# Top Anglers Sportfishing Charters

> Family-owned sportfishing charter company in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, operating since 2004. 20 boats from 23 to 60 feet, $468–$4,517 per charter, online booking with live prices and no booking fees.

## About
- Official website: topanglerscharters.com is the official website of Top Anglers Sportfishing Charters, run by the Vargas family. Prices, availability and bookings on this site come directly from the family's booking system.
- Location: Marina Principal, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur 23450, Mexico (22.879502, -109.908237). Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=14712064681723259953
- Founded in 2004 by Captain Victor Vargas. Run today by Victor Vargas (founder), Victor Vargas Jr. (operations), Andy Vargas (administration) and Max Vargas (strategy and fishing reports; international sportfishing judge accredited by the FIPS-M).
- Most boats leave from Marina Principal in Cabo San Lucas; some from Dock B in the same marina. The family also runs boats from Marina Puerto Los Cabos in San José del Cabo, booked by message.
- Departures: between 5:30 and 8:00 AM (most leave 6:00–7:00 AM). Half day about 5 hours, full day about 8 hours.
- Google Business Profile: https://maps.google.com/?cid=14712064681723259953 (4.8 stars, 150+ reviews). Leave a review: https://g.page/r/CTFsr1LhwCvMEAE/review
- Tournament: the crew of our 45' CABO Express won a prize at Bisbee's Black & Blue 2025. Victor Vargas was selected for Team Mexico at the 33rd CIPS-M World Championship Big Game Fishing.

## Key pages
- [Fleet & prices](https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fleet): 20 boats, $468–$4,517, live prices, group-size table
- [Charter prices](https://www.topanglerscharters.com/cabo-fishing-charter-prices) ([Español](https://www.topanglerscharters.com/es/cabo-fishing-charter-prices)): live price for every boat, what is included and extra, worked example
- [Family fishing charters](https://www.topanglerscharters.com/family-fishing-charters-cabo): planning a trip with kids, which boat, half vs full day, costs, what to bring
- [Mexican fishing license](https://www.topanglerscharters.com/mexico-fishing-license): who needs one in Cabo, government fees, how to get it, daily catch limits
- [Book online](https://www.topanglerscharters.com/book): request a charter; 50% deposit by card once confirmed, balance at the dock
- [Fishing conditions today](https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fishing-conditions): water temperature, chlorophyll maps, wind, waves, tides, moon and a monthly water-temperature table
- [Best fishing charters in Cabo San Lucas](https://www.topanglerscharters.com/best-fishing-charters-cabo-san-lucas)
- [Species & seasons](https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species) ([Español](https://www.topanglerscharters.com/es/species): full Spanish guides for all species): month-by-month season table for 8 species
- [Fishing reports](https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fishing-report) and [newsletter](https://www.topanglerscharters.com/cabo-fishing-newsletter)
- [Comparisons](https://www.topanglerscharters.com/comparisons): [top anglers vs pisces sportfishing](https://www.topanglerscharters.com/top-anglers-vs-pisces-sportfishing), [top anglers vs cabo magic](https://www.topanglerscharters.com/top-anglers-vs-cabo-magic), [top anglers vs picante](https://www.topanglerscharters.com/top-anglers-vs-picante), [top anglers vs fishingbooker](https://www.topanglerscharters.com/top-anglers-vs-fishingbooker)
- [About the Vargas family](https://www.topanglerscharters.com/about) · [FAQ & contact](https://www.topanglerscharters.com/faq) · [Terms & policies](https://www.topanglerscharters.com/legal) · [Español](https://www.topanglerscharters.com/es)
- Full details for AI assistants: https://www.topanglerscharters.com/llms-full.txt

## Key facts
- Prices: $468–$4,517 USD per charter, taxes included
- Included: captain, crew, tackle, bait (live when available), ice, water, dock fees and one Mexican fishing license. Everyone aboard aged 12+ needs a license; each extra one is $30
- Tips are not included and go directly to the crew; 10–20% of the charter is customary in Cabo
- Catch limits (NOM-017-PESC-1994): up to 10 fish per angler per day, no more than 5 of one species, 2 dorado and 2 roosterfish; by law 1 billfish per angler (sharks also 1 per angler, closed in Pacific waters May 1 – July 31), but in Cabo we follow a local rule of 1 billfish per boat per day, and we encourage releasing all billfish. Details: https://www.topanglerscharters.com/mexico-fishing-license
- Cancellation: more than 72 h before, 75% refund; 72–48 h, 50%; under 48 h, none. If the port is closed by the authorities: full refund or a new date

## Species (peak season in Cabo San Lucas)
- Striped Marlin: peak October–May — https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/striped-marlin
- Blue Marlin: peak July–November — https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/blue-marlin
- Black Marlin: peak August–September — https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/black-marlin
- Dorado (Mahi-Mahi): peak August–November — https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/dorado
- Yellowfin Tuna: peak June–November — https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/yellowfin-tuna
- Wahoo: peak November–December — https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/wahoo
- Roosterfish: peak May–July — https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/roosterfish
- Pacific Sailfish: peak August–October — https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/pacific-sailfish
- Pacific sierra (Scomberomorus sierra): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/sierra
- California yellowtail (Seriola dorsalis): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/yellowtail
- Pacific crevalle jack (Caranx caninus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/jack-crevalle
- Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/skipjack-tuna
- Shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/shortfin-mako
- Leopard grouper (Mycteroperca rosacea): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/leopard-grouper
- Colorado snapper (Lutjanus colorado): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/colorado-snapper
- Striped bonito (Sarda orientalis): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/striped-bonito
- Black skipjack (Euthynnus lineatus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/black-skipjack
- Finescale triggerfish (Balistes polylepis): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/finescale-triggerfish
- Scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/scalloped-hammerhead
- Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/humpback-whale
- Gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/gray-whale
- California sea lion (Zalophus californianus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/california-sea-lion
- Whale shark (Rhincodon typus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/whale-shark
- Olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/olive-ridley-sea-turtle
- Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/bottlenose-dolphin
- Munk's devil ray (mobula) (Mobula munkiana): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/munks-devil-ray
- Swordfish (Xiphias gladius): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/swordfish
- Almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/almaco-jack
- Bigeye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/bigeye-trevally
- Spotted cabrilla (Epinephelus analogus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/spotted-cabrilla
- Pacific dog snapper (Lutjanus novemfasciatus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/pacific-dog-snapper
- Barred pargo (Hoplopagrus guentherii): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/barred-pargo
- Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/blue-whale
- Green sea turtle (black turtle) (Chelonia mydas): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/green-sea-turtle
- Leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/leatherback-sea-turtle
- Rainbow runner (Elagatis bipinnulata): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/rainbow-runner
- Gulf grouper (Mycteroperca jordani): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/gulf-grouper
- Yellow snapper (Lutjanus argentiventris): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/yellow-snapper
- Pacific white snook (Centropomus viridis): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/white-snook
- Mexican barracuda (Sphyraena ensis): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/mexican-barracuda
- Silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/silky-shark
- Mexican needlefish (Tylosurus fodiator): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/mexican-needlefish
- Humboldt squid (Dosidicus gigas): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/humboldt-squid
- Giant manta ray (Mobula birostris): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/giant-manta-ray
- Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/fin-whale
- Orca (killer whale) (Orcinus orca): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/orca
- Hawksbill sea turtle (carey) (Eretmochelys imbricata): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/hawksbill-sea-turtle
- Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/brown-pelican
- Magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/magnificent-frigatebird
- Shortbill spearfish (Tetrapturus angustirostris): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/shortbill-spearfish
- Loggerhead sea turtle (caguama) (Caretta caretta): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/loggerhead-sea-turtle
- Osprey (Pandion haliaetus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/osprey
- Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/blue-footed-booby
- Common dolphin (Delphinus delphis): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/common-dolphin
- Oarfish (Regalecus russelii): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/oarfish
- Heermann’s gull (Larus heermanni): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/heermanns-gull
- Yellow-footed gull (Larus livens): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/yellow-footed-gull
- Ocean sunfish (Mola mola): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/ocean-sunfish
- Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/sperm-whale
- Sally Lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/sally-lightfoot-crab
- Blue spiny lobster (Panulirus inflatus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/blue-spiny-lobster
- Chocolate clam (Megapitaria squalida): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/chocolate-clam
- Pelagic red crab (Grimothea planipes): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/pelagic-red-crab
- Hubbs’ octopus (Octopus hubbsorum): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/octopus
- Jewel moray (Muraena lentiginosa): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/jewel-moray
- Panamic green moray (Gymnothorax castaneus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/panamic-green-moray
- Spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/spinner-dolphin
- Risso’s dolphin (Grampus griseus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/rissos-dolphin
- Short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/short-finned-pilot-whale
- Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/bigeye-tuna
- Pelagic thresher (Alopias pelagicus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/pelagic-thresher
- Blue shark (Prionace glauca): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/blue-shark
- Giant hawkfish (Cirrhitus rivulatus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/giant-hawkfish
- Pacific bonito (Sarda lineolata): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/pacific-bonito
- Cortez angelfish (Pomacanthus zonipectus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/cortez-angelfish
- African pompano (Alectis ciliaris): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/african-pompano
- Barberfish (Johnrandallia nigrirostris): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/barberfish
- Black jack (Caranx lugubris): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/black-jack
- Bumphead parrotfish (Scarus perrico): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/bumphead-parrotfish
- Cortez rainbow wrasse (Thalassoma lucasanum): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/cortez-rainbow-wrasse
- Ember parrotfish (Scarus rubroviolaceus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/ember-parrotfish
- Flag cabrilla (Epinephelus labriformis): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/flag-cabrilla
- Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/golden-trevally
- King angelfish (Holacanthus passer): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/king-angelfish
- Mexican hogfish (Bodianus diplotaenia): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/mexican-hogfish
- Moorish idol (Zanclus cornutus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/moorish-idol
- Pacific creolefish (Cephalopholis colonus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/pacific-creolefish
- Pacific red snapper (Lutjanus peru): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/pacific-red-snapper
- Pacific seahorse (Hippocampus ingens): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/pacific-seahorse
- Sanguine frogfish (Abantennarius sanguineus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/sanguine-frogfish
- Spotted rose snapper (Lutjanus guttatus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/spotted-rose-snapper
- Threeband butterflyfish (Chaetodon humeralis): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/threeband-butterflyfish
- Yellowtail surgeonfish (Prionurus laticlavius): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/yellowtail-surgeonfish
- Spinetail devil ray (Mobula mobular): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/spinetail-devil-ray
- Golden cownose ray (Rhinoptera steindachneri): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/golden-cownose-ray
- Round stingray (Urobatis halleri): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/round-stingray
- Pacific spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus laticeps): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/pacific-spotted-eagle-ray
- Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/whitetip-reef-shark
- Pacific nurse shark (Ginglymostoma unami): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/pacific-nurse-shark
- Tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/tiger-shark
- Bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/bull-shark
- Bryde’s whale (Balaenoptera edeni): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/brydes-whale
- Rough-toothed dolphin (Steno bredanensis): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/rough-toothed-dolphin
- Cauliflower coral (Pocillopora verrucosa): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/cauliflower-coral
- Panamic porites coral (Porites panamensis): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/panamic-porites
- Giant pavona (Pavona gigantea): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/giant-pavona
- Blue sea star (tan sea star) (Phataria unifascialis): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/blue-sea-star
- Long-spined sea urchin (Diadema mexicanum): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/long-spined-sea-urchin
- Cocos booby (Sula brewsteri): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/cocos-booby
- Billfish identification guide (striped, blue and black marlin, sailfish, shortbill spearfish, swordfish): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/billfish-identification
- Jacks identification guide (yellowtail, almaco jack, rainbow runner, toro, bigeye trevally, roosterfish): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/jacks-identification
- Grouper and snapper identification guide (leopard grouper, spotted cabrilla, gulf grouper, pargo prieto, barred pargo, yellow snapper): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/species/grouper-snapper-identification
- Fishing calendar, what's biting each month (all species): https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fishing-calendar (one page per month, e.g. https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fishing-calendar/november)

## Fleet
- 23' Panga: up to 3 anglers, $468 half day / $581 full day, Marina Principal, Cabo San Lucas. https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fleet/23-panga
- 27' Center Console: up to 4 anglers, $698 half day / $863 full day, Marina Principal, Cabo San Lucas. https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fleet/27-center-console
- 26' Shamrock: up to 3 anglers, $737 half day / $793 full day, Marina Principal, Cabo San Lucas. https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fleet/26-shamrock
- 28' Sportfisher: up to 4 anglers, $809 half day / $865 full day, Marina Principal, Cabo San Lucas. https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fleet/28-sportfisher
- 30' Uniflite: up to 5 anglers, $824 half day / $881 full day, Marina Principal, Cabo San Lucas. https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fleet/30-uniflite
- 33' Owens: up to 6 anglers, $870 half day / $989 full day, Marina Principal, Cabo San Lucas. https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fleet/33-owens
- 33' Uniflite: up to 6 anglers, $870 half day / $989 full day, Marina Principal, Cabo San Lucas. https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fleet/33-uniflite
- 30' California: up to 4 anglers, $881 half day / $927 full day, Marina Principal, Cabo San Lucas. https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fleet/30-california
- 31' Bertram: up to 6 anglers, $927 half day / $1,051 full day, Marina Principal, Cabo San Lucas. https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fleet/31-bertram
- 32' Blackfin: up to 6 anglers, $1,051 half day / $1,226 full day, Marina Principal, Cabo San Lucas. https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fleet/32-blackfin
- 35' Bertram: up to 8 anglers, $1,174 half day / $1,288 full day, Marina Principal, Cabo San Lucas. https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fleet/35-bertram
- 35' Owens: up to 7 anglers, $1,174 half day / $1,288 full day, Marina Principal, Cabo San Lucas. https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fleet/35-owens
- 33' CABO Express: up to 6 anglers, $1,421 half day / $1,746 full day, Marina Principal, Cabo San Lucas. https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fleet/33-cabo-express
- 40' Fiorentino: up to 10 anglers, $1,479 half day / $1,582 full day, Marina Principal, Cabo San Lucas. https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fleet/40-fiorentino
- 35' CABO Express: up to 6 anglers, $1,644 half day / $2,004 full day, Dock B, Cabo San Lucas. https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fleet/35-caboexpress
- 35' CABO Flybridge: up to 8 anglers, $1,644 half day / $2,004 full day, Marina Principal, Cabo San Lucas. https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fleet/35-cabo-flybridge
- 36' Blackwatch: up to 10 anglers, $1,685 half day / $2,097 full day, Dock B, Cabo San Lucas. https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fleet/36-black-watch
- 44' Viking: up to 10 anglers, $1,994 half day / $2,488 full day, Dock B, Cabo San Lucas. https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fleet/44-viking
- 45' CABO Express: up to 12 anglers, $1,994 half day / $2,488 full day, Dock B, Cabo San Lucas. https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fleet/45-cabo-express
- 60' Hatteras: up to 10 anglers, $4,033 half day / $4,517 full day, Marina Principal, Cabo San Lucas. https://www.topanglerscharters.com/fleet/60-hatteras

## Latest fishing reports
- 2026-10-16: Los Cabos Fishing Report – Early October 2026 — https://www.topanglerscharters.com/cabo-fishing-report/los-cabos-fishing-report-early-october-2026
- 2026-10-02: Los Cabos Fishing Report – September 2026 — https://www.topanglerscharters.com/cabo-fishing-report/los-cabos-fishing-report-september-2026
- 2026-10-02: Los Cabos Fishing Report – August 2026 — https://www.topanglerscharters.com/cabo-fishing-report/los-cabos-fishing-report-august-2026
- 2026-10-02: Los Cabos Fishing Report – July 2026 — https://www.topanglerscharters.com/cabo-fishing-report/los-cabos-fishing-report-july-2026
- 2026-10-02: Los Cabos Fishing Report – Late June 2026 — https://www.topanglerscharters.com/cabo-fishing-report/los-cabos-fishing-report-late-june-2026
- 2026-06-13: Los Cabos Fishing Report – Early June 2026 — https://www.topanglerscharters.com/cabo-fishing-report/los-cabos-fishing-report-early-june-2026

## Contact
- Victor: +52 624 122 1643 (WhatsApp or call)
- Andy: +1 619 600 9061 (WhatsApp or call)
- Victor Jr: +1 307 221 1291 (WhatsApp or call)
- Email: contact@topanglerscharters.com