Epi Gilligan Fishing
Epi Gilligan Fishing
Your vacation in Puerto Vallarta isn’t complete until you’ve gone fishing with a local guide. Join Epi Gilligan Fishing for a day and see that these waters have lots to offer. Experience the excitement you can only get with big fish pulling your line and trying to break free. You don’t need to be an experienced angler to land a few of these. The captain and the crew will adjust the trip to meet your needs and to help you level up your game.
You’ll be fishing on a 27’ Super panga that accommodates up to 5 guests. This center console is powered by twin 120 HP Yamaha engines that can reach the speed of 25 knots and get you to your fishing spot in no time. Save more time for fishing and having fun. To make your battles easier, the boat is equipped with a fighting chair, trolling gear, a live bait tank, and navigational electronics that will locate the schools of fish. And to make the trip more comfortable, there’s a private toilet.
Target all kinds of reef and offshore species, such as Amberjack, Snapper, Roosterfish, Marlin, Tuna, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and many more. You get to keep most of the catch, so make the extra effort and treat yourself with a tasty feast after the trip.
The captain covers your fishing equipment and licenses. You’ll need to pack your food, drinks, and sun protection. Kids are welcome to join as well, as all trips are family-friendly.
Contact Epi Gilligan Fishing and start your adventure now!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (313)
+310Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Appropriate for children
88%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Recommend this charter
93%
Caught fish
84%
Mar 21, 2025
8 Hour Trip
2nd Time, Still A Win!
This was our second time booking with Eli and there is a reason why! It's always a great time fishing with the best company! They make sure you have a good time on the boat and you will ALWAYS catch a fish. We went in March which is during the "Spring" season, where sometimes it is harder to catch certain fish further out. However, we caught a 36 inch, 36lb Jack Crevalle, along with many Mackeral, a Skipjack, and a Bonita. The Crevalle was huge and we were so lucky to have caught it! As always, they made the very best ceviche on board for a snack, which is absolutely to die for!! As an additional plus, we asked for recommendations on a restaurant to take some of the fish that we caught. They helped direct us to a restaurant in the city and connected us with their friend to help cook the fish. So we caught the fish with the best fishermen in PV and then were able to eat the fish at an absolutely amazing restaurant! You can't ask for a better experience. We cannot wait to do it again!!
This was our second time booking with Eli and there is a reason why! It's always a great time fishing with the best company! They...
Jan 14, 2025
6 Hour Trip
This was a "CATCHING" trip.
Be sure you go out over the reef. This was a 6am 6-hour trip, and it took an hour to get to the reef where we had a solid 4-hours of catching while trolling. Note get the price cleared with the captain on fishingbooker before you go. They offered the option to go to the reef for an extra $80 us. Very fun trip for 4 fisherman. We had a lot of action. Had 3 times where we had 2 fish on the same line. Had one time where we had 4 lines hit at the same time. They had 6 lines trolling. Biggest fish was a 45 lb Jack. We had 3 great meals prepared from the best 40% of our catch. Gave the other the other 60% to orphanage
Be sure you go out over the reef. This was a 6am 6-hour trip, and it took an hour to get to the reef where we had a solid 4-hours...
May 13, 2025
4 Hour Trip
Bucket list fish caught
Epi and his uncle were very hospitable. We had our two year old with us and they helped watch him and teach him fishing. I told epi what I wanted to target and they got us in the area we caught 3 jack crevalle one being a trophy fish. I woild definitely recommend them to anyone wanting to fish this area
Epi and his uncle were very hospitable. We had our two year old with us and they helped watch him and teach him fishing. I told...
Oct 7, 2025
8 Hour Trip
great trip
Had an excellent day on the water, captain Chuy was knowlegable and friendly.
Had an excellent day on the water, captain Chuy was knowlegable and friendly.
Captain replied
Nov 20, 2024
4 Hour Trip
Got 2 Mahi Mahi right away!
My second time with these guys and it was as amazing as the first! I just got a quick 4 hour trip so we were in the bay a mile or two out. Caught a couple Mahi Mahi within the first hour. Had the whole boat to myself and the price was right. Captain and helper were super nice and accommodating. If you're coming down to PV, hit up the fellas at Epi Gilligan for a fabulous fishing trip!
My second time with these guys and it was as amazing as the first! I just got a quick 4 hour trip so we were in the bay a mile...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (313)
+310Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Appropriate for children
88%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Recommend this charter
93%
Caught fish
84%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
2nd Time, Still A Win!
8 Hour Trip on March 21, 2025
This was our second time booking with Eli and there is a reason why! It's always a great time fishing with the best company! They make sure you have a good time on the boat and you will ALWAYS catch a fish. We went in March which is during the "Spring" season, where sometimes it is harder to catch certain fish further out. However, we caught a 36 inch, 36lb Jack Crevalle, along with many Mackeral, a Skipjack, and a Bonita. The Crevalle was huge and we were so lucky to have caught it! As always, they made the very best ceviche on board for a snack, which is absolutely to die for!! As an additional plus, we asked for recommendations on a restaurant to take some of the fish that we caught. They helped direct us to a restaurant in the city and connected us with their friend to help cook the fish. So we caught the fish with the best fishermen in PV and then were able to eat the fish at an absolutely amazing restaurant! You can't ask for a better experience. We cannot wait to do it again!!
This was our second time booking with Eli and there is a reason why! It's always a great time fishing with the best company! They make sure you have a good time on the boat and you will ALWAYS catch a fish. We went in March which is during the "Spring" season, where sometimes it is harder to catch certain fish further out. However, we caught a 36 inch, 36lb Jack Crevalle, along with many Mackeral, a Skipjack, and a Bonita. The Crevalle was huge and we were so lucky to have caught it! As always,...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
This was a "CATCHING" trip.
6 Hour Trip on January 14, 2025
Be sure you go out over the reef. This was a 6am 6-hour trip, and it took an hour to get to the reef where we had a solid 4-hours of catching while trolling. Note get the price cleared with the captain on fishingbooker before you go. They offered the option to go to the reef for an extra $80 us. Very fun trip for 4 fisherman. We had a lot of action. Had 3 times where we had 2 fish on the same line. Had one time where we had 4 lines hit at the same time. They had 6 lines trolling. Biggest fish was a 45 lb Jack. We had 3 great meals prepared from the best 40% of our catch. Gave the other the other 60% to orphanage
Be sure you go out over the reef. This was a 6am 6-hour trip, and it took an hour to get to the reef where we had a solid 4-hours of catching while trolling. Note get the price cleared with the captain on fishingbooker before you go. They offered the option to go to the reef for an extra $80 us. Very fun trip for 4 fisherman. We had a lot of action. Had 3 times where we had 2 fish on the same line. Had one time where we had 4 lines hit at the same time. They had 6 lines trolling. Biggest...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Bucket list fish caught
4 Hour Trip on May 13, 2025
Epi and his uncle were very hospitable. We had our two year old with us and they helped watch him and teach him fishing. I told epi what I wanted to target and they got us in the area we caught 3 jack crevalle one being a trophy fish. I woild definitely recommend them to anyone wanting to fish this area
Epi and his uncle were very hospitable. We had our two year old with us and they helped watch him and teach him fishing. I told epi what I wanted to target and they got us in the area we caught 3 jack crevalle one being a trophy fish. I woild definitely recommend them to anyone wanting to fish this area
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
great trip
8 Hour Trip on October 7, 2025
Had an excellent day on the water, captain Chuy was knowlegable and friendly.
Had an excellent day on the water, captain Chuy was knowlegable and friendly.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Got 2 Mahi Mahi right away!
4 Hour Trip on November 20, 2024
My second time with these guys and it was as amazing as the first! I just got a quick 4 hour trip so we were in the bay a mile or two out. Caught a couple Mahi Mahi within the first hour. Had the whole boat to myself and the price was right. Captain and helper were super nice and accommodating. If you're coming down to PV, hit up the fellas at Epi Gilligan for a fabulous fishing trip!
My second time with these guys and it was as amazing as the first! I just got a quick 4 hour trip so we were in the bay a mile or two out. Caught a couple Mahi Mahi within the first hour. Had the whole boat to myself and the price was right. Captain and helper were super nice and accommodating. If you're coming down to PV, hit up the fellas at Epi Gilligan for a fabulous fishing trip!
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