La Bandida Sport Fishing
La Bandida Sport Fishing
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For your next vacation to Mexico, you're going to want to book a fishing trip with La Bandida Sport Fishing. Captain Monte will make sure you have an unforgettable day out fishing with him and his first mate. Capt. Monte is bilingual in Spanish and English and enjoys taking part in tournaments. He'll have you reeling in fish in no time!
Step on board his 23' center console. This classic boat can take up to 4 anglers on board with enough room for 2 anglers to fish at once. It's decked out with safety and navigational gear so you can fish with peace of mind.
You'll mostly be trolling around 20 miles from shore for a variety of species, including Red Snapper, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and more. The captain will take you out a maximum of 50 miles from shore.
Want to make your day even better? Talk to the captain in advance to arrange the use of snorkeling masks or the fly fishing rod.
Children of any age are welcome on the 4 and 6-hour trips. For the longer trips, children should be a minimum of 10 years old. Life vests are available for them all. On the 8 and 10 hours, the captain will also provide you with beer, snacks, and extra ingredients to make ceviche with your catch.
You'll need to bring your own food and drinks on the 4 and 6-hour trips. This can go into the captain's cooler on board. The fishing license for the group is included on all trips. You'll need to pack sunscreen and sunglasses to be comfortable on board.
On board on all trips will be a first mate to help you fish. Don't forget to tip him at the end of the trip 20-25% of the total trip price.
Book a trip with La Bandida Sport Fishing today for an offshore adventure the whole family will love!
For your next vacation to Mexico, you're going to want to book a fishing trip with La Bandida Sport Fishing. Captain Monte will make sure you have an unforgettable day out fishing with him and his first mate. Capt. Monte is bilingual in Spanish and English and enjoys taking part in tournaments. He'll have you reeling in fish in no time!
Step on board his 23' center console. This classic boat can take up to 4 anglers on board with enough room for 2 anglers to fish at once. It's decked out with safety and navigational gear so you can fish with peace of mind.
You'll mostly be trolling around 20 miles from shore for a variety of species, including Red Snapper, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and more. The captain will take you out a maximum of 50 miles from shore.
Want to make your day even better? Talk to the captain in advance to arrange the use of snorkeling masks or the fly fishing rod.
Children of any age are welcome on the 4 and 6-hour trips. For the longer trips, children should be a minimum of 10 years old. Life vests are available for them all. On the 8 and 10 hours, the captain will also provide you with beer, snacks, and extra ingredients to make ceviche with your catch.
You'll need to bring your own food and drinks on the 4 and 6-hour trips. This can go into the captain's cooler on board. The fishing license for the group is included on all trips. You'll need to pack sunscreen and sunglasses to be comfortable on board.
On board on all trips will be a first mate to help you fish. Don't forget to tip him at the end of the trip 20-25% of the total trip price.
Book a trip with La Bandida Sport Fishing today for an offshore adventure the whole family will love!
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Kaleb JonesRepeat angler5.0VerifiedRooster fish and sandy beach lunch. 03/22/2026
3/4 Day Trip on March 22, 2026 • 4 adultsI want to start off by saying PV is 100% safe the news has made a big deal about a few burned cars and Oxos it is total safe. We had a great day, I told Captain Monty I wanted to catch Rooster fish and that is exactly what happened. After catching some fish we went and ate at a sandy beach restaurant where they cooked a fish we caught and made sashimi with it as well. Every one knew monty and treated us like royalty. Captain Monty then took us to a snorkeling spot and we saw thousands of fish including two spoted eagle rays that stayed around for a few minutes so we could enjoy how beautiful they were. This is our second trip with captain Monty so dont hesitate to book a trip. I know I will be going out with him again.
- Kaleb JonesRepeat angler5.0Verified
Arm burning Tuna and wildlife
Extended Day Trip on March 8, 2026 • 4 adultsThe boat was extremely clean, a nice ride and comfortable to fish in. The captin and crew put us on Yellow fin tuna that make your arms burn. We were the only boat catching fish and they were nice sized 70lbs. We saw a bunch of whales, dolphins and a ton of birds that the captin would point out and knew the names of.
Chad BoggsRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBeutiful view, great conversation, good fishing
Half Day Trip on August 2, 2026 • 3 adultsGood times fishing with Monte and Rodrigo. Caught enough Jacks trolling in Bay to take back for an excellent lunch at resort. great morning on the water.
Manuel FrancoRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBarracuda whispe'R
Half Day Trip on March 22, 2022 • 2 adultsAmazing experience! Senor Monte was very responsive to our calls and welcoming when we arrived. Captain Carlos and the first mate Victor made the experience fun and memorable. We caught 9 barracuda, 1 caballito, and 1 boca dulce. They constantly changed bait and took us to different areas to fish. To top off the experience Captain Carlos preped two barracudas into sushi for a delicious meal! 😋 price is extremely reasonable and the boat is very clean and in great condition. Already planning our second trip out there.
Lyndon Yates5.0VerifiedHalf Day Trip with Captain Monte Hernandez
Half Day Trip on April 23, 2023 • 2 adultsIf you're ever in Puerto Vallarta and want to go fishing, you've got to try Monte Hernandez. He is very friendly, speaks both Spanish and English. Has cold drinks and music on board. He even gave us extra time fishing since we weren't catching anything. At the last minute I snagged myself a huge Amberjack. Birthday wish came through!😊 😊
Bert Johnson5.0VerifiedHalf day fishing with Captain Monte
Half Day Trip on August 25, 2023 • 4 adults • 2 childrenCaptain Monte is a kind and welcoming host who made our morning fishing trip an enjoyable one. His many years of experience is evident and he made me and my family (all newbies to ocean fishing) feel comfortable with the experience. I would highly recommend fishing with Captain Monte!
Marcus Krall5.0VerifiedFriendly and fun
3/4 Day Trip on November 7, 2023 • 2 adults • 1 childCaptain monte was friendly and professional. Great experience for me and my son. I can recommend him for other small groups and may book again if we’re back. He showed us pictures of his larger new boat in production so he should be able to accommodate larger parties soon.
Kayla Barker5.0VerifiedGreat crew
3/4 Day Trip on September 26, 2023 • 2 adultsHad a nice day out on the water with Monte and his first mate. They were both super friendly and tried their hardest to get us some fish!
Joseph Barajas5.0VerifiedHalf day trip
Half Day Trip on June 7, 2023 • 2 adultsHad a great time with captain Monte Hernandez. I would highly recommend it 👍🏼
Roderick SnellRepeat angler5.0VerifiedTrip too short?
Extended Day Trip on May 30, 2026 • 4 adultsWe booked a 10 hour trip. But apparently we didn’t go far enough to catch fish. Not sure what else I could’ve done but would’ve appreciated going further out to where the fish were. Great captain great boat great deck hand. Maybe just a bad decision for that day. If you wanna fish Puerto Vallarta, you gotta go way way out.
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I want to start off by saying PV is 100% safe the news has made a big deal about a few burned cars and Oxos it is total safe. We had a great day, I told Captain Monty I wanted to catch Rooster fish and that is exactly what happened. After catching some fish we went and ate at a sandy beach restaurant where they cooked a fish we caught and made sashimi with it as well. Every one knew monty and treated us like royalty. Captain Monty then took us to a snorkeling spot and we saw thousands of fish including two spoted eagle rays that stayed around for a few minutes so we could enjoy how beautiful they were. This is our second trip with captain Monty so dont hesitate to book a trip. I know I will be going out with him again.
I'm so happy that you all had a great time, what an excellent day, thank you so much 👍🙏
We booked a 10 hour trip. But apparently we didn't go far enough to catch fish. Not sure what else I could've done but would've appreciated going further out to where the fish were. Great captain great boat great deck hand. Maybe just a bad decision for that day. If you wanna fish Puerto Vallarta, you gotta go way way out.
gracias amigo ,los últimos días la pesca está en esa zona, por eso le llaman fishing not cauching , nos vemos para la próxima .
The boat was extremely clean, a nice ride and comfortable to fish in. The captin and crew put us on Yellow fin tuna that make your arms burn. We were the only boat catching fish and they were nice sized 70lbs. We saw a bunch of whales, dolphins and a ton of birds that the captin would point out and knew the names of.
Hello Mr. Jones, thank you for your feedback - we had an amazing time out there with the tuna, see you soon, have a great day 👍🙏
Good times fishing with Monte and Rodrigo. Caught enough Jacks trolling in Bay to take back for an excellent lunch at resort. great morning on the water.
buen día, próxima vez va ser mucho mejor, saludos y nos vemos para la próxima 👍🙏
One of the best days of our entire year! It was so much fun and very organized and the fish we cooked was our best meal of the entire trip!
FAQs about La Bandida Sport Fishing
- US $350 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- US $500 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- US $1,100 per group - Extended Day Trip (10 hours)
- Toilet
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Snorkeling equipment With prior notice only, mask & vest provided
- Live bait well
- Outriggers
- Tuna tubes
- Ice box Cooler for your food to go in to
- Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano, Daiwa, Avet )
- Live bait (Used for some targets, prepared before the trip)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Catch cleaning and packaging)
- Drinks (Water & ice provided)
- First mate (Industry standard to tip 20-25% of total trip price)
- Fishing license
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Up to 50 miles, usually 20 miles though)
- Reef fishing
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Fly fishing (With prior notice, 1 rod provided)
- Drift fishing
- Kite fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Barracuda (Mexican)
- Barracuda (Pacific)
- Bohar Snapper
- Bonito
- Jack Crevalle
- Marlin (Black)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Pompano
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Red)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Yellowtail Amberjack
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