What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit for the first time?

This was my first deep sea fishing trip, I fish alot in the states for Steelhead and Salmon, so I expect to not land fish every time i go out. Not the case here! This guide servce was great, freindly and ensured we had a good time. I woukd say, book

Let the captain know ahead of time - what species you would like to catch so they can be prepared with the correct equipment. They might be able to tell you what is the best species for the time of year.

Yes, captain and deck hand were experienced and they knew where to go on the bay and how to fish for what we were interested in catching. You do not need to be an experienced fisherman to enjoy a trip in Banderas Bay.

Take the chance, book the 10 hr and spend the day to chase quality fish. The run to and from the fishing grounds may be upwards of 2hrs each way so the 10hr trip still gives you plenty of time to fish.

Enjoy the experience. It’s a special place. We’ve seen whales, sea turtles and dolphins. You never know what the conditions will be. It could be very good fishing or not. But it’s always a good trip.

Be very exact and detailed what you expect from the fishing trip: describe fish species, fishing gear etc. Because if you don’t, the boat will go after trophy fish by default and you will be just sitting and doing nothing all day long.

Expect to get a little wet, the rain will come in, but then disappear. Bay seems really healthy with tons of fish. We came across a few boils though where we couldn’t get a bit, but probably 7/10 we got bites.

This is an affordable charter for the price. There are much more expensive boats you can charter but this one will do the same as the expensive ones probably the only difference would be in the amenities the boat provides.

We had a fantastic day and came home with fish in hand. We were slightly underdressed for the first little bit as it can be cool overnight in Nuevo in January, but once the sun was up we’re nice and warm and in all honesty we were only slightly cool and not actually cold.

2 of us paid £400 total for the trip for the fish of a lifetime one of us didn't touch a rod and I had 1 minute bringing in a small bonito as we were packing up.. I think it's because the sea was very rough... the trouble is you pick your day and keep your fingers crossed. We must have just been very unlucky... the boat next to us caught a big marlin though. ..

you start early so dress for the cool morning and warm afternoons. boat has great shade and sunny areas.

great dat on the water but we didnt catch anything - not for lack of trying; the fish just werent biting.

No hubo pesca, 6 hrs perdidas que pudimos haber aprovechado mejor en otra actividad o incluso quedarnos en el hotel.

Take motion sickness medication before you go out if you are prone to motion sickness.

not a lot of diversity of species in the water but the fish that were here were strong and healthy

Fishing for big fish requires an 8-10 hr trip. smaller fish, but still fun and maybe not as rough. Fishingbooker reviews are important, as is great communication leading up to the trip.

This is a great experience. It is an open boat with no cabin. There was a place to lay down and boat was covered. Bring food to snack on.

Offshore waters can be fairly rough. We happen to be out on a windy day so it was a little more than normal, but the boat is very capable of the waves.

1/2 day with young kids is more than enough time, fish or no fish, the surroundings are beautiful. Bring your own snacks/food if needed.

I think this might be a good season only the fish were not biting so well today. They seem to be on a constant move.

Have a great time. Book all day because you never know what might happen all the way up to the last reel up!

Absolutely. The crew was supportive and instructive. The scenery was spectacular. The wildlife was epic. There is no flaw to this service.

Don’t set your expectations too high, after all good fishing can be day to day and luck has lots to do with it.

Not Mahi Mahi season so we were left to chase smaller fish but were very happy with the results. You’d need at least an 8-10 hour tour if you want sailfish or marlin.

Be clear about what fish you are targeting when first contacting the captain or booking manager. Make sure their tackle matches what you are fishing for.

Good for you if you’re checking a box. Not fishing, anyone should be able to catch a fish here. We didn’t

Water is warm in July. I think best fishing is October and November for the big game fish. Bottom fishing in July might be your best bet for the larger game during summer.

Expect some rain showers. Know what species you want before you go. It will change due to migration etc. We were not specific on this trip we just had a great time.

I’d probably go between Nov and March, sounds like this is the best fishing and lots of whales/dolphins in the area.

We forgot a long sleeve shirt for the boys in the am. But the chill wore off quick as the day heated up