PV Hook Up – The Buddy
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PV Hook Up – The Buddy

"J" Dock Marina Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta, JA, Mexico

Running angling trips out of Marina Vallarta, PV Hook Up invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

The Captain will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This charter specializes in Deep sea fishing offshore and inshore. Catch Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Roosterfish, Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Tuna, and more depending on the season and conditions of the day.

You’ll be fishing from a 27’ Center Console boat with enough room for up to 4 anglers at any single time. It also includes a toilet, an ice box, and a fighting chair.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that’s up to you is to use it as best you can.  You’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip. and the crew will clean and fillet any fish you would like to take home or have cooked at one of our local restaurants.

There will be a first mate on board to help you with anything you need. Tips for good service are always appreciated.

Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with.

Book your trip now and hit the water with PV Hook Up!

This Charter is also available for pick ups in Nuevo Vallarta, La Cruz and Punta Mita. Contact us for prices for different pick up locations

  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Fighting Chair

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 hrs inshore inside the bay
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $270
    4 hour fishing charter inshore A 4-hour trip inside the Banderas Bay catch Spanish Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Skip Jacks, small Mahi Mahi, and more
  • Private trip
    6 hours inshore inside the bay
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $400
    An extra couple of hours in the bay give you the chance to land even more amazing fish, with Spanish Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Roosterfish, and much more on the menu!
  • Private trip
    8 hours Deep Sea fishing
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $550
    On our 8 hr deep sea fishing you can catch Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Jack Crevalle, and more
  • Private trip
    10 hours fishing offshore
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $750
    10 hour fishing charter offshore catch Head out Deep Sea fishing for Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Roosterfish, Jack Crevalle, Red Snapper, and more. Blue and Black Marlin season is Normally July to late November Striped Marlin Season is Normally March - April. Sailfish you can normally catch all year around Mahi Mahi you can normally catch all year around.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $800
    12-hour offshore serious big game fishing catch Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, and more.

About the Charter Operator

PV Hook Up
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
39 Fishing Reports
111 Customer reviews
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

Custom (Center console) originally built in 2001, and restored in 2023. Powered by 2 60HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 18 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System

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
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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FAQs about PV Hook Up – The Buddy

PV Hook Up – The Buddy offers the following trips to customers:
  • $270 per group - 4 hrs inshore inside the bay (4 hours)
  • $400 per group - 6 hours inshore inside the bay (6 hours)
  • $550 per group - 8 hours Deep Sea fishing (8 hours)
  • $750 per group - 10 hours fishing offshore (10 hours)
  • $800 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore (12 hours)
When you book a trip with PV Hook Up – The Buddy, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
Trips booked with PV Hook Up – The Buddy include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
PV Hook Up – The Buddy offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
PV Hook Up – The Buddy offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with PV Hook Up – The Buddy include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Needlefish
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo