Tag Cabo Sportfishing · Baja California Sur
Luxury Overnight Sportfishing in Cabo San Lucas & Baja
Multi-day luxury overnight fishing trips in Los Cabos built entirely around you — a crewed mothership yacht, your own private chef, and the most productive waters in Baja, from the Sea of Cortez to the striped marlin bait balls of Magdalena Bay.
Request your private expeditionEvery expedition departs from Cabo San Lucas or San José del Cabo with private transport, tournament-grade tackle, and a captain who has run these waters for decades.
- Duration
- 4 nights standard, custom up to 10+
- Departure
- Cabo San Lucas / San José del Cabo marina
- Guests
- Private charter, group size by yacht
- Yachts
- 98' Baratucci + long-range expedition fleet
- Included
- Private transport, chef, crew, tackle, licenses
- Destinations
- Sea of Cortez • Magdalena Bay • Remote Pacific
- Target species
- Striped/blue/black marlin, yellowfin, dorado, wahoo, sailfish
- Price
- Custom quote — request availability
Go beyond a Cabo fishing charter
A standard Cabo fishing charter gives you eight hours inside the same few miles of coastline as every other boat at the dock. An overnight sportfishing Cabo expedition removes that limit entirely — you run overnight, fish at first light in water day boats never reach, and stay on the fish for as many days as the trip demands.
This is a private yacht fishing charter in Los Cabos in the truest sense: your group, your yacht, your chef, your itinerary. No shared boats, no fixed menus, no crowds.
Your expedition begins before you reach the marina
We collect you from the airport or your resort in private transport, walk you through a pre-trip briefing with your captain, and handle every license, provision, and piece of tackle before you step aboard. Most expeditions run four nights as standard, which our crews have found is the ideal balance of travel time and full fishing days.
Magdalena Bay marlin expeditions from Cabo
A Magdalena Bay marlin expedition is the trip most anglers come to us for. From October through December we run the 180 nautical miles up the Pacific side and fish the banks off Mag Bay, where sardine bait balls hold striped marlin on the surface in numbers you will not see anywhere else in Baja. Days are spent sight-casting live bait and pitching flies or lures from the center console tender; nights are spent aboard the mothership at anchor, with your private chef cooking the day's catch.
The standard Mag Bay itinerary is four nights and three full fishing days, and includes Mexican fishing licenses, tournament-grade tackle, crew, chef, and private ground transport from SJD or your resort.
Three destinations, one standard
Choose your expedition
Experience 01
Sea of Cortez Luxury Family Fishing Expedition — San José del Cabo to Loreto
Fishing the Sea of Cortez
The Sea of Cortez yacht fishing charter is our most versatile expedition. Running north from San José del Cabo toward La Paz and Loreto, you fish over seamounts and along island drop-offs for dorado, yellowfin, roosterfish, and marlin — in water so protected that non-anglers enjoy the crossing as much as the fishing.
Onboard Activities
Between fishing sessions the yacht anchors in turquoise coves for snorkeling with sea lions, paddleboarding along desert cliffs, and private beach picnics prepared by your chef. It is the expedition we recommend when the group mixes serious anglers with family members who simply want Baja at its most beautiful.
Experience 02
Magdalena Bay Striped Marlin Expedition (October–December)
A Typical Four-Night Mag Bay Itinerary
Magdalena Bay striped marlin trips are the pinnacle of Baja sportfishing. From October through December, sardine bait balls stack up along the banks and striped marlin — along with tuna, wahoo, and dorado — feed at the surface in scenes that draw film crews from around the world. You depart Cabo, run overnight, and fish three full days on the banks before returning on the fourth night.
Tackle & Equipment We Bring
We outfit this trip for speed and volume: light-tackle setups for casting to feeding marlin, conventional gear for trolling, and drones and gyros for finding bait balls fast. Everything is tournament-grade and included in your quote.
Catch & Release Billfish Policy
Every marlin is released. Our crews are trained in proper billfish handling and revival, and we are proud to keep this fishery thriving for the next generation of anglers.
Experience 03
Remote Pacific & Islas Marías Long-Range Expedition
Target Species & Legal Fishing Areas
For anglers who want true long-range fishing in Baja California Sur, we run multi-day expeditions up the remote Pacific coast toward the Islas Marías region — long-range yellowfin tuna, wahoo, and blue marlin in water that sees a handful of sport boats all season.
Fishing Within the Rules
The Islas Marías themselves are a protected biosphere reserve, and we fish strictly in the legal open-water zones outside the reserve boundaries, in full compliance with Mexican regulations. Our captains plan every route around those limits — you get the remoteness without ever compromising the fishery or the law.
The mothership experience
Yacht, tender and private chef
Yachts — 98' Baratucci + Expedition Fleet
Our flagship is the 98-foot Baratucci, a true long-range mothership with private staterooms, en-suite heads, full air conditioning, and shaded decks built for Baja sun. For different group sizes and routes we draw on a vetted expedition fleet of long-range yachts, each crewed by career professionals.
Mothership + Center Console Setup
The mothership carries a fast center console as a dedicated fishing tender — the classic mothership fishing Baja setup. The yacht anchors in comfort while the tender runs you to the fish each morning, then returns you to a chef-prepared lunch and air-conditioned rest before the evening bite.
Your Private Chef Onboard
Every expedition includes a dedicated private chef. Menus are planned around your group before departure — and the day's dorado or yellowfin regularly goes from the deck to the sashimi board within the hour. Multi-course dinners, full bar service, and dietary requirements are all handled aboard.
Family expedition vs. hardcore fishing expedition
| Sea of Cortez family | Magdalena Bay hardcore | |
|---|---|---|
| Pace | Relaxed, half fishing days | Dawn-to-dusk on the grounds |
| Guests | Families, mixed groups | Dedicated anglers |
| Species | Dorado, roosterfish, inshore | Striped marlin, tuna, wahoo |
| Activities | Snorkel, paddleboard, beach picnics | Fishing-focused, tackle seminars |
| Anchorages | Protected Sea of Cortez coves | Mag Bay banks and offshore |
Best time to go: Los Cabos & Baja fishing season calendar
| Month | Best destination | Primary species |
|---|---|---|
| Jan – Mar | Sea of Cortez / East Cape | Yellowfin, wahoo, sierra |
| Apr – Jun | Sea of Cortez, La Paz, Loreto | Dorado, roosterfish, blue marlin |
| Jul – Sep | Offshore Cabo, Sea of Cortez | Blue & black marlin, yellowfin |
| Oct – Dec | Magdalena Bay | Striped marlin bait balls, tuna |
How much does a luxury overnight fishing expedition cost?
Because every trip is a fully private, custom-built expedition, we quote per trip rather than per seat. Your quote is shaped by the yacht, the destination, the number of nights, and your group size — and it always includes private ground transport, crew, chef, tackle, fuel, and fishing licenses. Tell us your dates and group and we will return a detailed proposal.
Why Tag Cabo Sportfishing
Operating from Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo since 2009, Tag Cabo Sportfishing is a licensed Mexican charter operator with one of the most experienced captain teams on the Baja peninsula. We run a strict catch-and-release billfish policy, maintain our own fleet, and build every expedition from scratch for the guests on board.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is a luxury overnight fishing trip in Los Cabos?
- Our standard expedition is four nights, which gives you three full fishing days plus travel. Custom itineraries run from two nights up to ten or more, depending on the destination and species you want to target.
- How much does a private overnight fishing charter in Cabo cost?
- Pricing is custom-quoted per expedition and depends on the yacht, destination, number of nights, and group size. Every quote includes crew, private chef, tackle, licenses, and private ground transport.
- What is the best month for Magdalena Bay striped marlin?
- October through December is peak season, when bait balls concentrate along the banks of Magdalena Bay and striped marlin feed at the surface in large numbers. Tuna and wahoo are also common on these dates.
- Is the trip suitable for children and non-anglers?
- Yes. The Sea of Cortez family expedition is designed for mixed groups, with snorkeling, paddleboarding, beach picnics, and calm protected anchorages alongside the fishing.
- Where do we sleep on an overnight fishing trip?
- You sleep aboard the mothership yacht in private staterooms with en-suite heads. The yacht anchors in protected coves each night while the center console handles the fishing by day.
- Do you provide fishing licenses and tackle?
- Yes. Mexican fishing licenses for every angler are included, along with tournament-grade rods, reels, lures, and terminal tackle. You are welcome to bring your own gear if you prefer.
- Can we keep the fish we catch?
- All billfish are strictly catch and release. Dorado, tuna, wahoo, and other table fish may be kept within Mexican limits, and our chef will prepare your catch on board.
- What happens if the weather changes?
- Your captain monitors forecasts daily and adjusts the route or anchorages to keep conditions comfortable. If a departure window is unsafe, we reschedule the expedition or work with you on new dates.
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Request your private expedition
Tell us your dates, your group, and the species on your list. We will design the expedition around them. This is Baja beyond Cabo.