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Inshore and Roosterfish Fishing Charters in Cabo

9 private inshore fishing boats in Los Cabos for roosterfish, 23 to 28 feet. From $424 for the whole boat, plus 16% IVA.

9 boats you can book online

  • 23ft Panga — sportfishing charter in Cabo San LucasCabo

    23ft Panga

    Inshore · Up to 3 anglers

    $424half day, plus 16% IVA
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  • Super Panga "Fatty II" — sportfishing charter in San José del CaboSan José

    Super Panga "Fatty II"

    Inshore · Up to 3 anglers

    $5446-7 hr trip, plus 16% IVA
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  • Super Panga "Brianna" — sportfishing charter in San José del CaboSan José

    Super Panga "Brianna"

    Inshore · Up to 3 anglers

    $5446-7 hr trip, plus 16% IVA
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  • Super Panga "Mary" — sportfishing charter in San José del CaboSan José

    Super Panga "Mary"

    Inshore · Up to 3 anglers

    $5446-7 hr trip, plus 16% IVA
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  • Super Panga "Lidia" — sportfishing charter in San José del CaboSan José

    Super Panga "Lidia"

    Inshore · Up to 3 anglers

    $5446-7 hr trip, plus 16% IVA
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  • Center Console "Reel Time" — sportfishing charter in San José del CaboSan José

    Center Console "Reel Time"

    Inshore · Up to 4 anglers

    $6346-7 hr trip, plus 16% IVA
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  • 26ft Shamrock — sportfishing charter in Cabo San LucasCabo

    26ft Shamrock

    Inshore · Up to 3 anglers

    $668half day, plus 16% IVA
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  • 28ft Sportfisher — sportfishing charter in Cabo San LucasCabo

    28ft Sportfisher

    Inshore · Up to 4 anglers

    $733half day, plus 16% IVA
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  • 28ft California — sportfishing charter in Cabo San LucasCabo

    28ft California

    Inshore · Up to 4 anglers

    $866half day, plus 16% IVA
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Boats
$424
From, half day
4
Max anglers
+ 16% IVA
Licence and dock fees included

Inshore fishing: roosterfish close to shore

An inshore fishing charter keeps you close to the beaches and reefs, and roosterfish are the signature inshore catch in Cabo and a favorite on spinning tackle. The good news: you do not need a big boat to chase them. These 9 are the inshore boats in our fleet, pangas and small sportfishers from 23 to 28 feet for up to 4 anglers, starting at $424 for the whole boat, plus 16% IVA.

Roosterfish run from April to October, working the beaches and reefs close to shore. The same water holds snapper, which bite all year, and small tuna. Inshore trips are usually a half day, so the rest of your day stays free.

4 depart Cabo San Lucas as half-day trips, and 5 depart San José del Cabo as one 6-7 hour trip. Every price includes the captain and crew, tackle, bait when available, ice and water, a fishing licence and dock fees; 16% IVA is added at checkout. The tip for the crew is separate, and 15-20% is standard in Cabo. To head offshore instead, see tuna charters; for the lowest prices in the fleet, cheap fishing charters.

Questions people ask

When is roosterfish season in Cabo?
Roosterfish run in Cabo from April to October, close to shore along the beaches and reefs.
What boat do I need for roosterfish?
A small one. Roosterfish are an inshore fish, so a panga or a small sportfisher is the classic trip, and it costs far less than an offshore boat. Every boat on this page comes from our inshore fleet.
How much is a roosterfish charter in Cabo?
On our site, from $424 to $866 for the whole boat, plus 16% IVA: a half day out of Cabo San Lucas, or the single 6-7 hour trip out of San José. The price is per boat, not per angler.
What is included in the price?
Every boat price is for the whole boat, plus 16% IVA, and includes the captain and crew, rods, reels and tackle, one Mexican fishing licence, dock and marina fees, ice and bottled water, and fresh or live bait when available. The tip for the crew is separate; 15-20% is standard in Cabo.
How does booking work?
Pick a boat, a date and half or full day, then book online. Every trip is paid in full, plus 16% IVA, when you book. Your captain confirms the departure time and dock once the date is booked. More than 72 hours before your trip: 75% refund. From 48 to 72 hours before: 50% refund. Under 48 hours, a no-show, arriving late, seasickness or heading back early: no refund. If the port is closed, or the captain or tour team cancels for weather or safety, we move you to a new date. If no new date works for you, you get a full refund. Light rain or choppy water that the captain calls safe is not a cancellation.

Not sure which boat to pick?

Tell us your date, how many are fishing and what you want to catch, and our concierge will help you choose.