Super Panga · 24 ftAna
Up to 3 guests $400 USD
6 hours · per boat
Private fishing charters · San José del Cabo · Sea of Cortez
Private Fishing Charters in San Jose del Cabo
Private fishing charters from $400 USD per boat, departing from Puerto Los Cabos Marina. Six private boats for 6- or 8-hour trips — choose the one that fits your group. Every charter is private and priced per boat, not per person.
From $400 USDper boat · 6 or 8-hour trips · lunch and drinks included
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Private fishing charters · San José del Cabo · Sea of Cortez
Private fishing boats built for the Sea of Cortez
Every Open Water Expeditions fishing charter is private — the boat is reserved exclusively for your group, with an experienced local captain and mate. Our owned fleet departs from Puerto Los Cabos Marina in San José del Cabo, giving you direct access to productive Sea of Cortez fishing grounds without travelling to Cabo San Lucas. All charters include lunch and drinks; fishing licenses and bait cost extra and the exact amount is confirmed at booking.
COMPARE OUR BOATS
Choose the boat that fits your group
Every charter is private and priced per boat, not per person. Filter by group size and trip length, then choose the boat that matches your day on the Sea of Cortez.
Trip length
Super Panga · 24 ft
Super Panga · 24 ftSea Hunter
Up to 3 guests $400 USD
6 hours · per boat
Super Panga · 27 ftCabo Local
Up to 4 guests $450 USD
6 hours · per boat
Super Panga · 27 ftChileno
Up to 4 guests $450 USD
6 hours · per boat
Sportfisher · 33 ftMóbula
Up to 5 guests $600 USD
6 hours · per boat
Sportfisher · 33 ftAbamar II · 33 ft with Onboard Restroom
Enjoy a private sport fishing trip in San Jose del Cabo aboard Abamar II. This 33 ft boat features an onboard restroom, a cabin and seating for your group of up to 6 guests. Choose a 6- or 8-hour trip departing from Puerto Los Cabos Marina, with lunch and drinks included.
Up to 6 guests $700 USD
6 hours · per boat
6 hours: $700 USD · 8 hours: $1,000 USD · per boat
Departure time and availability confirmed when booking.
View Abamar II details
CATCH & COOK
From ocean to table: Catch & Cook
Combine your San Jose del Cabo fishing adventure with a culinary experience. Explore our Catch & Cook option.
GUESTS & CATCHES
Our Guests and Their Catches
Real moments from our guests fishing, holding their catches and enjoying the sea on private charters on the Sea of Cortez. Every charter is private and catches are never guaranteed.
SEASONAL FISHING CALENDAR
San Jose del Cabo Fishing Calendar
A seasonal orientation for the Los Cabos region. Opportunities shift with the water, currents and weather. Check local conditions before booking. The calendar does not guarantee catches.
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| Striped marlin | ||||||||||||
| Blue marlin | ||||||||||||
| Black marlin | ||||||||||||
| Dorado (mahi-mahi) | ||||||||||||
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| Wahoo & sailfish |
Regional references for Los Cabos. Opportunities shift with water temperature, currents and weather; check local conditions before booking. This is not a catch guarantee or a prohibition.
Sources & review date
- Visit Los Cabos — Sport Fishing
- Visit Los Cabos — Beginner’s Guide to Fishing
- FONMAR 2026 calendar (reference — not verified, not endorsed)
Reviewed October 25, 2026.
Verification pending: the named sources could not be directly verified in this build. Intervals are consistent with general regional references but are not presented as verified.
HOW TO BOOK
Reserve your boat in three steps
1
Choose your boat
Pick the boat that fits your group size and budget, then select a 6- or 8-hour trip.
2
Send your request
Enter your date, group size and contact details. No payment is taken — your request is pending confirmation.
3
We confirm availability
Our team checks availability and reaches out to confirm details, licenses and bait before any payment.
DEPARTURE
All charters depart from Puerto Los Cabos Marina
Puerto Los Cabos Marina is located in San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico — behind Hotel El Ganzo and next to La Marina Inn. Ground transport from most hotels in San José del Cabo and the Corridor is available at an additional cost depending on the area — add your hotel when booking and we will confirm the rate. Departure time is confirmed at booking.
Puerto Los Cabos Marina, San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Typical schedule: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM (6h) · 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (8h). Abamar II: departure time confirmed when booking.
6- or 8-hour private charters
Call us: +52 624 243 1007
FISHING FLEET FAQ
Fishing fleet questions, answered
Why book direct
Skip the middlemen. Book direct and save.
Booking straight with Open Water Expeditions means a better price, a real person on the other end and a family business that reinvests in this coastline.
Book Direct, No Middlemen
No third-party markups or platform commissions — you always deal straight with our local crew.
Fast requests
Reserve in under two minutes and hear back straight from the crew who runs your tour.
Talk to real locals
Questions? You reach our San José del Cabo team directly — not an overseas call center.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations 72 hours or more in advance: 90% refund. Cancellations less than 72 hours in advance: non-refundable.
Private fishing charters · San José del Cabo · Sea of Cortez
Ready to fish San Jose del Cabo?
Book a private fishing charter direct with Open Water Expeditions. Your request is pending confirmation — we confirm availability and details with you before any payment. Cancellations 72 hours or more in advance: 90% refund. Cancellations less than 72 hours in advance: non-refundable.