Rusty Hooker Charters – 25' 

4.6/5 (12 reviews)
 San José del Cabo, San Jose del Cabo, BS 22207, Mexico

Relax, have fun, and enjoy the beautiful waters of Baja California Sur, Mexico together with Rusty Hooker Charters. You’ll be under the guidance of Captain Jesus Cota, a lifelong angler with a great record when it comes to providing enjoyable and successful fishing trips. Starting out of San Jose del Cabo, he’ll take you nearshore as well as offshore and help you have a trip to remember. Pick your day and hit the water together with Rusty Hooker Charters!

Your journey takes place on a 25’ Mazatlan center console that can accommodate up to 3 guests. It runs on a 115 HP Evinrude engine, uses fishfinder and VHF radio technology for efficient navigation, and is equipped with a fighting chair and a livewell.

During your trip, you’ll have the chance to target Yellowfin Tuna, Blue and Striped Marlin, as well as Black Grouper. You can reel them in by bottom fishing, deep sea fishing, trolling, and jigging, all using light tackle. The captain’s fishing policies allow you to bring kids on your trip as well as to keep your catch.

Captain Jesus will provide you with all the rods, reels, tackle, as well as lures you’ll need for a great day on the water, Also, he offers to clean and fillet your catch at the end of your trip, completely free of charge. Bring your snacks, drinks, fishing licenses, and you’ll be ready to start your journey. Fishing license is required by anyone over the age of 13 on the boat fishing or not. .

Think no more and book today, Rusty Hooker Charters and Captain Richard are waiting for you!

Rusty Hooker Charters

Charter Operator

Rusty Hooker Charters

6 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Fighting Chair

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $325 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $475 
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.6/5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (12)

Fishing with Francisco
Fishing with Francisco
Fantastic crew!
+9

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

89%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

92%

Caught fish

83%

Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews
Bill B.
Bill B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on February 17, 2025

Jesus and Ricky did a great job. We trolled going out but did not catch. Then we bottom fished and caught a lot of fish. Since it was just my wife and I we only kept a few Snapper and Grouper. We even saw some whales.

Jesus and Ricky did a great job. We trolled going out but did not catch. Then we bottom fished and caught a lot of fish. Since it was just my wife and I we only kept a few Snapper and Grouper. We even saw some whales.  

 Bill B. recommends Rusty Hooker Charters – 25'
Rusty Hooker Charters
Rusty Hooker Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on February 18, 2025
Thanks for the kind words. Can’t wait to have you back.

Cathy N.
Cathy N.
4.3/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

4.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Francisco

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on October 7, 2024

Overall, this fishing trip was amazing! We caught 8 fish including 3 Mahi Mahi. Francisco helped us with our reeling as we’ve only been out 3 times. The only thing that would’ve made this trip really spectacular would be to have a chair that swiveled or fishing belts to hold your fishing rod while reeling in.

Overall, this fishing trip was amazing! We caught 8 fish including 3 Mahi Mahi. Francisco helped us with our reeling as we’ve only been out 3 times. The only thing that would’ve made this trip really spectacular would be to have a chair that swiveled or fishing belts to hold your fishing rod while reeling in.  

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 Cathy N. recommends Rusty Hooker Charters – 25'
Rusty Hooker Charters
Rusty Hooker Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on October 8, 2024
Thanks for the kind words will take that into consideration and probably get a couple belts on there

Al F.
Al F.

Onalaska, WI

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

1/2 day Trip with Captain Jesus

VERIFIED

Special 6 hour trip for Al Foss on February 26, 2023

Just want to give a big Thank You to Captain Jesus and his crew Sergio and Armando. We have been on 5 charters in Cabo this crew was the BEST!!!! They worked hard the entire time we fished and we had a very successful day catching Dorado and Bonita and seeing several Marlin. The boat was laid out perfect and everything we needed was ready. Can’t Thank Jesus enough for creating a lifetime of Memories. We will be back to fish with Jesus again. I would recommend this crew to everyone!!!! Thanks Jesus!!!!

Just want to give a big Thank You to Captain Jesus and his crew Sergio and Armando. We have been on 5 charters in Cabo this crew was the BEST!!!! They worked hard the entire time we fished and we had a very successful day catching Dorado and Bonita and seeing several Marlin. The boat was laid out perfect and everything we needed was ready. Can’t Thank Jesus enough for creating a lifetime of Memories. We will be back to fish with Jesus again. I would recommend this crew to everyone!!!! Thanks...  

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 Al F. recommends Rusty Hooker Charters – 25'
1 person finds this review helpful
Rusty Hooker Charters
Rusty Hooker Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on March 4, 2023
Thank you for the kind words can’t wait to have you back.

Kyle W.
Kyle W.

Grimsby, ON

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day trip well worth it!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on January 29, 2022

Captain and crew went above and beyond to make our experience awesome! Even though fishing conditions were not great due to weather, they picked a perfect spot for us to fish and we did not stop until we caught one!! Even got some to take home with us, filleted and ready to put on the bbq! Hope to fish with you again when conditions improve!

Captain and crew went above and beyond to make our experience awesome! Even though fishing conditions were not great due to weather, they picked a perfect spot for us to fish and we did not stop until we caught one!! Even got some to take home with us, filleted and ready to put on the bbq! Hope to fish with you again when conditions improve!  

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 Kyle W. recommends Rusty Hooker Charters – 25'
Rusty Hooker Charters
Rusty Hooker Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on January 30, 2022
We look forward to it, and we always take care of our returning customers. Thank you

Lee R.
Lee R.

Redwood Valley, CA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Jesus

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on January 10, 2023

Jesus, our boat captain worked very hard and efficiently. We had a successful trip. 54 pound yellowtail, Dorado and grouper. Would highly recommend these folks.

Jesus, our boat captain worked very hard and efficiently. We had a successful trip. 54 pound yellowtail, Dorado and grouper. Would highly recommend these folks.  

 Lee R. recommends Rusty Hooker Charters – 25'
1 person finds this review helpful
Rusty Hooker Charters
Rusty Hooker Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on January 11, 2023
Thank you, had a great time can’t wait to see you next time.
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FAQs about Rusty Hooker Charters – 25'

What are the trip rates for Rusty Hooker Charters – 25'?

Rusty Hooker Charters – 25' offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $325 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $475 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Rusty Hooker Charters – 25'?

When you book a trip with Rusty Hooker Charters – 25', you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Fighting Chair
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
What's included in the trip price with Rusty Hooker Charters – 25'?

Trips booked with Rusty Hooker Charters – 25' include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does Rusty Hooker Charters – 25' offer?

Rusty Hooker Charters – 25' offers the following types of fishing:

  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Rusty Hooker Charters – 25' offer?

Rusty Hooker Charters – 25' offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Rusty Hooker Charters – 25'?

Top targeted fish species with Rusty Hooker Charters – 25' include:

  • Grouper (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your operator

Rusty Hooker Charters

San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico

5 Fishing Reports
148 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2021

After having some bad experiences on different charters in Baja, The owner Richard bought his boat in 2019, wanting to start something that people could enjoy. He went out and hired the best captains Lizandro and Jesus and deckhand that both could speak English. With their father and most of the family members being fishermen, they grew up in the local town and have been fishing since little kids. They know how to fish, enjoy what they do, and will work hard for their customers to provide an unforgettable time and help make memories on the water. Almost all of the customers so far have said they felt like they were fishing with family on their trips.

The fish you can target

Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Mazatlan
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Evinrude
Powered by
1 x 115HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Jigging

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting Chair

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Outriggers

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

 PayPal

What’s biting in San Jose del Cabo right now

Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)Marlin (Striped)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)