A Nuevo Vallarta fishing charter.

Experience many precious moments on the water as you explore wonderful Mexican waters together with PV Hook Up. A super-friendly group of anglers will meet you in Nuevo Vallarta, Jalisco and take you from there to inshore and offshore grounds full of different prized fish. The crew loves sharing its passion for fishing with others and providing them with the best experience possible. Come aboard and enjoy a fishing adventure you won’t soon forget!

Your trip starts on a restored 36’ Luxury Luhrs Yacht offshore sport fishing boat with room for up to 8 people. It runs on twin 380 HP Cummins engines and uses modern navigation electronics. It has got an air-conditioned cabin with a TV, bed, kitchen with microwave, sink, refrigerator, ice-box, and bathroom with shower and sink. A flybridge is there as well. The boat’s tournament equipped with outriggers, downriggers, tuna tubes, and a cockpit with a fighting chair. It also features snorkeling and spearfishing gear and a live well. For anything you may need during your trip, a first mate will be there to help you out.

The species you’ll go after are various types of Marlin, Snapper, and Tuna, as well as Mahi Mahi, Jack Crevalle, Wahoo, Roosterfish, and Sailfish. To reel them in, you’ll use deep sea fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, and even kite fishing. The crew uses both light and heavy tackle. The fish you catch is yours to keep if you want it and you’re welcome to bring kids on your trip.

Before you depart, bring nothing but your snacks, drinks, and licenses. All the equipment will be ready for you on the boat when you arrive. Also, you can have your catch cleaned and bagged free of charge.

Join PV Hook Up and have a terrific angling experience in Mexico!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 15 - Oct 20
    US $790
    A 4-hour fishing charter that will take you inshore to chase fish species between 5-25 lbs including Jack Crevalle, Red Snapper, Needlefish, Skipjack, Mahi Mahi, and more. All the species you'll chase will depend on the season.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Needlefish
    Needlefish
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jan 15 - Oct 20
    US $790
    Enjoy a 4-hour afternoon experience on inshore waters and have fun chasing fish between 5-25 lbs. Some of your targets are Jack Crevalle, Red Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Needlefish, Skipjack Tuna, and many more. The exact species you'll target depend on the season.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Needlefish
    Needlefish
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,060
    Enjoy a 6-hour journey on inshore waters and have lots of fun targeting fish weighing between 5-25 lbs. Some of the species you'll go for include Jack Crevalle, Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Skipjack, Needlefish, and other. All the species you'll chase are season-dependant.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Las Animas (MAX 10)
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 15 - Oct 20
    US $1,060
    On this trip, we travel south to Las Animas beach, or you can also do a custom day to Quimixto or Colomitos beach in the same area. Please let us know beforehand if there is somewhere in particular you would like to visit. You can combine light fishing with snorkeling or cruising to the Las Animas beach to relax. This charter is for up to 10 people.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,350
    This 8-hour fishing charter takes you 18-22 miles offshore from the marina. You can chase fish species between 5-100 lbs including Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Jack Crevalle, Red Snapper, Needlefish, Skipjack, and more. The exact choice is season-dependant.
  • Private trip
    Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,650
    You'll spend 10 hours fishing some 22-36 miles off the shore from the marina. The fish you'll target weighs between 25-500 lbs and includes species such as Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, and more. All the fish is season-dependant.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,950
    On this 12-hour trip, you and the crew will head out 22-36 miles offshore from the dock. You'll have a great chance to catch species between 25-500 lbs and some of them include Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Marlin, and more, all depending on the season.

FAQs about PV Hook Up – 36' Luhrs

PV Hook Up – 36' Luhrs offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $790 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $790 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,060 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,060 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Las Animas (MAX 10) (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group - Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore (10 hours)
  • US $1,950 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore (12 hours)

When you book a trip with PV Hook Up – 36' Luhrs, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment Must be requested
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with PV Hook Up – 36' Luhrs include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

PV Hook Up – 36' Luhrs offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

PV Hook Up – 36' Luhrs offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with PV Hook Up – 36' Luhrs include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

PV Hook Up
Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico
46 Fishing Reports
137 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2014
PV Hook Up is a leading operator of sportfishing charters in Puerto Vallarta. Founded back in 1996 by a group of amigos, its mission is to give everyone who visits Puerto Vallarta a bilingual fishing hook up and the same wonderful experience these friends had when they first arrived in this paradise. With the best gear money can buy and a collection of the best captains in Puerto Vallarta, this is the largest fleet of fishing vessels in the local area and is one that is bound to give you lasting memories.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Luhrs (Sportfishing) originally built in 2007, and restored in 2018. Powered by 2 380HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots.

Length
36 ft
Capacity
8 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 60 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 60 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 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

Rating summary
Excellent
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David A. S.
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Great boat,great crew

VERIFIED   Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore on January 9, 2024
Even though we were fishing in the off-season they kept the lines straight and maximized our opportunities ....I would definitely...
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Great time

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 15, 2023
Captain Caesar was right on time for us. His boat was very clean and his first mate was very helpful. He put on fish and we...
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Andrew H.
Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit
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Great day of fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on September 13, 2023
Captain and crew were great made everything super easy for us. We caught fish 10 minutes into the trip.
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Tommy F.
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore on January 5, 2023
Great crew, wonderful boat, extremely knowledgeable,  I have been fishing here for 20 years and this was one of the best trips...
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Jon H.
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Half day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on March 13, 2022
Four hour trip and caught 22 bonitos and sierras.
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