Black Marlin Sportfishing 

Had an unforgettable trip on The Black Marlin. Went out in July for an 8 hour trip. Communication was great before the trip and we were set for a 6:00am launch. You can buy fishing licenses there just opposite of the dock entrance. Day licenses were US$20/person. Kevin met us at the dock entrance and took us down to The Black Marlin where we met Captain Manuel. We launched soon after boarding and had an opportunity to get some beverages/snacks at the Marina market which is on the way out of the marina. We also stopped to buy some live bait. For an 8 hour trip they recommended about US$40 worth of bait and ice so keep that in mind when figuring out how much extra to bring with you on the boat. Kevin was great in getting all the gear ready and was always working hard. The captain found a great spot where we caught 5 yellowfin tuna within 3 hours of our trip. We had a little dry spell for a couple hours but then hit a marlin that got away. Soon after we got another hit on a marlin and it was game on! Caught a blue marlin. After that, we hooked a striped marlin but that one eventually got away. Once back at the marina, there is a guy that can filet your fish for you. For the tuna, they charged US$7/fish. They will put them in plastic bags. I recommend bringing your own ziplock bags for them to use. I had my own soft case cooler which I used to carry the tuna back to the hotel to freeze and eventually back to the US as check-in luggage. An incredible and unforgettable day of fishing and would love to use The Black Marlin again.

Fishing with Manuel and Jesus was simple, efficient, and a great experience. Jesus and the captain worked hard to find marlin. Jesus ended up spotting a striped marlin with binoculars, and we proceeded to sight cast with live bait. Luckily, the marlin took it, and we got hooked up. We fought for about 30-40 minutes while the captain maneuvered the boat. They are truly experts at what they do. Just be prepared for additional sales questions, which are not mandatory. Capital Manuel has a great business here. They are very professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and put together. I would definitely trust them again for future trips.

Had a tough day on the water due to winds and rough seas. The Captain and Kevin the mate did their best to get us on the fish but it wasn’t our day. Overall we had a good trip except for some sea sickness lol. We will definitely book with Black Marlin again. Kevin was great and kept us informed throughout the trip. We did manage to get a couple Skip Jack on the way back to the dock so we technically didn’t get skunked. Highly recommend!