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26ft Mako Half Day

80% (5) Managed by Jaime
26 ft 1 - 4 People From $350
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Super Panga 24’

80% (5) Managed by Jaime
24 ft 1 - 2 People From $290
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Tiara Boat 35Ft Sportfishing

80% (5) Managed by Jaime
35 ft 1 - 6 People From $750
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Cabo Edge Water Center Console Trip

NEW Guided by Gonzalo
25 ft 1 - 4 People From $640
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Epic 32ft Sportfishing

80% (5) Managed by Jaime
32 ft 1 - 5 People From $600
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Súper Panga 26ft With Toilet

80% (5) Managed by Jaime
26 ft 1 - 3 People From $370
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Classic Cabo Sportfish Trip

100% (2) Guided by Juan
28 ft 1 - 4 People From $500
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Deep Sea Cabo - 48' Riviera

100% (3) Managed by Eddy
48 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,200
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Cabo Trophy Hunt - 28’ Cuddy Cabin

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28 ft 1 - 4 People From $700
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Cabo Offshore Magic

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38 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,235
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Cabo All-Inclusive Deep Sea Trip

100% (3) Managed by Eddy
30 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,000
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Cabo Offshore Drag-Ripper

100% (1) Guided by Manuel
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Everything to Know About Booking a San José del Cabo live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in San José del Cabo?

The best live bait fishing charters in San José del Cabo are:

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in San José del Cabo with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 13 live bait fishing trips in San José del Cabo, and the most popular trips in the area are 26ft Mako Half Day guided by , Super Panga 24’ guided by , and Tiara Boat 35Ft Sportfishing guided by .

Our guides in San José del Cabo are rated a 4.75 out of 5 based on 4384 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 San José del Cabo? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in San José del Cabo.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in San José del Cabo?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in San José del Cabo as well as nearshore fishing and inshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in San José del Cabo are: 1. striped marlin, 2. mahi mahi, 3. sailfish, 4. wahoo, and 5. yellowfin tuna.

How much do San José del Cabo live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in San José del Cabo can range anywhere from about $397 to $2,190, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in San José del Cabo is $899. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in San José del Cabo is $1,161.

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 San José del Cabo?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in San José del Cabo is winter, and most anglers book their trips 51 days in advance.

Do I need a San José del Cabo fishing license and what are the bag limits in San José del Cabo?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    This was the best deep sea trip I’ve been on. And I’ve been on a lot. These guides knew their stuff and legitimately wanted us to catch fish. Such a hard working knowledgeable crew and it paid off. We came home with every fish I could imagine.

    Josh K. | February 20, 2025

    Trip: Epic 32ft Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. Juan was great! Beautiful day on the Pacific with jumping whales and striped marlin. The marlin weren't eating but the dorado were, along with a mako. Such a beautiful apex predator built for speed. Crew was awesome and Capt. Juan made it all easy.

    Stephen B. | December 27, 2024

    Trip: Classic Cabo Sportfish Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Our fishing trip was great. Caught a nice marlin. Very exciting.

    Glenn M. | October 30, 2024

    Trip: Cabo All-Inclusive Deep Sea Trip

  • ★★★★★
    An amazing trip! 3 couples set out for a 6-hour experience on the Sea of Cortez - we were not disappointed...caught 2 marlins, one of which was the largest catch of our lives at 150 pounds. Jaime was great, he set us up quick and easy. Got our fishing licenses at the marina on the morning of our trip. Coming back again next year...

    John R. | June 26, 2024

    Trip: Tiara Boat 35Ft Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    the captain and crew were amazing. we were treated geat right from the start. we landed 3 marlin this was a fantastic day. the captain let me hook my own fish like i requested. a lot of places do not let you do this. the day could not have been any better. my family and would like to let everyone know this trip is highly recomended. no problems no issues just a fantastic trip

    Dennis L. | February 14, 2024

    Trip: Cabo Offshore Drag-Ripper

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent captain and experience; highly recommend! Although we only caught a few, he’s a great guy, trustworthy and also helped us with some local restaurant recommendations and connecting us with some of his local friends. Five Stars all the way. I will be a repeat customer.

    F. P. | September 28, 2023

    Trip: Classic Cabo Sportfish Trip

  • ★★★★★
    FIVE STARS AMAZING! I booked my first every deep sea fishing guide for myself and two other fishing experts so the pressure was on and I had no idea what I was doing. Luckily Captain Experience was so easy, the selection was great, the signup process through to the day of instructions and QR code was a breeze. We had the most amazing time! I got the impression we received special treatment from the crew by booking through Caption Experience. I will 100% use this service again, no stress and a guaranteed great time. Thank you all so much for all your help, it was a fantastic day I wont soon forget. Can't wait to book another trip!

    Ray G. | January 26, 2023

    Trip: Deep Sea Cabo - 48' Riviera

  • ★★★★★
    This was our first ever fishing trip and we had an amazing time. Captain Eddy made sure all our needs were met, and the crew Julio and Jose were so encouraging and enthusiastic. We caught several fish right away and were able to enjoy fresh tuna sashimi that the crew prepared from what we caught. We went further out and had the awesome experience of catching a striper marlin! We saw whales and also fed seals right off of the boat. The crew made our experience truly unforgettable and we can’t wait to go back and do it again!

    Richard N. | December 1, 2022

    Trip: Cabo All-Inclusive Deep Sea Trip

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