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
3.8 / 5
(19 reviews)
Manzanillo
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $295

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
3.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
Boat
Very good
3.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.2 / 5
Experience
Very good
3.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (18)
2 beautiful sail fish
2 beautiful sail fish
2 beautiful sail fish
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
77%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
74%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
85%
Caught fish
63%
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Richard A.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

November fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on November 28, 2025
Richard A. 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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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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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
Monique K. recommends La Macarela
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Bryan L.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Beautiful Ocean

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on November 19, 2023
The morning was full of action. 3 bonita and one Dorado.ย  We had two marlin on but lost them both.ย  Played the first on for...
Bryan L. recommends La Macarela
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