Captain
Mario Castillon Santana

Member since April 2021 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Background
Mario the Caption of Burton lll has been on the water in the Banderas bay of Puerto Vallarta and all throughout Mexico catching fish since he was 5 years old! Even though he has been out on the water catching fish for many years, His passion is daily sparked when he finds the fish jumping or when the reel lights up with action! A 3rd generation fisherman and a local to Vallarta, he is someone who is passionate about catching fish and showing clients his town. You are sure to have a great time aboard the Burton lll seeing the wildlife, the views of the town and catching fish.
Techniques
Some of Marios perfected styles of fishing and techniques are, Trolling with live bait trolling with lures. Bottom fishing when it’s the season Casting when he sees the schools of fish Using jigs Poppers

Hey, I'm Captain Mario Castillon Santana

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Background
Mario the Caption of Burton lll has been on the water in the Banderas bay of Puerto Vallarta and all throughout Mexico catching fish since he was 5 years old! Even though he has been out on the water catching fish for many years, His passion is daily sparked when he finds the fish jumping or when the reel lights up with action! A 3rd generation fisherman and a local to Vallarta, he is someone who is passionate about catching fish and showing clients his town. You are sure to have a great time aboard the Burton lll seeing the wildlife, the views of the town and catching fish.
Techniques
Some of Marios perfected styles of fishing and techniques are, Trolling with live bait trolling with lures. Bottom fishing when it’s the season Casting when he sees the schools of fish Using jigs Poppers
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(301 reviews)
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 301 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Joshua R.
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VERIFIED   6 hours fishing snorkel beach on October 3, 2025
The trip was a great time and amazing forst ocean fishing experience. The captain and corst mate were very helpful, knowledgeable...
Joshua R. recommends Burton lll Sport Fishing
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Luke E.
Excellent
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Screaming Reels!

VERIFIED   6 hours fishing snorkel beach on February 11, 2025
Mario is everything you want in a Captain. We did the 6 hour fish and snorkel comboโ€ฆ.DO IT!!! We quickly had fish on once...
Luke E. recommends Burton lll Sport Fishing
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Beth R.
Excellent
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4 Hour Fishing excursion was FANTASTIC !!! 5 Stars!!

VERIFIED   4 hours fishing trip on July 9, 2025
We caught Jack Caravelle about 35 pounds and 9 other fish about 4-5 pounds each. East to find, easy to to contact Captain Mario...
Beth R. recommends Burton lll Sport Fishing
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Larry H.
Excellent
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Best morning ever !!

VERIFIED   4 hours fishing trip on March 31, 2025
everything was perfect. we went out first thing and caught a bunch of spanish mackerel and bonitaโ€™s to take home for eating,...
Larry H. recommends Burton lll Sport Fishing
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George C.
Excellent
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Would schedule again with them!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 hours trip - Inshore on January 9, 2026
Captain and crew were very accomodating. Everything you need to fish was provided. Caught enough Jack C, arms still sore!!
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