Manzanillo Luckiest Fishing

Come on down and fish with the captain who won the most tournaments in the area! Captain Vidal has been fishing in the area for 40 years and he’s a legend among his colleagues. He and his crew won every fishing tournament from 2005 to 2012. Manzanillo Luckiest Fishing run big game fishing trips year-round and they are happy to have you on board.

You’ll be angling from a 38’ Bertram fishing machine. This flybridge boat accommodates up to 8 guests. She’s powered by twin 425 HP Caterpillar engines and equipped with full electronics – VHF radio, GPS, Fishfinder, and sound system. The boat also has a professional Pompanette fighting chair, which comes more than handy when you have Billfish hooked on the other side of the line.

Your targets for the day are the most exciting, hard-fighting fish species you can find. You’ll go after different types of Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi. Since you have an experienced crew by your side, you’ll have high chances of reeling one of these for the first time. The captain’s motto is: ‘‘Everybody can be great at fishing if they are lucky!’‘. So don’t let the lack of experience to stop you from joining the crew!

Some fish can be kept and the crew will share half of the catch with you. After the trip, they will clean and fillet it for you. Ask them to recommend a great local place, where the fish can be prepared in the traditional way.

The captain will provide you with Penn fishing equipment, lures, dead bait, and drinks. Bring your snacks for the day and you’re ready to go!

Each trip can be accommodated to your needs. It all depends on whether you want to have more fun, more excitement, or more relaxation. Get in touch with Manzanillo Luckiest Fishing and book your spot on time!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $750
    Target Roosterfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, and more. You'll go up to 15 miles offshore. Children of all ages are welcome. The crew will cover your fishing equipment, license, and drinks. You can keep half of the catch and the crew will clean it for you after the trip.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,050
    The crew will provide your fishing equipment, license, and drinks. You'll need to prepare your food for the day. Target Sailfish, Marlin, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and Tuna. Fishing far offshore and catching one of these is an unforgettable experience, so don't miss out!
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $1,200
    You can go even up to 40 miles offshore in pursuit of Sailfish and Marlin. The further you go, longer you fish, and the better the catch is. The crew will cover your fishing license, water, beer, soft drinks, and fishing equipment. If you want to use live bait, it can be bought for an extra charge or you can catch it on your way offshore.
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FAQs about Manzanillo Luckiest Fishing

Manzanillo Luckiest Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Manzanillo Luckiest Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private
  • Fighting Chair Pompanette
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Kitchen
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Manzanillo Luckiest Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water, beer, Coca-Cola)
  • First Mate (Tips are appreciated)
  • Fishing License

Manzanillo Luckiest Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Manzanillo Luckiest Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Manzanillo Luckiest Fishing include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Manzanillo Luckiest Fishing
Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico
25 Fishing Reports
5 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2019
Captain Vidal is a legend among local fishermen. He's a 60-year old with over 40 years of fishing experience. ''I am the best fisherman in the area. I am on the front page of magazines here! Nobody in the area has won more tournaments than I have!''. He won at least 15 tournaments since 1984. From 2005 to 2012 he won the tournament every year.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Marlin (Striped) Striped Marlin

Boat specs

Bertram (Sportfishing) originally built in 2003, and restored in 2020. Powered by 2 435HP Caterpillar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots.

Length
38 ft
Capacity
8 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Private
Fighting Chair
Pompanette
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water, beer, Coca-Cola
First Mate
Tips are appreciated
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

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

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
All ages welcome; life vests provided
You Keep Catch
50-50%, shared with the crew
Crew Keeps Catch
50-50%, shared with the crew
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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:

Cash

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
4.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience
Very good
3.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (5)
8 hours total. It was worth it.
What a fishing trip!
What a fishing trip!
+2
Angler rating
2
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1
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
67%
Friendly captain
67%
Recommend this charter
60%
Appropriate for children
67%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
75%
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Allan B.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   December 6, 2023
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Pete O.
Zapopan, Jalisco
Excellent
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Overall

Seven hours of fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on January 23, 2023
What a great trip. My wife and I with our friends (also a couple). Left a 7am. Beautiful morning, nice breeze that lasted all...
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Bill L.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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8 hours total. It was worth it.

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on February 28, 2024
I caught my first ever Blue Marlin.
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Bryan L.
San Francisco, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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What a fishing trip!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on September 21, 2022
We left the dock at 8 am. And by 11, we caught our limits of Mahi Mahi and headed in. The Captain got us on the fish and Ramon...
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Jerry L.
Atascocita, TX
Good
2.3 / 5
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No Fish

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on March 13, 2022
8 hour trip and zero fish! Crew member was great very little interaction with Captain!  I don’t remember even getting a...
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