Epi Gilligan Fishing 

4.7
(249 reviews)
 Los Peines, Puerto Vallarta, JA 48335, Mexico–

Epi Gilligan Fishing 

Puerto Vallarta, JA, Mexico
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27 ft
8
4.7
(249 reviews)

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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!

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!

Epifanio Garcia
Captain
Epifanio Garcia
16 years of experience
responds within an hour

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November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $350
Entire boat: up to 8 people
6 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $430
Entire boat: up to 8 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $610
Entire boat: up to 8 people
10 hour deepsea water fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $810
Entire boat: up to 8 people
Full day fishing trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 8 people

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Rating

4.7
249 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (332)

What anglers say

91%
Great experience
89%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
84%
Caught fish

Reviews (249)

  • Tim Capello
    Tim Capello
    mx
    Baja California Sur, Mexico
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great outfitter

    8 Hour Trip on February 4, 2026 • 1 adult

    Had a great 8 hr charter today. Chuey was captain and Jorge was first mate. Both were great. No issues with English. Caught lots of fish. About a dozen skip jacks, Spanish mackerel, two large Jack crevelle, and lost a nice mahi mahi at the boat. They knew what they were doing. Both very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend you consider Epi Gilligan.

  • Omari Moultrie
    Omari Moultrie
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Amazing trip

    6 Hour Trip on October 21, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Ori Scherr
    Ori Scherr
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    6 out of 5 stars

    4 Hour Trip on December 23, 2025 • 6 adults • 1 child

    Our 2nd yr in a row and already planning a 3rd. Epi is very knowledgeable about fishing spots and helped us snag a 39cm jack caravelle as well as a smaller skipjack. Great communication and fun personalities for spending hrs on a boat together.

  • Pedro G
    Pedro G
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    6 Hour Trip on December 21, 2025 • 2 adults

    Went fishing with captain Epi and his crewmate Jorge they were both great and very knowledgeable. We trolled lures and live bait. We caught 2 toros and one bonita. Fish put up tough fights. Would DEFINITELY recommend Captain epi!

  • Melissa Kettelkamp
    Melissa Kettelkamp
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic crew with kids!

    4 Hour Trip on December 27, 2025 • 8 adults • 5 children

    This was a great experience for our group of five boys ages 8-15 and a couple of dads and a grandpa. The crew was flexible, patient and encouraging. Great communicators as well and we had a few great catches!

  • Travis Sholder
    Travis Sholder
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Epifanio

    10 hour deepsea water fishing on August 11, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Jessica Tenski
    Jessica Tenski
    us
    New Mexico, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    So much fun!

    4 Hour Trip on February 19, 2026 • 7 adults

    We had a great time! Caught some big fish— would definitely book again!

  • Thomas Rauenhorst
    Thomas Rauenhorst
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    good day fishing

    8 Hour Trip on February 1, 2026 • 2 adults

    Epi and sons did a great job of getting us out fishing. Tried many different things to catch fish.

  • Marissa Wiseman
    Marissa Wiseman
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    2nd Time, Still A Win!

    8 Hour Trip on March 21, 2025 • 2 adults

    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!!

  • Charles Rahe
    Charles Rahe
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    This was a "CATCHING" trip.

    6 Hour Trip on January 14, 2025 • 4 adults

    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

FAQs about Epi Gilligan Fishing

Epi Gilligan Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $430 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $610 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $810 per group - 10 hour deepsea water fishing (10 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Full day fishing trip (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Epi Gilligan Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet We have WC onboard , private in the center console .
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Epi Gilligan Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Epi Gilligan Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
Epi Gilligan Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Epi Gilligan Fishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack (Pacific Crevalle)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Pacific Dog)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

Epifanio Garcia
Epifanio Garcia
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
4 Fishing Reports
286 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2020
Captain Epifanio has been fishing in Puerto Vallarta his whole life. Catching fish is a passion, a job, a calling. He would never trade it for anything else.
Epifanio Garcia
Epifanio Garcia
4
reports
286
reviews
2020
member since
~1h
response
Captain Epifanio has been fishing in Puerto Vallarta his whole life. Catching fish is a passion, a job, a calling. He would never trade it for anything else.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Pacific Dog Snapper
Pacific Dog Snapper
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Roosterfish
Roosterfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Two adult anglers pose aboard a center-console boat holding several large silver jack-family fish in a tropical harbor with mountain scenery.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Pacific Crevalle Jack
    Omari M.
    Omari M.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Sailfish while fishing from a small boat in a coastal setting.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Travis S.
    Travis S.
  • A large fish, likely a Mako Shark, is displayed on the deck of a boat, showcasing the catch after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sailfish
    Was good action
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their large Jack Crevalle on a fishing charter in a tropical setting.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Jessica T.
    Jessica T.
    We had a great time! Caught some big fish— would definitely book again!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Yellowfin Tuna and Mahi Mahi aboard a fishing charter in a marina.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Tim C.
    Tim C.
    Had a great 8 hr charter today. Chuey was captain and Jorge was first mate. Both were great. No issues with English. Caught lots of fish. About a dozen skip jacks, Spanish mackerel, two large Jack crevelle, and lost a nice mahi mahi at the boat. They knew what they were doing. Both very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend you consider Epi Gilligan.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large fish on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful catch during a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Thomas R.
    Thomas R.
    Epi and sons did a great job of getting us out fishing. Tried many different things to catch fish.
  • A young angler proudly holding a large fish while on a fishing trip, with a scenic backdrop of the harbor and mountains.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Melissa K.
    Melissa K.
    This was a great experience for our group of five boys ages 8-15 and a couple of dads and a grandpa. The crew was flexible, patient and encouraging. Great communicators as well and we had a few great catches!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Jack Crevalle while fishing on a boat, with another smiling fisherman in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Ori S.
    Ori S.
    Our 2nd yr in a row and already planning a 3rd. Epi is very knowledgeable about fishing spots and helped us snag a 39cm jack caravelle as well as a smaller skipjack. Great communication and fun personalities for spending hrs on a boat together.
  • Angler proudly displaying two large Yellowtail Snapper while aboard a fishing boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Pedro G.
    Pedro G.
    Went fishing with captain Epi and his crewmate Jorge they were both great and very knowledgeable. We trolled lures and live bait. We caught 2 toros and one bonita. Fish put up tough fights. Would DEFINITELY recommend Captain epi!
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large sailfish aboard a charter boat at a scenic marina with mountain views.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Sailfish
    William C.
    William C.
    Never promised, but caught a sailfish very early into our trip. Caught a lot of fish within the first 3 hours. Captain and mate were great and made it an even better time. Def would use them again and would recommend them to anyone!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Super panga
Boat type
Panga
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 60HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
We have WC onboard , private in the center console .
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 PayPal
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Puerto Vallarta right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
RoosterfishRoosterfish
SailfishSailfish
Tuna (Skipjack)Tuna (Skipjack)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)

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