Fishing with Uli 

4.9
(99 reviews)
 Adolfo Ruiz Cortines, Zihuatanejo, GR 40890, Mexico–

Fishing with Uli 

Zihuatanejo, GR, Mexico
–
25 ft
4
4.9
(99 reviews)

There's a fish with your name on it in Zihuatanejo and Fishing with Uli will help you catch it! Captain Ulises will be your guide, which means you'll tap into years of knowledge and experience.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Barracuda, Bonito, Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, African Pompano Jack, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Needlefish, Pompano, Roosterfish, Sailfish, and whatever else is biting. During the trip you might be light tackle fishing, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

You'll be welcome aboard a 25' sportfishing vessel with room for 4 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

You can't go wrong when you bring sunblock (non-spray), a hat, and sunglasses. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Fishing with Uli.

There's a fish with your name on it in Zihuatanejo and Fishing with Uli will help you catch it! Captain Ulises will be your guide, which means you'll tap into years of knowledge and experience.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Barracuda, Bonito, Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, African Pompano Jack, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Needlefish, Pompano, Roosterfish, Sailfish, and whatever else is biting. During the trip you might be light tackle fishing, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

You'll be welcome aboard a 25' sportfishing vessel with room for 4 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

You can't go wrong when you bring sunblock (non-spray), a hat, and sunglasses. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Fishing with Uli.

Ulises Rivera
Captain
Ulises Rivera
21 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
7 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
Marlin (Striped)
+2
US $296
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.9
99 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (124)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
82%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

Reviews (99)

  • Josh Sulistyo
    Josh Sulistyo
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Recommended!

    7 Hour Trip on April 15, 2026 • 2 adults

    So many people that reach out to me when I was looking for a captain that can assist my husband and son who were interested in fishing in Zihuatanejo. I just googled for the best fishing company that can assist my husband and son. So Captain Ully came up as ver much recommended so I booked him directly from fishingbooker. In total they caught 10 fish. They were aiming for small game. I appreciate his honesty to ask us first whether if we want to do small game or big game. We are happy with small game. We caught bonito and we ate them all at nearby restaurant that can cook for us. It was a great day.

  • Jamie Sinnott
    Jamie Sinnott
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great days on the water

    7 Hour Trip on January 15, 2026 • 2 adults

    We fished two days with Eduardo on the "No Problema" super panga. First day and was deep sea, and we got into yellow fin tuna right away and could've loaded the boat. We kept a few but then went for Sailfish. Blanked on those but none of the other boats had a good day either, that's fishing (Eso es pesca). The second day we went small game; trolled for Bonita and after getting enough for lunch and dinner we switched to live bait for rooster and jack crevelle and got into both. Some nice sized fish too. Eduardo was awesome; worked really hard for us and also pointed out sea turtles, dolphins, and whales. His english is almost as bad as our spanish but it didn't keep us from communicating the important parts and having some great laughs. The boat was very comfortable for a panga and gear was in great shape. highly recommend this trip. I would suggest paying for the trip in pesos, there was some confusion with the exchange rate and Uli charged us a little more than expected both days, but it wasn't much. Great time.

  • Lindsay Degraaf
    Lindsay Degraaf
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Worth every penny

    7 Hour Trip on December 18, 2025 • 2 adults

    Was really excited to get out on the ocean with hopes of catching a sailfish/ mahi mah. Although we were unsuccessful in those attempts, Uli and Eduardo tried everything to make it happen. Despite not getting the fish we set out for, our trip still blew our expectations out of the water! Uli and Eduardo were able to take us a bit closer in to shore and we hooked into 4 Bonitas that they filleted for us after the trip. Some other highlights were seeing the dolphins swim up close to the boat as well as seeing some sea turtles! Uli was a very down to earth captain who made our experience all the better. I don’t think there is a harder working First hand than Eduardo. Would book again in a heartbeat if we had another day in Zihua.

  • Andy Wolf
    Andy Wolf
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Don't hesitate, book it!

    7 Hour Trip on March 1, 2026 • 2 adults

    Uli is the man and will make sure you have a great time. Whether it's Eduardo or his dad (Seciro?), they know what they're doing and will do everything they can to put you in the action. I had a blast catching 3 sailfish in under 3 hours including a very uncommon double hookup. If you want, you can also do an inshore trip and he'll take you snorkeling to an absolutely beautiful spot with an abundance of fish; it's like being in an aquarium. I'm already trying to figure out my next trip to Ixtapa/Zihua so I can get out on the water with Uli and crew.

  • Morgan Williams
    Morgan Williams
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Amazing trip!!

    7 Hour Trip on October 22, 2026 • 3 adults

    We had a great time from the moment we left the pier!! Captain was incredible- super nice and spoke great English. His 1st mate worked tirelessly the whole trip. We caught a big sail fish which was absolutely amazing and the cherry on top

  • Dennis Mcmahon
    Dennis Mcmahon
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2024
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing day with the kids!

    7 Hour Trip on February 23, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Ulysses and his first mate, Eduardo, gave us an awesome experience. Wonderful personalities, a solid plan, and they went the extra mile to make sure the kids (8 and 13) had a blast. We caught a ton of fish, learned how best to prepare the different species, and had a fun and social day out on the water. I'd definitely go fishing with these guys again. As long as you're cool with a basic panga to get you out there, then I am certain you'll have a blast too.

  • Mike Brown
    Mike Brown
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    excellent fishing trip , great captain and mate

    7 Hour Trip on December 27, 2025 • 4 adults

    we went on a 7 hr trip with Uli and he was great anout texting the day before snd making sure he understood what we wanted to do . it was two dads and there sons , he took use to several locations to make sure we caight lots if different fish , lots of non stop action on the rods. great music , great people . last Uli , and first mate made us a type of ceviche it was amazing and the icing on the cake for a great fishing trip .

  • Angelina Johnson
    Angelina Johnson
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Bucket List

    7 Hour Trip on February 5, 2026 • 2 adults

    My husband and I were down in Zhijanteneho for our 31st wedding anniversary and decided a fishing charter would be a good way to celebrate. Uli and Eduardo were amazing, we caught 5 sail fish and fulfilled an item on our bucket list. I would recommend Uli and his team to anyone! We hope to come back with our son and daughter in law for another fishing charter. What a fantastic experience!

  • Brian Cerson
    Brian Cerson
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Sailfish Caught

    7 Hour Trip on December 17, 2025 • 1 adult

    Fulfilled one of my lifetime dreams by catching a Sailfish with some help from Ulises and Eduardo. They came well-prepared, worked hard, and provided me guidance to help me land a good sized sailfish, which we quickly photographed and then live-released. An enjoyable day, which I plan to do again the next time I visit Ixtapa / Zihautenejo. I highly recommend them.

  • Gary Grant
    Gary Grant
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2020
    18 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water with Uli and Lalo

    7 Hour Trip on March 29, 2026 • 1 adult

    had a great day on the No Problema with Captain Uli and Lalo, caught a Sierra before we even left the bay, pulled on a bunch of Bonita working our way down to playa blanco, then caught several Dorado. had a delicious Taritas de mahi mahi lunch on the way back in courtesy of the Captain's. if you are ever in Zihua look these guys up.

FAQs about Fishing with Uli

Fishing with Uli offers the following trip to customers:
  • MXN 5,500 per group - 7 Hour Trip (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Fishing with Uli, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Spearfishing equipment
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Fishing with Uli include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Fishing with Uli offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Fishing with Uli offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Fishing with Uli include:
  • Barracuda (Mexican)
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack (African Pompano)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Needlefish
  • Pompano (Paloma)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish

Your captain

Ulises Rivera
Ulises Rivera
Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico
3 Fishing Reports
99 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2023
The first time I reeled a big Sailfish I knew it was what I wanted to be doing all the time, and since that day I'm still doing it.
Ulises Rivera
Ulises Rivera
3
reports
99
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
The first time I reeled a big Sailfish I knew it was what I wanted to be doing all the time, and since that day I'm still doing it.

The fish you can target

Mexican Barracuda
Mexican Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
African Pompano Jack
African Pompano Jack
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Needlefish
Needlefish
Paloma Pompano
Paloma Pompano
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Mexican Barracuda
Mexican Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
African Pompano Jack
African Pompano Jack
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin

Real catches by this captain

  • Three adult anglers display a large sailfish aboard a small offshore fishing boat on calm open water.
    Morgan W.
    Morgan W.
    We had a great time from the moment we left the pier!! Captain was incredible- super nice and spoke great English. His 1st mate worked tirelessly the whole trip. We caught a big sail fish which was absolutely amazing and the cherry on top
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Bonito fish while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Josh S.
    Josh S.
    So many people that reach out to me when I was looking for a captain that can assist my husband and son who were interested in fishing in Zihuatanejo. I just googled for the best fishing company that can assist my husband and son. So Captain Ully came up as ver much recommended so I booked him directly from fishingbooker. In total they caught 10 fish. They were aiming for small game. I appreciate his honesty to ask us first whether if we want to do small game or big game. We are happy with small game. We caught bonito and we ate them all at nearby restaurant that can cook for us. It was a great day.
  • Angler holding a freshly caught silver game fish aboard a center-console fishing boat, with fellow anglers and open ocean visible.
    Fish 1
    Bullet Tuna
    David A.
    David A.
    Great trip with Uli. Windy, but doable. We were a bit late in th season for Marlin or Sailfish but we caught plenty of Albacore and Bonito. Boat had a shade canopy which was really helpful. We had two adults and one teen. Boat was plenty big enough. Bring plastic bags or a cooler to take cleaned (by the crew!) fish home. Would definitely go our with Uli again.
  • Angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Mackerel while fishing on a boat during sunset.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Gary G.
    Gary G.
    had a great day on the No Problema with Captain Uli and Lalo, caught a Sierra before we even left the bay, pulled on a bunch of Bonita working our way down to playa blanco, then caught several Dorado. had a delicious Taritas de mahi mahi lunch on the way back in courtesy of the Captain's. if you are ever in Zihua look these guys up.
  • A young angler proudly displays a Mahi Mahi while surrounded by two crew members on a sunny day at sea.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Vernon L.
    Vernon L.
    We caught at least 20 fish, Bonita, Mackerel, Jack, and mahi mahi. Uli was very sociable, helpful and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend his charter. If you are driving into Zihuatenejo, be sure to get there early to find parking. It can be problematic.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Sailfish on a boat during a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Andy W.
    Andy W.
    Uli is the man and will make sure you have a great time. Whether it's Eduardo or his dad (Seciro?), they know what they're doing and will do everything they can to put you in the action. I had a blast catching 3 sailfish in under 3 hours including a very uncommon double hookup. If you want, you can also do an inshore trip and he'll take you snorkeling to an absolutely beautiful spot with an abundance of fish; it's like being in an aquarium. I'm already trying to figure out my next trip to Ixtapa/Zihua so I can get out on the water with Uli and crew.
  • A young angler proudly displays a large tuna while fishing with a family member on a sunny day at sea.
    Fish 1
    Skipjack Tuna
    Dennis M.
    Dennis M.
    Captain Ulysses and his first mate, Eduardo, gave us an awesome experience. Wonderful personalities, a solid plan, and they went the extra mile to make sure the kids (8 and 13) had a blast. We caught a ton of fish, learned how best to prepare the different species, and had a fun and social day out on the water. I'd definitely go fishing with these guys again. As long as you're cool with a basic panga to get you out there, then I am certain you'll have a blast too.
  • A proud angler holding a large Sailfish on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Angelina J.
    Angelina J.
    My husband and I were down in Zhijanteneho for our 31st wedding anniversary and decided a fishing charter would be a good way to celebrate. Uli and Eduardo were amazing, we caught 5 sail fish and fulfilled an item on our bucket list. I would recommend Uli and his team to anyone! We hope to come back with our son and daughter in law for another fishing charter. What a fantastic experience!
  • A happy angler proudly displaying a Bonito caught during a fishing trip, with a scenic ocean backdrop and a beautiful sunrise.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Brian R.
    Brian R.
    Our trip was great. Great Captain and crew. caught fish and was treated to a great authentic local speciality. I would highly recommend and will definitely book again if we are in the area.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Sailfish while seated in a small boat, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sailfish
    Dan H.
    Dan H.
    Highly recommended this trip Uli was very professional and delivered big time! Ceviche from the Bonita we caught was perfect and then there’s the big Sailfish! Saw whales, porpoises and even a turtle! Eduardo was very accommodating and EXCELLENT!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2015
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Imemsa
Boat type
Panga
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 50HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting chair
GPS
Snorkeling equipment
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Spearfishing equipment
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
 American Express
 PayPal
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Zihuatanejo right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
RoosterfishRoosterfish
SailfishSailfish

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