The 6 Best Fishing Charters in Mexico to Book

1.Private fishing charter Bertram 31ft 6 pax max if you don’t fish you don’t pay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Fish privately from a 31-foot Bertram boat with up to six people, crew, rods, bait, ice, sodas, and water included. Choose two hours of lagoon fishing or 4, 6, or 8 hours in the Caribbean, where catches may include barracuda, tuna, dorado, wahoo, sailfish, marlin, shark, and more. Crew members such as Captain Willie, Antonio, and Jesus have earned praise for their hard work.

“The crew did not talk to us much on the boat and we didn't know much of what was going on since it was our first time deep sea fishing. Most of us did get seasick (which I know they have no control over) and the crew was kind for handing us water when needed. At the end we asked to take our some of the fish we caught with us, we got an uncomfortable look like they did not want to give us the fish. When asked which ones would be good they suggested the red snapper and mahi mahi which were good. However the rest of the fish…”

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2.Sportfishing Charters in Cabo San Lucas with Kellyfish Cabo Sportfishing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Start at 6 a.m. from Cabo San Lucas Marina for an approximately eight-hour private charter aboard Kellyfish, Pacific Time, or Fish Hunter Jr. Captain Ismael, Andy, Miguel, and other crew members help beginners and experienced anglers target local fish. Gear and water are included, while licenses, live bait, and the marina fee cost extra.

“The fishing trip was a mission success as far as catching marlin snd mahi mahi. The only reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the bs scams that come with the excursion. No water was provided for us like the description mentions. The fishing license is non sense and so is the live bait but I guess all these scams are expected since it is a tourist trap after all. If you can get past all that then this will be a great experience.”

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3.Private fishing charter Boat 48ft 12 pax Good Marlin and Sailfish

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Join Cancun Fishing Tours aboard a private 48-foot boat for up to 12 people. Fish 5 to 35 miles offshore around Cancun and Isla Mujeres for marlin, sailfish, tuna, dorado, wahoo, shark, and barracuda. Rods, bait, crew, water, sodas, and ice are included.

“The people were amazing and we were able to catch a lot of fish which was really fun. I gave it a 3/5 because the boat was severely outdated and looked nothing like the picture. We also had 11 people and there were no seats for people to sit on other than the torn up leather coach on the inside of the boat. This made it for a really long trip standing on a boat in the ocean especially with 70 year old parents. We ended up only staying out about 3 of the 4 hours because the standing was a lot.”

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4.Half Day Private Fishing Charter in Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours on a private angler boat off Cozumel, fishing with a captain and crew, sonar, bait, and full equipment. You can request snorkeling at El Cielo or Columbia Reef, with fresh fruit, chips, pico de gallo, soda, a restroom, and freshwater shower included. Jesus and Charlie have been praised for friendly, flexible service.

“This was a disappointing outing...we caught no fish...and while that would have been fine...it was really kind of boring...the guides did not speak English very well at all so it was just us sitting on a boat. One of the guides did make us delicious guacamole.”

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5.Private Half-day Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

You’ll fish for about five hours from Cabo San Lucas with a captain and first sailor, passing El Arco, Lovers Beach, and a sea lion colony. Five lines, rods, ice, safety gear, and an onboard restroom are provided. Bring cash for the $20 license, bait, drinks, and a tip.

“Didn't catch many fish but was still a Great Experience! We were warned that Late-March was not great for fishing and many boats hadn't caught anything in the previous couple days - but we still managed to catch a couple Bonito. Capt Alberto & Antonio were friendly and knew the area well. (Tip bring cash for Fishing license & Bait. No snacks/water served)”

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6.Inshore Fishing 4-Hour Puerto Vallarta Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Top rated

Fish Puerto Vallarta Bay aboard a private 28-foot Super Panga with Captain Scooby and mate Chicken. The four-hour trip includes gear, licenses, live bait, a cooler with ice, and a chance to catch roosterfish, Jack Crevalle, small mahi mahi, needlefish, and skipjack. A port fee is extra.

“Captain Scooby and crew were on time and very knowledgeable. We had a Great experience and would do it again next time we are in Puerta Vallarta.”

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