Black Marlin Sportfishing 

4.9
(1105 reviews)
 36 Boulevard Paseo de la Marina, Cabo San Lucas, BS 23450, Mexico–

Black Marlin Sportfishing 

Cabo San Lucas, BS, Mexico
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31 ft
6
4.9
(1105 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)
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Roosterfish
Sailfish
+7
US $715
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 5 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Roosterfish
Sailfish
+7
US $858
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
1105 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (2870)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
90%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

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Mike Mariano
Mike Mariano
Repeat angler
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Excellent Captain and Great time fishing.
8 Hour Trip (AM) on October 14, 2026 • 2 adults

We had an excellent time fishing with Manuel and his son. This is our 10th trip in 7 years straight that we have fished with Manuel. He always does his best to put us on the fiah. We always book 2 days. First day started off great with a fee sailfish then slowed down as the water was very warm and fish were deeper. Plus all the Bisbees Fishing Tournament Traffic sent the marlin deeper. We had a great time regardless as always. Our second day unfortunately got cancelled due to port closure in the morning, however they reopend and the weather looked very rough so we decided to hold off. Be sure to always book 2 days when fishing Cabo in Sept - Oct due to unexpected weather. Manuel was always very professional and communicative looking in the best interest of us. He even tried getting us on another boat the next day after the storm as he was booked and kept us as first priority if his trip canceled. I highly recommend him as a top choice when fishing in Cabo.

Reported catch:
Sailfish
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Response from Charter operator

hey Mike thank you again for come back and fishing with us, see you next time

Geoff Maki
Geoff Maki
us
Utah, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great Trip!
Special 8 hours trip for Geoff Maki on October 10, 2026 • 2 adults

Manuel and his boy (also Manuel) were very friendly and worked hard to get us into fish! We landed two awesome Stiped Marlin (fought, but lost another) and a Silky Shark in one 8-hour trip. The boat is fine, nothing too sexy but plenty adequate and the gear was well cared for and newer Shimano. Manuel is super responsive on both Fishing Booker messages and WhatsApp, responding to all my messages almost immediately and in excellent English. Highly Recommend!!

Reported catch:
Striped Marlin
Black MarlinSportfishing
Response from Charter operator

thank you for fishing with Black MarlinSportfishing and see you next time👍🏽

Peter Beauregard
Peter Beauregard
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2022
6 trips
5.0
Verified
Great charter with genuine guys
8 Hour Trip (AM) on September 24, 2026 • 4 adults

My wife and I were visiting Cabo for some fishing action. As soon as we boarded the Black Marlin, you could tell Manuel and Manuel had great positive attitudes and pride in what they do. We went out and began trolling for some marlin without much luck. We proceeded to an area where they had seen soem tuna action in prior days and they set up for tuna. As soon as we got there within a few minutes they spotted a bull Mahi Mahi, pitched a live bait out, and we were on. Once the absolute beast Mahi was landed, the tuna began doubling up on rods. We boated quite a few tuna and headed back to the marina trolling to finish out the trip. They took great care of the fish and we were able to bring some fresh meat home with us. Overall a phenomenal experience with great guys. We woulld recommend Black Marlin Sportfishing to anyone and we would love to fish with them again. Great personable people.

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

thank you for fishing with us and see you next time

Jeremiah Bernal
Jeremiah Bernal
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great 8 trip!
8 Hour Trip (AM) on September 18, 2026 • 2 adults

I couldnt ask for a more incredible fishing experience! My wife and I had an amazing day on the water with this crew. My wife was able to relax in the shade and enjoy the beautiful Cabo weather while I got to do what I came for — fish! We had 4 total hookups and landed 2 incredible marlin. The other two fought all the way to the boat, and although they ultimately broke off, we still got to experience some absolutely unforgettable fights. Of the two we landed, one was a trophy-sized fish, and the other was also a really impressive marlin. The crew handled both fish extremely well, allowing us to get a few pictures before safely releasing them. The crew spoke good English, were extremely accommodating, and made the entire experience easy and enjoyable. Most importantly, they asked me what I wanted to catch and then delivered! My wife and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. If you’re looking for a professional, friendly, accommodating crew that knows how to put you on fish, I highly recommend this fishing service. We will absolutely be back! 🎣🇲🇽

Reported catch:
Striped Marlin
Black MarlinSportfishing
Response from Charter operator

Thank you for fishing with black marlin sportfishing and see you next time

Adam Strong
Adam Strong
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
5 Marlin in One Day
8 Hour Trip (AM) on September 17, 2026 • 2 adults

Had an incredible day out with Black Marlin Sport Fishing! Captain Manuel Sr. and his first mate Manuel Jr. clearly know these waters — they got us on marlin fast and kept the action going all day. We ended up landing 5 marlin, which blew away our expectations. The father-son team made the whole trip smooth and fun, from prepping the gear to helping fight the fish. One of our catches was impressive enough that we're having it mounted as a trophy to remember the trip by. If you're looking for a charter that delivers real results and great company on the water, Black Marlin Sport Fishing is the way to go. We'll definitely be booking with Captain Manuel again!

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Response from Charter operator

thank you for fishing with us today and we really 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 (AM) (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
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • 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
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
8 Fishing Reports
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1105 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2018
Angler's Choice
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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
Black MarlinSportfishing
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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.
The crew
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

  • Caught Marlin, Tuna, Sailfish
    Keith S.
    Keith S.
  • Excellent Captain and Great time fishing.
    Mike M.
    Mike M.
  • great time
    Joshua T.
    Joshua T.
  • fish on
    Michael F.
    Michael F.
  • Great Trip!
    Geoff M.
    Geoff M.
  • Best trip ever.  Buddy and I both caught Stripe Marlin, first time ever.
    Lee S.
    Lee S.
  • Great charter with genuine guys
    Peter B.
    Peter B.
  • Great Day!
    Adam M.
    Adam M.
  • They Made My Day again
    Wenyang Z.
    Wenyang Z.
  • Great 8 trip!
    Jeremiah B.
    Jeremiah B.

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
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
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.
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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)
Sierra MackerelSierra Mackerel
Tuna (Skipjack)Tuna (Skipjack)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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