Since 2004

Sport fishing in Cabo San Lucas

  • 20 boats
  • 30,000+ trips completed
  • Tournament-winning captains
Top Anglers boats off El Arco, Cabo San Lucas

Book direct with the Vargas family. No booking fees, no platforms.

Top Anglers
4.8 ★ 150+ Google reviewsFrom $453 with license$0 booking fees
Victor VargasVictorFounder · your host
4.8★
Google rating
150+
Reviews
22
Years hosting
Victor Vargas Jr.Victor JrOperations
Andy VargasAndyAdministration
Max VargasMaxStrategy
Meet your hosts

A family on the water since 2004

Victor started with one boat at the Cabo San Lucas marina in 2004. Today Victor Jr, Andy and Max run Top Anglers with him, and every booking still goes through one of us.

Our captains compete at the highest level: Victor captained a team that placed first on two of three days at the 33rd CIPS-M Big Game World Championship, and the crew of our 45' CABO Express won a prize at the 2025 Bisbee's Black & Blue.

Every charter includes

The price you see is the price you pay.

Captain & crewExperienced, tournament-level
Tackle & gearPenn & Shimano reels, rods, lures
Bait, ice & waterLive bait when available
1 fishing licenseExtra licenses $29 each
Dock fees & taxesNo hidden fees

What’s biting this month ›How to tell marlin, sailfish and swordfish apart ›

Our guests, their fish

From our fishing reports: live fish, families and the boats.

Fishing Report
Our guests, their fish25 photos
Roosterfish close to shore · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Roosterfish close to shore
His first dorado · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
His first dorado
Marlin on the jump · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Marlin on the jump
Fishing in front of the Arch · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Fishing in front of the Arch
Father and daughter, dorado and roosterfish · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Father and daughter, dorado and roosterfish
Roosterfish · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Roosterfish
A family day on the water · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
A family day on the water
Dorado · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Dorado
Roosterfish at golden hour · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Roosterfish at golden hour
Roosterfish · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Roosterfish
Dorado · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Dorado
Roosterfish · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Roosterfish
Dorado · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Dorado
Roosterfish · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Roosterfish
Dorado · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Dorado
Father and daughter · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Father and daughter
Roosterfish · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Roosterfish
Dorado · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Dorado
Young angler · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Young angler
Dorado · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Dorado
Marlin on the jump · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Marlin on the jump
Dorado · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Dorado
Dorado · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Dorado
Heading out from Cabo · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Heading out from Cabo
Light tackle, lots of action · Top Anglers guests in Cabo San Lucas
Light tackle, lots of action
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Scott FrankGoogle review
★★★★★

We had a fantastic experience with Max, Ivan and the whole crew! Amazing service, very knowledgeable, and super helpful to everyone on our trip of varying ages (4-70)! … (we even caught a 120 pound marlin)! Highly recommend!

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Robert StreetGoogle review
★★★★★

Victor Vargas was great to work with and spoke great English. We did a 35’ boat and went for 1/2 day. Captain Paco and his son were awesome! We caught 4 striped marlin in a 90 minute span. Truly was the best fishing experience my son and I ever had.

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Tyler DerryGoogle review
★★★★★

Top Anglers is the only guide service you should ever call to go fishing in Cabo. Victor is the owner and an incredible human being. He was able to accommodate our groups on short notice and give us an incredible time.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to fish in Cabo San Lucas?

Cabo fishes year-round. Striped marlin peak from October through May, blue marlin from July through November, black marlin in August and September, yellowfin tuna from June through November, dorado from August through November (with good winter fishing too), sailfish from August through October and wahoo in November and December. Roosterfish and other inshore species are caught all year, with a peak from May through July.

Do I need a fishing license?

Yes. In Cabo, everyone aboard aged 12 and older needs a Mexican fishing license, even if they are not fishing. Every price on this site already includes one license; each additional license is added at $29 when you book. Kids under 12 don't need one. We handle the paperwork.

What's included?

Boat, captain and crew, all tackle, bait (live when available), ice, bottled water, one fishing license, dock fees and taxes. You can add lunch, drinks, beer and extra bait when you book.

How do I book?

Choose a boat and date on our booking page and send your request. Our team confirms availability, then emails you a secure link to pay a 50% deposit online. The balance is paid at the dock. You can also WhatsApp or call us.

All questions and contact

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The Vargas family answers personally. 7 days a week, 5 AM – 6 PM Cabo time.