Fresh Puerto Vallarta Fishing Reports

It has so easy access and easily found using google maps/ waze. People are friendly and heppy to help!

Don’t expect too much, sometimes you are lucky and sometime your not. This is rainy season and fishing is more difficult, but if you happen to get the right crew you will be successful.

Been fishing 7 different private charters these guys were great! Thank you!

On this four hour trip, you are only a couple miles offshore the whole time.

The fishing was a little slow at times, but the Spanish Mackerel were biting big in the morning. Afternoon slowed down a bit. Were not able to link up any Mahi or Marlin, but did grab a Rooster to end the day!

Very organized very efficient had a record a “22 Bonita fish they know the spots book with them

Book a longer trip so you can go out farther. Dress warm in layers if your going early

The seasoned angler may be disappointed with the lack of “hands on” fishing

Last year I fished the bay and got skunked. It is definitely worth the extra time and money to fish the blue water.

Pangas are great for 2 on in-shore, close-in fishing. If you're after bigger game fish, charter a bigger, faster (yes more expensive) boat.

If you're planning on fishing around the Marietas area, they're closed on Monday from any type of tourism.

Not sure about any of the other charters I've only used little by little chater and was the best fishing experience I have had fishing abroad.

Spend the money and go out for at least a half day. Anything less than that is a waste.

Call your captain and talk with them to make sure you explain your situation and they can cater your trip to what you want.

White meat bonita is the best sashimi in the ocean. Also makes best ceviche. Go get them!

Pick the right boat. Someone who will work hard to got you to the fish. We've had other experiences where it seemed the captain didn't care if we caught anything and didn't want to waste any gas. And sunscreen, do not underestimate the need for sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.

Go for as long as you can. It’s worth every penny. And wear sunscreen. I’m fried

Where lots of sunscreen and drink lots of water. If there's any chance you might be prone to seasickness take Dramamine before the trip.

This month should be start of marlin, sailfish etc. But not this year, some unusual weather patterns and the sea not yet cooled down meant fishing was hard work, with no sign of either.

Time of year means a lot in the species you can target. Make sure to do research, only booking your trip after you know what species you want to go after. As far as the smaller species like Jack's they are very close to the marina and also a lot of fun to go after if the big fish aren't in the area.