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Sandy beaches, tropical palms, and blue seas. Sounds idyllic, doesn’t it? The only thing that can improve this picturesque vacation destination is exciting fishing. Luckily, Aries Sport Fishing does just that, and they invite you to join them!

You’ll embark on this angling adventure on board their 35’ Bertram. She’s very spacious and can easily handle you and 7 of your fishing buddies with you – or you can bring your entire family with you. She was launched in 1985 and is still in immaculate condition, a testament to the quality of the build and the care of the crew.

The Pacific side of Mexico is home to some of the best fishing on that ocean, for good reason – the really deep waters start just 20 miles away from the coast. If you’re looking for fun action and tasty catches shorter trips are perfect for you. You’ll go after Bonito, Spanish Mackerel, and Yellowtail Amberjack, as well as Tuna.

The blue waters are where the actions heats up, red-hot. Black Marlin, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, to name a few of the species you can target here. The main technique used on all trips is trolling – the boat is equipped with outriggers to extend your reach and allow for more lines in the water.

Kids are more than welcome on nearshore trips but the captain doesn’t recommend them on longer ones. The charter will supply you with water, beer, and soft drinks.

Whether you want to spice up your next vacation or you’re chasing the best bite around any shore, booking a trip with Aries Sport Fishing is the right move!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Inshore Fishing & Snorkeling
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $450
    We will take you inshore fishing the line of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo to go inshore fishing for yellow tails, Spanish mackerel, bonitos, black tuna, etc, and then go to a beach where you can swing and snorkel This is a combined tour that includes small Game Fishing and Snorkeling ( Snorkel Gear is not Included). You can rent equipment at Las Gatas Beach or Ixtapa Island, where the captain will take you on that day.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $525
    You can either hit the deep waters or go after small game on this 7-hour trip. You can target Yellowtail Amberjack, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, Snappers, Groupers, and whatever else you run across.
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
  • Private trip
    Extended Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $1,000
    What better way to experience the thrill of bluewater fishing in Mexico than an extended full day trip? You'll go after all manner of pelagic predators like Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Marlin, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Amberjack, and whatever else takes the bait.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.1 / 5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
Boat
Very good
3.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
87%
Recommend this charter
84%
Appropriate for children
75%
Satisfied with the boat
81%
Caught fish
65%
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Lyle S.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Nice day on the water

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 11, 2024
It’s hard to write a great review when we caught one Bonita and no other bites. Especially when another boat comes in with...
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Stacie B.
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Guerrero
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing Luck and a Good Crew on our Side!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 16, 2023
A fantastic day on the water! Our Captain and Omar found the fish and hooked them hard for us. We caught 4 beautiful Mahi Mahi...
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Jose L.
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 21, 2022
The crew of the Ariel was great. We did a 4 hour trip and the reels were kept busy thanks to the experienced crew. We caught...
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Richard S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on November 8, 2023
This trip was everything we wanted and more!
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Eduardo S.
Sougy-sur-Loire, France
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Día de pesa a en el Ares Zihuatanejo

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 19, 2023
Muy padre experiencia el capitán Omary su asistente Luis muy amables y atentos
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FAQs about Aries Sportfishing

Aries Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Inshore Fishing & Snorkeling (8 hours)
  • US $525 per group - Full Day Trip (7 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Extended Full Day Trip (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Aries Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Aries Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Aries Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (10-15 miles offshore)

Aries Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Aries Sportfishing include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Needlefish
  • Sailfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your operator

Aries Sport Fishing
Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico
67 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2018
Guiding customers on exciting nearshore and offshore trips in the waters off the coast of Mexico for the past 5 years. The guides and crew are all locals who have been catching fish in these waters all their lives – their knowledge is a huge advantage. The company specializes in deep sea fishing for prestigious predators like Black Marlin, Sailfish, and similar fish.

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin
Needlefish Needlefish
Sailfish Sailfish

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
1985
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
15 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
10-15 miles offshore

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting Chair
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Tuna Tubes

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Not recommended on offshore trips
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
PayPal

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