A sportfishing boat running along the Puerto Vallarta coastline at sunset, with the Sierra Madre mountains behind it

Puerto Vallarta fishing charters,boat and land tours.

Book directly with local captains in Banderas Bay.

Puerto Vallarta captains & operators

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Inshore & reef charters

Short trips inside Banderas Bay and along the coast — jack crevalle, sierra, roosterfish, snapper.

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Offshore & bluewater charters

The long run to La Corbeteña and El Banco — marlin, sailfish, yellowfin and dorado.

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Bahía de Banderas · August

What’s biting right now.

13 species are worth targeting this month, 5 of them at peak. Hover to pause.

Black Marlin

Marlín negro

Peak · La Corbeteña

Blue Marlin

Marlín azul

Peak · Bluewater

Snook

Robalo

Peak · Inshore

Wahoo

Peto

Peak · Offshore

Yellowfin Tuna

Atún aleta amarilla

Peak · Offshore

Bonito

Bonito

Running · Inside Bay

Dorado

Mahi-Mahi

Running · Offshore

Grouper

Mero

Running · Reef

Needlefish

Agujón

Running · Inside Bay

Red Snapper

Pargo

Running · Nearshore Reef

Roosterfish

Pez gallo

Running · Nearshore

Sailfish

Pez vela

Running · Offshore

Skipjack Tuna

Barrilete

Running · Bay Edge

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Puerto Vallarta fishing charters and boat tours.

From fishing charters and Los Arcos snorkeling to south-shore villages, the Marietas Islands, whale watching, and sunset escapes, explore the experiences that make a day on the bay your own.

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Puerto Vallarta Fishing charters

Bahía de Banderas to offshore

Fishing charters

Compare local captains, boats, and trip lengths for an inshore or offshore Puerto Vallarta fishing day.

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Puerto Vallarta Los Arcos snorkeling

Five islands & clear water

Los Arcos snorkeling

Snorkel, swim, and sightsee around Los Arcos’ sea arches and rocky islets on a south-shore boat day from Puerto Vallarta.

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Puerto Vallarta Yelapa beach & waterfall

Boat-access village escape

Yelapa beach & waterfall

Arrive by boat for a beach day in Yelapa, then walk through the village toward its waterfall, with time for local food and optional swimming stops.

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Puerto Vallarta Quimixto beach & waterfall

Boat-access cove & jungle trail

Quimixto beach & waterfall

Land by boat at Quimixto’s tranquil beach, then take a short jungle route to the waterfall pool, with time for the village or Los Arcos snorkeling.

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Puerto Vallarta Marietas & Hidden Beach

Protected islands & rare access

Marietas & Hidden Beach

Explore the Marietas’ volcanic scenery and clear water, with Hidden Beach access dependent on tides, weather, permits, and operator approval.

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Puerto Vallarta Whale watching

Seasonal on Bahía de Banderas

Whale watching

Find considered humpback whale outings during Puerto Vallarta’s winter season, with practical trip details up front.

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Puerto Vallarta Scuba diving trips

Blue water & rocky reef exploration

Scuba diving trips

Explore Puerto Vallarta’s underwater side with guided scuba experiences around clear-water reef and rock formations, with trip details ready to compare as operators list them.

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Puerto Vallarta Sunset & bioluminescence

After-dark bay experiences

Sunset & bioluminescence

Discover evening cruises, sunset boat rides, and seasonal bioluminescence experiences around Puerto Vallarta and Los Arcos.

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Featured on the water

A few standout ways to spend the day.

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