Charter Operator
Vallarta Sportfishing

Member since January 2020 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Background
Yamaica III (Sportfishing Vallarta) has been in the business for 30 years. Captain Enrique inherited the family business from his father and plans to continue on the legacy for many years to come. Running trips are Captain Jose Lopez and his bilingual crew. They love taking guests out to explore not only the epic fishing on offer, but the beautiful nature that surrounds Puerto Vallarta too!

Hey, we're Vallarta Sportfishing

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Background
Yamaica III (Sportfishing Vallarta) has been in the business for 30 years. Captain Enrique inherited the family business from his father and plans to continue on the legacy for many years to come. Running trips are Captain Jose Lopez and his bilingual crew. They love taking guests out to explore not only the epic fishing on offer, but the beautiful nature that surrounds Puerto Vallarta too!

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(39 reviews)
Puerto Vallarta
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $650
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(84 reviews)
Puerto Vallarta
 Last booking: 5 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $650
Excellent
4.4 / 5
(8 reviews)
Puerto Vallarta
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 131 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (134)
Slow Fishing but Great Crew
Slow Fishing but Great Crew
Slow Fishing but Great Crew
+131
Angler rating
98
18
6
7
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
84%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
89%
Caught fish
77%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 131 reviews
John S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  November 26, 2025
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Nathan L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome fishing outing on Yamaica III

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on February 10, 2025
Captain and crew were friendly and efficient. We caught at least 16 fish and exactly the same species we were after (Spanish...
Nathan L. recommends Yamaica lll (Vallarta Sportfishing)
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
  Vallarta Sportfishing Charter Operator replied

Steve C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on February 5, 2025
We had a lot of fun and the crew was awesome! Fishing was very slow but we managed to catch a pair of Pacific Crevalle Jacks,...
Steve C. recommends Yamaica lll (Vallarta Sportfishing)
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Vallarta Sportfishing Charter Operator replied

Tyler C.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great Crew

VERIFIED   6 Hours Trip (AM) on March 20, 2025
Captain Jose and Deckhand Chuy were amazing, absolutely top shelf individuals.ย  We caught 2 Jack Crevelle and 1 Amberjack?ย ...
Tyler C. recommends Vallarta Sportfishing โ€“ Brisa ll
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
  Vallarta Sportfishing Charter Operator replied

Denise S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

November fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on November 26, 2025
Denise S. recommends Vallarta Sportfishing โ€“ Yamaica lV
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Vallarta Sportfishing Charter Operator replied