Gilligan III 

4.6
(34 reviews)
 Calle Miramar 1130, Puerto Vallarta, JA 48290, Mexico

Gilligan III 

Puerto Vallarta, JA, Mexico
26 ft
6
4.6
(34 reviews)

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Enjoy fishing the gorgeous and bountiful waters of Jalisco, Mexico and create many wonderful memories with Gilligan III. Starting out of Puerto Vallarta, you and Captain Epifanio Garcia will travel inshore and offshore to chase various prized fish that inhabit the area. The captain has got all that it takes to provide you with a fun and enjoyable experience on the water, so don't hesitate and join him aboard for a fishing trip of a lifetime!

The boat you'll use is a 25' Nava Mazatlán center console that can fit up to 6 guests. Its twin 60 HP Yamaha engines as well as quality navigation technology will quickly and safely take you to the fish. It's equipped with 2 fighting chairs, a livewell, outriggers, and snorkeling gear. Also, you can use a portable toilet, an ice-box, and you'll have the help of a first mate during the trip.

The species you can go after include Mahi Mahi, Roosterfish, various Marlin and Tuna, Jack Crevalle, Bonito, Pacific Barracuda, Amberjack, and King Mackerel. Using both light and heavy tackle, you can bottom fish, deep sea fish, troll, jig, as well as pop in order to attract your prey. Kids are welcome to come aboard and you're free to keep the fish you catch.

All the fishing gear, bait, bottled water, fishing licenses, as well as catch cleaning are included in the trip. There's nothing you should bring except for your favorite food and drinks.

Join Gilligan III on the welcoming waters of Mexico and have a memorable fishing experience!

Enjoy fishing the gorgeous and bountiful waters of Jalisco, Mexico and create many wonderful memories with Gilligan III. Starting out of Puerto Vallarta, you and Captain Epifanio Garcia will travel inshore and offshore to chase various prized fish that inhabit the area. The captain has got all that it takes to provide you with a fun and enjoyable experience on the water, so don't hesitate and join him aboard for a fishing trip of a lifetime!

The boat you'll use is a 25' Nava Mazatlán center console that can fit up to 6 guests. Its twin 60 HP Yamaha engines as well as quality navigation technology will quickly and safely take you to the fish. It's equipped with 2 fighting chairs, a livewell, outriggers, and snorkeling gear. Also, you can use a portable toilet, an ice-box, and you'll have the help of a first mate during the trip.

The species you can go after include Mahi Mahi, Roosterfish, various Marlin and Tuna, Jack Crevalle, Bonito, Pacific Barracuda, Amberjack, and King Mackerel. Using both light and heavy tackle, you can bottom fish, deep sea fish, troll, jig, as well as pop in order to attract your prey. Kids are welcome to come aboard and you're free to keep the fish you catch.

All the fishing gear, bait, bottled water, fishing licenses, as well as catch cleaning are included in the trip. There's nothing you should bring except for your favorite food and drinks.

Join Gilligan III on the welcoming waters of Mexico and have a memorable fishing experience!

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

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4 hour trip
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $280
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hour Day Trip
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $630
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.6
34 reviews
4.4
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (52)

What anglers say

90%
Great experience
97%
Friendly captain
87%
Good boat
91%
Recommended
85%
Caught fish

All reviews (34)

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Ken Myers
Ken Myers
Repeat angler
us
Washington D.C., US
Member since 2019
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Excellent fishing trip!
4 hour trip on August 25, 20264 adults

Capitán Epifanio welcomed us onto the Gilligan III for a fun morning of fishing. He and first mate Agustín were very kind and helpful for our group of four, including my 89 year old mother-in-law. We trolled around and managed to hook up with some nice Crevalle Jacks! The boat was adaquate- their equipment worked well and we had a great time- of course catching fish made the trip even better. When we return to Puerto Vallarta- we will definitely schedule another trip on the Gilligan III.

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Epifanio Garcia
Response from Captain

thank you.was a pleasure

Isaiah Magallanes
Isaiah Magallanes
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
awesome time wish i couldve stayed longer
4 hour trip on September 10, 20262 adults

great crew coached me through the whole process very friendly crew to work with would do it again

Epifanio Garcia
Response from Captain

thank you Isaiah was a pleasure.hope to see you soon for tuna or marlin.

Pamela Rubi Chavez Valle
Pamela Rubi Chavez Valle
mx
Guadalajara, JAL, Mexico
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
great for beginners
6 hour Day Trip on September 14, 20262 adults

We catch 2 whit 0 experience

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Epifanio Garcia
Response from Captain

thank you.was a pleasure

Alex Lopez
Alex Lopez
us
California, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
family fishing trip
6 hour Day Trip on December 27, 20254 adults

This was a wonderful fishing trip with my son and brothers. Captain Jesus and his assistant were just amazing and professional. we caught several fish, lost a couple; however, overall experience was Amazing! We will definitely book eith Captain Jesus next time we come to Puerto Vallarta. Gracias Capitan Chuy!

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Bonito
Epifanio Garcia
Response from Captain

thank you was a pleasure

Todd Smart
Todd Smart
ca
British Columbia, Canada
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
excellent trip
4 hour trip on October 19, 20256 adults

this was a very excellent and fun time. we caught 2 nice size maui maui and 3 skipjack. our caprain was very knowledgeable in locating the fish. even the wife caught her first fish every. will definitely book again

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Skipjack Tuna
Epifanio Garcia
Response from Captain

Thank you. Was a pleasure

FAQs about Gilligan III

Gilligan III offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $280 per group - 4 hour trip (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 6 hour Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $630 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Gilligan III, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting chair 2
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Gilligan III include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Bottles of water)
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Gilligan III offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
Gilligan III offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Gilligan III include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

Epifanio Garcia
Epifanio Garcia

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

4 Fishing Reports
282 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
282
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
Pacific Barracuda
Pacific Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Amberjack
Amberjack
Pacific Barracuda
Pacific Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle

Real catches by this captain

  • great for beginners
    Pamela R.
    Pamela R.
  • Excellent fishing trip!
    Kenneth M.
    Kenneth M.
  • Caught a Shark!
    Marian Z.
    Marian Z.
  • short but memoriable fishing trip
    Steve M.
    Steve M.
  • family fishing trip
    Alex L.
    Alex L.
  • knowledge is everything!
    Sam M.
    Sam M.
  • excellent trip
    Todd S.
    Todd S.
  • Captain Chuy is awesome
    Guadalupe V.
    Guadalupe V.
  • Chuy and Migel were amazing!
    Debbie S.
    Debbie S.
  • GREAT half day trip!!!
    Rebecca R.
    Rebecca R.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2010
Boat manufacturer
Nava Mazatlán
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 60HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef 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
Fighting chair
2
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
Drinks
Bottles of water
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

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 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

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)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
Marlin (Black)Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)Marlin (Striped)
RoosterfishRoosterfish

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