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Striped Marlin Fishing Charters

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Fishing in Destin
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Corral del Risco

Half Day

100% (3) Guided by Zabdiel
30 ft 1 - 8 People From $550
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Lahaina

Maui Sportfishing

NEW Guided by Deli
42 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Cabo San Lucas

Cabo Offshore - 35’ Owen

83% (6) Guided by Pepe
35 ft 1 - 8 People From $900
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Sardinal

Playa Ocotal Offshore

100% (1) Managed by Juan
32 ft 1 - 6 People From $650
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Quepos

Chasing Big Eyes - 32' Blackwatch

100% (1) Guided by Franklin
32 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,300
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Eleele

4 Hour Hawaiian Sportfishing

100% (1) Guided by Rob
42 ft 1 - 6 People From $990
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Everything to Know About Booking a striped marlin fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 70 striped marlin trips, and the most popular trips are Spearfishing Baja guided by Luis, Half day guided by Zabdiel, and FULL-DAY SPORT FISHING ON OAHU guided by Jeff.

Our guides are rated a 4.38 out of 5 based on 4715 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 striped marlin guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly striped marlin guides.

What types of striped marlin fishing charters are common?

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

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

How much do striped marlin fishing charters cost?

Prices for striped marlin can range anywhere from about $750 to $4,736, but the average price for a half day trip for striped marlin is $1,110. The average price for a full day trip for striped marlin is $2,607.

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 striped marlin fishing?

The most popular season for striped marlin fishing is spring, and most anglers book their trips 30 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time with Capt. Jeff & Chris! This is the best boat in Hawaii! Nailed a blue marlin and it was the best experience. We made memories for the rest of our lives. Highly recommend.

    Cierra V. | May 11, 2025

    Trip: HALF-DAY SPORT FISHING ON OAHU

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Dale and his crew were fantastic! Even though the bite was slow we landed our target species a 30lb Mahi-Mahi and a 250-300 lb Blue Marlin.

    Justin H. | March 21, 2025

    Trip: Kona Big Game Fishing - 31’ Bertram

  • ★★★★★
    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

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