Fishing in Puerto Vallarta

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January: Sierra, Yellowtail (Amberjack), Dorado (llampuga), Snapper

February: Striped Marlin, Dorado, Sierra, Snapper, Yellowtail

March: Striped marlin, Dorado, Roosterfish, Yellowfin tuna, Sierra, Amberjack, Snapper, Yellowtail

April: Striped Marlin, Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Sierra, Snapper, Yellowtail

May: Striped marlin, Dorado, yellowfin tuna, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Snapper, Yellowtail

June: Striped marlin, blue marlin, black marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, yellowfin tuna, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Yellowtail

July: Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Sailfish

August: Striped marlin, Blue marlin, Black marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo, Roosterfish

September: Striped marlin, Blue marlin, Black marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo, Roosterfish

October: Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Sierra

November: Blue marlin, Black marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo, Sierra

December: Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Sierra, Yellowtail

Apart from fishing in Puerto Vallarta, you can also go shopping in the Romantic Zone (old town) of the city, enjoy the area by biking or mountain biking, snorkeling or scuba diving, sailing, walking and hiking, and much more.

You can take a Boat Trip to observe whales and other cetaceans. From December to March whales come from the Arctic to feed and to breed in Banderas Bay.

Visit Los Arcos de Mismaloya National Marine Park, located in the southern zone of Puerto Vallarta in Banderas Bay, a protected area that over the years has become a wonderful place to dive, swim, snorkel and snorkel. You can also observe cormorants, boobies (blue-footed booby), some species of parakeets, sea hawks, pelicans and others. Below the surface there is an infinity of marine species such as sea turtles and fish such as manta rays, parrot fish, cornet fish, lobsters, angelfish, rays, clown fish and others.

Visit the area of archaeological monuments known as Ixtapa, near Puerto Vallarta. These are archaeological remains of the ancient Aztatlán culture, one of the most important pre-Hispanic settlements in Mexico.

Discover the local customs and food in the hundreds of bars and restaurants in the area.

For Sport Fishing in Puerto Vallarta and Mexico in general, Starting from shore, it is not necessary to have a fishing license. Fishing from boats is strictly regulated. Every Angler on board the Boat needs a Fishing license.

Fishing licenses can be purchased for one day, one week, one month or one year. Fishing charters in Mexico usually include the fishing license within the total price, but it is worth checking this when booking a Fishing charter.

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Depending on the Boat and the Duration of your Fishing trip, you will pay more or less for the trip. The Price for a 4 hour Fishing trip in Puerto Vallarta with a small Boat is $500. A half-day trip with a 40-foot charter is about $720, while an 8-hour Fishing trip will cost you about $1400. Of course, there are bigger Boats that are more expensive, but for that you also have more comfort.

What is included in the Price?

The Price usually includes the Captain, fishing tackle, fuel, bait and lures and licenses. In each ad we indicate if drinks and food are Included.

Once the Booking is made, the Captain will contact you to arrange the meeting point and time of departure. We also recommend that you contact the Captain a couple of days before the trip to confirm the weather forecast.