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Striped Marlin Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Lihue

35 Foot Bertram

100% (5)
35 ft 1 - 6 People From $800
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Garza

Sol De Oro Sport Fishing

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27 ft 1 - 4 People From $678
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Puerto Vallarta

Deep Sea Fishing PV 10-12 Hrs

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31 ft 1 - 5 People From $1,500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore in San José del Cabo

6 Hour - 30 Ft CC

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30 ft 1 - 10 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Kailua-Kona

4-8 Hour Offshore Trip

100% (1)
26 ft 1 - 5 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore in San José del Cabo

Super Panga 24’

88% (24)
24 ft 1 - 2 People From $290
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Everything to Know About Booking a striped marlin fishing charter

What are the best striped marlin fishing charters?

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 92 striped marlin trips, and the most popular trips are Deep Sea Fishing Vallarta guided by Steve, Cabo Offshore - 36' guided by Pepe, and Kona Offshore Trolling Trip guided by John.

Our guides are rated a 4.57 out of 5 based on 7091 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 light tackle fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.

How much do striped marlin fishing charters cost?

Prices for striped marlin can range anywhere from about $800 to $4,000, but the average price for a half day trip for striped marlin is $1,240. The average price for a full day trip for striped marlin is $3,412.

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 31 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

  • ★★★★★
    Luis and crew were amazing, from the moment we left the dock they made sure we had snacks and drinks and we were on our way fishing! 15 min into trip we hooked a Mahi Mahi and then it slowed but Luis and his crew didn’t give up. They were changing lures and doing everything they can to get us on the fish. We were not far from marina on our way back and hooked into a Marlin! Checked all the boxes for us on the trip and highly recommended the Blue Marlin boat.

    Chase G. | April 11, 2026

    Trip: Cabo Offshore Drag-Ripper

  • ★★★★★
    Best way to spend my 40th birthday! We had a blast on the "Toda a Nada". The name says it all, "All or Nothing". Our Captain, Bruce was awesome and really put in the work to make sure we came home with fish in hand. When asked, "about what time does the charter end" his response was, "when we have fish in the boat". That's my kind of Captain! We did just that, pulled in 4 beautiful, hard-fighting, yellowtail. A total of 75 pounds. There was a processor there dock-side who took it straight from the boat to their shop. The next day our fish was cleaned and ready for pick-up. Great experience all around! Highly recommend!

    Mary E. | April 2, 2026

    Trip: 3/4 Day 8 Hr Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Pulled up more fish than we knew what to do with, great fun and Brad and Chiki were super helpful. Sorry about the popper we lost!🙏

    Isaac G. | March 27, 2026

    Trip: Best Damn Fishing In San Carlos

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Melvin and his crew were great! My husband broke his leg the day before our charter and they helped him have a safe experience. I caught a sailfish, which was super awesome!

    Bradley P. | February 20, 2026

    Trip: Quepos Offshore

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