February is the month for Lovers and Lovers who love to fish in Puerto Vallarta. Being known as the friendliest people in the world, you can see why fishermen want to come to Mexico and wet a line in our beautiful bay. February is upon us here in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, and as always, it’s a great time to reflect on the fishing action we’ve seen over the past couple of months. December and January were fantastic, with incredible weather and some truly memorable catches. The pelagic fish have been plentiful this winter, despite some cooler mornings (down to around 59 degrees) that quickly give way to perfect afternoons around 75 degrees. We’ve been experiencing these pleasant temperatures for the past few weeks and expect them to continue throughout February.
So, what have we been catching, and what can you expect if you’re planning a fishing trip to Puerto Vallarta in February 2025?
This February, we’re seeing unusually warm water (still around 74 degrees), keeping the mahi-mahi and sailfish around. Our eight-hour offshore charters have been incredibly successful. While the water has cooled slightly, slowing the blue and black marlin action, it’s significantly increased the striped marlin bite. February is a fantastic month to visit Puerto Vallarta, not just for fishing, but also for snorkeling, exploring the city, whale watching, and sightseeing. It truly is one of the best times to be here. We’re seeing more and more baitfish, including skipjack tuna, google eye, Spanish mackerel, mahi-mahi, some roosterfish, and a few sailfish.
If you’re planning to fish with us in February, be sure to book your trip well in advance, as we’re typically very busy during these winter months. Many anglers are looking for a break from the cold weather up north and are eager to enjoy the perfect conditions and excellent fishing we offer here. Bay fishing has also been exceptional; some days, the California Bonita and Spanish mackerel have been biting non-stop. These great conditions should continue into March when we might see a little more wind, although it usually doesn’t affect the bay fishing. A four to six-hour bay fishing trip is a great option for families looking for a fun outing. You can check our website for pricing and the boats we offer for bay fishing. Please contact us with questions about fishing adventures in Puerto Vallarta.
Offshore fishing will remain productive through March. As the winds pick up a bit, we’ll adjust our tactics slightly, but the overall offshore fishing experience will remain similar. Make sure you have plenty of live bait and are rigged up with quality lures like Black Bart and Joel Schultz tuna lures, which have been working well for marlin, sailfish, and mahi-mahi. For some fast-paced action and recent catches, check out our Facebook page (Puerto Vallarta fishing captain Pete), where we post photos regularly.
If you have any questions before your trip, please email me at [vallartafishing@hotmail.com] or call our toll-free number at 800-430-6048. Our fishing experts are ready to answer any questions you might have about our trips or your overall Puerto Vallarta vacation plans. What sets us apart is not just that we’re American-owned and operated, but that we’re out on the water fishing every day, so we have a good understanding of where the fish are biting.
I look forward to seeing you out on the water! Tight lines to everyone, and a special shout-out to those of you in the colder climates like North Dakota, South Dakota, and New York – come on down and enjoy some of this incredible winter fishing!
Tight lines,
Captain Pete
