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Everything to Know About Booking a Puerto Vallarta mahi mahi fishing charter

Why should I book a mahi mahi fishing charter in Puerto Vallarta with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 33 mahi mahi trips in Puerto Vallarta, and the most popular trips in the area are Bay Fishing Puerto Vallarta guided by Ariel, Ultimate Deep Sea Fishing guided by Steve, and Deep Sea Fishing Trip 12 Hrs guided by Steve.

Our guides in Puerto Vallarta are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 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 mahi mahi guides / fishing lessons in Puerto Vallarta? Check out our beginner and family friendly mahi mahi guides in Puerto Vallarta.

What types of mahi mahi fishing charters are common in Puerto Vallarta?

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

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

How much do Puerto Vallarta mahi mahi fishing charters cost?

Prices for mahi mahi in Puerto Vallarta can range anywhere from about $650 to $3,400, but the average price for a half day trip for mahi mahi in Puerto Vallarta is $1,118. The average price for a full day trip for mahi mahi in Puerto Vallarta is $2,362.

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 mahi mahi fishing in Puerto Vallarta?

The most popular season for mahi mahi fishing in Puerto Vallarta is spring, and most anglers book their trips 16 days in advance.

Do I need a Puerto Vallarta fishing license for mahi mahi and what are the bag limits for mahi mahi 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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  • ★★★★★
    Hector was 5 stars! ⭐️ great day on the water!

    Erica W. | April 2, 2025

    Trip: 4 Hours Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Experience has not disappointed us yet. This is the second trip of have used them on first in Cancun and now in Puerto Vallarta both times with kids. This trip was everything we could ask for. Started off with the kids catching a handful of bait fish then we found a mother Humpback Whale and her calf that put on one hell of a show from 40 yards away. Ended the day with 2 huge Jacks and a great Spanish maceral. Captian Scoobie and his crew were amazing and it was an easy, safe and family friendly trip. Highly recommend.

    Michael T. | March 25, 2025

    Trip: 4 -6 Hrs Fishing Nuevo Vallarta

  • ★★★★★
    Thank you! Fun trip they worked hard to find the fish... success!

    Shane H. | March 9, 2025

    Trip: Half Day Corral Del Risco

  • ★★★★★
    Ariel and Alexis were amazing captains. Ariel is completely bilingual and has so much experience fishing for 17 years in PV but also all over the world. He was super adaptive — he worked with us to do a lot of different types of fishing (we trolled, we jigged) and all in we caught almost 40 fish with just two of us!! He also gave us an opportunity to add on a trip to Yelapa where they cooked our fresh fish, and it was not only delicious but such a unique experience. Ariel was super communicative and flexible, too. Would highly highly recommend Ariel to anyone who wants to catch a lot of fish, learn about the area and have an amazing time out on the water.

    Elizabeth C. | February 5, 2024

    Trip: Bay Fishing Puerto Vallarta

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