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

A fishing trip is a great way to experience Sayulita’s coastline, whether for a few hours or a full day on the water.

There are several ways to fish in and around Sayulita. Shore fishing from the beach, rocks, or estuary (especially after summer rains) can be incredible, with species like snook, jacks, and skipjack commonly caught. Small lures such as rapalas work well, and the best conditions are typically early morning or late evening when the water is calmer. No fishing license is required for shore fishing. Licenses are included when booking a guided trip.

A popular fishing option is heading out on a traditional Mexican panga, an open fishing boat with a motor. These trips offer not only great fishing, but also scenic views of the coastline. Common catches include dorado (mahi-mahi), tuna, snapper, roosterfish, and, in deeper waters, sailfish and marlin.

Pangas typically accommodate up to four people and include a captain, gear, fuel, and licenses. Most are equipped with shade, coolers, and basic seating. Wildlife sightings are common, especially whales (December–April), along with dolphins, turtles, and seabirds. Be sure to bring plenty of sunscreen, hats, water, and an appetite for some fresh fish!

For a more comfortable and high-performance experience, larger sportfishing boats are available from nearby marinas in Punta Mita, Nuevo Vallarta, and Puerto Vallarta. These boats can travel farther offshore to deeper waters, increasing the chances of landing larger game fish.

Whether fishing from shore or heading offshore, Sayulita offers options for every budget and experience level, making it an easy and rewarding addition to any Sayulita 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 are great for eating and an exciting catch!

   

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  Broadbill Swordfish

  These ocean gladiators are prized for their size and strength, and when hooked, they deliver an intense, hard-fighting battle that makes them an exciting and memorable catch.