Before Mexico was the party destination for Canadian and American vacationers, (and many others to boot), it was known for the unparalleled fishing opportunities. The 9,000 kilometers of stunning coastline are not only full of photo ops; these waters teem with over 500 species of fish which can be found year round. It’s no wonder, then, that the quaint fishing villages which peppered the coastline for so long quickly moved from subsistence fishing to a roaring industry in sports fishing fueled by tourism. Puerto Vallarta is a fine example of this phenomenon – just over 50 years ago it was a sleepy fishing village, but today it is one of the biggest tourist towns in the country. Year on year it serves thousands of tourists who come seeking that elusive Big Catch.
Fishing in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta has the benefit of being situated on the shores of Mexico’s largest bay: Banderas Bay. Sports fishing in Puerto Vallarta is a huge industry, which is no surprise considering the fact that there are just so many species here, and there are arguably 14 species which are most sought after. These include, but are not limited to, Dorado, Red Snapper, Giant Tuna Fish, Sail fish and Marlin. These last two have really been influential in bringing in sports fishermen with big dreams! This isn’t all that fishing in Puerto Vallarta has to offer to the competitive fisherman, or woman; there are tournaments and competitions on at most points of the year in this fisher friendly destination.
Accommodations in Puerto Vallarta
What sets Puerto Vallarta apart as a destination for sports fishing, however, is the range of accommodations available to you, with a host of hotels, resort and timeshare opportunities.
Tour agencies for fishing in Puerto Vallarta
Mike’s Fishing Charters and Tours, Master Baiter’s Sports Fishing and Tackle and Charly’s Sailing and Sport Fishing are just some of the options. These agencies might not guarantee you a good (or any) catch, but of course no one can! The difference such agencies make, however, is in your chances; an experienced local skipper makes all the difference.