom, a bathroom, and an eating table. There's a big canopy to keep you away from sun on a hot day and plenty of room inside, to lay down on longer trips.

The boat easily accommodates up to 6 guests, so bring your group, even if some of them are not fishing enthusiasts.

When it comes to fish you'll target for the day, only the most exciting species are selected – Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Roosterfish, and Sailfish. How to get them? Well, you need a bit of muscle strength and quality fishing equipment. The latter is covered by the crew – they have light, medium, and heavy tackle on the boat. With this Shimano and Penn tackle, you can even fight a 500-pound fish!

You only need to bring your sunscreen and sunglasses. And don't forget to charge your phone and take amazing photos – there's going to be lots of them!

Black Marlin Sportfishing is your ticket to an unforgettable day on the water. Just choose when you're coming!

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5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Roosterfish
Wahoo
+4
US $715
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Marlin (Blue)
Roosterfish
+7
US $858
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
1067 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

96%
Great experience
90%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

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Wenyang Zhang
Wenyang Zhang
Repeat angler
us
Arkansas, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Best trip and they are the best!
8 Hour Trip on August 4, 20261 adult1 child

If fishingbooker allows a 10 point review once per year, I will give it to Manuel family and their boat. I will not go fishing in Cabo without them and their boat. Simply, good people and nice people. We startrd our great day with 5 skipjack tunas and 1 bonito in the firsr 45 mins. The second 45 mins is for one Mahi Mahi. Little past 3 hrs mark, we hooked up a giant yellowfin tuna! I was not aware of the size while it was definitely a classic TV sportfishing fight if not better than TV episode. I fought for 70 mins with help of Manuel Jr. and I was in borderline of both physical and mental exhaustion. We got it up 3 times. It dove down in the first time before we get it up. The third time, after seeing its massive body (~100 lbs, ~5 ft), line break. It is the most aggresive physical fight of my life and I was simply happy after hour long+ fight. I will come back to finish the unfinished business and more in the future! I simply appreciate their work and grateful of everything.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Skipjack
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Response from Charter operator

thank you for fishing with us and see you next time

Emanuel Gomez
Emanuel Gomez
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Definitely a trip to remember
8 Hour Trip on July 19, 20262 adults

It was a trip to rember with my dad, one ill never forget. We started the morning off greeted by the Captain and his son. We got established on there boat and felt very welcome and comfortable. We got set up and started trolling, only an hour and half in the trip we got double up on two striped marlin one of the best experiences with my dad. It was an intense battle all the way until the end. We got both to the boat but one of them came off because it waa hooked directly in the eye. at least we got one to take a picture with. Then a couple hours went by and the captain and his son let us know we might not catch anything during the mid day. So we were just like its cool and we were chilling for a couple hours when 11 rolled by and a Blue marlin came in for one of the lures and absolutely started dumping the reel. They got us set up for the fight and we were on for the fight of our lives. Took about and 1hr 45min too reel in the blue marlin between me and my dad. Definitely something to never forgot when we landed that blue marlin absolutely amazing and beautiful fish. Would recommend to anyone who willing to test there luck out there these guys know what there doing.

Reported catch:
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Black MarlinSportfishing
Response from Charter operator

thank you for fishing with us and see you next time

Scott DuBois
Scott DuBois
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Day and Fantastic Crew
8 Hour Trip on June 25, 20263 adults1 child

Our experience with Black Marlin Sportfishing was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. The captain and crew were professional, knowledgeable, and worked incredibly hard all day to put us on fish. Thanks to their experience and persistence, we hooked and successfully landed a large striped marlin—a memory that will last a lifetime. What impressed me most was how calm, coordinated, and encouraging the crew was throughout the fight. They gave clear instructions, worked seamlessly together, and did everything possible to make sure we landed the fish safely. Their passion for fishing and dedication to their customers was evident every step of the way. If you're looking for a first-class fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas, I can't recommend Black Marlin Sportfishing highly enough. Whether you're an experienced angler or it's your first time chasing marlin, this is the crew you want on your side. Thank you for an unforgettable day on the water!

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Response from Charter operator

thank you so much for your great review and hope to see you soon again

Nicholas Berg
Nicholas Berg
us
Alaska, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Absolutely Epic day with Captain Manuel!
8 Hour Trip on June 9, 20266 adults

Our day started out perfect with a double hookup on Striped Marlin. We landed one and lost the other. We followed this up with a beautiful Mahi, then a double hookup on Mahi. After less than 3 hours of fishing, we had released a beautiful marlin, had 3 Mahi onboard, and had 3 seasick teenagers in big seas. I asked Captain Manuel to start trolling toward the harbor and pull up gear in a half hour. Well right before we pulled up gear, Captain Manuel spotted a huge Striped Marlin and made a move to get on him. 2 minutes later we hooked up and caught a jumbo marlin! In 3.5 hours of lines in the water, we hit at least 6 Mahi and 4 striped marlin. This crew is amazing. They're kind, fun, experienced, and constantly work hard to put you on fish and make your trip top notch. They run excellent gear and tackle. I can't possibly say enough good things. Truly Amazing.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Striped Marlin
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Response from Charter operator

hey thank you for fishing with us and see you next time

Ross Bradley
Ross Bradley
us
Raleigh, NC, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
The Mahi were biting!
8 Hour Trip on June 4, 20264 adults

We didn't make it 20 minutes after passing the arch before the mahi started chasing after our lines! We set out with hopes of catching at least one or two large fish, fingers crossed it was either marlin or mahi. Never did we expect to hit our limit with most beautifully colored massive '3-5ft' mahi within the first 2 hours! We had a blast jamming out to our tunes while Captian Manuel put us on the fish we set out for. His mate, Junior, was absolutely on his stuff getting us ready for our big catches! 100% recommend to anyone looking to book a charter while visiting Cabo!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Skipjack
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Response from Charter operator

Thank you for fishing with us and I hope to see you soon again

FAQs about Black Marlin Sportfishing

Black Marlin Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $715 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $858 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Black Marlin Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet enclosed WC on board
  • Fighting chair two fighting chairs
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well If it's available
  • Outriggers 26 ft long
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Black Marlin Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First mate (experience, speaks english)
Black Marlin Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (On Season)
  • Offshore fishing (On Season)
Black Marlin Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle (on season)
  • Heavy tackle (on season)
  • Bottom fishing (on season)
  • Trolling
  • Jigging (on season)
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Black Marlin Sportfishing include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Sierra Mackerel
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Black MarlinSportfishing
Black MarlinSportfishing
Black MarlinSportfishing

Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico

8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
1067 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2018
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

When it comes to fishing, it truly is a family tradition for Capt. Manuel – all of his cousins brothers and his father are avid anglers, too! Capt. Manuel has been fishing since 2001, and has been a licensed captain since 2009. He loves the excitement of chasing and reeling in different types of fish, as well as helping his guests hook their first – or best! – catch. Join him on board the 31' Bertram 'Black Marlin' and get ready to be welcomed into his fishing family. Capt. Manuel knows this water of Cabo San Lucas as his owns hands, he always find fish becouse he knows where they are and he knows what they like to eat. Thank you and see you on the dock.

Our Team
Manuel J.

Manuel J.

Captain

Manuel Jr. J.

Manuel Jr. J.

First mate

8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
1067 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2018
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

When it comes to fishing, it truly is a family tradition for Capt. Manuel – all of his cousins brothers and his father are avid anglers, too! Capt. Manuel has been fishing since 2001, and has been a licensed captain since 2009. He loves the excitement of chasing and reeling in different types of fish, as well as helping his guests hook their first – or best! – catch. Join him on board the 31' Bertram 'Black Marlin' and get ready to be welcomed into his fishing family. Capt. Manuel knows this water of Cabo San Lucas as his owns hands, he always find fish becouse he knows where they are and he knows what they like to eat. Thank you and see you on the dock.

Our Team
Manuel J.

Manuel J.

Captain

Manuel Jr. J.

Manuel Jr. J.

First mate

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Sierra Mackerel
Sierra Mackerel
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Roosterfish
Roosterfish

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1960
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 315HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
On Season
Offshore Fishing
On Season

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
on season
Heavy Tackle
on season
Bottom Fishing
on season
Trolling
Jigging
on season
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
enclosed WC on board
Fighting chair
two fighting chairs
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
If it's available
Outriggers
26 ft long
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First mate
experience, speaks english

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
At least 2 years old
You keep catch
Within the limits
Catch and release allowed

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Cabo San Lucas right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black)Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)Marlin (Striped)
RoosterfishRoosterfish
SailfishSailfish
Shark (Hammerhead)Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Mako)Shark (Mako)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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