Welcome to the June fishing report for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This is the game changer of all the fishing reports of the year, and you’ll soon see why. As the rainy season begins on June 15th and lasts until October 15th, some might think the rain slows our fishing. No. On the contrary, the evening rains have a profound effect on our fishing, bringing pelagic fish and bait into our bay. If you find bait movement, you will find fish. Heavy rains can cause a flooding effect in our rivers, emptying debris into the bay. Sailfish, mahi-mahi, and even marlin love to hunt along these “trash lines,” where dark blue water meets off-colored water. Slow-trolling live bait is one of the best methods in these conditions. When you see ten boats working fishing line, as I have described above you know the fishing is hot in this area.
Fishing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
With heavy rains, it’s common to see large trees, small islands, and all sorts of debris floating in the bay, creating excellent fishing spots for dorados, sailfish, tuna, and various small game fish right in the bay.
Offshore fishing heats up in the summer months. While bay fishing is fantastic, if you want huge marlin and tuna, you need to head offshore. With the rainy season and summer approaching, the big fish are here for the taking. Our favorite fishing spots include Morro, El Banco, and La Corbetena. These honey holes are perfect for marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi, and sailfish. They may be farther out, but they are well worth the ride. There’s nothing like dropping a ten-pound bait off one of our Avet 2-speed fishing reels and waiting for the big one to hit first thing in the morning. In June, there are many ways to fish here.
For marlin, sailfish, and mahi-mahi, we love to start with top-water fast-speed lures, often running them with some natural baits. While fast trolling, we often see marlin, dorados, or sailfish come into our spread and check out all the baits. When they don’t bite, it’s time to deploy live bait. The three rules of deep-sea fishing in Puerto Vallarta are:
- Live bait
- high speed and skipping lures offshore
- large live baits offshore for marlin and huge tuna
- Fishing rates for summer fishing in Puerto Vallarta
Weather and Fishing Conditions
Every summer, I get countless calls about the weather. Clients see rain forecasts on Google Weather and think it will rain all day. However, Puerto Vallarta rarely experiences all-day rain, mostly seeing rain in the evenings. Mornings might be overcast, but it almost always clears up for an exceptional day of fishing. Before any of our boats leave the dock, I check the weather for all our clients. With 38 years of accident-free fishing here, our record speaks for itself. If you need to speak with one of our captains about fishing conditions, weather, or what to catch in June, please give us a call. We are the only deep-sea fishing company where you can talk to a qualified captain every day.
Get the Latest Fishing Report
For the latest fishing report, email us or call our toll-free number at 800-430-6048. Our hours are 6 am to 9 pm daily. You can also see recent catches on our Facebook page when time permits.
Tips for Summer Fishing in Puerto Vallarta
- Bring plenty of live bait.
- Ensure your boat has tuna tubes for offshore trips; they are essential for huge tuna and marlin fishing.
- Plan for big fish and work together.
- Don’t worry about the weather; we never take you out in dangerous conditions.
- Think about big marlins and sunny days.
- Don’t forget a few beers to celebrate your huge catch and all the fun you’ll have fishing here in Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta Fishing
If you have any questions, shoot me an email, call, or visit our questions and answers page. There’s tons of info for anglers coming to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy a fishing trip with us, and that’s pretty close.
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