Pesca en Vallarta - El Jefe NV 

4.1/5 (8 reviews)
 Boulevard Nayarit, Nuevo Vallarta, NA, Mexico
4.1/5 (8 reviews)
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Boulevard Nayarit
Nuevo Vallarta, NA, Mexico
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Captain Cesar Perez has been fishing Mexico’s Pacific Coast for the last 20 years. He founded Pesca en Vallarta to offer high-caliber angling adventures going after all the area’s top gamefish. From inshore trips targeting Roosterfish and Jacks to deep sea adventures heading over 100 miles in search of Tuna, these guys will get you on the fish, wherever they are.

Spend your trip aboard “El Jefe,” a 38’ Silverton yacht powered by twin 370 HP Cummins engines. The boat is equipped with a range of electronics and navigational tech to make sure you’re fishing in the right place. Once you’re there, her outriggers will throw your lines far and wide while her skilled first mate makes sure all your gear is ready for that fight of a lifetime.

There’s no limit to what you can find on a trip aboard “El Jefe.” Shorter day trips take on Roosterfish and Jacks while letting you snorkel and swim in the warm, sheltered waters of the Banderas Bay. Crank things up a notch, and you’ll be venturing 50 miles out to the edge of the Bay in search of monster Marlin and Sailfish.

Pesca en Vallarta specializes in multi-day trips. These could take you to the deep-water canyons 80 miles offshore. You won’t believe the fish you’ll find in these remote waters, with grander Marlin and 200-lb Tuna a constant possibility.

Capt. Cesar knows that not everyone is after die-hard sportfishing, though. Family groups to tournament pros, all are welcome aboard. He will tailor each trip to your wants and needs, and will always have a trick up his sleeve if the fish aren’t biting. Everything you need for the day’s angling is waiting onboard. Just grab some food and drinks and head out to catch some fish!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.1/5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
4.0/5
Crew
4.1/5
Experience
4.1/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (4)

Great trip
Mahi Mahi Baby!!!!
Mahi Mahi Baby!!!!
+1

Angler rating

4
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3
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

50%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

75%

Recommend this charter

50%

Caught fish

75%

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews
Showing: 5 of 8 reviews
Glenn L.
Glenn L.
5.0/5

Feb 13, 2025

6 Hour Trip - Nearshore

Excellent in every way

VERIFIED

Go for it. Book it!!!

Go for it. Book it!!!  

 Glenn L. recommends Pesca en Vallarta - El Jefe NV
 Glenn L. recommends Pesca en Vallarta - El Jefe NV

Chris C.
Chris C.
5.0/5

Mar 12, 2024

4 Hour Trip - Bay (AM)

Great Trip’

VERIFIED

Fishing was a little slower than we’d like but Alex and Yogi were awesome! 2 incredible Jack Crevalle’s, one that we sent to the taxidermist. Thank you for a great day! We will definitely be calling on El Jefe again!

Fishing was a little slower than we’d like but Alex and Yogi were awesome! 2 incredible Jack Crevalle’s, one that we sent to the...  

 Chris C. recommends Pesca en Vallarta - El Jefe NV
1 person finds this review helpful
 Chris C. recommends Pesca en Vallarta - El Jefe NV
1 person finds this review helpful

Riley L.
Riley L.
4.7/5

Jan 18, 2024

4 Hour Trip - Bay (PM)

Great trip

VERIFIED

Went for the 4hr bay trip. Was great caught 1 mahi mahi and 2 yellowfin tuna. Great time was had and would be back to fish but potentially for longer next time.

Went for the 4hr bay trip. Was great caught 1 mahi mahi and 2 yellowfin tuna. Great time was had and would be back to fish but...  

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 Riley L. recommends Pesca en Vallarta - El Jefe NV
 Riley L. recommends Pesca en Vallarta - El Jefe NV

James T.
James T.
5.0/5

Dec 17, 2023

4 Hour Trip - Bay (AM)

Mahi Mahi Baby!!!!

VERIFIED

The crew was great. It took a while in the afternoon but in the last 30 minutes we caught a huge mahi mahi! It was well worth the wait. I highly reccomend the Capitan and crew or El Hefe! We will be back!!!!!

The crew was great. It took a while in the afternoon but in the last 30 minutes we caught a huge mahi mahi! It was well worth...  

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 James T. recommends Pesca en Vallarta - El Jefe NV
 James T. recommends Pesca en Vallarta - El Jefe NV

Raymond W.
Raymond W.
2.7/5

Mar 23, 2024

6 Hour Trip - Nearshore

No Fish

VERIFIED

Nice enough crew. However the boat is very dated and the pictures do not represent the condition at all. The smell of diesel throughout the cabin and deck is prevalent, it is constant so be prepared to to endure that. We also did not catch any fish which was disappointing after 5 hours. I guess that's fishing but other charters we spoke with back at the marina, reported multiple fish they caught multiple fish in the bay. I guess we were just unlucky?

Nice enough crew. However the boat is very dated and the pictures do not represent the condition at all. The smell of diesel throughout...  

 Raymond W. does not recommend Pesca en Vallarta - El Jefe NV
1 person finds this review helpful
 Raymond W. does not recommend Pesca en Vallarta - El Jefe NV
1 person finds this review helpful

Trip availability and prices

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September 2025
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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour Trip - Bay (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $670 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
4 Hour Trip - Bay (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
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US $670 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
6 Hour Trip - Nearshore
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $950 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
8 Hour Trip - Offshore
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,260 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
12 Hour Trip - Big Game Fish
Low rate deposit non-refundable
12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $1,900 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
2 Day Trip - Canyons (MAX 6)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
2 Day Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
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US $4,800 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
3 Day Trip (MAX 6)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
3 Day Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
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US $6,500 
Entire boat: up to 8 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.1/5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
4.0/5
Crew
4.1/5
Experience
4.1/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (4)

Great trip
Mahi Mahi Baby!!!!
Mahi Mahi Baby!!!!
+1

Angler rating

4
1
3
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

50%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

75%

Recommend this charter

50%

Caught fish

75%

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews
Showing: 5 of 8 reviews
Glenn L.
Glenn L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Excellent in every way

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip - Nearshore on February 13, 2025

Go for it. Book it!!!

Go for it. Book it!!!  

 Glenn L. recommends Pesca en Vallarta - El Jefe NV

Chris C.
Chris C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Trip’

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip - Bay (AM) on March 12, 2024

Fishing was a little slower than we’d like but Alex and Yogi were awesome! 2 incredible Jack Crevalle’s, one that we sent to the taxidermist. Thank you for a great day! We will definitely be calling on El Jefe again!

Fishing was a little slower than we’d like but Alex and Yogi were awesome! 2 incredible Jack Crevalle’s, one that we sent to the taxidermist. Thank you for a great day! We will definitely be calling on El Jefe again!  

 Chris C. recommends Pesca en Vallarta - El Jefe NV
1 person finds this review helpful

Riley L.
Riley L.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip - Bay (PM) on January 18, 2024

Went for the 4hr bay trip. Was great caught 1 mahi mahi and 2 yellowfin tuna. Great time was had and would be back to fish but potentially for longer next time.

Went for the 4hr bay trip. Was great caught 1 mahi mahi and 2 yellowfin tuna. Great time was had and would be back to fish but potentially for longer next time.  

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 Riley L. recommends Pesca en Vallarta - El Jefe NV

James T.
James T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Mahi Mahi Baby!!!!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip - Bay (AM) on December 17, 2023

The crew was great. It took a while in the afternoon but in the last 30 minutes we caught a huge mahi mahi! It was well worth the wait. I highly reccomend the Capitan and crew or El Hefe! We will be back!!!!!

The crew was great. It took a while in the afternoon but in the last 30 minutes we caught a huge mahi mahi! It was well worth the wait. I highly reccomend the Capitan and crew or El Hefe! We will be back!!!!!  

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 James T. recommends Pesca en Vallarta - El Jefe NV

Raymond W.
Raymond W.
2.7/5

Experience:

2.0/5

Boat

3.0/5

Crew

3.0/5

Overall

No Fish

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip - Nearshore on March 23, 2024

Nice enough crew. However the boat is very dated and the pictures do not represent the condition at all. The smell of diesel throughout the cabin and deck is prevalent, it is constant so be prepared to to endure that. We also did not catch any fish which was disappointing after 5 hours. I guess that's fishing but other charters we spoke with back at the marina, reported multiple fish they caught multiple fish in the bay. I guess we were just unlucky?

Nice enough crew. However the boat is very dated and the pictures do not represent the condition at all. The smell of diesel throughout the cabin and deck is prevalent, it is constant so be prepared to to endure that. We also did not catch any fish which was disappointing after 5 hours. I guess that's fishing but other charters we spoke with back at the marina, reported multiple fish they caught multiple fish in the bay. I guess we were just unlucky?  

 Raymond W. does not recommend Pesca en Vallarta - El Jefe NV
1 person finds this review helpful

FAQs about Pesca en Vallarta - El Jefe NV

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Silverton
Boat type
Motor yacht

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 370HP
Max cruising speed
17 knots
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