Here we are in September, arguably the hottest and most humid month of the year. That may sound like a bad thing, but we know when it comes to fishing in Puerto Vallarta's Banderas Bay, the hotter, the better! Being close to the equator, the sun is directly overhead, and...

The fishing lately has not been worth writing about. Tourism is down, so very few boats are heading out. But the private boats have been rocking at El Banco. The simple fact is that we’ve just gone through the seasonal change, where the warm-water species are continuing to move in...

As we move deeper into the summer fishing season, High Season for fishing in Puerto Vallarta, Banderas Bay is coming alive, and it’s all right on time. As we inch our way to September and arguably the best fishing of the year, we’re seeing Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, and Dorado...

Remembering we are at the beginning of our fishing season, things are shaping up nicely. Water temperatures are where they should be. Bait is abundant and varied. Hurricanes have pushed fish into the area, and frankly, it's a little exciting, not to mention motivating to get on the water. But...

So far this summer, we’ve seen at least five hurricanes. Now that seems like a bad thing until you realize hurricanes push fish into the area. And with five of these scary beasts passing us, the fishing in Puerto Vallarta’s Bay of Banderas is returning to its famous self...

What a difference a week can make! All of a sudden, we see Puerto Vallarta's world-class fishing grounds come alive. No, it's not perfect, and remember, it's the start of Vallarta's 'high season for fishing'; we're finally moving into a typical summer fishing season pattern. So, conditions are more...

You know, during the winter, I feel like I’m making excuses for the ‘tourist high season’ fishing conditions that don’t normally include the species people have fantasized about all year. Once we enter mid-June, we get past a rough spot where the season and spawning for many species end. We...

Here we are at the end of May 2025, and we’re looking to the weeks ahead of us as we seem to be entering a normal summer pattern. We’re even seeing the first hurricane of the season as it passes the Bay of Banderas. We will normally see these...

As we dive into the Spring Fishing Season here in Puerto Vallarta, the Bay of Banderas is bustling with activity. We're currently observing our yearly seasonal transitions, where cold water species are moving out and warm water species are starting to make their appearance. Amidst this shift, the spring...

We’ve officially moved past ‘High Season’ for tourism, and most visitors have either left or are preparing to depart. The crowd, including Americans and Canadians, has dwindled down to the hardcore salty feet types, fondly known as ‘Pata Saladas’. As we enter May, the changes become apparent. The humidity rises,...