We went for the 8 hour tour. It was a slow day . caught a few spanish mackerel early then nothing for most of the day .. we saw plenty of marlin on the surface somewhere between 7-9 of them not for sure . We threw live bait at them with no response. They just were not eating today but I can promise it wasn’t from a lack of trying. The captain and crew threw everything we had at them. at one point I think we tied the sink to a pole and threw it !.. but in the last 30 minutes we set the hook on a super nice marlin “my first” made the whole trip worth it .. I think this cold front had them shut down.. the fish were definitely there I know for a fact theres at least 7 that got away ..

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Day on the Water – Highly Recommend Black Marlin Sport Fishing

Our group of six had an outstanding experience with Black Marlin Sport Fishing. Captain Manuel and his first mate, his son Manuel Jr., were absolutely excellent. Both speak great English, are extremely professional, and genuinely kind, caring people who clearly love what they do.

At first, I was a little hesitant about trolling all day for marlin. With a larger group, I really wanted everyone to have a chance to fight and catch fish. I shared this with Captain Manuel, and he was fantastic — he listened, understood our concerns, and worked with us to create a plan that made the day perfect.

We decided to fish for smaller game in the morning so everyone could get plenty of action, then switch to trolling for bigger fish in the afternoon. It turned out to be an amazing strategy. We caught plenty of Bonito and Skipjack early on, keeping the action nonstop and fun for everyone. Later in the afternoon, we went trolling and ended up landing two beautiful marlin — truly the best of both worlds.

Captain Manuel’s flexibility, experience, and commitment to making sure everyone had a great time really set this trip apart. If you’re looking for a charter that listens to their guests and delivers an unforgettable fishing experience, I highly recommend Black Marlin Sport Fishing. We would absolutely book with them again.

I came to Cabo San Lucas to fulfill a bucket list for Striped Marlin.  My son and I showed up to the marina at 5:45am and the Captain and mate had everything ready to go.
We went 2/3 on Striped Marlin and lost a Rooster Fish.  Best trip of my life.  The captain is a father and son team who worked extremely hard to put us on fish.  The gear was all Shimano which was top notch. I highly recommend Black Marlin Charters for your next trip.

We had an excellent experience aboard the Black Marlin. Manuel and his son Manuel were ready promptly for both of our trips, and their English made communication easy and comfortable. We had chosen them based on strong reviews earlier in our trip, and they more than lived up to the reputation. 

On both outings, we landed two marlin each trip — no small feat, and a testament to their skill and preparation. The crew made sure we had time for photos and helped us clean up afterward, which was much appreciated. 

The boat itself was spotless and well maintained. The toilet was in good working order, the seats were very comfortable (especially for my wife and daughter), and the fighting chairs were clean, sturdy, and well cared for. All of the equipment was in excellent condition, with the right lures and bait for the job. 

Costs were explained clearly upfront: fishing licenses were $20 per person (paid directly to the license shop), and bait costs varied depending on the target species (paid to the bait boat operator). Everything was transparent and straightforward. 

Overall, Manuel and his son provided a professional, enjoyable, and successful fishing experience. If you’re looking for a reliable charter with great results and a clean, comfortable boat, Black Marlin is a fantastic choice.

the captain and his deckhand (son) were both amazing. worked their ass off to put us on fish, they just didnt seem to be biteing today however we did land 1 stripped marlin at 8’10”!! and that was the ultimate goal of the day to catch my dream fish and we did just that.!! as long as you remember with any charter they dnt sell the fish, they sale the experience. and dnt go into it with a mind set that if you dnt catch anything its bad service. you will be just fine. the only complaint i guess i do have would be i thought i booked an all inclusive trip meaning food drinks and bait and fishing license were included in the price but it wasnt. we did stop at a floating dock style store where we were able to get a couple bags of chips and get live bait. then we were off! also listen to captains instructions on your trip to the dog other wise you will end up being dropped off in the wrong spot and halving to walk a few miles around the marina lol all in all it was a great trip very pleased