Captain
Marco Rios

Member since April 2019 San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
Background
Captain Marco Rios worked in the yacht repair industry before moving to San Jose del Cabo and deciding to enter the sportfishing business. He was trained by a local crew and began competing in tournaments where he’s experienced success in targeting Dorado (Mahi Mahi), Marlin, Sailfish, and many other offshore species. He was a tournament angler for 10 years until he decided to start running charters and share his passion with others. He loves his job because he gets to meet new people every day, entertain them, and see their smiles when they catch their very first monster! Get ready to experience the intensity of deep sea fishing with Split Decision and get ready for the thrill of a lifetime in Baja California Sur!

Hey, I'm Captain Marco Rios

San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
Background
Captain Marco Rios worked in the yacht repair industry before moving to San Jose del Cabo and deciding to enter the sportfishing business. He was trained by a local crew and began competing in tournaments where he’s experienced success in targeting Dorado (Mahi Mahi), Marlin, Sailfish, and many other offshore species. He was a tournament angler for 10 years until he decided to start running charters and share his passion with others. He loves his job because he gets to meet new people every day, entertain them, and see their smiles when they catch their very first monster! Get ready to experience the intensity of deep sea fishing with Split Decision and get ready for the thrill of a lifetime in Baja California Sur!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(91 reviews)
San Jose Del Cabo
 Last booking: 6 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $699

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (75)
May fishing trip
May fishing trip
Great Captain and Crew!
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Angler rating
68
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
74%
Friendly captain
86%
Recommend this charter
84%
Appropriate for children
74%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
66%
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Arjang S.
Guaymas, SON
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with Capt. Marco- Misleading

VERIFIED   5 Hour Special (bare boat) on October 1, 2021
Booked the half day trip on the Split Decision II with Captain Marcos. The half day description read that all tackle, ice,...
Arjang S. does not recommend Split Decision II โ€“ Luxurious 38'
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Ron S.
Brecksville, OH
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

0 Fish and 0 effort

VERIFIED   All Inclusive 5 Hour Fishing Trip on August 7, 2021
Marco was a nice man but all we did was troll for 5 hours, Never touched a pole because he never stopped trolling.
Ron S. does not recommend Split Decision II โ€“ Luxurious 38'
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Mary L.
Odessa, FL
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Summer Special on May 10, 2021
The marina that this boat goes out of is much a longer ride from our resort. There is a closer one. And going out of the closer...
Mary L. does not recommend Split Decision II โ€“ Luxurious 38'
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Cesar M.
San Francisco De Las Llagas, California
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Marco

VERIFIED   All Inclusive 8 Hour Fishing Trip on April 5, 2022
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Charles P.
Houston, TX
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Full day charter on Split Decision

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on December 16, 2019
Fishing for Tuna, the crew spent majority of time untangling lines. Lunch consisted of tuna salad and crackers.
Charles P. does not recommend Split Decision II โ€“ Luxurious 38'
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