Captain
Epifanio Garcia

Member since September 2020 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Background
Captain Epifanio has been fishing in Puerto Vallarta his whole life. Catching fish is a passion, a job, a calling. He would never trade it for anything else.
Techniques
Captain Epifanio prefers trolling, casting, jigging, and bottom fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Epifanio Garcia

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Background
Captain Epifanio has been fishing in Puerto Vallarta his whole life. Catching fish is a passion, a job, a calling. He would never trade it for anything else.
Techniques
Captain Epifanio prefers trolling, casting, jigging, and bottom fishing.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(231 reviews)
Puerto Vallarta
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $350
Excellent
4.4 / 5
(21 reviews)
Puerto Vallarta
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $280

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 252 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (349)
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Angler rating
198
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
84%
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Marissa W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

2nd Time, Still A Win!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on March 21, 2025
This was our second time booking with Eli and there is a reason why! Itโ€™s always a great time fishing with the best company!...
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Charles R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

This was a "CATCHING" trip.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on January 14, 2025
Be sure you go out over the reef. This was a 6am 6-hour trip, and it took an hour to get to the reef where we had a...
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Mark R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on July 10, 2025
I took 7 kids and my self out fishing, capitรกn and crew did a great job of helping and explaining the process. We all caught...
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Nicole R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Bucket list fish caught

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on May 13, 2025
Epi and his uncle were very hospitable. We had our two year old with us and they helped watch him and teach him fishing. I...
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Robert T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic trip!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on August 4, 2024
We had a great 8 hour trip from start to finish! The fish were uncooperative in the beginning but our crew (Chui and Armando)...
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