Light Tackle Fishing

Resting between the gorgeous waters of Banderas Bay and the verdant forest of the Sierra Madres, Puerto Vallarta is the ideal destination for vacationers who love the outdoors. Banderas Bay is an enormous body of water just off the Pacific Ocean. This impressive body of water contains many coves, extensive rocky coastlines and bustling coral reefs. A spectrum of game fish inhabit this Bay including Roosterfish, Snappers, Pompanos, Cabrilla, Grouper, and a variety of Jacks. 

Why would anyone choose Light Tackle Fishing over the intensity of Deep Sea Fishing? Here are some reasons: 

Light Tackle or Reef Fishing is actually a more constantly dynamic manner of fishing compared to Deep Sea angling. Our captains pilot our crafts close to submerged structures where fish live and hunt their prey. These reefs, undersea caverns, and rocky formations house a bustling array of fish awaiting your bait or lure. Usually, these smaller inshore quarry are easier to find and more likely to take the bait compared to their Off Shore cousins such as Billfish or Tuna. Our veteran bilingual guides will lead you to the best spots for bent-rod action. 

Travel times to Light Tackle fishing spots are also much shorter, giving anglers even more time to actually fish, rather than riding in a boat. You are also more likely to catch some fish on a half-day Light Tackle charter. If you have a tight schedule, a Reef Fishing excursion is ideal for you. If you are on a cruise ship stopover, you may only have time for a half-day fishing trip. 

Because the travel time is short and the action is heavy, Light Tackle Fishing is the ideal tour for kids. There’s plenty of activity to keep them occupied: casting, hooking and reeling in fighting fish ranging from fifteen to one hundred pounds. Your children will tell their Puerto Vallarta fishing tale for years to come.