Charter Operator
La Macarela

Member since January 2023 Manzanillo, Mexico
Background
Captain Ernesto is experienced in saltwater fishing on commercial fishing boats and charter boats. Worked on large boats in South America, Alaska, and Asia. Book a trip with La Macarela, and he will use his experience to get you on some fighting fish.
Techniques
The preferred fishing technique in Manzanillo in trolling with heavy lures and frozen bait. Bottom fishing an night is also available and works best during warmer evenings on serene conditions.

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Manzanillo, Mexico
Background
Captain Ernesto is experienced in saltwater fishing on commercial fishing boats and charter boats. Worked on large boats in South America, Alaska, and Asia. Book a trip with La Macarela, and he will use his experience to get you on some fighting fish.
Techniques
The preferred fishing technique in Manzanillo in trolling with heavy lures and frozen bait. Bottom fishing an night is also available and works best during warmer evenings on serene conditions.

My Charter Listing

Very good
3.5 / 5
(15 reviews)
Manzanillo
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $295

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
3.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
Very good
3.2 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience
Very good
3.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (8)
April fishing trip
Very kind crews
Very kind crews
+5
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
70%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
67%
Appropriate for children
80%
Satisfied with the boat
80%
Caught fish
53%
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Hiromichi N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Very kind crews

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on April 18, 2025
We were not familiar with sea fishing very much, but captain Hugo kindly taught us every thing.Additionally,since we would...
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Mayra R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on April 29, 2025
Salimos a pescar con el Capitan Hugo y el deckhand Demitrio el mejor equipo. La verdad quedamos encantados.
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Charles K.
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   8 Hour Trip on January 8, 2025
January 8th,ย  waterโ€™s is cold, so we, only came back with one Sailfish about 25 to 28 kilos. Would have let it go, but cut...
Charles K. recommends La Macarela
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Kevin P.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

6 hr black marlin fight!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on February 26, 2025
Boat was good, crew was great! Rods and reels not stout enough to land that monster
Kevin P. recommends La Macarela
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Monique K.
Manzanillo, COL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

4 Hour Trip on January 3, 2024
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