Cabo San Lucas Striped Marlin Fishing Charters
121 Fishing Charters
Cabo San Lucas: 121 fishing charters available
Cabo San Lucas
• 31 ft
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4 persons
Cabo San Lucas
• 22 ft
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2 persons
Cabo San Lucas
• 29 ft
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4 persons
Cabo San Lucas
• 29 ft
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4 persons
Cabo San Lucas
• 31 ft
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6 persons
Cabo San Lucas
• 28 ft
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5 persons
Cabo San Lucas
• 33 ft
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6 persons
Cabo San Lucas
• 31 ft
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4 persons
Cabo San Lucas
• 34 ft
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8 persons
Cabo San Lucas
• 36 ft
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8 persons
Cabo San Lucas
• 23 ft
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3 persons
Cabo San Lucas
• 28 ft
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4 persons
Striped Marlin Fishing in Cabo San Lucas
Striped Marlin Fishing in Cabo San Lucas
- Size 40 to 130lbs
- Food Value Low
- Game Qualities Excellent
- Habitats Offshore
(Kajikia audax)
The extraordinary Marlin fishing Cabo San Lucas is famous for attracts avid Billfish chasers from all over the world. Marlin favor these pristine waters year-round, which justifies the city’s title as “the Marlin capital of the world.”
Though you can hook gigantic Blue and Black Marlin in these prolific fishing grounds, Striped Marlin are the ones who steal the spotlight. You can find these majestic fish only a couple of miles from shore, and they won’t shy away from showing off their stripes, either. What they lack in size compared to their Blue and Black cousins, Stripies make up for in number – you can reel in up to a dozen on a full day fishing trip if you choose the right spot.
Where To Go
Cabo San Lucas is the crowning jewel of Mexico’s Baja California with its sapphire blue waters, breathtaking sunsets, and more amazing fishing spots than you can explore in a lifetime. Because the city is conveniently located at the intercept of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez, you can find migrating Marlin here any time of the year, passing to the sea from the Pacific.
Whale Head Point
The beautiful Los Cabos Marina is the main departure point, and from there, you usually don’t have to travel too long to get where Striped Marlin like to hang. Whale Head Point (Punta Cabeza de Ballena) is one of the best spots to target Striped Marlin, and you’ll find it just 4 miles from land.
Gordo Banks
Gordo Banks is one of the reasons why Cabo San Lucas got its good name. These productive grounds are nested about 10 miles from the coast, and if you wet your line here, chances are, you’ll find a Striped Marlin at the end of it quite soon.
1150 Bank
If you’d like to venture further out, 23 miles from the marina you’ll find the renowned 1150 Bank in the Sea of Cortez. Striped, Blue, and Black Marlin often come here to feast, and this is exactly where you can hook one after the other when using live bait, which causes them to school and feed.
San Jaime Bank
San Jaime Bank is another fishing gold mine, located right next to the Tinaje Trough which measures 3,500 feet deep. With seamounts providing plenty of food and shelter, and the underwater current pathway that is a magnet for hungry pelagic monsters, this is the place to be when you’re hunting both Striped and Blue Marlin.
Santa Maria Canyon
If you ask local fishermen where they like to go for excitement on the rod, Santa Maria Canyon will definitely be one of their top picks. Because it’s only 9 miles from the sandy Santa Maria Beach, this Marlin honey hole is convenient to explore and it keeps on giving.
It’s always a good idea to go fishing with a knowledgeable guide, and there are many excellent Cabo San Lucas Marlin fishing charters to choose from. The local captains have their tricks and secret spots that will put you on some serious line melting action.
How To Fish
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Striped Marlin can sometimes be picky about their food, and one of the best ways to attract them is with squid teasers. It’s important to know they won’t take the bait if it’s close to the boat, so use outriggers to widen your spread while trolling at a speed of up to 9 knots.
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The winning combo when you’re going after Stripies is to use Petrolero and Mean Joe Green lures. Because they’re so productive, these lures are among the locals’ favorites.
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If you want to get a taste of the Marlin fishing Cabo San Lucas has to offer in spring, you’ll have the biggest chance of success using rigged ballyhoo while trolling.
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Sight casting is one of the favorite fishing techniques in the area, because Striped Marlin usually stay close to the surface while looking for their next meal.
When To Go
The beauty and advantage of Cabo San Lucas is that you can come any time of the year, and reel in at least one Striped Marlin. Thanks to its optimal location and great weather, fishing in the area is fantastic whenever you decide to come.
Striped Marlin is the unofficial symbol of Cabo precisely because you can go after it anytime from January to August and enjoy the stupendous drag-singing action. Other months are also productive, but winter months are the time for a stellar fishing expedition. Colossal Blue Marlin pass through these warm waters between July and the end of September, while Black Marlin stick around from July until December.
The Cabo San Lucas fishery is all but legendary, and Striped Marlin are the heroes. Prepare yourself and head out to experience some of the best fishing areas our planet has to offer.
Cabo San Lucas Striped Marlin Fishing Seasons
Cabo San Lucas Striped Marlin Fishing Seasons
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Seasonality
Striped Marlin fishing in Cabo San Lucas varies slightly throughout the year. High season is January to July. Low season is August to December. There is no closed season.
Cabo San Lucas
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Based on 29,146 reviews by FishingBooker anglers
What anglers said about Striped Marlin Fishing in Cabo San Lucas
What anglers said about Striped Marlin Fishing in Cabo San Lucas
Prior to your trip ask the hotel about storing your catch if you plan to keep the meat.
5.0
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5
Prior to your trip ask the hotel about storing your catch if you plan to keep the meat.
Go Deeper Too โ 38' Vessel
These guys will get you on the fish!! Very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. We had caught 4 trophy marlin within a couple of hours.
5.0
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5
These guys will get you on the fish!! Very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. We had caught 4 trophy marlin within a couple of hours.
Cabo Sportfishing Crew โ Blue Tail
Make sure you bring your own lunch and some additional drinks if youโre going on an 8 hour charter. Ask for the crew to get more ice and bait if itโs supposed to be included. There c old be some missed opportunities. Also bring a positive mind set and patience if you want to catch one of the beautiful marlin. What an amazing species.
4.7
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5
Make sure you bring your own lunch and some additional drinks if youโre going on an 8 hour charter. Ask for the crew to get more ice and bait if itโs supposed to be included. There c old be some missed opportunities. Also bring a positive mind set and patience if you want to catch one of the beautiful marlin. What an amazing species.
Carolina Fishing Tours in Cabos
We recommend the early option -the fishing were taking a siesta by afternoon.
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We recommend the early option -the fishing were taking a siesta by afternoon.
Cabo Sportfishing Crew โ Reel Tequila
I would recommend that you learn enough Spanish to communicate well enough to understand what's going on. I speak very little Spanish and was dependent upon a translator during my trip- which proved costly.
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I would recommend that you learn enough Spanish to communicate well enough to understand what's going on. I speak very little Spanish and was dependent upon a translator during my trip- which proved costly.
BlueSea sportfishing
Book the 8 hour trip. You never know when that bucket list fish will swallow that hook. Blue Tail ll did not disappoint
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Book the 8 hour trip. You never know when that bucket list fish will swallow that hook. Blue Tail ll did not disappoint
Cabo Sportfishing Crew โ Blue Tail II
Much calmer waters than I expected. 4-5' in 13 second swells are nothing. Really really hot in August so stay in the shade.
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5
Much calmer waters than I expected. 4-5' in 13 second swells are nothing. Really really hot in August so stay in the shade.
Wahoo 33'
Just keep an open mind, each trip is so different and just being out on the water there is always so much to see and learn!
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5
Just keep an open mind, each trip is so different and just being out on the water there is always so much to see and learn!
Cabo Sportfishing Crew โ Robalo
Ask for instructions before being in the moment of a hookup and pack sunscreen.
3.7
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5
Ask for instructions before being in the moment of a hookup and pack sunscreen.
Cabo Mahi Mahi โ 23' Panga
Make sure to take dremamine for motion sickness beginning the night before.
5.0
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5
Make sure to take dremamine for motion sickness beginning the night before.
La Guaycura Sports Fishing
Billfish are not easy to catch and we missed today but the trip was still very enjoyable.
4.7
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5
Billfish are not easy to catch and we missed today but the trip was still very enjoyable.
Marlin Hunter I
The seas are normally not calm. I recommend a larger craft for anyone with small children or sea sickness. I recommend the 8 hour charter for anglers interested in catching multiple species or a lot of fish
4.7
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5
The seas are normally not calm. I recommend a larger craft for anyone with small children or sea sickness. I recommend the 8 hour charter for anglers interested in catching multiple species or a lot of fish
Cabo Mahi Mahi โ 23' Panga
Get out there, enjoy the ocean, the expeirence be patient. Let the crew work and you won't be disappointed!!!!
5.0
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5
Get out there, enjoy the ocean, the expeirence be patient. Let the crew work and you won't be disappointed!!!!
El Budster Pride
Can be hit or miss - Striped Marlin are typically always around but the Mahi and Tuna can be harder to come by
5.0
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5
Can be hit or miss - Striped Marlin are typically always around but the Mahi and Tuna can be harder to come by
Reel Medicine 36'
Make sure you book your trip for the best time of year to catch your targeted fish. There is a lot of information available on line to get that info.
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Make sure you book your trip for the best time of year to catch your targeted fish. There is a lot of information available on line to get that info.
Cabo Sportfishing Crew โ Reel Tequila
Sunscreen
A hat - long sleeve dry fit shirt
A positive attitude
Patience - itโs fishing not catching
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Sunscreen
A hat - long sleeve dry fit shirt
A positive attitude
Patience - itโs fishing not catching
Reel Medicine 36'
Inshore fishing was action packed
Fish offshore if your target is marlin; less action
Great crew
4.7
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5
Inshore fishing was action packed
Fish offshore if your target is marlin; less action
Great crew
Wahoo 33'
Work those arms out it took me 48 minutes to bring my BLUE MARLIN in .. my dream came true
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Work those arms out it took me 48 minutes to bring my BLUE MARLIN in .. my dream came true
Cabo Sportfishing Crew โ Reel Tequila
Just be mindful that depending on temperature the fish may or may not be plentiful. That said, they sights are wonderful.
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Just be mindful that depending on temperature the fish may or may not be plentiful. That said, they sights are wonderful.
Go Deeper Sport Fishing โ 37'
Take non drowsy gravol every two hours and take some two hrs before leaving dock
Bring lotsnof water and gatorade
4.7
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Take non drowsy gravol every two hours and take some two hrs before leaving dock
Bring lotsnof water and gatorade
Wahoo 33'