Charter Operator
La Bandida 1 Sport Fishing

Member since August 2019 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Background
Captain Monte is a local who speaks both Spanish and English. He has been fishing his entire life and began professionally fishing over 2 decades ago. He enjoys to participate in the "Playa de Los Muertos tournament " and in the last 6 tournaments places in the top 10. One of his favorite parts of this job is seeing the smiles on the faces of his clients after they catch a fish, especially when it's their first one ever.

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Background
Captain Monte is a local who speaks both Spanish and English. He has been fishing his entire life and began professionally fishing over 2 decades ago. He enjoys to participate in the "Playa de Los Muertos tournament " and in the last 6 tournaments places in the top 10. One of his favorite parts of this job is seeing the smiles on the faces of his clients after they catch a fish, especially when it's their first one ever.
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La Bandida Sport Fishing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(26 reviews)
Puerto Vallarta
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Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (11)
Friendly and fun
Great crew
Great crew
+8
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
73%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
58%
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Albert R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day, not many fish, but good day nonetheless

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 24, 2023
Monte was great, we had a great day cruising and casting for fish.
Albert R. recommends La Bandida Sport Fishing
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Marina F.
Severance, CO
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 29, 2023
Marina F. recommends La Bandida Sport Fishing
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Darren G.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

No fish caught but great group

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 21, 2023
Captain Monte and Pancho with crew were great but we couldnโ€™t catch a nibble. Saw a few whales and turtles but didnโ€™t offset...
Darren G. recommends La Bandida Sport Fishing
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Andrew O.
Broadview Heights, OH
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Sometimes fish don't want to bite

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 12, 2019
Crew was pleasant, worked hard changing luers and baits to attract the fishโ€ฆ But just one of those days where the fish were...
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Scott M.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   March 14, 2024
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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