10 Puerto Vallarta Fishing Trips Worth Booking

1.Private Inshore Fishing Adventure in Puerto Vallarta with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Fish inside Banderas Bay on a private four-hour boat trip for up to four people. Captain Fernando and his first mate tailor the outing to your group, using trolling or bottom-fishing gear for mahi mahi, tuna, sailfish, grouper, snapper, and more. Gear and water are included, but there is no onboard bathroom.

“The crew was patient and great with kids. We had a great day! It was easy to get to and from the marina, the iguanas were very cool in the area, and the boat was perfect for 4 hours.”

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2.Fishing and snorkel tour in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Spend about six hours aboard a private boat from Paradise Village Public Pier, fishing for tuna, bonito, dorado, sailfish, or marlin before snorkeling and swimming in Banderas Bay. The crew provides gear, water, fruit, and snacks. Some outings include fresh ceviche from the day’s catch.

“Where do I begin? I want this review to be as helpful as possible to someone considering this excursion so bear with me here.”

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3.Private Sport Fishing Activity in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Fish privately in Puerto Vallarta’s Bay of Banderas for about four hours with up to five people. Your captain supplies rods, live bait, water, and ice, then prepares sashimi from your catch. Confirm the boat name and meeting details before you go, since marina directions can be unclear.

“Ramsey was the best captain! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience! He had a good beat on where to catch the fish. He was very helpful in all aspects of the fishing (setting up lines, grabbing the fish off the hook, fileting fish, and anything else necessary). He even fixed up some Tuna Tartar for us to enjoy while out on the boat. We hope to use him again next time we go!”

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4.Inshore Fishing 4-Hour Puerto Vallarta Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Top rated

Captain Scooby and mate Chicken take you into Puerto Vallarta Bay aboard a 28-foot Super Panga for four hours of inshore fishing. Gear, licenses, live bait, ice, and a cooler are included. Expect a private trip aimed at jacks, roosterfish, needlefish, skipjacks, and small mahi mahi.

“It was a fun fishing trip. Both Captain Scooby and chicken were very accommodating. We did catch one fish, the Charbrille.”

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5.Sport Fishing Adventure in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Fish Puerto Vallarta’s bay on a private four-hour boat trip for up to six people. Your crew supplies bait, gear, water, life vests, and a bathroom, then prepares sashimi from your catch. Guides named David, Luis, and Ramsey have earned praise, though English service may vary.

“Great time. Captain was knowledgeable and friendly. He was there early and stayed out the whole time. Very patiently and nice to the kids.”

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6.The best sport fishing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours

Spend four hours sport fishing in Jalisco with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, using supplied gear, bait, ice, water, and life jackets. Fish near shore, then prepare fresh ceviche on board from your catch. The private boat fits up to six people, with pickup included.

“our 4 hour fishing excursion was a really good experience. We caught a 15lb Mahi Mahi just a few hundred yards off shore in the bay. It was beautifully prepared right in front of us on the boat while trolling for more fish. We only caught the one, but would recommend this booking!”

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7.Fishing by private boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Hire a private boat for up to eight people from Marina Vallarta, then fish toward Punta de Mita with a bilingual captain and sailor. Your fee covers the boat, gear, live bait, water, snacks, beer, and snorkeling equipment. The four-hour trip lets you choose the fishing focus and how hands-on you want to be.

“Disappointed unfortunately.a A big disconnect between this app and the captain. There was a total of 2 beers on board when the booking stated 3 per person (should have been 18). We were charged 100 pesos per persons vs the 80 on the purchase agreement. The communication between the captain and our texts through the app, also went unanswered. My opinion, skip the app, deal directly with the charter and make sure everyone is on the same page. The captain and his team did a good job and we caught 3 fish and they made a great ceviche. Nice crew. Also be aware, the boat we went on, was not…”

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8.Sport Kat Fishing boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 4 to 12 hours (approx.)

You can shape this private Puerto Vallarta boat trip around fishing, snorkeling, or a relaxed sail. Your local guide handles the day while you enjoy bottled water, snorkeling gear, beer, ceviche, and music. Guides Mauricio and Juan have been praised for their warm service, while fishing trips target mahi mahi, yellowtail snapper, and bonito.

“This boating experience was amazing. Our staff, Mauricio and Juan were so kind and sweet. Made our day so easy and wonderful.”

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9.Private Fishing Charter in Puerto Vallarta for up to 6 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Fish Banderas Bay for four hours with a captain and deckhand on a private boat for up to six people. Live bait, ice, a cooler, and fishing licenses are included. Expect species such as Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel, Skipjack Tuna, and small mahi mahi, with a $3 port fee per person.

“My husband and I booked a private fishing trip, but the boat we booked had a motor issue so they put us on a larger boat for no additional charge. Our captain and first mate were great! We caught 10 total. Mackerel, Skip jack and a Trevally.”

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10.Sport Fishing Adventure with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about two hours fishing in Puerto Vallarta Bay with a private crew, then taste fresh sashimi if you catch a fish before snorkeling near Los Arcos de Mismaloya. Guide David is praised for his friendly help, and children have caught crevalle jack on this relaxed half-day outing.

“Awesome boat ride and fishing experience! We were also able to see many whales which was a bonus. David was an awesome guide. Very personable and friendly. We had a great time and will do it again !”

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