Guanatuna II Sportfishing

Guanatuna II Sportfishing offers specialized packages for all levels of anglers looking for an exciting adventure off the coast of Puerto Vallarta. Captain Hector Corona is an expert local fisherman with lifelong experience in deep sea fishing off the Pacific coast of Mexico. As a tournament angler, he’s won many competitions and as a charter captain, he specializes in putting his guests on big game pelagics.

Your voyage will take place on a 28’ Nava center console, outfitted with state-of-the-art amenities and fishing tackle. This boat comes with top-of-the-line electronics, including a GPS, fishfinder, VHF radio, and a sound system so you can play your favorite tunes while you fish. On board, you’ll also find a private toilet, a fighting chair, and a spacious deck with enough room for 4 guests to enjoy a full day of fishing.

Kids of all ages are welcome aboard and Capt. Hector keeps his boat stocked with necessary safety gear, including life jackets for kids ages 3 and older. You’ll be fishing with top-quality rods and reels made by Shimano, Penn, and Avet, and live bait and lures are also included in the price.

Capt. Hector provides long offshore trips where you’ll have the opportunity to catch pelagic species up to 60 miles from the coast. Here, you’ll target Blue, Black, and Striped Marlin, as well as Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Yellowtail Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, and many more.

Other trips will see you fishing up to 30 miles offshore or you can also enjoy a fun day of inshore bay fishing where you’ll catch lots of Bonito, Jacks, Roosterfish, and other exciting species.

All you have to do is purchase a fishing license before your trip and arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Bring some snacks, drinks, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. Please note that there is a marina fee of $5 per person.

Join Guanatuna II Sportfishing on this exclusive adventure and get ready to experience the thrill of a lifetime off the coast of Puerto Vallarta!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $250
    Invite the whole family for an exciting day of bay fishing in Puerto Vallarta! This trip will see you targeting Bonito, African Pompano (Jack), Pacific Crevalle, Roosterfish, and many more. Capt. Hector will supply the rods, reels, and tackle, so just come 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time and pack drinks, snacks, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses and the rest will be taken care of. Fish on! Please note that there is a marina fee of $5 per person.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $400
    Get ready for a fun day of inshore bay fishing with Guanatuna II Sportfishing! This trip is perfect for the whole family and a great option for the kids. You can expect to target lots of Jacks, Roosterfish, Bonito, and many other exciting species. Your captain will provide all the necessary fishing gear, so just arrive 15 minutes early, bring some snacks and drinks, and get ready for a fun adventure off the coast of Puerto Vallarta! Please note that there is a marina fee of $5 per person.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $530
    Explore some of the top fishing grounds of Puerto Vallarta with Guanatuna II Sportfishing and get ready for an exciting adventure! You'll head up to 22 miles from the coast to target a range of different species, including Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish, Roosterfish, and many more! Your fishing gear is included, so just come with snacks and drinks and don't forget your sunscreen! Please note that there is a marina fee of $5 per person.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Bonito
    Bonito
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $700
    Get ready for an exciting day of fishing with Guanatuna II Sportfishing! You'll head up to 36 miles offshore to target Blue, Black, and Striped Marlin, as well as various Tuna species such as Yellowfin. Your fishing tackle is included, so just bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, snacks, and drinks and get ready for an exclusive adventure! Please note that there is a marina fee of $5 per person.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $750
    On this trip, you'll be fishing up to 38 miles from the coast to target Blue, Striped, and Black Marlin, as well as various types of Tuna, including Yellowfin. Here, you'll be fishing La Corbeteña, considered one of the best spots for pelagic fishing along the Pacific coast. Your captain will supply the rods, reels, and tackle so just bring some snacks, drinks, sunblock, a hat, and sunglasses and the rest will be covered. Please note that there is a marina fee of $5 per person.
  • Private trip
    14 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    14 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,000
    Get ready for the ultimate offshore adventure and head up to 60 miles from the coast to troll for pelagics such as Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and many more! Rods, reels, and tackle are included in the price. Feel free to bring your own food and drinks and be sure to pack some sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat! Please note that there is a marina fee of $5 per person.

FAQs about Guanatuna II Sportfishing

Guanatuna II Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $530 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 14 Hour Trip (14 hours)

When you book a trip with Guanatuna II Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private head
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System Play your own music!
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box Cooler

Trips booked with Guanatuna II Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano, & Avet )
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Bottled water on ice )
  • First Mate

Guanatuna II Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Guanatuna II Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Guanatuna II Sportfishing include:
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack (African Pompano)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Captain

Hector Corona
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
2 Fishing Reports
5 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2019
Captain Hector Corona has been fishing Puerto Vallarta his whole life. He was taught by his uncles at an early age and had always dreamed of one day turning his passion into a business. Aside from running charters, he’s also a successful tournament angler, having won several local competitions in both Puerto and Nuevo Vallarta. His favorite part of the job is connecting with people from all over the world and bonding over their mutual love of fishing. Capt. Hector invites you to join him on an exciting adventure along the Pacific coast of Mexico and catch some big game pelagics with Guanatuna II Sportfishing!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bonito Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack (African Pompano) African Pompano Jack
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Boat specs

Nava (Center console) originally built in 2010. Powered by 2 115HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 18 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Private head
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Shimano, & Avet
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Bottled water on ice
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No minimum age
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (9)
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
80%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Gustavo De Los Santos
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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November fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on November 16, 2023
Gustavo De Los Santos recommends Guanatuna II Sportfishing
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Cory G.
Zapopan, Jalisco
Excellent
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Morning fish with Hector.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on January 10, 2023
Great morning out with Hector and Mario (aka Chicken).  Very good boat and equipment.  The guys go out of their way to get...
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Jay W.
Grand Haven, MI
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Caught three of these guys

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on December 14, 2022
Was trying to hook tuna but was still fun Fun day and had fresh fish to cook for dinner
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Brett B.
Harbor City, CA
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Awesome Experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on November 30, 2019
We loved it! Captain Scooby was very welcoming and accommodating, and made sure that we were comfortable. The boat was clean,...
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John S.
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Good
2.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on January 12, 2023
I was not expected to fish just reel them in. Hector and his mate did the fishing. There was not enough bait on board for the...
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