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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $350
    This trip is perfect for families with kids and beginners. You won't go far offshore, to save more time to catch fish. Target Snapper, Grouper, Jack Crevalle, Roosterfish, and many more. The captain takes care of your fishing equipment.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $430
    Target Amberjack, Roosterfish, Snapper, Grouper, Mahi Mahi, and many other species. Let the captain know if this is your first time fishing, so he can show you the basics and be by your side when the line gets tight. Just pack your snacks and drinks.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $610
    Visit local reefs and offshore spots in search of the biggest predators out there. You'll have the chance to target Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and many more. All fishing equipment is covered by the captain.
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Jigging
    Spearfishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
  • Private trip
    10 hour deepsea water fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $810
    Reserve you day fishing , lets go and catch a big game fish ?
  • Private trip
    Full day fishing trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $900
    Lets go catch a big game fish in a full day trip going to the big banks and offshore waters to look for some marlin, mahi mahi , yellowfin tuna , and sailfish book now!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 221 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
84%
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Charles R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

This was a "CATCHING" trip.

VERIFIED   NEW  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...
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Cameron M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Crew who worked hard!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on January 2, 2025
Capt. Chewy and crew were great - they worked their **s off trying to get fish, but the season and day wasn’t in their favour....
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Carol F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Epic bite good variety of fish

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on May 20, 2024
I would recommend this fishing trip to anyone who wants to check out Puerto Vallarta waters. We found them abundant with lots...
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Daniel F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Greatful fisherman

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on January 28, 2024
As a person who fishes regularly I know very well the ups and downs of fishing and the absolute zero guarantee you will catch...
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Robert T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic trip!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on August 4, 2024
We had a great 8 hour trip from start to finish! The fish were uncooperative in the beginning but our crew (Chui and Armando)...
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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 Crevalle
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

Epifanio Garcia
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
3 Fishing Reports
239 Customer reviews
Response time 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.

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

What the boat is 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

Which types of fishing are offered

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

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.

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.

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