Fishing Calendar in Puerto Vallarta

Fishing Calendar - BIP Yacht Charters Puerto Vallarta

Plan your adventure

At BIP Yacht Charters, your top choice for yacht rentals in Puerto Vallarta, we’re here to help you plan your next fishing adventure in the Mexican Pacific. That’s why we’ve created this helpful fishing calendar — perfect for anyone wondering when the best time is to go fishing in Puerto Vallarta. Whether you're looking for a fishing boat for a quick trip or a fully equipped luxury yacht, you'll find all the info you need here to enjoy an unforgettable experience.

Our calendar highlights the most popular species by season and availability. The color code helps you easily identify the best months to catch each species:

🟦 Excellent: Ideal month to target that species. High presence and perfect conditions.

🟩 Good: A very good season to catch that species.

🟨 Fair: There's a chance of catching the species, but it’s not the prime season.

⬜ Poor or Not Good: Low presence or non-ideal conditions for that species.

The suggested trip duration (4, 6, 8, 10, or even 12 hours) is also noted based on the species, the season, and the type of fishing: small, medium, or big game.

Fishing Species and Their Best Seasons

Barracuda (Caimancillo): Peak fishing season in April. Good fishing conditions in May, June, July, August, and October.

Bonito (Bonita): Good conditions in February, May, June, July, and November, with December being the peak season. A great species for trips of 6 hours or more.

Skipjack: Excellent fishing in January. Good conditions also in May, July, August, October, November, and December. Trips of 6 hours or more are recommended.

Spanish Mackerel: Good fishing season only in May. Ideal for outings of 6 hours or more.

Snapper & Grouper: Good conditions in January, April, June, July, and August. Highly recommended for trips of 6 to 8 hours.

Jack Crevalle: Good conditions in February, April, May, and September. Trips of 6 to 8 hours are ideal for this species.

Roosterfish: Good fishing in January, March, July, and December, with November being the ideal month to find this species. Excursions of 6 hours or more are recommended.

Mahi Mahi: Good season in May, June, July, and September. December is the peak season for this species. Best results with trips of 8 hours or more.

Yellowfin Tuna: Very good fishing in June, September, and October. An 8 to 10-hour trip is recommended.

Sailfish: Excellent fishing in October and November. Also a good season in January, August, September, and December. Ideal trip duration is 8 to 10 hours.

Marlin (Blue, Black or Striped): Good season in January, July, August, September, and October. Requires trips of 12 hours or more.

Book Your Fishing Yacht Today!

Take advantage of our fishing calendar to choose the perfect month and book today. Whether you're traveling alone, as a couple, or with a group, we have the perfect yacht or boat for your next adventure.

Below are just a few of our available fishing yachts and boats. Explore the details of each one and choose the one that best suits you for your next fishing trip in Puerto Vallarta.