Charter Operator
Contender Sports Fishing

Member since December 2018 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Background
Captain Ildefonso's passion for fishing is only matched by his passion for people. He sees fishing as a way to interact with different people, to enjoy together, and to make new friends. Having run charters since the mid-1980s, he knows exactly what makes a successful fishing trip, and says he'll never tire of seeing people smile as they reel in a big fish.

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Background
Captain Ildefonso's passion for fishing is only matched by his passion for people. He sees fishing as a way to interact with different people, to enjoy together, and to make new friends. Having run charters since the mid-1980s, he knows exactly what makes a successful fishing trip, and says he'll never tire of seeing people smile as they reel in a big fish.
Our Team
Javier H.
First mate

My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Puerto Vallarta
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Trips from US $400
Poor
1.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Puerto Vallarta
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Trips from US $350
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(3 reviews)
Puerto Vallarta
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
3.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience
Very good
3.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (5)
The crew was great.
The crew was great.
8 hour trip with Captain Poncho
+2
Angler rating
3
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
50%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
50%
Appropriate for children
50%
Satisfied with the boat
50%
Caught fish
100%
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Curtis W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

The crew was great.

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on March 20, 2025
The crew was great. The boat and equipment were well prepared.  They put us on fish.  Larger types would have been preferred...
Curtis W. recommends Contender Sports Fishing III
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Blake R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Ildefonso

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on February 9, 2025
Blake R. recommends Contender Sports Fishing
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Jose M.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on May 14, 2025
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Jennifer W.
Vancouver, WA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 hour trip with Captain Poncho

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on June 10, 2021
Captain Poncho and Jose were incredible people! Both were outstanding fisherman who were professional, organized, knowledgeable,...
Jennifer W. recommends Contender Sports Fishing III
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Joel M.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   October 30, 2024
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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