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Contender Sports Fishing
Charter operator

Contender Sports Fishing

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
7 reviews
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.
Javier H.
Javier H.
First mate

Charters

Rating

4.1
7 reviews
4.2
Boat & Equipment
4.2
Captain & Crew
4.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (7)

Showing 1 – 5 of 7 reviews
  • Dan Harrison
    Dan Harrison
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
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    Member since 2025
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome all the way around!!

    8 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    We arrived to the dock 20 minutes early, the boat arrived 15 minutes early. They waited for our coffee to be brewed at the local barista coffee shop, “by the way highly recommended “, then off we went. We tried for rooster fish on a local reef but was slow. The captain suggested we go out further for bill fish and tuna. Boy was he right!! Tuna was on the menu. In about 1 1/2 hour we had many tuna on board and the longest fight was almost 4 minutes!!! Very highly recommended this boat and crew!

  • Curt Wark
    Curt Wark
    us
    Minnesota, US
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    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    The crew was great.

    8 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    The crew was great. The boat and equipment were well prepared. They put us on fish. Larger types would have been preferred but that’s fishing. Thanks guys. Good trip.

  • Blake Robertson
    Blake Robertson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Washington State, US
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    Member since 2019
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    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Ildefonso

    4 Hour Trip • 4 adults
  • Jennifer Wright
    Jennifer Wright
    Repeat angler
    us
    Washington State, US
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    Member since 2021
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    8 hour trip with Captain Poncho

    8 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    Captain Poncho and Jose were incredible people! Both were outstanding fisherman who were professional, organized, knowledgeable, experienced, and accommodating. They tirelessly worked the whole time to get us on a fish, clean the boat, prepare baits, change locations, or prepare delish fresh ceviche from a couple fish we caught. We were lucky enough to have landed a huge 12 ft Marlin!! Captain Poncho also was an exceptional boat driver and made us feel very safe, as the ocean conditions were pretty rough coming back in. He also helped us package our fish to take some home and gave us options as far as mounting. A day we will never forget. What amazing people!! You can tell they are dedicated to what they do.

    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you very much for your comments, we hope you come back again and that you recommend us to your family and friends

  • Jose Miranda
    Jose Miranda
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
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    Member since 2023
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    2 trips
    4.0
    Verified

    May fishing trip

    8 Hour Trip • 2 adults
    Response from Charter operator

    Porque me iso see no le gusto gusto mi servisio como lo atendi o cul fur el sebisio por favor

What's biting with Contender Sports Fishing in Puerto Vallarta

With Striped Marlin joining the other behemoths being caught offshore, this is the best month for deep sea fishing in Puerto Vallarta. Add Tuna and Dorado to the mix, and you can't get better than this.

Top catches for September