Fintastic Fishing PV welcomes aboard! You can be assured that you’re booking your trip with a reliable and well-known operator in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. The experienced and friendly crew caters to all anglers’ needs whether this is your first trip or you’re a seasoned professional. You’ll get a safe trip to various fish-rich locations as well as all the help and guidance you need to have an enjoyable and satisfying day on the water. Come aboard and have good luck chasing fish!

Your boat for the day will be a restored 32’ Blackfin offshore sport fishing boat. It fits up to 7 anglers, runs on twin 370 HP Cummins engines, and uses comprehensive navigation electronics. The boat features a toilet, flybridge, sound system with Bluetooth, and an ice-box.

The onboard fishing gear includes a livewell, outriggers, snorkeling gear, and tuna tubes. Aboard will also be a first mate.

The species you’ll get the chance to reel in are Yellowfin Tuna, Red Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Bonito, Blue Marlin, Skipjack Tuna, Barracuda, Jack Crevalle, and many more. Using light and heavy tackle, you can bottom fish, deep sea fish, troll, spin, jig, as well as pop for your prey.

Kids are welcome to join the trip, so feel free to bring them with you. Also, you decide if you’ll keep or release the fish you catch.

The crew takes care of the fishing gear, licenses, drinks, as well as catch cleaning. Just bring some food and you’ll be ready to hop aboard.

Fintastic Fishing PV welcomes you for a lovely fishing journey in Mexico, join in and create wonderful memories fishing!



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
    $450
    On this trip, you'll be fishing inside the bay and target Spanish Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Bonito, Skipjack Tuna, Barracuda, Red Grouper, Roosterfish, and Mahi Mahi, depending on the season. The trip includes a boarding fee, rods, reels and tackle, live bait, 12 packs of beer or soft drinks, 12 water bottles, and ice.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $650
    During this 6-hour trip, you'll have plenty of time to fish the bay. You and the crew will target Spanish Mackerel, Barracuda, Jack Crevalle, Skipjack Tuna, Bonito, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, and Red Grouper, depending on the season. A boarding Fee, bait and Tackle, 12 packs of beer or soft drinks, and 12 bottles of water and ice are all included in the trip.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Fishing/Snorkeling
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $650
    A perfect trip for everyone. You'll start the day fishing and afterwards you will get to jump in and snorkel. The crew will prepare ceviche with your catch of the day. Your trip includes a boarding fee, bait and tackle, snorkeling gear, 12 packs of beer or soft drinks, as well as bottled water and ice.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $850
    This is the perfect trip if you're looking to fish offshore. Depending on the season, you and the crew will target Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Marlin, Skipjack Tuna, as well as Red Snapper, Grouper, and other small game species.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Fish/Snorkel/Beach
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $850
    You'll start the day by trolling to Los Arcos where you'll get to snorkel or just relax while you listen to your favorite tunes. You'll then head to Las Animas Beach for the best seafood in Vallarta. After lunch, you'll have a chance to enjoy the beach before you start cruising back in. The trip is perfect for families with kids as it gives you an opportunity to enjoy a bit of everything. The trip includes a boarding fee and the crew provides bait, tackle, 12 beers or sodas, 12 bottles of water, and ice.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Offshore Adventure
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $1,050
    This is the perfect trip if you're looking for the big one. Depending on the season, you'll have a great time targeting Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Marlin, as well as Tuna. You and the crew will leave the dock at 6:00 a.m. and get back at 4:00 p.m.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Offshore Extreme
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $1,150
    If you're looking for that trophy fish, nothing beats this trip! Your group and the crew will be fishing up to 50 miles offshore targeting Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Marlin, and Tuna. You leave the dock at 6:00 a.m. and return at 6:00 p.m.

FAQs about Fintastic Fishing PV

Fintastic Fishing PV offers the following trips to customers:
  • $450 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • $650 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • $650 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Fishing/Snorkeling (6 hours)
  • $850 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • $850 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Fish/Snorkel/Beach (8 hours)
  • $1,050 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Offshore Adventure (10 hours)
  • $1,150 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore Extreme (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Fintastic Fishing PV, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System Sound system with Bluetooth
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Fintastic Fishing PV include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (12 packs of beer or soft drinks)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Fintastic Fishing PV offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Fintastic Fishing PV offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Fintastic Fishing PV include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

About the Charter Operator

Fintastic Fishing PV
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
2 Customer reviews
Member since November 2020
Fintastic Fishing PV takes you on a memorable fishing trip to Mexico's renowned fishing grounds. You're bound to catch various prized species, have fun, and enjoy wonderful scenery. Book your trip and create memories fishing!

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Barracuda (Pacific) Pacific Barracuda
Bonito Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Blackfin (Offshore sport fishing) originally built in 1983, and restored in 2020. Powered by 2 370HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
32 ft
Capacity
7 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
12 packs of beer or soft drinks
First Mate
Fishing License

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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on April 13, 2022
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