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Everything to Know About Booking a Puerto Vallarta live bait fishing charter
Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Puerto Vallarta with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 47 live bait fishing trips in Puerto Vallarta, and the most popular trips in the area are Banderas Bay Quick Action! guided by Steve, Bay Fishing Puerto Vallarta guided by Ariel, and Deep Sea Extravaganza 8-10 Hrs guided by Steve.
Our guides in Puerto Vallarta are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 6474 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.
All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.
Looking for kid friendly live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Puerto Vallarta? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Puerto Vallarta.
What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Puerto Vallarta?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Puerto Vallarta as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.
The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Puerto Vallarta are: 1. mahi mahi, 2. jack crevalle, 3. skipjack tuna, 4. roosterfish, and 5. sailfish.
How much do Puerto Vallarta live bait fishing charters cost?
Prices for live bait fishing in Puerto Vallarta can range anywhere from about $805 to $3,030, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Puerto Vallarta is $1,453. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Puerto Vallarta is $2,251.
Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?
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.
What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in Puerto Vallarta?
The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Puerto Vallarta is spring, and most anglers book their trips 25 days in advance.
Do I need a Puerto Vallarta fishing license and what are the bag limits in Puerto Vallarta?
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.
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Other Fishing Techniques in Puerto Vallarta
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- Cut Bait Fishing
- Deep Dropping
- Drift Fishing
- Heavy Tackle Fishing
- Jigging
- Kite Fishing
- Light Tackle Fishing
- Sight Casting
- Topwater Fishing
- Trolling
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