What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco for the first time?

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Stephen Greenberg
Guadalajara, JAL
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Went fishing with Fishing Are Us – Lucky 1 on March 12, 2019
Go in October or November. That's their best time of year. No question. For me, I just came in March because I threw together a last minute vacation.

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Dale Johnson
Riverton, UT
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Went fishing with Nuevo Vallarta Fishing – Totoaba on February 27, 2019
I wasn't sure what to expect, but hoped we would have a chance for tuna. It seems like we targeted the Bonita fish. Maybe thats what you get for a 3/4 day trip and this particular boat.

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Willie Willenbrink
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Went fishing with Calypso Charters – Calypso II on April 11, 2025
Probably not the best time to fish for Marlin or tuna, but we caught tons of other fish

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Dan Laidlaw
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Went fishing with Valeria I on April 8, 2025
Look for reviews that say they were very professional and customer service oriented

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Anthony Cavacece
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Went fishing with Martin's Fishing Adventures on March 26, 2025
It can be referred to as slow season but we caught lots of fish and was happy with the experience

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Marney Garrett
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Went fishing with Epi Gilligan Fishing on March 20, 2025
We only had one fish on the line the whole time but it turned out to be the perfect catch!!

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Mark Davis
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Went fishing with Camila’s sport fishing charters on March 18, 2025
Don’t fall for the sharks patrolling the beaches near the resorts. Book Camila’s.

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Aren James
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Went fishing with Camila’s sport fishing charters on February 25, 2025
To book with these guys! Also be ready these fish don’t fool around. It’s a workout!

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Ken Arnold
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Went fishing with Valeria I on February 16, 2025
Fishing Booker is a great way to plan, reserve n book your own Memory Maker and

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Mike Brown
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Went fishing with Valeria I on February 7, 2025
yes. we were told in prior years what to expect, and I thought we actually did better than that.

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Tyson Nesbitt
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Went fishing with Valeria I on January 29, 2025
Don't expect to fish big game in Puerto Vallarta in January the water is too cold for it

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Oswaldo Calvachi
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Went fishing with Calypso Charters – Calypso II on January 15, 2025
If you book 6 hours or less, expect to stay within the bay and target smaller species of fish.

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Ray Andrews
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Went fishing with Burton lll Sport Fishing on December 2, 2024
It was my first time catching a sailfish. Get ready for a fight. Definitely want to go again.

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Gabriel Angel
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Went fishing with Martin's Fishing Adventures on October 31, 2024
Bring plenty of beer and sunscreen. Expect long periods of lull that pay off with high rewards.

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Shannon O’brien
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Went fishing with BARBARA Sportfishing on November 1, 2024
Garvol we got a little sea sick from the ocean. Everything else was perfect. We did a 10 hour trip.

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Sergio Olvera
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Went fishing with Super Panga Tres Estrellas on August 2, 2024
Use a local charter to get an idea of the best bait and bank fishing rigs and approach.

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Anton Maletich
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Went fishing with Sol Y Mar on August 1, 2024
The captain and his first mate exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this trip.

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Tim Luck
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Went fishing with Sol Y Mar on July 2, 2024
This was the first time I caught multiple fish on a trip. I haven’t had great luck in the past.

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Nancy Cain
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Went fishing with Calypso Charters – Calypso II on May 23, 2024
Yes. We have fished in PV before last year. The crew was awesome and worked hard!

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Ryan Ducharme
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Went fishing with Valeria I on April 16, 2024
No, choose a different company and check fishing conditions to ensure there isn’t an algae bloom.

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Ben Szu
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Went fishing with Martin's Fishing Adventures on April 11, 2024
Encourage the operator to have enough live bait. All of our good catches were on line bait

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Devin Gardiner
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Went fishing with Valeria I on March 28, 2024
Wait until mid-april or later to fish. Water warms up and mahi move into the bay

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Isaac Legg
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Went fishing with Gilligan III on March 16, 2024
First 2 days were pretty rough, third day we couldn’t stop catching them with gilligan

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Desiree Knowles
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Went fishing with Gilligan III on March 15, 2024
Super fun trip! Go and learn! They will teach you!! 100% worth it!! Don’t forget to tip!

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Robert Ross
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Went fishing with Viking Fishing Charters – PV on February 25, 2024
Yes, we had a good time. Everyone caught fish and we saw whales and several sea turtles.

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Bill Dascomb
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Went fishing with Super Panga Tres Estrellas on February 21, 2024
Better to go in the fall, probably, when the water is warmer, and hopefully less wind.

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Doug Moore
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Went fishing with PV Sail, Fishing & Tours – Top Gun on February 13, 2024
Just go fishing! Get a good boat and crew if you want to get out in open ocean!

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Randy Nault
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Went fishing with Valeria I on February 7, 2024
Yes, definitely. Very friendly, professional, experienced, fun, crew, and top-notch boat.

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Cally Wescoat
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Went fishing with Burton lll Sport Fishing on December 16, 2023
If you plan to bring fish home, research where to get the fish processed and frozen.

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Todd Hull
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Went fishing with Valeria I on December 9, 2023
Be open minded. It is fishing! The Captain and mate work their hardest to put you on fish!