Damn Good Black Marlin Fishing Charters In Puerto Vallarta

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 11 black marlin trips in Puerto Vallarta, and the most popular trips in the area are Deep Sea Fishing Trip 12 Hrs guided by Steve, Deep Sea Fishing guided by Steve, and Punta Mita Offshore guided by Jorge.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for black marlin in Puerto Vallarta as well as deep sea fishing, nearshore fishing, and inshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Puerto Vallarta are artificial lure fishing, jigging, and live bait fishing but trolling and drift fishing are popular as well.

Prices for black marlin in Puerto Vallarta can range anywhere from about $1,480 to $3,500, but the average price for a half day trip for black marlin in Puerto Vallarta is $825. The average price for a full day trip for black marlin in Puerto Vallarta is $2,719.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for black marlin fishing in Puerto Vallarta is fall, and most anglers book their trips 34 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Puerto Vallarta, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Puerto Vallarta. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Puerto Vallarta.