4 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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