Sayulita Fishing Paradise: All Things Fishing (Tours, Charters & Species Info)

A vacation to Sayulita just is not complete without a morning or entire day spent fishing for sport fish off of the Sayulita coastline.

There are many different ways to fish in ocean and bay waters just off of Sayulita. You can also fish from the beach, from the rocks, or even in the estuary in the summer after a big rain. Surfcasting rods from the beach can yield an excellent catch of snook, jacks, and skipjacks. A small rapala or crocodile is recommended. The best fishing is in the morning or late evening when the waves are small. A fishing license is not required when fishing from shore or on the rocks. The license is included when you hire a local fishing company to take you out on an adventure.

One option is to go fishing in Sayulita Mexico in a Mexican panga (open-bow fishing boat with outboard motor) which offers Sayulita visitors a great day of excitement as well as a chance to view the village and surrounding jungles and beaches from the Pacific. Success is almost always guaranteed and some of the more common fish include dorado (mahi-mahi), sailfish, marlin, tuna, red snapper, rooster fish, and bonita. (See entire list below) The Sayulita panga is usually covered to protect you from the sun. Most captains provide ice chests and cushions.

A small beach-launched panga is for up to four people with equipment, gas, license and boat captain included. Make sure to bring a camera as you will most likely encounter whales (Nov-April), dolphins, turtles, and abundant bird life.

Another option for Sayulita fishing is to charter a professional fishing boat out of Punta Mita, Puerto Vallarta, or Nuevo Vallarta. The boats are usually much more comfortable to ride in and with bigger motors, can get you out to the deeper/better fishing spots faster where you can catch GIANT game fish.

No matter what your budget/appetite allows, a fishing charter or fishing trip from Sayulita Mexico will surely add to the perfect vacation.

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  Roosterfish

  Hard fighting and beautiful looking inshore species, can grow to well over 100 lbs. World record-114 lbs (Mexico)

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  Pargo

  (Big Cubera Snapper)
  The pit bulls of the snapper family. Inshore and offshore- be ready for a fight, can grow to an astonishing 120 lbs. and more

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  Pacific Sailfish

  They get big (200+ lbs.) and put on a spectacular show or aerobatics and are found inshore and offshore

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  Mahi - Mahi

  (Dorado)Brilliantly colored in blue, green, and yellow - stubborn acrobatic fighters and can grow to over 80 lbs

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  Wahoo

  These speedsters can hit your bait doing over 50 mph! Hold on tight and don't try to stop them! Can exceed 180 lbs. World record 187 lbs (Mexico)

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  Blue and Black Marlin

  Big and majestic - these beauties grow to well over 1000 lbs and will pull off 600 yards of line in less than 60 seconds!

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  Giant Yellowfin Tuna

  These waters regularly produce "cows" to over 300 lbs! "It's like hooking a freight train so be prepared for an offshore tug-o-war!" Have a blast with schools of 60-120 lb. "schoolies" . World Record – 388lbs. (Mexico)

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  Snook/Robalo

  Snook are one of the most prized  gamefish! They are  elusive, spirited  fighters! If you want to tangle with a fish that ́s bound and determined to give you a brutal  fight... SNOOK is your fish. 

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  Amber Jack

  Amber Jack are only caught in this region, and are a rare catch at that. They make great eating and an exciting sport!(Mexico)

   

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  Broadbill Swordfish

  These ocean gladiators are not specifically targeted