PV Hook Up – Macarala 38' NV 

3.8
(5 reviews)
 1 Paseo de los Cocoteros, Nuevo Vallarta, NA 63732, Mexico

PV Hook Up – Macarala 38' NV 

Nuevo Vallarta, NA, Mexico
38 ft
8
3.8
(5 reviews)

Join PV Hook Up Sportfishing Charters for an extraordinary adventure at the sea!

The Macarela is a 38' custom sportfisher, powered by brand new twin 315 HP Cummins engines. This boat can accommodate up to 8 people. On board, you will find ample room for everybody to relax, along with a private bathroom as well as a bedroom below.

For fishing, the boat is equipped with 12 Shimano rods and reels that are rigged with fluorocarbon lines. There are tuna tubes, outriggers and downriggers on board, as well as a live bait tank. A new fighting chair can also be found among the vessel's fishing amenities. As for navigation, the Macarela is equipped with a standard range of marine electronics, including GPS, Fishfinder, radar as well as radio.

The PV Hook Up team offers both bay and offshore fishing trips, depending on how much time you have on your hands. 4 and 6 hour trips give you plenty of time for some solid action inside the bay, whereas starting with an 8 hour trip, you can have enough time to venture far offshore in search of Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Dorado, Wahoo, and many other coveted big game species frequenting these waters.

Trips to all 3 of Puerto Vallarta's famous fishing spots can be arranged - El Morro, Corbetena and El Banco are all accessible aboard the Macarela. All of these destinations have been associated with some of the best deep sea fishing around, year after year.

Unlike many other charters, when you fish with PV Hook up you can use both lures and live bait at no extra cost, and fishing licenses are supplied at no additional charge. There will also be a cooler filled with ice at your disposal.

PV Hook Up Sportfishing Charters is waiting for you to join the crew!

Join PV Hook Up Sportfishing Charters for an extraordinary adventure at the sea!

The Macarela is a 38' custom sportfisher, powered by brand new twin 315 HP Cummins engines. This boat can accommodate up to 8 people. On board, you will find ample room for everybody to relax, along with a private bathroom as well as a bedroom below.

For fishing, the boat is equipped with 12 Shimano rods and reels that are rigged with fluorocarbon lines. There are tuna tubes, outriggers and downriggers on board, as well as a live bait tank. A new fighting chair can also be found among the vessel's fishing amenities. As for navigation, the Macarela is equipped with a standard range of marine electronics, including GPS, Fishfinder, radar as well as radio.

The PV Hook Up team offers both bay and offshore fishing trips, depending on how much time you have on your hands. 4 and 6 hour trips give you plenty of time for some solid action inside the bay, whereas starting with an 8 hour trip, you can have enough time to venture far offshore in search of Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Dorado, Wahoo, and many other coveted big game species frequenting these waters.

Trips to all 3 of Puerto Vallarta's famous fishing spots can be arranged - El Morro, Corbetena and El Banco are all accessible aboard the Macarela. All of these destinations have been associated with some of the best deep sea fishing around, year after year.

Unlike many other charters, when you fish with PV Hook up you can use both lures and live bait at no extra cost, and fishing licenses are supplied at no additional charge. There will also be a cooler filled with ice at your disposal.

PV Hook Up Sportfishing Charters is waiting for you to join the crew!

PV Hook Up
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4 Hour Bay Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Tuna (Skipjack)
+1
US $750
Entire boat: up to 8 people
6 Hour Bay Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Snapper (Red)
Tuna (Skipjack)
+1
US $999
Entire boat: up to 8 people
8 Hour Offshore Trip (18-22 miles)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 8 people
10 hrs Deep Sea Fishing
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
10 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
+5
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 8 people
12 hrs Deep Sea Fishing
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
+6
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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Rating

3.8
5 reviews
4.3
Boat & equipment
3.8
Captain & crew
3.3
Fishing Experience

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David Priebe
David Priebe
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with PV
4 Hour Bay Trip - 10:00 AM on February 19, 20266 adults

PV Hook Up
Response from Charter operator

gracias!

Jeff  Hampton
Jeff Hampton
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Great trip
12 Hour Offshore Trip (36-50 miles) on October 20, 20215 adults

Caught fish. The water was a little choppy which the wife didn't like but I loved it. Definitely would do it again. Thanks again.

PV Hook Up
Response from Charter operator

Hi Jeff Thanks for choosing us for your fishing charter and taking the time to write a review. We are very happy you had a fun day and We will see you next time. Thanks Again

Mark  Duke
Mark Duke
us
Florida, US
Member since 2021
3.3
Verified
Fishing with PV
10 Hour Offshore Trip (22-36 miles) on July 1, 20213 adults

Guys tried hard, boat and equipment were fine, just wrong time of year. Wasted time and money when there were no fish available, feel taken advantage of.

john saffert
john saffert
us
Alaska, US
Member since 2022
The captain canceled
March 4, 2022
Trip was supposed to happen on March 4, 2022

The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

Darrel  Tuttle
Darrel Tuttle
us
Florida, US
Member since 2021
1.7
Verified
Fishing with PV
10 Hour Offshore Trip (22-36 miles) on June 29, 20213 adults

Should never have taken us offshore to 9' seas. Then say we can do an 8 hour inshore instead. Circled in the same cove for 4 hrs. When I finally asked if we were going to be there the rest of the day he finally moved. No bites except bait fish. Moved about 1 mile we caught 3 small Mahi in 5 min. Then he left!! Would not let us catch more! Horrible decisions by both captain and mate.

FAQs about PV Hook Up – Macarala 38' NV

PV Hook Up – Macarala 38' NV offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Bay Trip (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Bay Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Bay Trip - 10:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Bay Trip - 11:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Bay Trip - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Bay Trip - 7:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Bay Trip - 9:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $999 per group - 6 Hour Bay Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - 8 Hour Offshore Trip (18-22 miles) (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 10 hrs Deep Sea Fishing (10 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 10 hrs Deep Sea Fishing - 7:00 AM (10 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 12 hrs Deep Sea Fishing (12 hours)
When you book a trip with PV Hook Up – Macarala 38' NV, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Bathroom with toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling equipment on request
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Spearfishing equipment
  • Ice box
Trips booked with PV Hook Up – Macarala 38' NV include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live Goggle eye bait included in all charters )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (The crew will clean and fillet any fish you would like to take. Please bring your own bags. )
  • Fishing license (License included )
PV Hook Up – Macarala 38' NV offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We offer inshore and offshore fishing charters. 4 -6 hrs charters you fish inside the bay 8 hrs fish off the point 10-12 hrs you go outside the bay further offshore )
  • Reef fishing
PV Hook Up – Macarala 38' NV offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with PV Hook Up – Macarala 38' NV include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Long-Tail Red Snapper (Onaga)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

PV Hook Up
PV Hook Up

Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico

97 Fishing Reports
185 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2014

PV Hook Up is a leading operator of sportfishing charters in Puerto Vallarta. Founded back in 1996 by a group of amigos, its mission is to give everyone who visits Puerto Vallarta a bilingual fishing hook up and the same wonderful experience these friends had when they first arrived in this paradise. With the best gear money can buy and a collection of the best captains in Puerto Vallarta, this is the largest fleet of fishing vessels in the local area and is one that is bound to give you lasting memories.

PV Hook Up
PV Hook Up
97
reports
185
reviews
2014
member since
~1h
response
PV Hook Up is a leading operator of sportfishing charters in Puerto Vallarta. Founded back in 1996 by a group of amigos, its mission is to give everyone who visits Puerto Vallarta a bilingual fishing hook up and the same wonderful experience these friends had when they first arrived in this paradise. With the best gear money can buy and a collection of the best captains in Puerto Vallarta, this is the largest fleet of fishing vessels in the local area and is one that is bound to give you lasting memories.

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Long-Tail Red Snapper (Onaga)
Long-Tail Red Snapper (Onaga)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Long-Tail Red Snapper (Onaga)
Long-Tail Red Snapper (Onaga)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1998
Restored in
2011
Boat manufacturer
Custom
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 315HP
Max cruising speed
24 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We offer inshore and offshore fishing charters. 4 -6 hrs charters you fish inside the bay 8 hrs fish off the point 10-12 hrs you go outside the bay further offshore
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Bathroom with toilet
Fighting chair
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Snorkeling equipment
on request
Live bait well
Kitchen
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Spearfishing equipment
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live Goggle eye bait included in all charters
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
The crew will clean and fillet any fish you would like to take. Please bring your own bags.
Fishing license
License included

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
There is no age limit for normal charters charters offshore require for kids to be at least 5 yrs of age, if you have smaller children for inshore charters please bring your own life jackets.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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:

 PayPal

What’s biting in Nuevo Vallarta right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
Marlin (Black)Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)Marlin (Striped)
SailfishSailfish
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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3.8
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+8
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