It’s not a marketing tagline—Cabo San Lucas really is the Billfish Capital of the World. But what exactly makes this small town at the tip of the Baja Peninsula such a legendary sportfishing destination?
It starts with geography. Cabo sits where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean, creating a dynamic blend of warm and cool currents. This unique location attracts baitfish, which in turn draw in predators like striped marlin, blue marlin, sailfish, and swordfish year-round.
Unlike many other destinations, Cabo doesn’t require you to run for hours to reach productive water. In some cases, billfish are just a few miles off the coast. That means more time fishing and less time traveling.
Add to that a fleet of skilled captains who’ve grown up fishing these waters, plus modern boats equipped with the latest gear, and you’ve got a recipe for unforgettable action.
For anglers chasing their first marlin—or their hundredth—there’s no better place to drop a line. Come fish with Mar Vida and see for yourself why Cabo continues to earn its reputation as the best place in the world to hook a billfish.
