PV Hook Up Charters – Bertram 

4.7
(26 reviews)
 Los Peines, Puerto Vallarta, JA, Mexico–

PV Hook Up Charters – Bertram 

Puerto Vallarta, JA, Mexico
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28 ft
6
4.7
(26 reviews)

PV Hook Up Charters is one of the biggest and most respected names in the Banderas Bay. Offering fishing trips aboard a fleet of awesome vessels, and hitting some of the best big game fishing grounds in the country, these guys have what it takes to bring your fishing dreams to life.

The 28' Bertram is one of the latest boats to join the PV family. This sportfisher was completely overhauled in 2016 and is now ready for action both inshore and offshore. The boat has plenty of covered and open deck space, as well as a comfortable interior with an enclosed head, a galley, and a cabin to rest after long fights above.

And you're in for a fight, that's for sure. The shallow waters of the Banderas Bay are full of a host of awesome gamefish that will put any angler through their paces. Roosterfish and Jack Crevalle top the list, but there are also Snook, Mackerel, Snapper, and much more.

Head offshore, and the action really gets going. Depending on the length of your trip, you could be visiting famous fishing grounds like El Faro, El Morro, La Corbetena, or even the hallowed waters of El Banco, almost 50 miles from town. Out here you'll find Blue, Black, and Striped Marlin, as well as big Pacific Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Hammerhead Sharks. All that, plus some monster Snapper lurking in the depths!

No matter where you go, you can trust the PV Hook Up team to work tirelessly to make sure your trip goes smoothly. All their captains are highly experienced and their crews are some of the best in the business. As if that wasn't enough, all PV Hook Up Charters trips come with live bait, lures, tournament-grade tackle, and a cleaning and filleting service for all your catch.

So what are you waiting for? Climb aboard and get ready to explore the depths of the Banderas Bay and beyond!

PV Hook Up Charters is one of the biggest and most respected names in the Banderas Bay. Offering fishing trips aboard a fleet of awesome vessels, and hitting some of the best big game fishing grounds in the country, these guys have what it takes to bring your fishing dreams to life.

The 28' Bertram is one of the latest boats to join the PV family. This sportfisher was completely overhauled in 2016 and is now ready for action both inshore and offshore. The boat has plenty of covered and open deck space, as well as a comfortable interior with an enclosed head, a galley, and a cabin to rest after long fights above.

And you're in for a fight, that's for sure. The shallow waters of the Banderas Bay are full of a host of awesome gamefish that will put any angler through their paces. Roosterfish and Jack Crevalle top the list, but there are also Snook, Mackerel, Snapper, and much more.

Head offshore, and the action really gets going. Depending on the length of your trip, you could be visiting famous fishing grounds like El Faro, El Morro, La Corbetena, or even the hallowed waters of El Banco, almost 50 miles from town. Out here you'll find Blue, Black, and Striped Marlin, as well as big Pacific Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Hammerhead Sharks. All that, plus some monster Snapper lurking in the depths!

No matter where you go, you can trust the PV Hook Up team to work tirelessly to make sure your trip goes smoothly. All their captains are highly experienced and their crews are some of the best in the business. As if that wasn't enough, all PV Hook Up Charters trips come with live bait, lures, tournament-grade tackle, and a cleaning and filleting service for all your catch.

So what are you waiting for? Climb aboard and get ready to explore the depths of the Banderas Bay and beyond!

PV Hook Up
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4 hour Snorkeling and fishing combo
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Skipjack)
Needlefish
Sierra Mackerel
+1
US $550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing
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)
Tuna (Skipjack)
Needlefish
Sierra Mackerel
Jack (Pacific Crevalle)
US $550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip - Inshore Fishing
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Skipjack)
Needlefish
Sierra Mackerel
+1
US $799
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip - Deep Sea Fishing
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Tuna (Skipjack)
Sierra Mackerel
+1
US $995
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 hrs Deep Sea Fishing
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
Tuna (Yellowfin)
+6
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 hrs Deep Sea Fishing
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
Tuna (Skipjack)
+8
US $1,450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.7
26 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

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All reviews (26)

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Joseph Taylor
Joseph Taylor
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Good crew
8 Hour Trip - Deep Sea Fishing on September 10, 2024 • 2 adults

The crew was fun and friendly, it was nice having the cabin of the boat to go down into when it just got too hot, they put in a great effort, changing baits and lures, and finding structure to fish around.

PV Hook Up
Response from Charter operator

Hi Joseph Thanks for much for fishing with us! It is was a pleasure Thanks again PV Hook Up!

Machelle Smith
Machelle Smith
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Amazing
8 Hour Trip - Deep Sea Fishing on January 13, 2023 • 2 adults

Cesar and the crew were amazing! Best fishing experience we've had. They were very friendly and the boat was really clean! We caught 12 in a little over an hour. These guys sure know what they're doing.

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PV Hook Up
Response from Charter operator

Hi Machelle thanks so much for fishing with us and taking the time to write such a great review! Thanks again PV Hook Up

Jason Wing
Jason Wing
us
Idaho, US
Member since 2020
5.0
Verified
8 hr inshore trip
6 Hour Trip - Inshore Fishing on March 24, 2021 • 2 adults

This crew is absolutely WONDERFUL, I'm a blue collar man so I understand hard work and dedication and these fellas work there butts off to get you onto some fish, If your booking a fishing charter because your passion is fishing, this is the one, if you want someone to hold your hand while you get drunk on complimentary beer look somewhere else, or maybe stay at the resort. I literally did not stop reeling in fish almost the whole time we were fishing. If your booking inshore get 8 hrs

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PV Hook Up
Response from Charter operator

Hi Jason Thanks so much for the great review. We are glad you had a good day and caught alot of fish! We will see you next time! thanks again

Mark Tyler
Mark Tyler
Repeat angler
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Awesome day of fishing 🎣
8 Hour Trip - Deep Sea Fishing on October 30, 2022 • 2 adults

Hooked 3 Marlin for the day, 1st one weighed around 110 lbs, we had a double on and handed one rod over to another boat fishing in the same area, the 2nd one took 1 hour and 20 minutes to land and weighed in around 300 lbs, this crew was fantastic and got us into some fish, we also caught bonita and dolphin or (Dorado)

PV Hook Up
Response from Charter operator

Hi Mark Thanks so much for fishing with us and taking the time to write such a great review and post your photos. Congratulations on catching the Marlins! Looks like a great day on the water. Thanks

RANDALL PATTERSON
RANDALL PATTERSON
Repeat angler
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2017
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Captain Steve, Luis, and AL berto
12 Hour Trip - Deep Sea Fishing on September 4, 2021 • 2 adults

Me and my wife have been on 10 or 12 deep sea fishing trips before, and this is the best one we have been on, we caught trophy sail fish and we lost a marlin on a tree 🌳, the best thing is they all speak English, and are very friendly, steve has been fishing these waters for 30 years and kows where the fish are

FAQs about PV Hook Up Charters – Bertram

PV Hook Up Charters – Bertram offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - 4 hour Snorkeling and fishing combo (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 hour Snorkeling and fishing combo - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 hour Snorkeling and fishing combo - 10:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 hour Snorkeling and fishing combo - 11:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 hour Snorkeling and fishing combo - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 hour Snorkeling and fishing combo - 9:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing - 10:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing - 11:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing - 7:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing - 8:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing - 9:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $799 per group - 6 Hour Trip - Inshore Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $995 per group - 8 Hour Trip - Deep Sea Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - 10 hrs Deep Sea Fishing (10 hours)
  • US $1,450 per group - 12 hrs Deep Sea Fishing (12 hours)
When you book a trip with PV Hook Up Charters – Bertram, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Toilet in cabin below
  • Fighting chair
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Snorkeling equipment on request
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Ice box
Trips booked with PV Hook Up Charters – Bertram include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (10 live baits for 4 and 6 hours or 20,10,12)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (The crew will clean and fillet any fish you would like to take. Please bring your own bags to put the fish in. Tips are appreciated! )
  • First mate (1st mate local from Puerto Vallarta over 10 hrs experience )
PV Hook Up Charters – Bertram offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We offer charters inshore and offshore Puerto Vallarta banderas bay is one of the largest I. The world so you need a minimum of 8 hrs just to go outside the bay or 10-12 hrs to go offshore. )
  • Reef fishing
PV Hook Up Charters – Bertram 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 Charters – Bertram include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack (Pacific Crevalle)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Sailfish
  • Sierra Mackerel
  • Snapper (Pacific Dog)
  • Snapper (Red Pacific)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

PV Hook Up
PV Hook Up
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
99 Fishing Reports
189 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.
PV Hook Up
PV Hook Up
99
reports
189
reviews
2014
member since
~1h
response
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

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Sierra Mackerel
Sierra Mackerel
Pacific Dog Snapper
Pacific Dog Snapper
Pacific Red Snapper
Pacific Red Snapper
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin

Real catches by this captain

  • A large Bluefin Tuna and a Grey Snapper are displayed on the deck of a sport fishing boat, showcasing a successful offshore fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Tuna Time on Overnight fishing Charter!
  • Four anglers celebrating a successful catch of a large Bluefin Tuna aboard a sportfishing boat, showcasing teamwork and excitement.
    Fish 1
    Bluefin Tuna
    Overnight Yellowfin Tuna Charters with Captain Steve! Come fish in cow town abaord the My Marlin on 2.5 day fishng Charters we have been catching Cow Tuna over 200 lbs!
  • Two anglers celebrating their catch on a sportfishing boat, showcasing a large fish against the backdrop of the ocean.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Marlin
    Big Marlin aboard the My Marlin fishing offshore on a 12 hour fishing Charter. The crew caught Marlin while trolling.
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying a large Marlin on the back of the 'My Marlin II' boat after a successful fishing trip in Puerto Vallarta.
    Fish 1
    Blue Marlin
    The Puerto Vallarta Marlin fishing is on fire! We caught this huge Black Marlin Yesterday fishing with live bait trolling on a 12 hour trip!
  • A proud angler displaying a large Yellowfin Tuna on a fishing boat at night, showcasing the excitement of a successful deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Nice Yellowfin and 2 Marlins release offshore in the My Marlin!
  • Three anglers proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Another great day on the water in Puerto Vallarta Mexico with a huge Mahi Mahi
  • A family proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Another great trip aboard the betram with Albert we filled the boat with Mahi Mahi until we couldnt reel any more!
  • Three adult anglers pose aboard a boat while holding several large amberjack, with additional fish displayed on the deck offshore.
    Fish 1
    Pacific Crevalle Jack
    There is alot of smaller action inside the bay right now check out these Jack Crevalle caught on a 4 hour fishing charter
  • Solo angler proudly holding a large mahi-mahi aboard a speeding offshore fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Big Mahi Mahi fishing on 10-12 hour fishing charters offshore in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
  • Two adult anglers proudly display a pair of large mahi-mahi aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Machelle S.
    Machelle S.
    Cesar and the crew were amazing! Best fishing experience we’ve had. They were very friendly and the boat was really clean! We caught 12 in a little over an hour. These guys sure know what they’re doing.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
1991
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Walkaround
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
24 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

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
Toilet in cabin below
Fighting chair
Fishfinder
Bed
Snorkeling equipment
on request
Live bait well
Kitchen
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
10 live baits for 4 and 6 hours or 20,10,12
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
The crew will clean and fillet any fish you would like to take. Please bring your own bags to put the fish in. Tips are appreciated!
First mate
1st mate local from Puerto Vallarta over 10 hrs experience

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No age limits but we do not have life jackets for infants. For offshore charters children must be at least 5 yrs of age
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)
Marlin (Black)Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)Marlin (Striped)
SailfishSailfish
Sierra MackerelSierra Mackerel
Tuna (Skipjack)Tuna (Skipjack)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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