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Black Marlin Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Playa Pelada

Offshore Fishing Trip - 28'

NEW Guided by Ivan
28 ft 1 - 12 People From $800
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Mazatlán

BIG GAME FISHING IN MAZATLAN, MEX

NEW Managed by Tadeo
26 ft 1 - 8 People From $449
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Mazatlán

Mazatlan - Offshore Fishing, Mexico

100% (5) Managed by Fidel
36 ft 1 - 6 People From $587
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore in Tamarindo

Big Game Fishing - 28′ Century

NEW Managed by Sara
28 ft 1 - 5 People From $700
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Quepos

Hardcore Seamount Adventure

100% (1) Managed by Brook
46 ft 1 - 4 People From $4,500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Punta Mita

Luxury Fishing Punta Mita 10-12Hrs

100% (10) Managed by Steve
35 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,500
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Everything to Know About Booking a black marlin fishing charter

Why should I book a black marlin fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 91 black marlin trips, and the most popular trips are Pacific Fins Villa & Offshore guided by Ozzy, La Paz - Ensenada De Los Muertos guided by Fidel, and Ultimate Quepos Sportsman's Trip guided by Robert.

Our guides are rated a 4.24 out of 5 based on 6905 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 black marlin guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly black marlin guides.

What types of black marlin fishing charters are common?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for black marlin as well as nearshore fishing and inshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are trolling, bottom fishing, and heavy tackle fishing but jigging and live bait fishing are popular as well.

How much do black marlin fishing charters cost?

Prices for black marlin can range anywhere from about $950 to $6,600, but the average price for a half day trip for black marlin is $2,382. The average price for a full day trip for black marlin is $3,577.

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 black marlin fishing?

The most popular season for black marlin fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 19 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license for black marlin and what are the bag limits for black marlin?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    My son and I fished on Amy’s Dream, and had an amazing day. Captain Christian went over a plan with us before we shoved off, and we went out hopping to hook into sailfish. A few hits early on got the excitement going until we hooked and landed two beautiful sailfish pretty close to each other mid day. Was an awesome time and they di a great job coaching and assisting my 8year old to reel/land the fish nearly solo. Some more hits and excitement rounded out the afternoon. Can’t reccomend Amy’s dream enough, we will be back.

    Robert S. | March 25, 2026

    Trip: Big Fish Costa Rica - 33' Proline

  • ★★★★★
    A great day on the water!! Got hit with three sailfish at once!! Amber, Carlos and Dennis were fantastic!. I would come back tomorrow if we could, but we’re definitely coming back soon. Thank you Amberjack crew!!

    Stephen M. | December 29, 2025

    Trip: 5/7 Hrs Offshore Or Inshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip and excellant staff.

    John D. | November 19, 2025

    Trip: Quepos Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    What can I say, that day the water was very ruff and we caught two Wahoo fish one 60 pounds and one 50. The crew was amazing from the food to helping us with moving about the boat too recovering the fish. Definitely my best fishing trip experience I have had. Will definitely go back and charter with Blue sky.

    Marc H. | October 19, 2025

    Trip: Cabo VIP Trip - 60’ Bertram 4-8hrs

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip!

    Steve S. | August 5, 2025

    Trip: Cabo Full-Day Or Half-Day

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