Cabo San Lucas fishing charters compared
Dozens of companies run fishing charters from the Cabo San Lucas marina, and they differ a lot in fleet size, boat types, starting price and what the price includes. This table puts the main options side by side.
Disclosure: Top Anglers Sportfishing Charters is our company. Figures for other companies come from their public websites as of March 2026 and may have changed; check with them before booking. Top Anglers figures are live from our booking system. Last reviewed .
| Company | Founded | Fleet | Boat sizes | Starting price | What the price includes | How you book | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Anglers | 2004 | 20 boats | 23'–60' | $453 half day (23' panga) | Captain, crew, tackle, bait, ice, water, dock fees, taxes and one fishing license | Direct, no booking fee | Prize at Bisbee's Black & Blue 2025 |
| Pisces Sportfishing | 1980 | 34 boats | 28'–116' | $445 (standard boat) | Varies by boat category; confirm when booking | Direct | IGFA Lifetime Achievement Award for Conservation |
| Picante Sportfishing | about 1996 | 10 boats | 31'–110' | $1,362 half day (31' express) | Not itemized here; confirm when booking | Direct | $4.6M+ in tournament winnings; company-owned fleet |
| Cabo Magic | 1999 | 15 boats | 35'–92' | $1,500 half day (35' Cabo) | Marketed as all-inclusive; confirm per boat | Direct | 92' superyacht with chefs |
| Lands End Charters | about 2010 | 33 boats | 22'–90' | $315 half day (22', up to 3) | Live bait, fuel, dock fees and taxes on 26'+; check license | Direct | TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2017–2025 |
| FishingBooker (marketplace) | n/a | 100+ Cabo listings | Varies | Varies by listing | Set by each operator | Platform; commission paid by operators | Many operators in one place |
Each option in brief
Top Anglers
The Vargas family has run Top Anglers from Marina Principal since 2004. The 20 boats on our site go from a 23-foot panga to a 60-foot Hatteras, with live prices from $453. Every price includes one Mexican fishing license (each extra is $29) and there is no booking fee. Best for groups that want to choose the exact boat, families, and anyone who wants to talk to the owners.
Pisces Sportfishing
The longest-running fleet in Cabo (since 1980), with 34 boats from standard boats to 116-foot yachts and a well-known conservation record. Inclusions vary by boat category. Best for first-timers who want the oldest name in the marina.
Picante Sportfishing
A tournament fleet of mostly Cabo Yachts, company-owned, with no pangas or budget boats; entry price is $1,362 for a half day. Best for experienced anglers chasing billfish on tournament boats.
Cabo Magic
Luxury-first charters from 35-foot sportfishers to a 92-foot superyacht, starting at $1,500. Best for celebrations, corporate groups and multi-day trips where comfort matters as much as fishing.
Lands End Charters
A large fleet of 33 boats with the lowest entry price we found ($315 for a 22-foot boat). With a fleet that size, confirm which boat and captain you get, and whether licenses are included.
FishingBooker
A booking marketplace, not a charter company. Useful for comparing many operators in one place; the platform’s rules apply to changes and cancellations, and operators pay a commission on each booking.
Detailed comparisons
- Best fishing charters in Cabo San Lucas: seven companies ranked, with seasons and prices.
- Top Anglers vs Pisces: the family fleet vs the largest, oldest fleet in the marina.
- Top Anglers vs Cabo Magic: fishing-first at every budget vs luxury yachts.
- Top Anglers vs Picante: two tournament fleets with very different boats.
- Book direct vs FishingBooker: commissions, boat assignment and cancellations.
- Cabo fishing charter prices: every Top Anglers boat, what is included and a worked example.
How we compared these companies
We looked at what a guest can check before booking: when the company started, how many boats it lists and their sizes, the lowest published half-day price, what that price includes, and how you book. We used each company's own website for their figures and our booking system for ours. We did not rank on reviews here, because review counts change weekly; check Google and TripAdvisor for current scores.
Prices in Cabo are usually per boat, not per person. The things that most often change the final bill are fishing licenses (required for everyone aboard 12 and older), live bait, and whether taxes and dock fees are included, so ask about those first. See our fleet and live prices or request a booking.