Explore Sayulita Fishing Charters
Join us for an unforgettable fishing adventure on the beautiful Mexican Pacific with a true local guide. Captain Chilo will take you to the best inshore and offshore fishing spots while you enjoy stunning views of Sayulita's coastline.
Aboard our 21-foot boat, up to four anglers can fish comfortably with quality rods, reels, tackle, and live bait provided—no fishing license required. Popular catches include mahi mahi, sailfish, amberjack, marlin, tuna, and roosterfish. Your catch can be cleaned or filleted at no extra charge, and fresh ceviche can be prepared on board upon request.
Captain Chilo welcomes anglers of all ages, including families with kids. Child-sized life vests, snacks, beverages, and plenty of shade are included.
Have questions or want to book? Contact Chilo to learn more about fishing with Explore Sayulita Fishing Charters.
Join us for an unforgettable fishing adventure on the beautiful Mexican Pacific with a true local guide. Captain Chilo will take you to the best inshore and offshore fishing spots while you enjoy stunning views of Sayulita's coastline.
Aboard our 21-foot boat, up to four anglers can fish comfortably with quality rods, reels, tackle, and live bait provided—no fishing license required. Popular catches include mahi mahi, sailfish, amberjack, marlin, tuna, and roosterfish. Your catch can be cleaned or filleted at no extra charge, and fresh ceviche can be prepared on board upon request.
Captain Chilo welcomes anglers of all ages, including families with kids. Child-sized life vests, snacks, beverages, and plenty of shade are included.
Have questions or want to book? Contact Chilo to learn more about fishing with Explore Sayulita Fishing Charters.

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CHILO AND FERNANDO WERE THE BEST!!! I messaged them before the trip letting them know my fiancé and I were super excited to catch Mahi mahi and they let us know they would do their best to put us on top of some fish. After catching bait and checking a few buoys, we were handed the rods to catch fish. We caught 8 mahi mahi and a bunch of skip jacks. Fernando made us ceviche from the fish we caught which was so delicious, and chilo made us feel confident and had us laughing the entire time. 10/10 experience, can’t recommend this trip enough

English Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you’re looking for an unforgettable fishing experience in Sayulita, this charter is an easy recommendation! My parents were visiting from Washington and they absolutely love to fish, so we wanted to give them a special experience. Instead of leaving from Puerto Vallarta, we made the short drive to Sayulita—which not only saved money, but also gave us the chance to enjoy another beautiful Pueblo Mágico. The day started by catching live bait fish with a net, which was something we had never experienced before. In many places in the U.S., you simply stop at a bait dock, so this felt authentic and exciting right from the start. The boat was well stocked with snacks and drinks, and the crew shared great local insight along the way. Captain Fernando and Chilo were outstanding—friendly, professional, and highly skilled fishermen. Once we reached open water, still within sight of shore, it was amazing watching them read the water and spot where the fish were. Their local knowledge and years of experience really showed. They were also excellent with all skill levels. If you’re new to fishing, they’ll cast for you, help you reel in your catch, and take photos of the moment. If you already know how to fish, they’ll take you where the action is and let you enjoy the experience. We had an incredible catch: 4 jack crevalle (also called toro fish), 1 grouper, 6 Spanish mackerel, and 2 chiapin—plenty of action all day long! To top it all off, they prepared fresh ceviche right on the boat using fish caught that day. Honestly, you haven’t had ceviche until you’ve had it this fresh. One thing to note: this is a smaller 6-person boat, so space can be a little tight if everyone is casting at once. But once a fish is hooked, they hand off the rod so you can enjoy the fight. It worked perfectly for our mixed-experience group. We would absolutely recommend this trip again and again! 🎣☀️🌊 ⸻ Reseña en Español ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Si buscas una experiencia de pesca inolvidable en Sayulita, ¡este tour es una excelente opción! Mis padres nos visitaban desde Washington y les encanta pescar, así que queríamos darles una experiencia especial. En lugar de salir desde Puerto Vallarta, manejamos un corto trayecto hasta Sayulita, lo cual no solo nos ahorró dinero, sino que también nos permitió disfrutar otro hermoso Pueblo Mágico. El día comenzó atrapando carnada viva con una red, algo que nunca habíamos vivido antes. En muchos lugares de Estados Unidos simplemente compras carnada en un muelle, así que esto se sintió auténtico y emocionante desde el inicio. El bote estaba bien surtido con botanas y bebidas, y la tripulación compartió información muy interesante sobre la zona. El Capitán Fernando y Chilo fueron excelentes: amables, profesionales y pescadores con mucha experiencia. Cuando llegamos al mar abierto, aún cerca de la costa, fue impresionante ver cómo leían el agua y encontraban dónde estaban los peces. Su conocimiento local y experiencia realmente se notan. También fueron excelentes con todos los niveles de experiencia. Si eres principiante, ellos lanzan por ti, te ayudan a recoger tu pesca y toman fotos. Si ya sabes pescar, te llevan directo a donde está la acción y te dejan disfrutar la experiencia. Tuvimos una pesca increíble: 4 jureles/toro, 1 mero, 6 macarelas españolas y 2 chiapines. ¡Hubo acción durante todo el día! Para cerrar con broche de oro, prepararon ceviche fresco en el bote con pescado capturado ese mismo día. Honestamente, no has probado ceviche de verdad hasta comerlo así de fresco. Un detalle a considerar: es un bote pequeño para 6 personas, así que puede sentirse algo ajustado si todos lanzan al mismo tiempo. Pero una vez que pica un pez, te pasan la caña para que disfrutes la pelea. Funcionó perfecto para nuestro grupo con distintos niveles de experiencia. ¡Lo recomendamos totalmente una y otra vez! 🎣☀️🌊

This trip was so special and is going to be a lifetime memory for all of us. On the way out we stopped to watch two humpback whales closer than we'd ever seen before. Chilo was super knowledgable about all the sealife and birds. It was all of our first times doing a fishing trip like this and he was super patient and helpful teaching each of us how to reel in big fish. All five of us caught one! For lunch they made us fresh ceviche from the fish we caught, and skinned and filleted the other fish for us to take home to cook. It was all delicious. I've done some of the sales-y catamaran trips nearby and none of them compared to this trip. Definitely going to be doing this again next time we're in town, I can't recommend it more.

Chilo is an outstanding fishing guide in Sayulita, and our trip was absolutely fantastic. I took my two sons out with him, and both of them caught several fish—there was nonstop action from start to finish. The day was beautiful, the equipment was in great shape, and Chilo was professional, knowledgeable, and great with the kids. We caught lots of fish and had an unforgettable experience on the water. I highly recommend Chilo to anyone looking for a fun, successful fishing trip in Sayulita.
Had a great time with Chilo and Fernando. Struggled to find fish at first but when we did there were many. Fernando made ceviche when we got back to shore. Great guys!
The boat was great and the crew was aweome. Came down to Sayulita to have a family get away. Was just hoping to catch something with my three teenage kids. Chilo got us on a large group of rooster fish for multiple hours and we even had time to go watch whales. Would recommend boat Azul and Chilos crew for anyone. They also cut our fish and recommended a local restaurant to cook it for lunch (Tierra Viva). Awesome day
We had the best time on the water with Chilo. He is a fishing expert knowing his local waters, taking us all around to find the biting fish! We had great success and a lot of fun. It was very relaxing and enjoyable. Then he made us ceviche from the Spanish mackerels on the beach which was so delicious! As fresh as it gets :). Couldn't recommend this boating experience with Chilo more!
we caught 61 fish in just a few hours it was awesome, they were all mahi mahi. they provided drinks and made fresh ceviche with the fish we caught at the end. chilo and fernando know what they are doing!
Chilo and Fernando found the goods… Mahi Mahi, Rooster Fish, Red Snapper, and a whole bunch more… Chilo whipped up an incredible Rooster Fish ceviche right out of the water. 10/10, 5 stars, etc. And we saw humpbacks.

Great experience. My girlfriend and I caught so many fish our arms gave out. Nice variety of catch from Mahi, Rooster, Mackerel and Snapper. We highly recommend the Azul and her crew.
CHILO AND FERNANDO WERE THE BEST!!! I messaged them before the trip letting them know my fiancé and I were super excited to catch Mahi mahi and they let us know they would do their best to put us on top of some fish. After catching bait and checking a few buoys, we were handed the rods to catch fish. We caught 8 mahi mahi and a bunch of skip jacks. Fernando made us ceviche from the fish we caught which was so delicious, and chilo made us feel confident and had us laughing the entire time. 10/10 experience, can’t recommend this trip enough

we had sooo much fun fishing with you guys 🤙🏽🤙🏽🎣🎣

English Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you’re looking for an unforgettable fishing experience in Sayulita, this charter is an easy recommendation! My parents were visiting from Washington and they absolutely love to fish, so we wanted to give them a special experience. Instead of leaving from Puerto Vallarta, we made the short drive to Sayulita—which not only saved money, but also gave us the chance to enjoy another beautiful Pueblo Mágico. The day started by catching live bait fish with a net, which was something we had never experienced before. In many places in the U.S., you simply stop at a bait dock, so this felt authentic and exciting right from the start. The boat was well stocked with snacks and drinks, and the crew shared great local insight along the way. Captain Fernando and Chilo were outstanding—friendly, professional, and highly skilled fishermen. Once we reached open water, still within sight of shore, it was amazing watching them read the water and spot where the fish were. Their local knowledge and years of experience really showed. They were also excellent with all skill levels. If you’re new to fishing, they’ll cast for you, help you reel in your catch, and take photos of the moment. If you already know how to fish, they’ll take you where the action is and let you enjoy the experience. We had an incredible catch: 4 jack crevalle (also called toro fish), 1 grouper, 6 Spanish mackerel, and 2 chiapin—plenty of action all day long! To top it all off, they prepared fresh ceviche right on the boat using fish caught that day. Honestly, you haven’t had ceviche until you’ve had it this fresh. One thing to note: this is a smaller 6-person boat, so space can be a little tight if everyone is casting at once. But once a fish is hooked, they hand off the rod so you can enjoy the fight. It worked perfectly for our mixed-experience group. We would absolutely recommend this trip again and again! 🎣☀️🌊 ⸻ Reseña en Español ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Si buscas una experiencia de pesca inolvidable en Sayulita, ¡este tour es una excelente opción! Mis padres nos visitaban desde Washington y les encanta pescar, así que queríamos darles una experiencia especial. En lugar de salir desde Puerto Vallarta, manejamos un corto trayecto hasta Sayulita, lo cual no solo nos ahorró dinero, sino que también nos permitió disfrutar otro hermoso Pueblo Mágico. El día comenzó atrapando carnada viva con una red, algo que nunca habíamos vivido antes. En muchos lugares de Estados Unidos simplemente compras carnada en un muelle, así que esto se sintió auténtico y emocionante desde el inicio. El bote estaba bien surtido con botanas y bebidas, y la tripulación compartió información muy interesante sobre la zona. El Capitán Fernando y Chilo fueron excelentes: amables, profesionales y pescadores con mucha experiencia. Cuando llegamos al mar abierto, aún cerca de la costa, fue impresionante ver cómo leían el agua y encontraban dónde estaban los peces. Su conocimiento local y experiencia realmente se notan. También fueron excelentes con todos los niveles de experiencia. Si eres principiante, ellos lanzan por ti, te ayudan a recoger tu pesca y toman fotos. Si ya sabes pescar, te llevan directo a donde está la acción y te dejan disfrutar la experiencia. Tuvimos una pesca increíble: 4 jureles/toro, 1 mero, 6 macarelas españolas y 2 chiapines. ¡Hubo acción durante todo el día! Para cerrar con broche de oro, prepararon ceviche fresco en el bote con pescado capturado ese mismo día. Honestamente, no has probado ceviche de verdad hasta comerlo así de fresco. Un detalle a considerar: es un bote pequeño para 6 personas, así que puede sentirse algo ajustado si todos lanzan al mismo tiempo. Pero una vez que pica un pez, te pasan la caña para que disfrutes la pelea. Funcionó perfecto para nuestro grupo con distintos niveles de experiencia. ¡Lo recomendamos totalmente una y otra vez! 🎣☀️🌊

we had a great time fishing with you guys

This trip was so special and is going to be a lifetime memory for all of us. On the way out we stopped to watch two humpback whales closer than we'd ever seen before. Chilo was super knowledgable about all the sealife and birds. It was all of our first times doing a fishing trip like this and he was super patient and helpful teaching each of us how to reel in big fish. All five of us caught one! For lunch they made us fresh ceviche from the fish we caught, and skinned and filleted the other fish for us to take home to cook. It was all delicious. I've done some of the sales-y catamaran trips nearby and none of them compared to this trip. Definitely going to be doing this again next time we're in town, I can't recommend it more.

we had a great time on the boat with you all. hope to see you sometime soon

Chilo is an outstanding fishing guide in Sayulita, and our trip was absolutely fantastic. I took my two sons out with him, and both of them caught several fish—there was nonstop action from start to finish. The day was beautiful, the equipment was in great shape, and Chilo was professional, knowledgeable, and great with the kids. We caught lots of fish and had an unforgettable experience on the water. I highly recommend Chilo to anyone looking for a fun, successful fishing trip in Sayulita.

we had so much fun taking you and you kids fishing can wait for next ocean aventure

With ample support from Captain Chilo, we were able to catch all different types of fish - Mahi Mahi, skipjack tuna, crevalle jack. We also saw tons of dolphins and 8+ humpback whales! Then we went for a refreshing swim to cool off (we also could have snorkeled) and then watched the captain prepare the freshest, most delicious ceviche we’ve ever had onboard. Couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day!!! Thank you captain Chilo! We can’t wait to go deep sea fishing next time 😄😄😄😄

we had a amazing day out in water
Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico
Capt. Chilo was born and raised in Sayulita, and is part of one of the founding families in Sayulita. Fishing, surfing and marine biology runs in his blood. He has degrees in Ocean Rescue, Expert diving, and Commercial fishing.
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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