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Puerto Vallarta Calypso Fishing
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Puerto Vallarta Calypso Fishing

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
250+ reviews
Captain Ariel has been on a boat and on the water all his life but has only been in the charter business for 12 years. His passion comes from seeing a passenger on his boat with a big fat smile when they got that nice fish on board and showing everybody the beauty of Banderas Bay – Captain Ariel's backyard. This makes him the happiest person alive!
Josafath Alexis M.
Josafath Alexis M.
Captain
Adrián M.
Adrián M.
Captain
Erick C.
Erick C.
Captain
Pepe C.
Pepe C.
Captain

Charters

Rating

4.8
310 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

91%
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
79%
Caught fish

All reviews (310)

Showing 1 – 5 of 310 reviews
  • Randy Prochnau
    Randy Prochnau
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    captain and mate made the trip awesome

    4 hrs fishing trip in the ba (copy) • 2 adults

    We had an amazing experience, crew was unbelievable. seeing dolphins was a bonus. caught so many fish our arms were wore out. We had a slow start but the crew worked their magic and got us on the fish. They definitely improved my fishing skills. Can't say enough about captain and mate absolutely 1st class service.

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Skipjack Tuna
  • Cody Leeson
    Cody Leeson
    Repeat angler
    mx
    Quintana Roo, Mexico
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun day of fishing and impromptu whale watching

    6hr ONLY FISHING IN THE BAY (5pax) • 4 adults

    Captain Ariel was easy to communicate with before arriving, knowing what we needed and dealing with port fees etc. On the day of the trip, we went with Hector and Fernando and they were great hosts and guides. We ended up catching 28 Bonita, only losing a few (our error), including one much larger fish(unseen). After an onslaught of fishing we pivoted to seeing some whales and dolphins for a while, before finishing the day with a little more slow fishing. Captain and crew were great. Would book again.

    Response from Charter operator

    thanks amigo fornthe great review ,tightlines ans please share some pics !!!!!

  • Mark Nagel
    Mark Nagel
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing trip!

    6hr Onlyfishing in the bay(5pax) • 4 adults

    Luis and Angel were awesome. My son and two brothers caught nice fish. I pulled a 50# Jack Crevelle, but it snapped the lone as we were bringing it into the boat. As our time was up they cleaned our fish, and we headed back. Luis saw a school of fish and cranked the boat over, grabbed a rod and bait. Determined to make sure we all got a fish. Luis did a super hero cast. I hooked a huge Jack. We all came back with a fish. Ill be booking with them again!

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Skipjack Tuna
  • Susan Wills
    Susan Wills
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    great experience

    4hrs trips 6pax max bayfishing • 4 adults • 2 children

    The weathet was great. Alex was amazing with the boys. Will definitely book the Calypso in the future

    Response from Charter operator

    thanks you so much guys seenyou soon and tight lines

  • Brian Gonzales
    Brian Gonzales
    us
    Montana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    September fishing trip

    4hr ONLY FISHING IN THE BAY(5 PAX) • 2 adults

    We spent the day fishing in the bay with Memo and Hector! Both worked very hard to get us on the fish and we were successful! Had a great time and would absolutely use Calypso fishing again in the future.

    Reported catch:
    Amberjack
    Response from Charter operator

    tha ks amigos was apleasure meeting you

Real catches shared by our community

  • Calypso
    CalypsoPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Adult angler holding a large yellowtail jack aboard a fishing boat on calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Pacific Crevalle Jack
    Susan W.
    Susan W.
    The weathet was great. Alex was amazing with the boys. Will definitely book the Calypso in the future
  • Calypso Charters – Calypso II
    Calypso Charters – Calypso IIPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Angler reeling in a fish from the stern of a center-console boat against a scenic mountain coastline.
    Randy P.
    Randy P.
    We had an amazing experience, crew was unbelievable. seeing dolphins was a bonus. caught so many fish our arms were wore out. We had a slow start but the crew worked their magic and got us on the fish. They definitely improved my fishing skills. Can't say enough about captain and mate absolutely 1st class service.
  • CALYPSO FISHING PICK UP IN NUEVO VALLARTA!!!
    CALYPSO FISHING PICK UP IN NUEVO VALLARTA!!!Nuevo Vallarta, NA
    Angler proudly displaying a colorful fish while fishing on a boat, with a scenic ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shannon P.
    Shannon P.
    Had a fantastic day trip out. The fresh ceviche the captain prepared from the 1 tiny marlin caught plus fresh tuna caught earlier in the week was hands down the greatest ever!! The captain talked about his country and the area and we learned a lot. No fish to catch this day though.
  • CALYPSO FISHING PICK UP IN NUEVO VALLARTA!!!
    CALYPSO FISHING PICK UP IN NUEVO VALLARTA!!!Nuevo Vallarta, NA
    A proud angler holding a large fish on a boat, enjoying a day of fishing in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Susan M.
    Susan M.
    we all caught jack fish and the boat crew was very nice and friendly. We had a great time and recommend this charter!
  • Calypso Charters – Calypso II
    Calypso Charters – Calypso IIPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Jack Crevalle while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Mistie C.
    Mistie C.
    We had a great time fishing with Alex. He targeted exactly what we were after. We actually caught so many fish that we had to take a break! We highly recommend booking with Alex
  • CALYPSO FISHING PICK UP IN NUEVO VALLARTA!!!
    CALYPSO FISHING PICK UP IN NUEVO VALLARTA!!!Nuevo Vallarta, NA
    An angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Multiple species and lots of action with some big jacks bitting, snappers on the jigs and lots of pp mahi mahi all over the place but small ones ,, we reelased a few of them today so they can fett bigger for are next fishing trip !!!
  • Calypso
    CalypsoPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catches of Jack Crevalle while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Jack Crevalle
    Water is still cold her in pv and all this reef fish are boting and hard good times on th reefs !!!!
  • CALYPSO FISHING PICK UP IN NUEVO VALLARTA!!!
    CALYPSO FISHING PICK UP IN NUEVO VALLARTA!!!Nuevo Vallarta, NA
    Group of young anglers enjoying snacks on a boat, with a scenic ocean backdrop.
    Stephen T.
    Stephen T.
    I took four teenage boys out with the Calypso crew. fantastic first experience for them. we caught fish and saw dolphins ! they all had fun ! thank you team.
  • CALYPSO FISHING PICK UP IN NUEVO VALLARTA!!!
    CALYPSO FISHING PICK UP IN NUEVO VALLARTA!!!Nuevo Vallarta, NA
    Angler proudly displaying a striped bass while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Nancy S.
    Nancy S.
    Capt Ariel and deckhand Hector were great about getting us to places where we found fish, and Ariel was very good at teaching us different fishing techniques. We caught a ton of Bonita, a bunch of Spanish mackerel, and a few groupers. Some bigger, fightier fish would have been fun too, but we were happy with what we caught. Also, the Calypso hooded shirts we bought are awesome!!!
  • Calypso Charters – Calypso II
    Calypso Charters – Calypso IIPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Angler proudly holds a large saltwater game fish aboard a center-console boat with coastal mountains in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Pacific Crevalle Jack
    Jim M.
    Jim M.
    great crew and awesome trip

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Calypso in Puerto Vallarta

The weather begins to stabilize and tourist season starts up anew. Say goodbye to hotel discounts, but say hello to huge prizes at the International Marlin and Sailfish Tournament.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

An angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.

Bites all day !!!

Jun 5, 2026 • Nuevo Vallarta
Multiple species and lots of action with some big jacks bitting, snappers on the jigs and lots of pp mahi mahi all over the place but small ones ,, we reelased a few of them today so they can fett bigger for are next fishing trip !!!
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Two anglers proudly displaying their catches of Jack Crevalle while fishing on a sunny day.

Epic inshore fishing this week !!!!

May 10, 2026 • Puerto Vallarta
Water is still cold her in pv and all this reef fish are boting and hard good times on th reefs !!!!
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Two anglers proudly displaying a large Jack Crevalle while fishing on a boat in a scenic coastal environment.

Liggt tackle action all day

Jan 15, 2025 • Puerto Vallarta
Lots of fish out on the reefs this week 6 and 8 Hrs trips
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A family proudly displays a vibrant Mahi Mahi while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.

Mahi mahi are back

Oct 13, 2024 • Puerto Vallarta
Its that time of the year when the water get warm and blue in the bay and mahis and sailfish are back !!
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A young angler proudly displaying a large Jack Crevalle while fishing on a charter boat in Puerto Vallarta.

Insane Bay fishing !!!!

Aug 30, 2024 • Puerto Vallarta
Theirs not words to describe days like today Fishing was unreall lots of great action worh some big fish on the light tsckle !!!
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A young angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a boat in open water.

Out standing Fishing in puerto valla

Aug 30, 2024 • Puerto Vallarta
Today agust 30,2024 We landed about 16 fish in the bay !! Was one bite after a notheir one this kids had a trip of alife time amigo !!!
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