Escualo Fleet - Striped Marlin 36'

Escualo Fleet is a name you can trust down in Mazatlan. Operating a large fleet of quality vessels and offering a range of awesome water-based activities, their experienced captains and skilled crews will make sure you have the time of your life aboard.

Fancy bagging yourself some tasty fish? Hit the wrecks and outer reefs to target a range of awesome table and game species, from Red Snapper, Snook, and Triggerfish to Pompano and Roosterfish. With so many awesome fish around you are bound to catch something special!

For the ultimate deep sea adventure, head out to the dark blue waters offshore. Target big game pelagics like Blue, Black, and Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and more. This real bucket list fishing and the waters around Mazatlan have produced some record-breaking catches in recent years.

Whatever you do, do it in style aboard the “Striped Marlin”. This 36’ Innovator cruiser can carry 8 guests in luxury with the latest fishing equipment, a clean, spacious deck, and a comfortable interior complete with a head for extra convenience on longer trips.

Hardcore sportfishers will find nothing missing aboard the Striped Marlin. GPS, fishfinder, outriggers, tuna tubes, fighting chair - she has it all! You’ll be provided with Shimano and Penn International fishing gear, as well as a selection of quality lures to mimic whatever the big fish fancy that day. Snorkeling equipment is also available upon request.

Whether you’re interested in reeling in some delicious table fare or speeding out to sea in search of monster Marlin and Sailfish, you have come to the right place to do it. So climb aboard and get ready for a trip you will never forget!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $575
    Hit the huge wrecks and outer reefs for a wide variety of table and game species. On this trip, you will fish for Red Snapper, White Seabass, Roosterfish, Jack Crevalle, Snook, Permit, Triggerfish, and much more.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip –Deep Sea Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $575
    A deep sea fishing trip is a great chance to fight some of the most ferocious predators of the Pacific. Whether you've been fishing all your life or have never been at all, going out to sea in this region is a must. Depending on the season typical catches include Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo and Swordfish. The helpful staff will assist you with anything you need onboard and will make you feel at home.
  • Private trip
    7 1/2 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $735
    Head offshore in search of Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo and Swordfish. The area around Mazatlan is famous for its big game fishing and this is definitely not something you will want to miss!
  • Private trip
    7 1/2 Hours Trip - Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $735
    Hit the huge wrecks and outer reefs for a wide variety of table and game species. On this trip, you will fish for Red Snapper, White Seabass, Roosterfish, Jack Crevalle, Snook, Permit, Triggerfish, and much more.
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FAQs about Escualo Fleet - Striped Marlin 36'

Escualo Fleet - Striped Marlin 36' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $575 per group - 5 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $575 per group - 5 Hour Trip –Deep Sea Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $735 per group - 7 1/2 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (7 hours)
  • US $735 per group - 7 1/2 Hours Trip - Bottom Fishing (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Escualo Fleet - Striped Marlin 36', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Snorkeling Equipment Upon request
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Escualo Fleet - Striped Marlin 36' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Escualo Fleet - Striped Marlin 36' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Escualo Fleet - Striped Marlin 36' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Handline
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Escualo Fleet - Striped Marlin 36' include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Pompano
  • Seabass (White)
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snook
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Meet the Charter Operator

Escualo Sport Fishing
Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
116 Fishing Reports
47 Customer reviews
Response time 3 hours
Member since June 2015
Escualo Sport Fishing Was founded in 1990 in Mazatlán Mexico by Mark and Lola Dissmore, two visionaries from Pullman, Washington with a passion for fishing who decided to join forces on a quest that started over 30 years ago. Their initial charter operation was modest, but thanks to the support of customers and friends, their fleet drastically expanded in just a few seasons. For your own safety, each boat has twin Mercury Sea Pro engines in Super pangas and twin Cummins turbo diesel engines in the crew's cruisers. Escualo Fleet now welcomes hundreds of customers from around the globe who come to experience the world-famous fishing in Mazatlán. Escualo Fleet is known for its consistency in catching, customer satisfaction, and rates. It takes pride in promoting the conservation of billfish such as Marlin, Sailfish, and Swordfish.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin

Boat specs

Innovator (Cruiser) originally built in 1990, and restored in 2014. Powered by 2 210HP Cummi engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
36 ft
Capacity
8 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Snorkeling Equipment
Upon request

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Mazatlán to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

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Excellent
4.3 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Jordan S.
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Great fishing- some false advertising

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing on February 9, 2024
The captain did a great job and fishing went well I’d give it a 5 star based on the fishing, however it was at the marina...
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Douglas K.
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Fishing with Eduardo

VERIFIED   7 1/2 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on February 16, 2020
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