PV Hook Up – 38 Sportfisher 

4.6/5 (39 reviews)
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 Los Peines Pier, Puerto Vallarta, JA, Mexico

PV Hook Up – 38 Sportfisher 

Puerto Vallarta, JA, Mexico
38 ft
8
4.6/5 (39 reviews)

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 38 ft sportfishing boat. On board, you will find enough room for up to 8 people to relax, along with a inside toilet and bedroom below.

The crew will provide you with Shimano and penn rods and reels rigged with a fluorocarbon line. There are tuna tubes, outriggers, on board, as well as a live bait tank. And TUNA Tubes. There's snorkeling equipment if you want to experience the rich underwater world first-hand. Note snorkeling trips must be requested agreed upon before booking.

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 Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, tuna, and jack crevalle. Or hwad out on 10-12 hr days for a ahot at Marlin, Sailfish, YellowFin Tuna, big Mahi Mahi, and more!

Join PV Hook Up and see for yourself why the waters out of Puerto Vallarta are some of the best fishing grounds! Port not included $3 per person and a 3.5% paypal fee not included in price

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 38 ft sportfishing boat. On board, you will find enough room for up to 8 people to relax, along with a inside toilet and bedroom below.

The crew will provide you with Shimano and penn rods and reels rigged with a fluorocarbon line. There are tuna tubes, outriggers, on board, as well as a live bait tank. And TUNA Tubes. There's snorkeling equipment if you want to experience the rich underwater world first-hand. Note snorkeling trips must be requested agreed upon before booking.

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 Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, tuna, and jack crevalle. Or hwad out on 10-12 hr days for a ahot at Marlin, Sailfish, YellowFin Tuna, big Mahi Mahi, and more!

Join PV Hook Up and see for yourself why the waters out of Puerto Vallarta are some of the best fishing grounds! Port not included $3 per person and a 3.5% paypal fee not included in price

PV Hook Up
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PV Hook Up
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Trip availability and prices

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July 2026
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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour Trip – Bay (AM)
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Roosterfish
Tuna (Skipjack)
+3
US $649
Entire boat: up to 8 people
5 Hour Trip – Bay (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Roosterfish
Tuna (Skipjack)
+3
US $775
Entire boat: up to 8 people
6 Hour Trip – Bay
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Roosterfish
Tuna (Skipjack)
+3
US $900
Entire boat: up to 8 people
8 Hour Trip – 18-22 Miles Offshore
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
8 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Roosterfish
Sailfish
+3
US $1,150
Entire boat: up to 8 people
10 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
+4
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 8 people
12 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
Tuna (Yellowfin)
+3
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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Rating

4.6
39 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (46)

What anglers say

87%
Recommended
74%
Caught fish

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Patrick March
Patrick March
ca
Alberta, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great half day trip!
4 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) - 9:00 AM on March 30, 20266 adults2 children

Family friendly. Captain and crew put us on the skipjack. Lots of fun for the kids to reel in. Stopped for a swim on the return trip. Boat was immaculate and there was lots of ice to keep the beer cold.

Reported catch:
Skipjack Tuna
PV Hook Up
Response from Charter operator

Thanks for the great review! and thanks again for fishing with us it was great to meet you guys!

Vladimir Sinkov
Vladimir Sinkov
us
New Hampshire, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great boat and crew!
6 Hour Trip – Bay - 10:00 AM on March 18, 20265 adults

The boat was clean and spacious with all necessary equipment. The captain and the crew were punctual, polite, professional, and very friendly. My family and I had a great experience and caught a lot of fish!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Skipjack
Spanish Mackerel
Jack Crevalle
PV Hook Up
Response from Charter operator

Thanks so much for the great review! And thanks again for fishing with us it awesome to meet your family! thanks

Ralph Lamberti
Ralph Lamberti
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
4.0
Verified
New
A pretty fun trip!
6 Hour Trip – Bay - 11:00 AM on July 4, 20268 adults

Caught a few fish, and the captain made accommodations for our group. The first mate was the real man though! + this boat is super nice

Reported catch:
Skipjack Tuna
PV Hook Up
Response from Charter operator

thanks Ralph it was a pleasure fishing with You! thanks again

Mike Dobbins
Mike Dobbins
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing with PV
4 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) - 8:00 AM on February 25, 20262 adults

PV Hook Up
Response from Charter operator

Gracias Amigos!

Dusty Swanson
Dusty Swanson
us
North Dakota, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
Fishing with PV
8 Hour Trip – 18-22 Miles Offshore - 9:00 AM on March 20, 20267 adults1 child

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Skipjack Tuna
PV Hook Up
Response from Charter operator

Thanks !

FAQs about PV Hook Up – 38 Sportfisher

PV Hook Up – 38 Sportfisher offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $649 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $649 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $649 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) - 10:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $649 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) - 11:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $649 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $649 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) - 8:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $649 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) - 9:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $775 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $775 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) - 10:00 AM (5 hours)
  • US $775 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) - 11:00 AM (5 hours)
  • US $775 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) - 8:00 AM (5 hours)
  • US $775 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) - 9:00 AM (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bay (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bay - 10:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bay - 11:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bay - 8:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bay - 9:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 8 Hour Trip – 18-22 Miles Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 8 Hour Trip – 18-22 Miles Offshore - 6:00 AM (8 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 8 Hour Trip – 18-22 Miles Offshore - 8:00 AM (8 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 8 Hour Trip – 18-22 Miles Offshore - 9:00 AM (8 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Offshore (10 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore (12 hours)
When you book a trip with PV Hook Up – 38 Sportfisher, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private toilet downstairs
  • 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 – 38 Sportfisher include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait is included 10 live Google eye bait for 4 and hour trips and 20 live baits for 8,10, and 12 hr days. Note when available it is suggested to buy extra bait for offshore days! )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (The crew will clean and fillet any fish you would like to take - note freezer bags are not included please bring your own. )
  • First mate (Captain and 1st mate are always on the boat. It is normal to tip 10-20 % and the captain and deckhand will split it. )
PV Hook Up – 38 Sportfisher offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We offer trips from 10 to 120 miles offshore!)
PV Hook Up – 38 Sportfisher 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 – 38 Sportfisher include:
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Needlefish
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

PV Hook Up
PV Hook Up
PV Hook Up

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

87 Fishing Reports
184 Customer reviews
Typical response 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.

87 Fishing Reports
184 Customer reviews
Typical response 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.

The fish you can target

Skipjack
Skipjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Needlefish
Needlefish
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Skipjack
Skipjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Needlefish
Needlefish

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
2000
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Custom Sportfisher
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 315HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We offer trips from 10 to 120 miles offshore!

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Private toilet downstairs
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Kitchen
Multimedia system
Speakers and iPod connection
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait is included 10 live Google eye bait for 4 and hour trips and 20 live baits for 8,10, and 12 hr days. Note when available it is suggested to buy extra bait for offshore days!
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
The crew will clean and fillet any fish you would like to take - note freezer bags are not included please bring your own.
First mate
Captain and 1st mate are always on the boat. It is normal to tip 10-20 % and the captain and deckhand will split it.

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Kids are allowed on board but must behave we also only have life jackets for 5 yrs and up. Anyone under 5 yrs you need to bring your own life jacket.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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:

 PayPal

What’s biting in Puerto Vallarta right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
RoosterfishRoosterfish
SailfishSailfish
WahooWahoo

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4 hour trip • 8 persons
US $649

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