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Ulises Rivera
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Ulises Rivera

Zihuatanejo, Mexico
50+ reviews
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.

Charter

Rating

4.9
98 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
82%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (98)

Showing 1 – 5 of 98 reviews
  • Josh Sulistyo
    Josh Sulistyo
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Recommended!

    7 Hour Trip • 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 • 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.

    Response from Captain

    Just to make things clear, I didn't charge you more than what you supposed to pay, right now the exchange rate usd it's very low, so I have to use my bank exchange rate. Thanks for a great comment .

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

    Worth every penny

    7 Hour Trip • 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 • 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.

    Reported catch:
    Sailfish
  • Morgan Williams
    Morgan Williams
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Amazing trip!!

    7 Hour Trip • 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

    Reported catch:
    Sailfish

Real catches shared by our community

  • Fishing with Uli
    Fishing with UliZihuatanejo, GR
    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
  • Fishing with Uli
    Fishing with UliZihuatanejo, GR
    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.
  • Fishing with Uli
    Fishing with UliZihuatanejo, GR
    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.
  • Fishing with Uli
    Fishing with UliZihuatanejo, GR
    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.
  • Fishing with Uli
    Fishing with UliZihuatanejo, GR
    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.
  • Fishing with Uli
    Fishing with UliZihuatanejo, GR
    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.
  • Fishing with Uli
    Fishing with UliZihuatanejo, GR
    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.
  • Fishing with Uli
    Fishing with UliZihuatanejo, GR
    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!
  • Fishing with Uli
    Fishing with UliZihuatanejo, GR
    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.
  • Fishing with Uli
    Fishing with UliZihuatanejo, GR
    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's biting with Fishing with Uli in Zihuatanejo

The November bite brings a healthy amount of Wahoo, Tuna, and Mahi Mahi into the game, while Sailfish remain anglers' most-prized catch. Roosters are equally popular inshore, so get your fill of fish!

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly displaying a large Sailfish while fishing offshore, showcasing their successful catch in a vibrant marine environment.

Even on cloudy days we still catching

Jun 24, 2025 • Zihuatanejo
6 bites, caught 2 sailfish today, we keep one, released one
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An angler proudly displaying a large Jack Crevalle while fishing from a boat in a scenic coastal environment.

Jacrevelle and rooster fish

Nov 21, 2024 • Zihuatanejo
We started the day warming up with some spanish mackerel , then we got the jack crevele, and then what we went for a beautiful rooster fish.
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Two adult anglers pose aboard a fishing boat while holding a large sailfish offshore.

As Big as your dream

Oct 26, 2024 • Zihuatanejo
After catching a few bonitas, we decided was time for a big one, and yup here it is
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