Category: nuevo vallarta fishing

November is the very best months to fish in Nuevo Vallarta. This is what we’ve all been waiting for here in Nuevo Vallarta fishing. For starters, we’re going to experience a lot of the similar fishing that we experienced had last month. Marlin, sailfish, tuna, and dorados. We also have a several  fishing tournaments coming up in the November.  The Los Muertos tournament is a local and international angler favorite. This is one of the biggest tournaments of the year, usually, around 200 boats enter this tournament and target mostly mahi -mahi and sailfish. There are some great prizes this year 350,000 pesos and many more. The next international fishing tournament is November the 9th for registration and there will be three fantastic  fishing days for Marlin, sailfish, tuna, and dorados.  There is big money in these tournaments and some of the top fishermen /charter companies will be fishing this event.500,000forMarlin,300,000 for sailfish and dorados well. read more

When  Fall approaches here in Nuevo Vallarta we are hurrying for the upcoming tournaments, the changing of the weather, and the huge fish that will be coming to our shores this October.  I know this is when most places in Canada and the United States are winterizing their boats. Well, we are just getting started here in Mexico.  The Fall season brings many changes and all kinds of pelagic fish. From good eating to some of the hardest fighting fish in the world live here. Let’s take a look at some of these changes and the fish we will be catching this October as Fall rolls around. read more

This Labor day our fishing report starts off with more great news of what we had last month.  The larger marlin, sailfish and mah-mahi have started to move into our fishing grounds here in Nuevo Vallarta. . The weather has been perfect with the minus passing of a few storms offshore. Not many people know September as one of the better months to fish in Nuevo Vallarta. First, there are less people here with school back in full swing in the United States and Mexico. Second, we have more bait that comes into our bay and offshore fishing area. If you read my fishing reports you will always here me talk about following the bait trail. If you are on the bait you will be on the fish. One of the last factors is it’s still summertime and the days are long.  Sun comes up here in September at 7.30 am and sets about 8.30 p.m. Giving up plenty of daylight hrs. to hunt down any type of fish you may be looking for. September is a great month for dorados, sailfish,marlin,tuna and all the game fish you want to catch in the bay of Nuevo Vallarta. Let’s talk about where we fish in the month of September. read more

Not many places in Mexico or the United States can compare to the fishing mecca that is Nuevo Vallarta during the summertime. In August you can expect to be catching good numbers of Mahi-Mahi also known as dorados, yellowtail, fast-feeding sailfish, and even some tuna here in our world-class bay. This fishing honey hole we call Bay of flags.  Nuevo Vallarta is fast becoming the go-to place for summertime fishing. With its secluded beaches, nightlife, incredible restaurants, and 5-star hotel it’s no wonder so many fishermen are here each summer. read more

Fishing in July has some fantastic advantages here in Nuevo Vallarta.  Most anglers, Captains, families, and fishermen know July is one of the best months to fish here in Mexico.  The big game fish come out to play and it all starts around July 4th. There will be a lot of fireworks in the sky and along our coastal waters.  Along with some of the best deep-sea fishing in Nuevo Vallarta. We are also having a marlin and yellowfin tuna tournament this July so you know the fishing will be good.   We have huge Marlin, sailfish, mahi-mahi, and the most sought-after yellowfin tuna just to mention a few. If you’re looking for a big game action July is the month you want to be here. There is also some fantastic inshore fishing here in our bay. read more

Just a quick note to say thanks to many of our repeat clients, the top local charter operators here in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico fishing Captains, and other private boats, we’re able to bring you regular fishing reports of June from many areas around the bay and offshore in Mexico. Several of our clients post their own reports on Tripadvisor or Captain Pete’s  Facebook page. It’s definitely worth checking out for what’s happening right now in and around Nuevo Vallarta fishing, and you can post your own reports, and pictures and share information with others. Please take a look at Facebook and TripAdvisor to be in the know on what we are catching, how we are catching them, and where we are catching pelagic fish. read more