Every year, Puerto Vallarta is home to several international fishing tournaments. For example, the Marlin and Tuna Tournament is held during the summer months and the Marlin Sailfish Tournament is held in November. The Sailfish and Marlin Tournament is also called the Pez Vela Y Marlin Tournament and features four competition categories that include Yellowfin Tuna, Marlin, Mahi-Mahi, and Sailfish. You should participate or attend the fishing tournament if you happen to be visiting Puerto Vallarta during the fishing tournaments. If you just want to go fishing for fun in Puerto Vallarta, then the best time to catch yellowfin tuna, marlin, largemouth bass, roosterfish, and sailfish is from May through October. You can even go fishing right off the shore or from the Malecon Boardwalk. Read below to learn more about the sportfishing events in Banderas Bay.

International Marlin & Sailfish Tournament

Usually, Puerto Vallarta hosts the International Marlin and Sailfish Tournament each year in the month of November. This tournament is one of the most popular fishing tournaments in Puerto Vallarta, and it is also a free tournament. The longest sporting event in Puerto Vallarta is the International Marlin and Sailfish Tournament. Local and international sportsmen come together each November to compete to see who can catch the biggest fish. You can participate or just watch by going to the Los Muertos Beach that is nearby the Los Muertos Pier. You can watch the tournament from the beach or even at any of the beachfront restaurants and bars. If you’d like to go fishing with your family, you can rent from numerous sportfishing charters and tours that depart from the PV marina as well.

Club de Pesca de Puerto Vallarta History

A local group of people formed the Club de Pesca de Puerto Vallarta in 1956. A bunch of the Vallarta residents got together with Engineer Juan De Dios De La Torre who earned first-place for the biggest catch at a fishing tournament in New Zealand. They wanted to form this club so they could organize sport fishing events in Banderas Bay that could increase tourism. After the first sporting tournament, Puerto Vallarta started to earn a reputation as a great place for fishing tournaments in Mexico. Fishing tournaments in Puerto Vallarta are popular due to the different types of fish species in Banderas Bay that differ with each season. That way, fishing can take place all year long with the chance to catch a variety of different species according to the time of year.

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When you are visiting Puerto Vallarta on your next vacation make sure you book a sportfishing tour or attend a fishing tournament. It will be a lot of fun for you and your family. In late July or August is when the International Marlin and Sailfish Tournament and the Marin and Tuna Tournament will be held. To get the exact dates, keep checking back. They will be giving special prizes along with cash awards for the top winners in each fish category.. If you need a great place to stay, then give Garza Blanca Resort a call. They have a luxury resort that travelers really love to stay at. In addition, qualified travelers can apply to join their exclusive vacation club. Book your stay with Garza Blanca and attend a Tafer timeshare presentation to see if you are eligible to join their club, too.