Super Panga Tres Estrellas
As Captain Gabriel Alcaraz likes to say, “Fishing is 50% luck and 50% passion.” His Super Panga Tres Estrellas has good luck. The only thing that’s missing is your passion!
Captain Gabriel runs the trips with his son and uncle. The crew are all bilingual professionals who want to catch fish as much as you do. Capt. Gabriel has been mastering the waters of Puerto Vallarta for 2 decades. His professional repertoire includes the Banderas Bay and the productive fishing grounds offshore.
The local waters hold great numbers of fish all year long, although some species bite best during certain months. You will be able to get your hands on anything from Roosterfish, Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel, Snapper, and Grouper to Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Marlin, Wahoo, Tuna, and even Needlefish.
Your boat for the day will be a 27’ Center console panga, built in 2011. She comes powered by twin 60 HP Yamaha engines and is outfitted with a fighting chair, snorkeling equipment, top-notch gear, and modern electronics along with tuna tubes and an icebox.
Land some of the world’s most sought-after pelagics with your fishing buddies or combine fishing and snorkeling if you plan a family outing. A day out with Super Panga Tres Estrellas is more than just fishing. The scenery is breathtaking, with birds and whales being regular visitors. The seabed is filled with sea urchins and starfish – which is especially exciting for those who want to take a dip in these prolific waters.
All trips come with the use of snorkeling equipment and fishing gear by Penn International and Shimano. You will also be provided with fluorocarbon leaders, bait, and lures, as well as licenses and a complimentary fish cleaning service. All you have to do is show up!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (483)
+480Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Appropriate for children
90%
Friendly captain
96%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Recommend this charter
89%
Caught fish
70%
Jul 15, 2025
3/4 Day Trip – Night Snapper
An honest and knowledgeable crew! Great day of fishing
I can’t recommend these guys enough. Even if we didn’t catch anything I would’ve been happy with how well he read the water and explained his thought process to me. He was also willing to listen to my input and seemed as excited to catch fish as I was. I was originally signed up on a night fish for snapper and grouper but I got a call from the captain who said “look man, it’s not good season for that, I recommend marlin, tuna, or mahi.” So we changed it to meet at 7am. Immediately I learned a lot about the local fishing, tide lines, etc. as we motored out. After talking to some other boats we decided to head farther out where there is a small island. Once we caught out bait (skipjack) it was just a waiting game. As soon as one of the other boats left the captain remarked that the fishing was about to pick up because the skipjack started jumping. Just like that FISH ON! After about 20 minutes we landed a 25-30kg sailfish. Already a dream. We decided to keep going and as the captain said, that was the appetizer. Caught some more bait and ALMOST had what would’ve been the biggest tuna I’ve seen but it didn’t hook, just bit the bait in half! Gave it a little longer before we got another strong bite. As we wondered what it was we saw a giant marlin jump at the end of the line. We hooted and hollered and settled in for an hour and a half fight with a huge black marlin. Got it on board like a pro and we booked it back home with a beer to celebrate. Bring a cooler if you fish with these guys cuz they know their stuff and if the fish are there, they will find them.
I can’t recommend these guys enough. Even if we didn’t catch anything I would’ve been happy with how well he read the water and...
Captain replied
Jun 4, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Awesome day on the bay!
The day started off a little rainy, but Captain Angel said don’t worry we will get on the fish. We motored out from los Muertos to los Arcos and found a good spot to start trolling. The captain got our baits in the water and within half an hour we had our first bite. It was a double hook up, but the mahi-mahi came off. My son reeled in his first shark! We let that one go but soon enough my son reeled in his first mahi-mahi! We had some other action, saw turtles, lots of bait fish, some jumping sailfish and caught another mahi which we released. A+++ day. Highly recommend these guys!
The day started off a little rainy, but Captain Angel said don’t worry we will get on the fish. We motored out from los Muertos...
Jun 3, 2025
Extended Full Day Trip
Great boat and crew
Great boat, crew, and equipment. We were here in early June and did an extended day trip. We did not catch any fish but still had a great day. We fished and then hung out in Yelapa per our request. If you are solely interested in catching fish in early June you should let the Captain know and do an extended day all on the water so you can go further out. They bring you some food and water, if you are going out to fish for the full 10 hours I would bring extra food and drinks, they provide an ice chest with ice for you. I would go out with them again for sure. Angel was our boat Captain.
Great boat, crew, and equipment. We were here in early June and did an extended day trip. We did not catch any fish but still...
Jan 25, 2025
Extended Full Day Trip
VIP Treatment!
Just WOW! We booked the 10hr excursion for the 6 of us - my husband and I, our 8 year old son, our 20 year old son and his girlfriend, and my mother. Quite the eclectic group! And some of us were worried that it would be too long or boring. Boy were we wrong! It was an impressive trip from start to finish! The fishing was great and successful, Jeff was fun, helpful and knowledgeable. We saw tons of humpback whales breaching, sea lions, various birds, a sea turtle, and a large pod of dolphins! Then, and this is why I feel Like we got the VIO experience (but you can too), we went to Yelapa, cozied up to an on the beach restaurant m, had some drinks and then ate ceviche, sashimi, and fried fish that was cooked up by the restaurant from THE FISH WE CAUGHT!! It was the most amazing, delicious experience! Yes, that cost is extra and paid to the restaurant, but well worth it. Highly recommend this company and going BIG with the 10 hour trip. Far surpassed fishing trips we’ve done in Hawaii
Just WOW! We booked the 10hr excursion for the 6 of us - my husband and I, our 8 year old son, our 20 year old son and his girlfriend,...
May 15, 2025
3/4 Day Trip
Found Skipjack Madness! Snorkeling, Cruising
Gabriel and his crew are great! Professional, knowledgeable, comfortable, appropriate and fun. Ive found my dude for fishing and boating in PV..we got super lucky and sailed into a Skipjack mega school. Caught 15 fish in 45 minutes, then chilled and popped around the coast for the day. Gabriel made us some bomb ceviche (I brought the materials and ingredients)
Gabriel and his crew are great! Professional, knowledgeable, comfortable, appropriate and fun. Ive found my dude for fishing and...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (483)
+480Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Appropriate for children
90%
Friendly captain
96%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Recommend this charter
89%
Caught fish
70%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
An honest and knowledgeable crew! Great day of fishing
3/4 Day Trip – Night Snapper on July 15, 2025
I can’t recommend these guys enough. Even if we didn’t catch anything I would’ve been happy with how well he read the water and explained his thought process to me. He was also willing to listen to my input and seemed as excited to catch fish as I was. I was originally signed up on a night fish for snapper and grouper but I got a call from the captain who said “look man, it’s not good season for that, I recommend marlin, tuna, or mahi.” So we changed it to meet at 7am. Immediately I learned a lot about the local fishing, tide lines, etc. as we motored out. After talking to some other boats we decided to head farther out where there is a small island. Once we caught out bait (skipjack) it was just a waiting game. As soon as one of the other boats left the captain remarked that the fishing was about to pick up because the skipjack started jumping. Just like that FISH ON! After about 20 minutes we landed a 25-30kg sailfish. Already a dream. We decided to keep going and as the captain said, that was the appetizer. Caught some more bait and ALMOST had what would’ve been the biggest tuna I’ve seen but it didn’t hook, just bit the bait in half! Gave it a little longer before we got another strong bite. As we wondered what it was we saw a giant marlin jump at the end of the line. We hooted and hollered and settled in for an hour and a half fight with a huge black marlin. Got it on board like a pro and we booked it back home with a beer to celebrate. Bring a cooler if you fish with these guys cuz they know their stuff and if the fish are there, they will find them.
I can’t recommend these guys enough. Even if we didn’t catch anything I would’ve been happy with how well he read the water and explained his thought process to me. He was also willing to listen to my input and seemed as excited to catch fish as I was. I was originally signed up on a night fish for snapper and grouper but I got a call from the captain who said “look man, it’s not good season for that, I recommend marlin, tuna, or mahi.” So we changed it to meet at 7am. Immediately I learned...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome day on the bay!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 4, 2025
The day started off a little rainy, but Captain Angel said don’t worry we will get on the fish. We motored out from los Muertos to los Arcos and found a good spot to start trolling. The captain got our baits in the water and within half an hour we had our first bite. It was a double hook up, but the mahi-mahi came off. My son reeled in his first shark! We let that one go but soon enough my son reeled in his first mahi-mahi! We had some other action, saw turtles, lots of bait fish, some jumping sailfish and caught another mahi which we released. A+++ day. Highly recommend these guys!
The day started off a little rainy, but Captain Angel said don’t worry we will get on the fish. We motored out from los Muertos to los Arcos and found a good spot to start trolling. The captain got our baits in the water and within half an hour we had our first bite. It was a double hook up, but the mahi-mahi came off. My son reeled in his first shark! We let that one go but soon enough my son reeled in his first mahi-mahi! We had some other action, saw turtles, lots of bait fish, some jumping...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great boat and crew
Extended Full Day Trip on June 3, 2025
Great boat, crew, and equipment. We were here in early June and did an extended day trip. We did not catch any fish but still had a great day. We fished and then hung out in Yelapa per our request. If you are solely interested in catching fish in early June you should let the Captain know and do an extended day all on the water so you can go further out. They bring you some food and water, if you are going out to fish for the full 10 hours I would bring extra food and drinks, they provide an ice chest with ice for you. I would go out with them again for sure. Angel was our boat Captain.
Great boat, crew, and equipment. We were here in early June and did an extended day trip. We did not catch any fish but still had a great day. We fished and then hung out in Yelapa per our request. If you are solely interested in catching fish in early June you should let the Captain know and do an extended day all on the water so you can go further out. They bring you some food and water, if you are going out to fish for the full 10 hours I would bring extra food and drinks, they provide an...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
VIP Treatment!
Extended Full Day Trip on January 25, 2025
Just WOW! We booked the 10hr excursion for the 6 of us - my husband and I, our 8 year old son, our 20 year old son and his girlfriend, and my mother. Quite the eclectic group! And some of us were worried that it would be too long or boring. Boy were we wrong! It was an impressive trip from start to finish! The fishing was great and successful, Jeff was fun, helpful and knowledgeable. We saw tons of humpback whales breaching, sea lions, various birds, a sea turtle, and a large pod of dolphins! Then, and this is why I feel Like we got the VIO experience (but you can too), we went to Yelapa, cozied up to an on the beach restaurant m, had some drinks and then ate ceviche, sashimi, and fried fish that was cooked up by the restaurant from THE FISH WE CAUGHT!! It was the most amazing, delicious experience! Yes, that cost is extra and paid to the restaurant, but well worth it. Highly recommend this company and going BIG with the 10 hour trip. Far surpassed fishing trips we’ve done in Hawaii
Just WOW! We booked the 10hr excursion for the 6 of us - my husband and I, our 8 year old son, our 20 year old son and his girlfriend, and my mother. Quite the eclectic group! And some of us were worried that it would be too long or boring. Boy were we wrong! It was an impressive trip from start to finish! The fishing was great and successful, Jeff was fun, helpful and knowledgeable. We saw tons of humpback whales breaching, sea lions, various birds, a sea turtle, and a large pod of dolphins! Then,...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Found Skipjack Madness! Snorkeling, Cruising
3/4 Day Trip on May 15, 2025
Gabriel and his crew are great! Professional, knowledgeable, comfortable, appropriate and fun. Ive found my dude for fishing and boating in PV..we got super lucky and sailed into a Skipjack mega school. Caught 15 fish in 45 minutes, then chilled and popped around the coast for the day. Gabriel made us some bomb ceviche (I brought the materials and ingredients)
Gabriel and his crew are great! Professional, knowledgeable, comfortable, appropriate and fun. Ive found my dude for fishing and boating in PV..we got super lucky and sailed into a Skipjack mega school. Caught 15 fish in 45 minutes, then chilled and popped around the coast for the day. Gabriel made us some bomb ceviche (I brought the materials and ingredients)
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