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Jordan Amaral
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Jordan Amaral

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
50+ reviews
Benefit from Capt. Jordan's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Puerto Vallarta. Explore these waters teeming with Marlin,Tuna,Mahimahi,Sailfish, Roosterfish,Bonito,Amberjack, Grouper,Snapper and Spanish Mackerel under Jordan's expert guidance. For special requests, such as kite fishing, message Capt. Jordan.
Juan A.
Juan A.
Captain
Irvin A.
Irvin A.
Captain

Charter

Rating

4.7
68 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.7
Captain & Crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

93%
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
90%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (68)

Showing 1 – 5 of 68 reviews
  • Kristie Pappas
    Kristie Pappas
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Our best fishing trip in Puerto Vallarta yet!

    Half Day Inshore/Nearshore Trip • 2 adults

    An unforgettable day on the water! My husband and I had an amazing time on our fishing charter in Puerto Vallarta! We caught a bunch of fish, and the crew made the whole day so much fun. The highlight was having fresh ceviche right on the boat, made with the fish we had just caught. It doesn’t get any fresher or more delicious than that! They even fileted and packed up some of our catch so we could cook it that night, which was such a thoughtful touch and let us enjoy our day on the water all over again at dinner. If you’re looking for a fishing charter in Puerto Vallarta, we can’t recommend this one enough. We will book again in a heartbeat!

    Reported catch:
    Pacific Crevalle Jack
    Sierra Mackerel
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much, Kristie! It was truly a pleasure having you and your husband aboard Itzu! We're so happy you enjoyed your fishing adventure, the fresh ceviche, and taking your catch home to enjoy again with dinner. For us, there's nothing better than seeing our guests have an unforgettable day on the water. Thank you for trusting our crew and for recommending Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you both back for another amazing fishing adventure in Puerto Vallarta! Tight lines and warm regards! 🎣🌊 Jordan Amaral Owner – Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours

  • Kelly Smith
    Kelly Smith
    Repeat angler
    ca
    Manitoba, Canada
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Second Trip out same outstanding results

    5 Hours Fishing Inshore/ Nearshore • 4 adults • 1 child

    This was our second time in 9 months going out with this crew , and like the first time it was amazing. The crew was professional and provided an outstanding day of fishing. We caught 8 tuna, 1 large fish that i cant recall and almost a sail fish but it broke off, but not before giving us a show. We will definitely be coming back and booking tbe ITZU again.

    Response from Captain

    Kelly, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and for choosing Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours for your second trip with us! It was truly a pleasure having you back on board. We're very happy you had another outstanding day and enjoyed the fishing action. Congratulations on the great catch! We always do our best to provide a professional, safe, and memorable experience for every guest. Your continued trust and support mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Puerto Vallarta for your third adventure! Best regards, Jordan Amaral Owner – Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours

  • Mitch Vanden Berge
    Mitch Vanden Berge
    us
    South Dakota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    5 hour PV fishing.

    5 Hours Fishing Inshore/ Nearshore • 4 adults

    We did the 5 hour tour just hoping to catch whatever. The boat was easy to find and the captain wasn’t there but pointed us to his crew. Irvin and Chino were very good guys and tried extremely hard to get us on the fish. The bite was slow at first but they kept trying and we eventually caught some skipjack tunas late in the day. They cut up one and made some delicious ceviche on board which was great and we all enjoyed. They then were nice enough to drop us off at a marina closer to our hotel so we didn’t have to taxi as far back which was so nice of them and they didn’t have to do it! All in all would have loved to catch a few more desirable fish species but they definitely tried and they just weren’t biting. Glad to have at least caught something and the crew, boat, and day out of the water was great! Thank you!

    Reported catch:
    Skipjack Tuna
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much for your detailed review, Mitch! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that Irvin and Chino took great care of you and kept working hard to get you on the fish, even with a slow bite—that’s fishing sometimes, but we never stop trying! Awesome that you were able to land some skipjack tuna and enjoy fresh ceviche right on board, that’s always a highlight. We’re also happy you appreciated the extra effort to drop you off closer to your hotel—that’s the kind of service we always aim to provide. Next time, we’ll do our best to get you on some of those bigger, more desirable species! Thanks again for trusting us and we hope to have you back out on the water soon. Tight lines! 🎣

  • Tim Fafard
    Tim Fafard
    Repeat angler
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    Member since 2018
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Yelapa beach and fishing!

    Yelapa Combo Tour Fishing, Snorkel. • 6 adults

    We had an excellent day with the crew of the Itzu today! We booked a combo 8hr fishing/Yelapa trip. We were 3 adults and our day consisted of fishing in the morning, going to Yelapa - waterfall hike (easy), drinks at the waterfall and then to the beach for lunch and relaxation. We choose not to snorkel and instead used that time to fish a little more in the a.m. Our Captain, Tuky and the first mate, Chuy were excellent hosts and guides. We managed to catch quite a few slip jacks and a Benito during our fishing portion ( we kept 2 that they filleted for us) and had an amazing whale watching experience that was incredible! The Itzu is very well equipped and in tip-top shape. Our visit to Yelapa was lots of fun and the meals we had at the beach restaurant were fantastic (one of our better meals in PV!) We would highly recommend this trip as it was laid back and well worth it!

    Response from Captain

    Hi Tim, Thank you so much for your amazing review! It truly means a lot to us that you trusted us with your day on the water 🙌 We’re very happy to hear you enjoyed the full experience — from the morning fishing to exploring beautiful Yelapa, the waterfall, beach time, and even the whale watching! That’s exactly the kind of relaxed but adventure-filled day we love creating for our guests here in Puerto Vallarta. I’ll make sure Tuky and Chuy see your kind words — they’ll be proud to know they helped make your trip special. It was a pleasure having you onboard Itzu, and we hope to fish with you again in the future! Tight lines 🎣 — Jordan & Team Itzu Sport Fishing and Tours

  • Sherri Kruger
    Sherri Kruger
    ca
    Manitoba, Canada
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Such a great trip!

    3 / 4 Day Fishing Inshore / Offshor • 4 adults

    Jordan’s nephews took us (a group of 4) out on a 6hr fishing trip in the bay. We left the marina at 7AM and fished the bay for 6 hours. We caught a small grouper, a small tuna and 5 mahi mahi!!! SO much fun to fight and reel in! The crew were obviously very experienced, knowledgable and fun. They filleted the mahi mahi for us and made ceviche on board - so fresh and delicious!! The boat was also immaculate! They even arranged for sea tutrles and whales to show up - a great touch ;) It really was a wonderful day, thank you all so much!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much, Sherri, for taking the time to share such a wonderful review! 🌊🎣 We’re truly happy to hear you had such a great day on the water with us. It means a lot to know you enjoyed the fishing, the crew, and the overall experience. Catching mahi mahi, tuna, and grouper in the bay makes for an unforgettable trip, and we’re glad the ceviche on board was a highlight as well! My nephews and the entire crew always do their best to provide a fun, safe, and memorable experience, so your kind words really motivate us. We’re also glad you got to enjoy seeing turtles and whales—those moments are always special. Thank you again for choosing Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Puerto Vallarta very soon! Warm regards, Jordan Amaral Owner – Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours

Real catches shared by our community

  • Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours
    Itzu Sport Fishing & ToursPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Young angler holding a large silver jack or trevally aboard a sportfishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Pacific Crevalle Jack
    Kelly S.
    Kelly S.
    This was our second time in 9 months going out with this crew , and like the first time it was amazing. The crew was professional and provided an outstanding day of fishing. We caught 8 tuna, 1 large fish that i cant recall and almost a sail fish but it broke off, but not before giving us a show. We will definitely be coming back and booking tbe ITZU again.
  • Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours
    Itzu Sport Fishing & ToursPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Two adult anglers pose aboard a center-console fishing boat while holding large silver jack fish over coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Pacific Crevalle Jack
    Kristie P.
    Kristie P.
    An unforgettable day on the water! My husband and I had an amazing time on our fishing charter in Puerto Vallarta! We caught a bunch of fish, and the crew made the whole day so much fun. The highlight was having fresh ceviche right on the boat, made with the fish we had just caught. It doesn’t get any fresher or more delicious than that! They even fileted and packed up some of our catch so we could cook it that night, which was such a thoughtful touch and let us enjoy our day on the water all over again at dinner. If you’re looking for a fishing charter in Puerto Vallarta, we can’t recommend this one enough. We will book again in a heartbeat!
  • Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours
    Itzu Sport Fishing & ToursPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Two young anglers proudly displaying their catches of Jack Crevalle while fishing on a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Great 4-hour fishing trip today in Banderas Bay! Mom and son landed 5 Jack Crevalle, and we finished the trip with fresh ceviche prepared right onboard the Itzu! Another unforgettable day on the water! #ItzuSportFishing #FishingBooker #PuertoVallarta #JackCrevalle #FreshCeviche ¡Excelente viaje de pesca de 4 horas hoy en la Bahía de Banderas! Mamá e hijo capturaron 5 Jack Crevalle y terminamos la aventura preparando ceviche fresco a bordo de la Itzu. ¡Otro día inolvidable en el agua! #ItzuSportFishing #FishingBooker #PuertoVallarta #JackCrevalle #CevicheFresco
  • Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours
    Itzu Sport Fishing & ToursPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Young angler proudly holding a large fish on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    ?? ¡LA CAPTURA DEL DÍA! ?? Esta increíble pareja salió a pescar con Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours y logró sacar un hermoso Jack Crevalle! ??? ¡Otro gran día de pesca en las aguas de Puerto Vallarta! ?? ?? CATCH OF THE DAY! ?? This awesome couple came out with Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours and put a beautiful Jack Crevalle in the boat! ??? Another great day fishing the waters of Puerto Vallarta! ??
  • Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours
    Itzu Sport Fishing & ToursPuerto Vallarta, JA
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Jack Crevalle while fishing on a sunny day in a coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Robyn M.
    Robyn M.
    My son really wanted to catch a big fish and they made sure to do their best to make that happen. We not only got one big fish but two! We had a great time and would have had a great time without catching the fish but that made it excellent!
  • Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours
    Itzu Sport Fishing & ToursPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing from a boat in a sunny coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Drum
    Tyler J.
    Tyler J.
    great 5 hour trip with even greater captain and first mate. Caught a grip of crevalle and then to top it off a beautiful triple fin. fun times.
  • Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours
    Itzu Sport Fishing & ToursPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Jack Crevalle while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Jack Crevalle
    Jared C.
    Jared C.
    Had an amazing time! Just about the whole family got a fish!
  • Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours
    Itzu Sport Fishing & ToursPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Spanish Mackerel while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Alex E.
    Alex E.
  • Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours
    Itzu Sport Fishing & ToursPuerto Vallarta, JA
    A proud angler displaying two caught fish while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Mitch V.
    Mitch V.
    We did the 5 hour tour just hoping to catch whatever. The boat was easy to find and the captain wasn’t there but pointed us to his crew. Irvin and Chino were very good guys and tried extremely hard to get us on the fish. The bite was slow at first but they kept trying and we eventually caught some skipjack tunas late in the day. They cut up one and made some delicious ceviche on board which was great and we all enjoyed. They then were nice enough to drop us off at a marina closer to our hotel so we didn’t have to taxi as far back which was so nice of them and they didn’t have to do it! All in all would have loved to catch a few more desirable fish species but they definitely tried and they just weren’t biting. Glad to have at least caught something and the crew, boat, and day out of the water was great! Thank you!
  • Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours
    Itzu Sport Fishing & ToursPuerto Vallarta, JA
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Amberjack caught during a deep-sea fishing trip, with several smaller fish visible on the boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +4
    Jack Crevalle
    Ben A.
    Ben A.
    Fishing started a little slow, but the captain kept changing lures and trolling until we found something that worked. Good communication and captain met us at the designated spot on time.

What's biting with Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours 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.

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Fishing reports

Two young anglers proudly displaying their catches of Jack Crevalle while fishing on a boat in a scenic coastal environment.

5 Jack Crevalle and Fresh Onboard Cevich

Aug 19, 2026 • Puerto Vallarta
Great 4-hour fishing trip today in Banderas Bay! Mom and son landed 5 Jack Crevalle, and we finished the trip with fresh ceviche prepared right onboard the Itzu! Another unforgettable day on the water! #ItzuSportFishing #FishingBooker #PuertoVallarta #JackCrevalle #FreshCeviche ¡Excelente viaje de pesca de 4 horas hoy en la Bahía de Banderas! Mamá e hijo capturaron 5 Jack Crevalle y terminamos la aventura preparando ceviche fresco a bordo de la Itzu. ¡Otro día inolvidable en el agua! #ItzuSportFishing #FishingBooker #PuertoVallarta #JackCrevalle #CevicheFresco
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Young angler proudly holding a large fish on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Beautiful Jack Crevalle in Puerto Vallar

Aug 10, 2026 • Puerto Vallarta
?? ¡LA CAPTURA DEL DÍA! ?? Esta increíble pareja salió a pescar con Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours y logró sacar un hermoso Jack Crevalle! ??? ¡Otro gran día de pesca en las aguas de Puerto Vallarta! ?? ?? CATCH OF THE DAY! ?? This awesome couple came out with Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours and put a beautiful Jack Crevalle in the boat! ??? Another great day fishing the waters of Puerto Vallarta! ??
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Angler proudly displaying a large Jack Crevalle while fishing on a boat in clear waters.

Amazing Day Fishing in Puerto Vallarta

Mar 11, 2026 • Puerto Vallarta
Amazing Day Fishing in Puerto Vallarta! Guest review from March 10, 2026 aboard the Itzu: “Between 26–30 fish caught in one trip and nonstop action! We saw schools of fish jumping and feeding everywhere. I’ve been deep sea fishing 8 times before, but nothing compares to this experience. The boat was impeccably clean and the captain and crew were first class all the way. One of us even landed a beautiful roosterfish! If I ever fish in Puerto Vallarta again, it will only be with the ITZU charter and crew.” Thank you Woods Smith for fishing with us! Itzu Sport Fishing and Tours Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Large tuna displayed on the deck of a center-console fishing boat with an adult angler aboard offshore.

Blue Marlín! ???

Jan 7, 2026 • Puerto Vallarta
?? Amazing Fishing Day in Puerto Vallarta ?? Today we had an incredible 8-hour fishing trip with great action offshore. We successfully landed a Blue Marlin, along with several bonito and Spanish mackerel ?? An unforgettable day on the Pacific with Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours. Thank you to our guests for trusting us. The fishing is on fire! ?☀️ #ItzuSportFishing #SportFishing #BlueMarlin #FishingPuertoVallarta #OffshoreFishing #CatchOfTheDay #PuertoVallartaFishing ?? Día de pesca espectacular en Puerto Vallarta ?? Hoy tuvimos un viaje de 8 horas lleno de acción y grandes emociones. Se logró la captura de un impresionante Marlin Azul, además de varios bonitos y sierras ?? Momentos inolvidables en el Pacífico con Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours. Gracias a nuestros clientes por la confianza. ¡Seguimos haciendo realidad sueños de pesca! ?☀️ #ItzuSportFishing #PescaDeportiva #MarlinAzul #FishingVallarta #OffshoreFishing #CatchOfTheDay #PuertoVallarta
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Angler proudly displaying a large fish on a boat during a sunny day at sea.

Our cruise ship guests always have fun

Nov 18, 2025 • Puerto Vallarta
This lovely couple visiting from the cruise ship had the opportunity to enjoy an amazing fishing experience inside our beautiful Bay of Banderas. ? They caught Jack Crevalle and Spanish Mackerel, and we had a day full of fun, smiles, and great vibes on the ocean. ?✨ To top it all off, their fresh catch was prepared at a beachfront restaurant on Las Ánimas Beach, where they enjoyed a delicious meal with an incredible view. ??☀️ Thank you for choosing Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours for your adventure in Puerto Vallarta! Esta hermosa pareja que venía en el crucero tuvo la oportunidad de disfrutar una increíble experiencia de pesca dentro de nuestra hermosa Bahía de Banderas. ? Capturaron Jack Crevalle y Spanish Mackerel, y vivimos un día lleno de diversión, sonrisas y buena vibra en el mar. ?✨ Para cerrar con broche de oro, su pescado fresco fue preparado en un restaurante a la orilla del mar en Las Ánimas Beach, donde disfrutaron de una comida deliciosa con vista espectacular. ??☀️ ¡Gracias por elegir Itzu Sport Fishing & Tours para su aventura en Puerto Vallarta!
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A female angler is actively reeling in a fish while fishing on a boat in a coastal environment, showcasing the excitement of the catch.

Great fishing in Puerto Vallarta México

May 8, 2025 • Puerto Vallarta
"Great fishing and even better fights with Itzu Sport Fishing and Tours! The Jack Crevalle gave us an amazing battle today. Catch and release is part of the experience. The fishing is on fire these days!"
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