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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Corral del Risco

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30 ft 1 - 8 People From $550
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Deep Sea Fishing in Cabo San Lucas

Cabo Offshore Magic

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38 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,235
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle

Punta Mita Offshore

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35 ft 1 - 6 People From $825
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Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore in San José del Cabo

Super Panga 24’

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24 ft 1 - 2 People From $290
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in San José del Cabo

Tiara Boat 35Ft Sportfishing

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35 ft 1 - 6 People From $750
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Nearshore Fishing in Punta Mita

Punta Mita Inshore - 30’ Hydro-Cat

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30 ft 1 - 6 People From $800

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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Cancún

VIP Sportsfishing Experience

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40 ft 1 - 10 People From $1,050
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Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore in San José del Cabo

Epic 32ft Sportfishing

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32 ft 1 - 5 People From $600
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Deep Sea Fishing in Mazatlán

Mazatlan - Offshore Fishing, Mexico

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36 ft 1 - 6 People From $587
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Inshore Fishing in Puerto Vallarta

Banderas Bay Quick Action!

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28 ft 1 - 6 People From $599
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Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore in San José del Cabo

Súper Panga 26ft With Toilet

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26 ft 1 - 3 People From $370
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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Puerto Vallarta

Bay Fishing Puerto Vallarta

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22 ft 1 - 12 People From $400
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Everything to Know About Booking a Mexico live bait fishing charter

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Mexico with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 37 live bait fishing trips in Mexico, and the most popular trips in the area are Tiara Boat 35Ft Sportfishing guided by Jaime, 26ft Mako Half Day guided by Jaime, and Súper Panga 26ft with toilet guided by Jaime.

Our guides in Mexico are rated a 4.82 out of 5 based on 5109 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Mexico? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Mexico.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Mexico?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Mexico as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Mexico are: 1. mahi mahi, 2. sailfish, 3. roosterfish, 4. blue marlin, and 5. yellowfin tuna.

How much do Mexico live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Mexico can range anywhere from about $581 to $2,400, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Mexico is $938. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Mexico is $1,508.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in Mexico?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Mexico is spring, and most anglers book their trips 39 days in advance.

Do I need a Mexico fishing license and what are the bag limits in Mexico?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Mexico, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Mexico. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Mexico.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing fishing trip with Rene and caught 13 yellow tails. He is very accommodating and we will really recommend him.

    Ivar F. | May 28, 2025

    Trip: Cancun Smash

  • ★★★★★
    In that I run several hundred charters a year myself I'm pretty sure I understand the difference between a good and a bad day on the water. I went out with Captain Poncho three days in a row and I will summarize all three in this one write up. First of all, these guys can and do catch fish. That they do it without particularly good equipment and virtually no electronics (one boat had a VHF and a GPS/no transducer, another , the panga, didn't have either.), says to me that the fishing is pretty good! On day one my wife was out and we stayed in a lee so she wouldn't get sea sick. The sierra mackerel bite was pretty much non stop and we had our limit in pretty short order. We tried jigging in deeper water but no one was home but on the way back towards the fleet we saw some bait and stopped off for a crazy jack crevalle bite that would have lasted far longer than my arms could take! They were blasting surface plugs in spectacular fashion but would have hit anything you threw at them, they were quite aggressive, We also got a few small skipjacks and small grouper (released) as well. Made Mackerel cevechi for dinner. On day 2 my wife stayed at the apartment and Poncho and I went out in a panga. He used land ranges to put up on a shelf in about 150 ft of water to the east of the marina by about 10 miles. It was pretty windy and rough for that little boat but there were a couple of crazy commercial handliners in the same area in an even smaller boat! We had a few bonito and then Captain Poncho jigged a nice red snapper before I nailed a 55 pound AJ on a Squidtrex with a 25 pound flurocarbon leader. AJ Steaks for dinner was a lot like swordfish. Day 3 Captain Poncho had the center console again and my wife was with us. We went to "the mackerel area" again and we were getting them quite steadily even though there was no live bait available and we were using frozen stuff. It didn't seem to matter to the fish. While drifting for the mackerel I jigged a soft plastic near the bottom (50-60 ft) and got several large sculpins, a couple of triggerfish and a bonito. Kept only the bonito for fish tacos. All in all it was a great trip well taken care of by good people. My only suggestion would be to bring good tackle if you have it.

    Jason C. | April 3, 2025

    Trip: 26ft Mako Half Day

  • ★★★★★
    The trip was great. The crew was very nice and although our first time made us feel very comfortable.

    Scott S. | March 21, 2025

    Trip: Tiara Boat 35Ft Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Edward was a fantastic guide, put us into the first Rooster of the day and a nice striped Marlin. Great boat, highly recommended!

    Christofer G. | March 18, 2025

    Trip: Cabo Trophy Hunt - 28’ Cuddy Cabin

  • ★★★★★
    Thank you! Fun trip they worked hard to find the fish... success!

    Shane H. | March 9, 2025

    Trip: Half day

Other Fishing Techniques in Mexico

Hunting Techniques in Mexico

  • Calling
  • Decoy Hunting
  • Hunting With Dogs
  • Hunting from a Blind
  • Shotgun Hunting

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