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What anglers said about fishing in Puerto Vallarta

Don't hesitate, especially if it's your first time. From speaking to the captain, the best time to book another trip is late october.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Don't hesitate, especially if it's your first time. From speaking to the captain, the best time to book another trip is late october.
Valeria I
Valeria I
Fishing in the bay of Banderas is usually OK. But depending on the weather, it can be hot and cold. We are here in June and we’ve had some unexpected rain which can really mess with the fishing. The captain that took us out is local to the area and he put us on the fish that he thought we would be able to catch based on the current conditions. He was absolutely correct. If you’re going to book a charter and just want to catch fish, ask the captain what he thinks we can catch that day.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing in the bay of Banderas is usually OK. But depending on the weather, it can be hot and cold. We are here in June and we’ve had some unexpected rain which can really mess with the fishing. The captain that took us out is local to the area and he put us on the fish that he thought we would be able to catch based on the current conditions. He was absolutely correct. If you’re going to book a charter and just want to catch fish, ask the captain what he thinks we can catch that day.
Super Panga Tres Estrellas
Super Panga Tres Estrellas
Wear sunscreen, ask your captain about the expectations and keep an open mind
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Wear sunscreen, ask your captain about the expectations and keep an open mind
Sol Y Mar
Sol Y Mar
Seems good, lots of action. We caught 12 or so bonito which were small but fun, and the one yellowtail which was great
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Seems good, lots of action. We caught 12 or so bonito which were small but fun, and the one yellowtail which was great
Martin's Fishing Adventures
Martin's Fishing Adventures
Be kind to the skipper. They don't control luck. We had an unbelievable catch of skipjack, but that was largely because we voted directly into a miles long school of feeding skipjack. May seems like good fishing, but that's just my experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be kind to the skipper. They don't control luck. We had an unbelievable catch of skipjack, but that was largely because we voted directly into a miles long school of feeding skipjack. May seems like good fishing, but that's just my experience
Super Panga Tres Estrellas
Super Panga Tres Estrellas
We were told fishing season is best in the fall months however we had a wonderful time seeing so much see life- dolphins, turtles, rays, and we did catch 2 yellowfin- that we ate and 4 jacks.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We were told fishing season is best in the fall months however we had a wonderful time seeing so much see life- dolphins, turtles, rays, and we did catch 2 yellowfin- that we ate and 4 jacks.
Valeria I
Valeria I
Although there’s no guarantee you will catch fish, hence why it’s called fishing - not catching, but PV is as close to a guarantee as you will get. Get out on the water and have some fun!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Although there’s no guarantee you will catch fish, hence why it’s called fishing - not catching, but PV is as close to a guarantee as you will get. Get out on the water and have some fun!
Yamaica lll (Vallarta Sportfishing)
Yamaica lll (Vallarta Sportfishing)
Communicate with your captain and crew on what you're looking to catch so they can rig the lines for it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Communicate with your captain and crew on what you're looking to catch so they can rig the lines for it.
Tres Amores
Tres Amores
Probably not the best time to fish for Marlin or tuna, but we caught tons of other fish
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Probably not the best time to fish for Marlin or tuna, but we caught tons of other fish
Calypso Charters – Calypso II
Calypso Charters – Calypso II
enjoy it and have fun. very friendly great weather good fishing. Captain Gus spent some time searching for some target species, and then hooked us into jacks
Excellent
5.0 / 5
enjoy it and have fun. very friendly great weather good fishing. Captain Gus spent some time searching for some target species, and then hooked us into jacks
Epi Gilligan Fishing
Epi Gilligan Fishing
Make sure you go with Jorge and David, they will take care of you. Also be ready to have some tired arms lol, from catching so many fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you go with Jorge and David, they will take care of you. Also be ready to have some tired arms lol, from catching so many fish.
Valeria I
Valeria I
We had a great time and caught more than 5 fish, two at the peak of their size. I was so grateful was Capt was able to release the fish and yet still get my fish mount set up for me. Super easy and professional. The water was like glass, the weather was perfect, we saw whales and dolphins that even swam right up alongside our boat. Totally blessed trip!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We had a great time and caught more than 5 fish, two at the peak of their size. I was so grateful was Capt was able to release the fish and yet still get my fish mount set up for me. Super easy and professional. The water was like glass, the weather was perfect, we saw whales and dolphins that even swam right up alongside our boat. Totally blessed trip!
Burton lll Sport Fishing
Burton lll Sport Fishing
It can be referred to as slow season but we caught lots of fish and was happy with the experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It can be referred to as slow season but we caught lots of fish and was happy with the experience
Martin's Fishing Adventures
Martin's Fishing Adventures
Definitely do the 12 hour trip! Takes 1.5 minimum to get out of the bay and back. We went about 40 miles out. Bring food and drinks! Also bring Dramamine
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely do the 12 hour trip! Takes 1.5 minimum to get out of the bay and back. We went about 40 miles out. Bring food and drinks! Also bring Dramamine
Martin's Fishing Adventures
Martin's Fishing Adventures
We only had one fish on the line the whole time but it turned out to be the perfect catch!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We only had one fish on the line the whole time but it turned out to be the perfect catch!!
Epi Gilligan Fishing
Epi Gilligan Fishing
If you want to catch fish, regardless of species, this is the place to be!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you want to catch fish, regardless of species, this is the place to be!
Chimar Fishing Charters
Chimar Fishing Charters
March is a tough time of year for fishing here from what I’ve gathered but if you do a little research and talk with the captains and be realistic in your expectations of a fishing trip you’ll have a great time and catch fish!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
March is a tough time of year for fishing here from what I’ve gathered but if you do a little research and talk with the captains and be realistic in your expectations of a fishing trip you’ll have a great time and catch fish!
Martin's Fishing Adventures
Martin's Fishing Adventures
This time of years seems to be the slow time here but we still caught fish and still had a great time. The whales are here now so we saw lots of whales!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This time of years seems to be the slow time here but we still caught fish and still had a great time. The whales are here now so we saw lots of whales!
Martin's Fishing Adventures
Martin's Fishing Adventures
Don’t fall for the sharks patrolling the beaches near the resorts. Book Camila’s.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Don’t fall for the sharks patrolling the beaches near the resorts. Book Camila’s.
Camila’s sport fishing charters
Camila’s sport fishing charters
41 pesos per person going on the boat. Budget ~$2,000 USD for taxidermy for a Marlin. Be prepared - not every trip catches big game, there were other boats out that didn't catch anything while we caught ours.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
41 pesos per person going on the boat. Budget ~$2,000 USD for taxidermy for a Marlin. Be prepared - not every trip catches big game, there were other boats out that didn't catch anything while we caught ours.
Martin's Fishing Adventures
Martin's Fishing Adventures