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| Puerto Vallarta fishing report January 2015. It has been a great month or year of fishing so far you would think it was November when you are having Blue Marlin reports almost every offshore 12 hr day. Along with the Blue Marlin We are also catching Striped Marlin, Sailfish, and Mahi mahi. Gary Wilson caught all 3 on a day out with captain Steve Torres on the My Marlin last week. Inshore closer off the point of Punta de Mita we have been seeing smaller Dorado between 10-15 lbs offshore the Dorado have been bigger in size 15-40 lbs. Both biting live bait trolling and casting. We have also caught a few Roosterfish off the point as well. closer inshore or inside Banderas bay there is alot - read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report January 2015 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report February 2015 The fishing in Puerto Vallarta continues to get better I have seen a few Marlin Black and Blue Marlin caught off season in the past years but this is the first time We have ever had a consistent Blue and Black Marlin bite through February. Normally the Blue and Black Marlin season is June - through November but the hot bite has not stopped and just seems to continue to get better what is also surprising about this is that We are also seeing all the winter fish as well like Striped Marlins and Roosterfish the Dorado are also biting consistently. The inshore report is good - See full Puerto Vallarta fishing report February 2015 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report March 2015 though We had a few slow day's starting out the month the Puerto Vallarta inshore and offshore fishing has picked back up and We have been catching big Amber jack outside of Marietas and lots of Jack Crevalle off the north side of Banderas bay, the big Cow Yellowfin Tuna continue to bite on overnight charters 80-120 miles offshore and Billfish and also a few smaller Tuna have been being caught outside of el banco and in open waters 20 miles out from Punta de mita. We have been catching Marlin with live bait or trolling lures at Read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report March 2015 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report April 2015 The Billfish and Dorado continue to bite offshore at el banco and down the north coast by Gauybitos captain Steve caught a huge 60 lb Dorado/ Mahi mahi on the My Marlin last week trolling with live bait outside of El Banco. The Billfish have consisted of Striped Marlin, Sailfish, and crazy as it sounds this time of the year there are still a few Blue Marlin biting as well. The Yellowfin Tuna bite has continued to be red hot offshore 70+ miles average size 100-200 lbs inside banderas bay the Jack Crevalle read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report April 2015 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing Report May 2015 Inshore fishing continues to be red Hot with Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackeral, and Small Red Snapper. Offshore the Billfish has really picked up We have been catching Striped Marlin and Sailfish with a few Dorado here and there the Striped Marlin have been biting live bait slow trolling the Sailfish Slow trolling and casting live bait . Past the 3rd Island 120 miles offshore the bigger Tuna bite has picked up as well averging catch has been 150-250 lb Yellowfin Tuna on 2.5 day Charters. The Rock or Corbetena See full Puerto Vallarta fishing report May 2015 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report June 2015 The Summer is here and the offshore fishing has expoloded this last week of June with Blue Marlin, Sailfish, and Dorado biting about 10-15 miles past el moro. The Blue Marlin have been biting lures slow trolling, The sailfish have been after live baits, casting and trolling. Blue Marlin have been averging 150-300 lbs and the Sailfish between 60-100 lbs. Inshore fishing has been on and off still alot of Jacks, and Bonitas, but not much else El moro has been hot with smaller cubera snappers averging 5-15 lbs one of my favorite fish to fry up to eat. the 8th intgernational Tuna Marlin tournament will be held this month July 24th at Paradise village. for more info about the tournament orread full Puerto Vallarta report June 2015 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report July 2015 It has been a great month of fishing every day seemed a little different offshore We were never sure what We would catch but every day seemed to pruduce Marlin, Sailfish, Shark, Tuna or Dorado. Surpisingly the last week the consitent bite was Sharks. The My Marlin has been going offshore 35-50 miles daily and having big hook ups they caught a big Blue Marlin yesterday July 24 fishing about 6 miles outside of Corbetena as well as a Shark and a Sailfish. Earlier in the week nailed a big Dorado, couple of Yellowfin Tuna, Read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report July 2015 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report August 2015 it has been an up and down month of fishing the Blue Marlin bite has stayed consistent at el banco with a few days of smaller tuna as well the blue Marlin have been averaging 200 to 400 lbs and the Tuna 40 to 80 lbs. the most recnt report offshore is from the My Marlin boat captain Steve went out for a 12 hr day last week on the 28th and caught 1 Blue Marlin and a 150 lb Shark. And Hugh Scott caught a huge 9 and 1/2 ft Sailfish aboard the Animal House on the 29th. Corbetena has been producing read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report August 2015 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report September 2015 As we head into the high season for Puerto Vallarta fishing all the signs have been good this last weeek El moro has been showing alot of life We have been catching Sailfish, Roosterfish the sailfish have been between 60 -120 lbs and mostly biiting live bait, the Roosterfish have been big between 20- 40 lbs and also biting live bait. Further offshore at Corbetena. read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report September 2015 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report October 2015 The season is here and the Offshore Puerto Vallarta fishing is Red Hot. We have been catching Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, and Dorado everything is out there just need to take the time and get offshore. Corbetena has been producing Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, and Smaller Football sized Tuna. El Banco is where We have caught the majority of the Marlins and about 10 miles past el banco is where captain Steve caught one of the biggest Tunas so far this month. The Tuna was a estimated 180 lbs and was caught with live bait on overnight charter aboard the My Marlin on the 14th. Read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report October 2015 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report November 2015. It has been another great month of fishing here in Puerto Vallarta Mexico We just had our 60th international Sailfish and Marlin tournament and the 1st place Marlin was 455 lbs caught by team SnookMafia. Over 40 boats entered the tournament this year and it is was a great week of fishing lots of Tuna, Dorado, Sailfish, and of Course Marlin caught offshore Puerto Vallarta. see full Puerto Vallarta fishing report November 2015 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report December 2015 Big Time offshore and Inshore fishing the big Highglights this last week was Captain Steve 500 lb Black Marlin with angler Sean Remion and captain Cesar's 180 lb Yellowfin Tuna with angler Jeff Hatt. inshore fishing has also been incredibleWe have been catching Dorado and Sailfish just outside the bay which is incredible anytime of the year but especially for December. read full report with link below Puerto Vallarta fishing report 2015 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report January 2016 Mahi and Marlin Mania offshore but dont take my word for it see our client fishing charter reviews below.review Marlin and MahiI had the opportunity to go out on a 12 hour day of fishing with my wife, daughter and father on the"My Marlin," skippered by Steve Torres and crewed by Oscar This is the second year going out with Steve and he does not disappoint. read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report January 2016 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report February 2016 The last few weeks has still been big time fishing offshore Black Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado/ Mahi mahi, Wahoo, and Yellowfuna. We had big week Black Marlin have been biting at the bank the crew of the Pacific caught the biggest Blackk Marlin of the week which was around 500lbs the average was 200-400 lbs which is almost unheard of this time of the year but with water temps still high see full Puerto Vallarta fishing report February 2016 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report March 2016 We have had some big time Tuna fishing so far this month every day has been a little different but if you put in the time and work there is alot of Tuna biting right now between 60-80 miles offshore. Even the slower day's when there not biting we are still seeing big schools and if we have enough patience and time eventually you will get a bite. Read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report March 2016 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report April 2016 The Yellowfin Tuna bite continues to be red hot 60-70 miles offshore Puerto Vallarta on 14 hour and overnight fishing charters the tunas have been averaging 50-200 lbs I am still waiting to see the first 300 lb + cow Tuna of the fishing season and how the tuna bite has been it looks like it will be soon. El Banco and La Corbetena our main 2 offshore spots have been cold this last week. Marietas and el moro We have been catching Roosterfish, African Pompano, and Jack Crevalle. Inside Banderas bay has been full of smaller Jack Crevalle, Needlefish, and Bonitas. read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report April 2016 |
Puerto Vallarta fishing report May 2016 Not alot has changed since my last report the Yellowfin Tuna are still biting 60 + miles offshore on 14 hour or over night charters. We have caught a couple of Blue Marlin trolling in the same area as well. For May the Sailfish bite has been very slow but 2 small Sailfish were caught inside the bay last week which is a good sign that we will see alot more in the next couple weeks. The most action other then the 14 hour or overnight charters has been inside the bay we have been catching lots of Jack Crevalle, and Bonitas. and 8 hour charters off the point we have caught mix batch of African Pompano, Roosterfish,, Read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report May 2016 |
| PV Sportfishing Captain Cesar Perez sets new Marlin record at the 56th International Marlin and Sailfish Tournament held in San Blas. Captain Cesar Perez caught the huge blue with live bait trolling in his matching blue super panga the Pacific it was a great fishing tournament this year there was a reported 92 boats read full fishing report |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing Report July 2016 it has been a great month of fishing in Puerto Vallarta the Marlin bite is wide open at Corbetena and el banco the Largest Marlin of the year was caught this month which was over 800 lbs and captain Cesar won the 10th Annual Marlin and Tuna Tournament with a 390 lb Marlin Read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report July 2016 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report September 2016 It has been another great month of fishing the Blue and Black Marlin have been red hot at Corbetena and El Banco as well Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, and Dorado. The most consistent bite has been Marlin so all you Anglers looking to catch a Billfsh of lifetime now is the time to come down to Puerto Vallarta. The Marlin have been averging 100-300 lbs with a few over 500 lbs. Most of the Marlin have been caught with live bait read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report September 2016 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report October 2016 La Corbetena and El Banco have been red hot producing Blue and Black Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna and more. Team Animal House won 3rd place Marlin with a 408 Marlin and the Tuna fishing is really heating up at Corbetena which is a great sign that We will start seeing 300 lb Cow Tuna in the next couple weeks read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report October 2016 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing Report November 2016 The offshore fishing at El banco and Corbetena has been red hot Yellowfin Tuna have been biting outside of the bank a little over 55 miles offshore and along with Blue Marlin and Sailfish. Sailfish and Blue Marlin have also bee caught at Corbetena 36 miles offshore but if you want Tuna past el banco is where you want to go. The Tuna and Marlin have been biting live baits big skip jacks and biting on slow troll this is the same technique we have been using for Sailfish and Marlin. The days read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report November 2016 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report January 2017 The water has really cooled down these last couple weeks and we have started to see more Roosterfish biting off point of Punta de Mita. The warmest water has been north of the point close to Sayulita where We have found Smaller sized Dorado averaging 10-25 lbs. With the water cooling down most of the Blue and Black Marlin have moved on but captain Cesar did start off the new year with a nice Blue Marlin He caught at Cobetena but that is the only Marlin report I have heard in the new year. The Yellowfin Tuna are bitiing 70+ miles offshore and the over night Tuna charters have been very succesful The Yellowfin Tuna seem to be growing in size 200 + read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report January 2017 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report February 2017 The Puerto Vallarta water has been cooling down and we are starting to see more winter fish like Striped Marlin and Roosterfish. The Roosterfish have been biting off the point and dow south and the Striped Marlin mostyly have been caught offshore. Inside Banderas bay there has been lots of Spanish Mackeral, and Jack Crevalle, offshore at el banco and corbetena we have seen few Blue Marlin still left read more Puerto Vallarta fishing report February 2017 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report March 2017 The Cow Tuna fishing has exploded this last week but if you want to catch one of these game fish get ready for a long trip because the hot bite is 120 + miles offshore so you need a 3.5 day charter to get that far offshore. inshore fishing is where most of action has been hat either inside Banderas Bay and off the point of punta de Mita by Islas Marietas. read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report March 2017 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report April 2017 the water temps are still cold but are starting to heat up and we have seen alot of action this last week outside the bay by Sayulita and San Pancho we are catching alot of Sailfish averaging between 45-90 lbs. El Moro and Corbetena have been producing Cubera and Red Snappers. Inshore there has been alot of action and clients have had alot of fun fly fishing and conventional catching Jack Crevalle, Skip Jacks, Bonitas, Spanish Mackeral. read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report April 2017 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report May 2017 The water is starting to heat up and we starting to see more Sailfish biting at el banco and down the north coast by San Pancho. The 57th Annual Sailfish and Marlin tournament will be held June 21st which normally marks the begining of Marlin season and when We will see the first big Marlin bite of the year last year captain Cesar won with a 543 lb Marlin read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report May 2017 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report June 2017 The offshore Tuna grounds are exploding with big Yellowfin Tuna averaging 100-300 lbs. If you do not have time for overnight Tuna charter don't worry we caught the first Blue and Black Marlins of the season last week. It looks like it is going to be a great big game fishing season this year in Puerto Vallarta. Closer off the point of Punta de Mita and further down the north coast We have been catching Sailfish and few smaller Dorado. Inshore it has been a great couple weeks so far in June read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report June 2017 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report July 2017 Though Marlin season has begun it has not been very plentiful. We have been catching Blue Marlin and Sailfish here and there but not every day more like a few a week. Inshore the Jack Crevalle bite has continued to be consistent and off the point of Punta de Mita we have seen a few Sailfish and smaller Dorado. Smaller Yellowfin Tuna have been biting by Corbetena and close to the bank as well read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report July 2017 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report August 2017 It has been a up and down month but seems to have gotten better as the month reached its end. The offshore bite has been consistent in the sense we have been catching alot of fish but every day seems to be different species of fish. We have been catching Cubera Snapper, Yellowfin Tuna, Blue Marlin, Sharks, and Sailfish offshore on 10-12 inside read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report August 2017 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report September 2017 Marlin Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna offshore and Jack Crevalle, Bonitas, and few days of smaller Tuna inshore. The offshore fishing has really picked up and Corbetena and el Banco We have been catching Black and Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report September 2017 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report October 2017. Marlin, Sailfish, and Yellowfin All of October the big game fishing has been great. Pretty much every fishing charter offshore has been successful and we have caught big game fish whether it was Marlin, Sailfish, or Yellowfin Tuna. The most consistent bite of October has been Blue and Black Marlin fishing offshore on 10 and 12 hour Read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report October 2017 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report November 2017 Blue and Black Marlin bite has been the most exciting bite so far we have caught several Black Marlin over 500 lbs and the Blue Marlin bite is hot as well. The Marlin have been biting live bait or Lures trolling offshore at either Corbetena or el Banco on 10-12 hour fishing charters. Check out the big Black Marlin photo the Animal house on November 8th. Now that we have reached the middle of November the water is starting to cool down a little and We are starting to see some winter fish see full Puerto Vallarta fishing report November 2017 |
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| Puerto Vallarta fishing report December 2017 As we near the end of another great year of fishing in Puerto Vallarta. The water is cooling down and the Marlin have started to thin out. But there still has been quite a few Sailfish and Dorado caught off el moro. We have also started to see more Jack Crevalle, Roosterfish, and Spanish Mackerel inside the bay and fishing off the point of Punta de Mita. The long range Yellowfin Tuna fishing trips are read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report December 2017 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report January 2018 It has been an up and down month for fishing the water temps have cooled down We also had few days of rough waterbut there is still alot of great fish to catch right now. The warmer water Blue and Black Marlin have moved on for the season and the Striped Marlin have moved in. We have been catching Striped Marlin on 10 and 12 hr days offshore trolling dead baits with read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report January 2018 |
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| Puerto Vallarta fishing report February 2018 It has been a great month of fishing so far we have been catching a mix of different species inshore and offshore. Offshore fishing charters We have been catching Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, and Dorado. On inshore fishing charters we are catching Jack Crevalle, Bonitos, skip jacks, and Spanish Mackerel. The Sailfish and Striped Marlin have been biting in open water about 10-15 miles past the see full Puerto Vallarta fishing report February 2018 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report March 2018 The Offshore Yellowfin Tuna grounds have been red hot this last week 80+ miles offshore we have had several succesful overnight tuna fishing charters catching Tuna between 80-250 lbs. On Regular day trips to Corbetena we had a few days with smaller tuna 20-40 lbs and Striped Marlin biting down the coast by san Pancho. Inside banderas we have been catching see full Puerto Vallarta fishing report March 2018 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report April 2018 With the weather changing along with the tides we have seen the fish move all over the place the last couple weeks the type of fish has stayed consistent with my last fishing report Sailfish, Striped Marlin, Jack Crevalle, with a few days where we found Dorado as well. But it was day to day where we found the fish one day the best bite was down the north coast close to Sayulita we caught alot of Sailfish, and Striped Marlin read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report April 2018 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report May 2018 It feels like the summer is here the weather is heating up along with the ocean so to expect to hear about the first Blue and Black Marlins of the season soon. The 58 Sailfish and Marlin tournament will be held in San Blas Starting June 13 which normally marks the beginning of the of the bigger Marlin season. With tides shifting so has the hot spots for fish we have had a few weeks that were great down the north coast for Sailfish, Striped Marlin see full Puerto Vallarta fishing report May 2018 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report June 2018 The offshore fishing is heating up and looks like we are going to have another great fishing season. Captain Cesar caught the first Blue Marlin of season last week fishing outside of El Banco see video Tuna avergaing 20-60 lbs have been biting close to Corbetena along with see full Puerto Vallarta fishing report June 2018 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report July 2018 The offshore fishing grounds are heating up with Billfish. We have been catching Blue and Black Marlin and Sailfish close to Corbena along with 2 of the best eating fish Dorado and Yellowfin Tuna. The Tuna and the Dorado are only averaging 10-25 lbs but its still always great to find any sized Tuna on a day trip without going 100 + miles offshore. There has also been a few small Mahi/ Dorado read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report July 2018 |
| Puerto Vallarta tournament fishing report July 26,27,28 2018. This was the 12th Annual Tuna and Marlin Tournament and was held at Paradise Village resort in Nuevo Vallarta. Captain Cesar Perez won 1st place Yellowfin Tuna with a fat 231 lb pig the crew caught the Tuna the first day of the fishing tournament aboard the Niki Pao boat. 1st Place Marlin weighed in at 477 lbs and was caught aboard the Lucina 3. Congradulations to all the fishing winners and teams that participated in this year's tournament and we will see you next year. read full Puerto Vallarta fishing tournament report |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing August 2018 It has definitely been a hot summer here in Puerto Vallarta The water is warm and we are seeing all of our summer favorites Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, and Blue and Black Marlin. Yellowfin Tuna have been biting close to Corbetena averaging 10-40 lbs the bigger Tuna are also biting but further offshore 70 + miles averaging 80-300 read full Puerto Vallarta fishing report August 2018 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report September 2018 The 63rd Annual Puerto Vallarta Marlin and Sailfish Tournament will be held November 14 -17 -2018. Last year winning Marlin was 276 lbs and 1st place Sailfish was 79 lbs. The Big Yellowfin bite continues offshore close to see full Puerto Vallarta fishing report September 2018 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report October 2018 Another great month of fishing here in Beautiful Puerto Vallarta Mexico. There has been Sailfish, Blue Marlin, and Yellowfin Tuna offshore on 10 to 12 hr fishing charters and Jack Crevalle, Smaller Dorado, and Skip Jacks on inshore 4 and 6 hr fishing charters. The 63rd Annual Puerto Vallarta Marlin and Sailfish Tournament will be held November 14 -17 - 2018. This is the biggest fishing tournament in Puerto Vallarta and has grand prizes for Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, and Yellowfin Tuna. We won this Tournament before with a 481 lb Black Marlin see full Puerto Vallarta fishing report October 2018 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report November 2018 It has been a great month of fishing so far in Puerto Vallarta we have had three successful tournaments the 6th Annual Sportfishing tournament in La Cruz, The 11th Annual Mahi and Sailfish Tournament at Los Muertos Beach, and the biggest and oldest Tournament in PV the 63rd Annual Marlin and Sailfish Tournament. Team Marshell won 1st place Sailfish at Los Muertos and also won 2nd place Sailfish in la Cruz. The biggest Marlin of all 3 tournaments was caught the last day of the Marlin and Sailfish tournament on 17th the Blue Marlin weighed in at 522 lbs caught by team Pato Bobo. 1st place Sailfish was caught by Team Sophia the 1st day of see full Puerto Vallarta fishing report November 2018 |
| Puerto Vallarta fishing report December 2018 The Crew on the 35 Cabo caught a huge Black Marlin on the 5th which is great for this late in the year but I think that will be the last big Blue or Black Marlin for the 2018 fishing season. We are still catching Sailfish Dorado, Tuna and we found some Wahoo outside of Corbetena as well last week. Inside Banderas Bay we have catching Small Dorado Jack Crevalle, and Skip Jacks. We have been fishing with mostly live bait trolling and drifting. It has been another great year living and fishing in Puerto Vallarta. PV Sportfishing would like to thank everyone that came to Puerto Vallarta on vacation and especially everyone that came fishing see full Puerto Vallarta fishing report December 2018 |