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
(94 reviews)
San Jose Del Cabo
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Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 94 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (83)
Great Experience
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Great Experience
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Angler rating
71
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
75%
Friendly captain
87%
Recommend this charter
84%
Appropriate for children
74%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
66%
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Mike M.
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Poor
1.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Broken motors

VERIFIED   5 Hour Special (bare boat) on September 20, 2024
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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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George C.
Atlanta, GA
Bad
1.7 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Marco

VERIFIED   5 Hour Special (bare boat) on September 14, 2021
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3 persons find this review helpful
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