Cpt. Brother's Boat
Charter operator

Cpt. Brother's Boat

Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico
250+ reviews
Cpt. Brother's Boat is owned and operated by Martin Gomez Abarca, a proud local angler with years of experience fishing off the coast of Nuevo Vallarta. His captain, Ramon Fonseca, is also a local fisherman who's been fishing these waters his entire life. Together, they run their charter service with passion and love for the open seas. Their favorite part of the job is being able to fish all day and meet customers from every corner of the globe. Their main goal is to put you on incredible fish and create lasting memories so that Cpt. Brother's Boat is always your number 1 choice when it comes to charter fishing. Join them today and get ready for an unforgettable adventure off the Pacific Coast of Mexico!

Charters

Rating

4.8
289 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

92%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
90%
Caught fish

All reviews (289)

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  • Dalene Hart
    Dalene Hart
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Bucket List Item - Checked!

    4 Hour Trip5 adults

    Our autistic daughter has been dreaming of one thing for years - to catch our dinner on an ocean fishing trip. A few prior attempts did not go as hoped. This time was a hit - perfect fom start to finish! Making the reservation was easy and Captain Martin checked in right way. On fishing day, the taxi dropped us off at the wrong side of the harbour, but no problem - they came over and picked us up. Our skipper and first mate (Garcia and Ramon) knew what they were doing! They worked hard to find us a good fishing spot and our daughter checked off her bucket list item barely an hour into the trip - a huge sailfish, weighing probably 150 lbs! The crew immediately started cleaning the fish while also searching for more. The ceviche had to wait a few minutes while we reeled in a gorgeous mahi mahi. The ceviche was hands-down the best I have ever tasted. Of course, you can't get any fresher fish! We reeled in a second, even larger sailfish shortly after, but after the bragging-rights picture, we had it released. We already had more than enough fish for our use. We could not have asked for a better fishing trip, but it kept getting better! A couple of dolphins came to say hi, and we saw dozens of olive ridley sea turtles! Overall, an amazing experience and we will DEFINITELY book another trip with Cpt Brother's Boat.

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Sailfish
  • Travis Pearson
    Travis Pearson
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We had a fun family trip, the fishing was slow.

    8 Hour Trip4 adults

    We were on a family trip to Nayreit, and intended to give fishing a whirl while we were here. Ended up choosing this place, seemed established with a lot of decent reviews. We did the 8 hour trip, figured splurge a little. We had fished out of Tampa before, that is the extent of our saltwater fishing experience. We hoped for a larger predator fish outside the bay. Showed up to the harbor a little before 7am. Owner was there. Everything ran on time. Boat was very nice and clean. The ride out past the islands was very nice. I had never went fishing where I didn't rig my own lines out, that was weird for me. But they trolled for about 4-5 hours with zero success. That was disappointing, but whatever. We went out fishing, not catching. Are there other captains that would have done better? Perhaps. I have no clue, but so far the boat ride was nice and they were working hard, swapping lures etc. The mate offered sandwiches and was attentive/friendly. Water and beer was available. We brought some too and our own snacks from an oxxo. We went back towards the harbor and ended up fishing for some Jack Caraveles close to shore. We each caught one (4), they are fun to catch and put up a fight. I had no clue what they were, surprised at how red the fillets were. Ceviche was made out of it on board. It was really good, not as good as a white fillet would have been, but still good. We had no ability to take fish home this time. I should have tried communicating this better beforehand on the boat. My Spanish is really poor, and there was a bit of a language barrier. I had wrote it to the owner in prior communication when I booked to catch and release except for enough fish for the ceviche and a cook on shore. I don't think that was relayed. I did release 1 at least. The rest were taken by the mate, not sure if he really wanted them or not. The fish caught were fun, these Jacks are ok. Went to Eddies for the cook, did half batter fried and half grilled. Grilled is the way to go, absoluely delicious. So all in all, would have saved some money by just doing a 4 hour tour, as Jacks is a normal fish caught here. But the day out in the boat was worth something too, we had a good time. Wish we could have had more reel time, but it is what it is. Overall, it was a good way to spend some of our vacation.

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
  • Stephanie Simmons
    Stephanie Simmons
    mx
    Jalisco, Mexico
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing for Fathers Day

    4 Hour Trip (AM)5 adults1 child

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an incredible experience! We did the 4-hour fishing tour and had an amazing time from start to finish. The crew was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel comfortable the entire trip. We caught a number of fish and had so much fun out on the water. One of the highlights was the freshly prepared ceviche made with our catch. It was absolutely delicious and such a special touch to the experience. Even with a mix of Spanish and English, conversation flowed easily, and the crew made every effort to include everyone and keep the atmosphere fun and relaxed. Most importantly, our 7-year-old had an absolute blast! The crew was wonderful with kids and helped make this an unforgettable family adventure. We would happily book again and highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun, authentic, and memorable fishing experience. 🎣☀️🌊

    Reported catch:
    Skipjack Tuna
  • Scott Seibel
    Scott Seibel
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    The jackfish tuna were biting. And great family trip!

    6 Hour Trip4 adults2 children

    Captain and crew member were on time and we left promptly at 7am. It took us 45 minutes to get to the fishing grounds and then it was game on. I am a somewhat experienced angler but I was with another adult who never fished and his 13 year old daughter and 8 year old son. Crew was easy going, patient, and helpful and got us on the fish. I think we each caught 2 fish for a total of 8. For the kids, it was the first time catching a fish which was fun an exciting for them. Crew made homemade ceviche from the fish we caught and it was delicious. This was a 6 hour trip and I felt that was the perfect amount of time because we had children with us. No big game fish that day but it wasn't for lack of trying. I've fished on a lot of charter fishing boats and this was a great experience for myself, my friend, and his family. Thanks Captain brother. See u next year!

    Reported catch:
    Skipjack Tuna
  • Tarquin Pack
    Tarquin Pack
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified
    NEW

    awesome fishing trip

    4 Hour Trip5 adults2 children

    Great trip, with super friendly crew. Sadly not the busiest fishing trip, but the crew never stippes working tontey and find fish to catch. The kids caught a few skipjack tuna and a small mako shark, so they were very happy. We definitely recommend and would come back again. thank you.

    Reported catch:
    Skipjack Tuna

Real catches shared by our community

  • Cpt. Brother's Boat
    Cpt. Brother's BoatNuevo Vallarta, NA
    awesome fishing trip
    Tarquin P.
    Tarquin P.
  • Cpt. Brother's Boat
    Cpt. Brother's BoatNuevo Vallarta, NA
    Bucket List Item - Checked!
    Dalene H.
    Dalene H.
  • Cpt. Brother's Boat
    Cpt. Brother's BoatNuevo Vallarta, NA
    The staff was awesome!
    Sonny F.
    Sonny F.
  • Cpt. Brother's Boat
    Cpt. Brother's BoatNuevo Vallarta, NA
    Muy buena experiencia
    Sergio L.
    Sergio L.
  • Cpt. Brother’s Boat ll
    Cpt. Brother’s Boat llNuevo Vallarta, NA
    July fishing trip
    Darío H.
    Darío H.
  • Cpt. Brother’s Boat ll
    Cpt. Brother’s Boat llNuevo Vallarta, NA
    wonderful boat, crew, vibes....
    T P.
    T P.
  • Cpt. Brother’s Boat ll
    Cpt. Brother’s Boat llNuevo Vallarta, NA
    Great Trip!
    Stacy S.
    Stacy S.
  • Cpt. Brother’s Boat ll
    Cpt. Brother’s Boat llNuevo Vallarta, NA
    Fishing for Fathers Day
    Stephanie S.
    Stephanie S.
  • Cpt. Brother's Boat
    Cpt. Brother's BoatNuevo Vallarta, NA
    Had a great trip
    Geoffrey R.
    Geoffrey R.
  • Cpt. Brother’s Boat ll
    Cpt. Brother’s Boat llNuevo Vallarta, NA
    Great Choice for Nuevo Marina
    Adam D.
    Adam D.

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