Visit Puerto Vallarta and experience some of the most productive fishing in Mexico with PV Hook Up! The team is made up of a group of friends, gathered around the mission of showing everyone how amazing fishing these beautiful waters is.

You’ll head out on Macarela – a 38’ custom offshore sportfishing boat. Powered by brand new twin 315 HP Cummins engines, it will get you to the fishing grounds in the blink of an eye! On board, you will find enough room for up to 8 people to relax, along with a private bathroom as well as a bedroom below.

The crew will provide you with Shimano rods and reels rigged with fluorocarbon line. There are tuna tubes, outriggers, and downriggers on board, as well as a live bait tank. There’s snorkeling equipment if you want to experience the rich underwater world first-hand.

The PV Hook Up team offers both bay and offshore fishing trips, depending on how much time you have on your hands. 4 and 6-hour trips give you plenty of time for some solid action inside the bay, whereas starting with an 8-hour trip, you can have enough time to venture far offshore in search of Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo.

You can visit all 3 of Puerto Vallarta’s famous fishing spots – El Morro, Corbetena, and El Banco are all accessible with the Macarela. All these destinations have been associated with some of the best deep sea fishing around, year after year.

Join PV Hook Up and see for yourself why the waters out of Purto Vallarta are some of the best fishing grounds!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Bay (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $570
    Spend the morning fishing inshore for Jack Crevalle, Roosterfish, and more. The boat also comes with snorkeling gear if you want to take a dip in ocean.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Bay (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $570
    Get out on the water for an afternoon of fun, fishing the Banderas Bay for Jack Crevalle, Roosterfish, and more, as well as snorkeling for extra fun! Please note that live bait may not be available on afternoon trips.
  • Private trip
    4 hr Snorkeling Tour AM
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    $600
    4 hour snorkeling Tour to Los Arcos in Banderas Bay in Puerto Vallarta. Charter for up to 8 people. This is not a fishing trip just for Snorkeling and cruising.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip - Bay
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $700
    Fishing inside the bay for smaller game fish like Jack Crevalle, Bonito, Roosterfish, and more, depending on the season. You will also be able to make use of the boat's snorkeling gear if you want to get into the water and explore this tropical paradise.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip - 18-22 Miles Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $849
    Fishing at El Moro, about 18-22 miles offshore, for Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo, and more.
  • Private trip
    8 hours visit Yelapa and Snorkel
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $849
    8 hours visit Yelapa Beach and Snorkel and enjoy lite fishing on the way. Note: Visiting the waterfall is not part of the trip.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Needlefish
    Needlefish
  • Private trip
    10 hours offshore
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $1,049
    Head way offshore and go fishing for Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, and more.
  • Private trip
    12 hours offshore
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $1,249
    Head way offshore and go fishing for Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, and more.

FAQs about PV Hook Up – Macarela

PV Hook Up – Macarela offers the following trips to customers:
  • $570 per group - 4 Hour Trip - Bay (AM) (4 hours)
  • $570 per group - 4 Hour Trip - Bay (PM) (4 hours)
  • $600 per group - 4 hr Snorkeling Tour AM (4 hours)
  • $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip - Bay (6 hours)
  • $849 per group - 8 Hour Trip - 18-22 Miles Offshore (8 hours)
  • $849 per group - 8 hours visit Yelapa and Snorkel (8 hours)
  • $1,049 per group - 10 hours offshore (10 hours)
  • $1,249 per group - 12 hours offshore (12 hours)

When you book a trip with PV Hook Up – Macarela, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Multimedia System speakers and ipod connection
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box

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

PV Hook Up – Macarela offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

PV Hook Up – Macarela offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with PV Hook Up – Macarela include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

About the Charter Operator

PV Hook Up
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
40 Fishing Reports
116 Customer reviews
Response time 1 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)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Roosterfish Roosterfish
Sailfish Sailfish

Boat specs

Custom (Offshore sport fishing) originally built in 1998, and restored in 2011. Powered by 2 315HP Cummins engines.

Length
38 ft
Capacity
8 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

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
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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8 hour with captain Cesar.
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Catch intended fish
71%
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Steven K. K.
McCarran, NV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Epic Day On The Water / Great Boat, Great Crew

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - 18-22 Miles Offshore on November 8, 2022
  Thanks Chawa and Jesus for putting us on fish… had two trips with these guys in the last two weeks and absolutely killed...
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Rick S.
Pine, CO
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Full day trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - 18-22 Miles Offshore on November 14, 2022
All 4 of us caught multiple Dorado’s, saw some turtles, and watch a whale and calf swim past. Very easy and enjoyable. ...
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Chito S.
Riverside, CA
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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10 hours offshore

VERIFIED   10 hours offshore on July 4, 2022
Caught my first sailfish!!!  Boat was really clean and the deckhands were very friendly.  Caught some big bonitos as well. ...
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Dean F.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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Excellent
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Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Great day on the Marcelo

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - 18-22 Miles Offshore on April 11, 2023
Captain took us to the fish. Out of season for the big fish we wanted and didn’t **hidden content** and go out there trying...
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Mykel W.
Snohomish, WA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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8 hour with captain Cesar.

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - 18-22 Miles Offshore on December 27, 2022
We had a great day on the water with Cesar and crew.
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