The waters of Puerto Vallarta boasts some of the largest offshore game fishing anywhere and ranks with the best in the world for both deep sea and Bass fishing. Novice fishermen to professional anglers experience record setting catches of Tuna, Sailfish, Dorado, and undoubtedly the largest Black and Blue Marlin anywhere in Mexico.  Up until recently, Cabo San Lucas was considered the Marlin capital of Mexico. However, the secret is now out and sports fishermen from around the world now choose Puerto Vallarta as their big fish hotspot. Sailfish are plentifull year-round! Seasonally we also reel in a great catch of Red Snapper, Rooster Fish, Sea Bass, Mahi Mahi, Black, Blue, and Striped Marlin, Giant Yellowfin Tuna, Bonito, and more!
Some of the other species that can be caught in the area include Amberjack, Pargo, Snook, Jack Crevalle, Snapper, Grouper, Rainbow Runner, Red Snapper, Rooster Fish, Sierra, Spanish Macarel, Triggerfish, and many more. Puerto Vallarta is rapidly becoming one of the hottest destinations for BASS FISHING...the lakes south of Vallarta are filled with BIG lunkers, and your Bass fishing trip will be one to remember for years!. Click Here For More Information!  Catch and release fishing is gaining in popularity as more anglers are becoming concerned about protecting and increasing the sport fish populations around Puerto Vallarta and the world. Practicing good catch and release techniques provides a first-class fishing experience while recognizing our responsibility to maintain our valuable fishing resource for future generations. When properly handled and released, fish will continue to repopulate the waters for our continued enjoyment.
The annual Puerto Vallarta International Sailfish and Marlin Tournament is held each November. Always a considerable attraction, this tournament is now considered a world-class event and big-time bragging rights for the winners are assured! Sport fishing Regulations in Mexico .Mexico has selected nine fish species and reserved them exclusively for the activity of sport fishing practiced in the area located within the first 50 nautical miles measured from the sea-shore. Six of these species are commonly known as "Picudos" (Billfish), these include 4 species of Marlin, Sailfish and Swordfish, in addition to Tarpon fish, Roosterfish and Dolphin fish (also known as Mahi-Mahi or Dorado).
.Sport fishing permits strictly prohibit any commercial fishing activity or making any monetary gain from their use. On-board filleting is also forbidden and catches must be destined for personal consumption or taxidermy mounts.
.It is compulsory for every sport fisherman to have a license to practice the activity. Licenses and boat permits will be issued to Mexican nationals or foreign individuals, according to Mexican Federal Duty Law.
.Sport fishermen must abide by Federal dispositions regarding minimum sizes, fishing bans and may only use fishing poles, reels, lines with hooks and with or without bait or lures. Catches are limited to five fish daily per sport fisherman in freshwaters and ten fish in saltwater, with the following quota limits per species: 1. Not more than five fish of anyone species per sport fishing angler. 2. Regarding Marlins, Sailfish, Swordfish and Shark, the maximum limit for each sport fishing angler will be of one specimen per day; any catch of these species is to be considered equivalent to five specimens of any other. 3. In case of Tarpon fish, Dolphin fish (Dorado or Mahi-Mahi) or Roosterfish, the maximum limit allowed will be two specimens per angler, and will be also equivalent to five of any other species.
What kind of fishing are YOU looking for?
* Surf casting the beaches for Roosterfish, Jack Crevalles, and big Snook.
* Inshore skiff fishing for Mackerel (Sierra), Jacks, Snappers, and Roosterfish.
* Big game fishing offshore for blue and black Marlin, Tuna, and Dorado.
* Bass fishing in the inland lakes.
The best fishing is here in beautiful Puerto Vallarta Mexico!
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