Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

It’s a fast easy trip in the bay for anglers who want to do other activities in Puerto Vallarta, but who also want to experience fishing! All year long, the bay fishing remains consistent and always promises to be a super fun drag-ripping trip!

You will be aboard the Calypso II, a 28’ center console boat built by the Captain. It’s powered by twin 115 HP Yamaha engines and is equipped with navigational electronics, so it’ll put you on the fish in no time. The boat can accommodate up to 4 anglers, and there’s a toilet on board for your convenience.

The crew will provide you with all the fishing equipment, and you’ll fish using live bait. There’s a fighting chair on board so you can reel in some of those monsters. The crew will be happy to clean and fillet your catch after the trip, so you can take it home for a taste, or to fill the freezer.

You will be able to choose among a great variety of trips, depending on where you want to go, and how much time you have. Each trip can be customized to suit any angler’s needs. There’s a lot of beautiful places you can explore here, so feel free to take a look and find the trip that speaks to you most.

A day out with Capt. Ariel will see you sailing to a remote beach, having a delicious lunch on the beach, and, of course, targeting the fish of your dreams! Among your targeted species will be Wahoo, Tuna, Snook, Snapper, Sailfish, Marlin, Roosterfish, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Jack Crevalle, and Amberjack.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours
1 Person	$400.00	$575.00
2 People	$400.00	$575.00
3 People	$400.00	$575.00
4 People	$450.00	$600.00
5 People	$500.00	$650.00
6 People	$550.00	$700.00
7 People (Second Boat)	$900.00	$1,200.00
8 People (Second Boat)	$900.00	$1,200.00
9 People (Second Boat)	$1,000.00	$1,300.00
10 People (Second Boat)	$1,000.00	$1,300.00
11 People (Second Boat)	$1,100.00	$1,400.00
12 People (Second Boat)	$1,100.00	$1,400.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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Ariel R.

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Outfitter

About Your Guide

Ariel R.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Outfitter

Ariel is a life long fisherman from the waters of PV to the oceans of Alaska. He has won numerous fishing tournaments and always provides the best fishing experience. We are here to give you the best custom trip for you and your family whether snorkeling at Los Arcos, or spending 2 days Tuna fishing at the islands. We have trips for everyone. 4 to 6 hour trips to Yelapa; 6 to 8 hours of bay fishing; and of course 12 to 14 hour trips to the rock and beyond to catch the trophy fish. We have some of the best equipment and vessels in PV. From our 2 custom 29' Pengas to our 32' blackfin everything is professionally maintained and ready for your adventure. From snorkel gear and new certified lifevests, to our tournament ready fishing gear we have the best of the best.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Bay Fishing Puerto Vallarta

Boat Type: Panga
Boat Manufacturer: Nava
Year Built: 2011
Engine Manufacturer: Mercurys

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Panga
Boat Manufacturer: Nava
Year Built: 2011
Engine Manufacturer: Mercurys
Number of Engines: 2

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Trolling
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

We have water and ice onboard. You can bring beer or sodas we have plenty of space in the cooler!!!! Food or snacks are not included, we package fish also for an extra price depending how much fish it is !!!!

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Ariel will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable except for weather-related cancellations. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

Elizabeth

Verified Review

February 3

Elizabeth

Verified Review

February 3

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.

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Response from Ariel:

Thanks so much guys hope To See You soo And tight lines my friends gracias

Response from Ariel:

Thanks so much guys hope
To
See
You soo And tight lines my friends gracias

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.