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Black Marlin Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
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Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Quepos

Premier Quepos Billfishing

NEW Guided by Robert
40 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,950
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Tierra Verde

Expedition Challenge - 48’ Yacht

100% (2) Managed by Ron
48 ft 1 - 6 People From $3,999
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Cabo San Lucas

Cabo VIP Trip - 60’ Bertram 4-8hrs

100% (5) Managed by Jim
60 ft 1 - 10 People From $2,378
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Cabo San Lucas

Full Day Inclusive

NEW Managed by Jose
33 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,095
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Cabo San Lucas

Cabo Luxury Fishing - 43’ Riviera

100% (5) Managed by Jim
43 ft 1 - 10 People From $1,500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Cabo San Lucas

Cabo Offshore Magic

NEW Guided by Michael
38 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,235
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Everything to Know About Booking a black marlin fishing charter

What are the best black marlin fishing charters?

The best black marlin fishing charters are:

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 64 black marlin trips, and the most popular trips are Cabo VIP Fishing - 32’ Luhrs guided by Jim, Classic Cabo Sportfish Trip guided by Juan, and 6 Hour Offshore Reef & Wreck Fishing guided by Andrew.

Our guides are rated a 4.37 out of 5 based on 3716 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 light tackle fishing are popular as well.

How much do black marlin fishing charters cost?

Prices for black marlin can range anywhere from about $1,000 to $7,998, but the average price for a half day trip for black marlin is $1,326. The average price for a full day trip for black marlin is $4,227.

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 fall, and most anglers book their trips 28 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

  • ★★★★★
    Jason was an excellent guide and the trip was so much fun. Got to catch several Mahi Mahi. Would highly recommend!!!!!

    Amanda W. | September 24, 2024

    Trip: Reef fishing trip

  • ★★★★★
    Butch and Roy were very welcoming and personable. They made the trip very exciting and inclusive of all on board (beginner and advanced). Lots of laughs and smiles all around. We cannot stop talking about how amazing of an experience this was today. This is a MUST DO!

    Larry S. | August 1, 2024

    Trip: 3/4 day sport fishing Quepos CR.

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Jason was great! He was very responsive during the lead up to the trip. I had my wife and 4 kids on the trip. We all enjoyed the time together! Gorgeous day. I recommend using Jason for your fishing journeys!

    Allen | June 6, 2024

    Trip: Reef fishing trip

  • ★★★★★
    Shout out to Cap'n Harry! Great fishing outing! He knows his stuff! The boat was great! We enjoyed fresh fish for the week! Looking forward to going out again next time!

    Cody P. | April 11, 2024

    Trip: Eastside Sportfishing Half Day

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip With a great crew who was accommodating and worked hard to put us on fish. Caught skipjack tuna and dorado (March is not the best month for fishing in Cabo) but we caught plenty of fish and had a great trip. I’d use this outfit again.

    Frank C. | March 14, 2024

    Trip: Cabo VIP Fishing - 32’ Luhrs

  • ★★★★★
    Great captain good time..I would use him again..

    Robert | November 13, 2023

    Trip: Half Day Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast with Captain Jorge and Alex. Started the morning off with coffee and breakfast tacos as we headed out in search of Mahi off the Pacific side of Cabo. Caught a couple of keepers and some smaller tuna, then took our fresh Mahi over to Alexanders right across from the marina where they cook the fish a few different ways. Definitely recommend hopping on any of the trips Jim and team offer!

    Jake L. | August 2, 2023

    Trip: Cabo VIP Fishing - 32’ Luhrs

  • ★★★★★
    Highly recommend. Everything was explained very well by the owner in an email before the trip (where to go, what to bring) and ended up catching a trophy Mahi! Had the fish cooked fresh at Alexander’s 4 different ways at the marina afterwards. Capt. Julio and Jorge have been fishing these waters for over 20 years and are very knowledgeable. We will be booking again very soon for marlin season. Thank you again!

    Austin S. | June 24, 2022

    Trip: Cabo VIP Fishing - 32’ Luhrs

  • ★★★★★
    Another great Captain Experiences trip in the books! While the seasonal timing wasn't the best, this was top notch as always and very up front about catch expectations. The crew worked tirelessly to put us on some fish and succeeded in getting us in some Dorado. This was a family trip aimed at exposing fishing newbies to the experience and spending time together on the water. Success all around! As the saying goes, "There is no such thing as a bad fishing day". Huge shoutout to the impeccable crew, equipment, and service. This was my second trip with these guys, and I will definitely be back!!!

    Drew C. | June 6, 2022

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

  • ★★★★★
    Where do I begin…AMAZING! From the moment we boarded it was 5 star. Captain David was a true pro and the guides were talented, friendly, and made the whole experience next level. I’ll never forget this day! Shark ✔️ Marlin ✔️ & we got to meet a sea lion. Not to forget the countless dolphins putting on a show and a breathtaking whale breach. Exceptional. Highly recommended.

    Drew C. | February 8, 2022

    Trip: Cabo VIP Fishing - 32’ Luhrs

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Casey was very professional and knowledgeable. His 2 crew were very experienced, and his boat is a fishing machine. On our full day charter we experienced bad weather and had to cut the trip short. A minor leak in a tranny hose kept us from traveling at full speed on our return to the marina, so it took a little longer than expected. Casey offered us a free half day trip the following day, which i thought was a very professional way to handle this. Based on our short time in Cabo we couldnt take him up on this, so he reduced my fee to a half day charter. Again a very professional way to handle this. We didnt catch the fish we hoped for, but i have no issues with booking with Casey on my next trip to Cabo.

    Dave E. | July 23, 2021

    Trip: Cabo Trophy Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Having fished all over North America, I can say without a doubt that this was the easiest & most successful fishing venture I've ever been on! The awesome staff at Captain Experiences helped me understand which charter out of Cabo would be best for my group, and Captain Raul & his team led by Captain Pepe over delivered! We caught plenty of fish including some massive yellowtails, spent the sunrise watching enormous whales breach the surface, and wrapped up the day with some fresh sashimi from our catch. We had first-time fishers and lifelong anglers on the boat and everyone left in fantastic spirits! Looking forward to doing it all again on our next trip to Cabo!

    Graham H. | February 1, 2021

    Trip: Cabo Full-Day or Half-Day

  • ★★★★★
    Easy process! We didn’t get on any striped marlin but the outfitter was professional and worked hard. Great first experience with Captain Experiences!

    Scott E. | March 25, 2020

    Trip: Cabo Offshore - 35’ Owen

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