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Punta de Mita fishing has a prize for every angler
A genuine fishing paradise…
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Punta de Mita
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Punta de Mita
Big game fishing and whale watching off the scenic coast of Punta de Mita. This area offers some of the best sport fishing in the world. Punta Mita, also known as Punta de Mita or Mita, is a charming Mexican fishing village located 30 minutes drive northwest of Puerto Vallarta on the northwest point of Bahia de Banderas (The Bay of Flags). Punta Mita is renowned for its wildlife, its relaxing surf, and its laid back attitude.
Punta de Mita is the place to come when you want to break fishing records. From here, you can head offshore to the world-renowned hot spots, where giant Yellowfin Tuna, Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, and many more have been caught throughout the years. There are more underwater structures here than anywhere else on the Mexican Pacific coast – the perfect place for excellent fishing.


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Punta de Mita
Punta de Mita lies at the northern tip of the 22-kilometre wide Bahía de Banderas, the third largest bay in the world, fringed by endless sandy beaches and backed by the jungly slopes of the Sierra Madre. These waters abound with African Pompano, Amberjack, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Grouper, Mackerel, Mahi Mahi/Dorado, Roosterfish, Sailfish, Red Snapper, Wahoo, and Yellowfin Tuna and famous Cow Tuna up to 380 lbs making it a sportsman’s paradise..
Head 20 miles out to the Maria Islands, El Morro, and El Faro. For longer trips and more experienced anglers, it’s all about Roca Corbetania (also called La Corbetena ) and El Banco, up to 50 miles offshore.
Fishing is so good that it’s easy to forget everything else Punta de Mita has to offer. Stunning coastlines, white sandy beaches, amazing food and great culture.
Deep Sea Fishing
The local coast, banks, and islands are full of sea life including big game fish such as Tuna, Marlin, Wahoo, Amberjack, Sail fish, Rooster fish, Mahi Mahi, Sierra, Pargo, among many others. Between June and December is the best time to catch Yellow Fin Tuna, Sailfish, and Blue and Black Marlin. Yearly, 300+ pound yellow fin tuna, 300+ pound marlin, among many other big fish, are caught here, in Mita. The best fishing and diving sites are 30 nautical miles closer to Punta de Mita than to Puerto Vallarta, which is about 45 minutes away. With it’s majestic beaches and relaxed attitude, this quant fishing village is a world class destination for all ages!
El Morro, Corbetena and The Banks is full of massive game fish, including marlin, sailfish, tuna, wahoo, and mahi mahi, and beyond is one of the prime reasons why anglers from all corners of the planet come here
Roco Corbetania Fishing aficionados will love the variety and options in these cooler waters where big trophy fish call home. Species include huge Yellowfin Tuna, some as big as 400 pounds. You’re also likely to see Blue, Striped, and Black Marlin weighing around 100 pounds. Sailfish, Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, Pargo, Bonito, Wahoo, and many more can also be found.
El Banco Known as the best fishing spot in the area, you’ll reel in trophy big game – Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo and so many more are all available here.
OFFSHORE
World class offshore action is often to be enjoyed when fishing Corbetania and El banco. Monster Black and Blue Marlin, schools of Dorado, Sailfish and giant Yellowfin Tuna, feast in these bait-rich water of the Eastern Pacific.Punta Mita is a top angling destinations for giant Yellowfin Tuna — 200 to 300-pounders and larger. At Fortuna Sportfishing we specialize in catching Yellowfin Tuna on poppers although most of the big ones are caught on live bait.
THE FLY ROD.
Jacks, Snapper, Sierra Mackerel, Dorado, Bonito and Roosterfish. Not only are they eager to pounce on your fly, they are fairly easy to locate as they form large schools attacking bait near the surface. And you don’t have to travel great distances to find them as they frequent shallower waters closer to shore. So… more fishing, less boat ride.
Mita may be the hottest tropical vacation destination to be found, but it’s also a fishing community to its local inhabitants. There’s a reason that this is the way that the locals make their living, and it’s simply because the fishing is absolutely amazing all year around. A huge variety of enormous game fish and other great catches can be found off the shores of Punta Mita, and these are a few of the most popular:
Bottom Fish/Inshore
A huge variety of fish call the Bay home. These include Jack Crevalle, Red Snapper, Bonito, Skipjack Tuna, Grouper, Mahi Mahi, and many more. You won’t find huge trophy fish in these warmer waters. However, Banderas Bay offers calm waters close to shore, which are perfect for shorter trips and fishing novices.
The species you will find in the inshore are Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish, Jack Crevalle, Snappers, Roosterfish, Skipjacks, Bonito, Grouper, Spanish Mackerel
Inshore fishing
This expedition is perfect for families looking to approach the sport fishing world for the very first time and want to enjoy the many natural wonders that this beautiful region has to offer. It is also focused on experienced anglers who are searching for the perfect catch in the waters of Punta Mita, Nayarit.
You and your family will get to experience the adrenaline of inshore fishing. This adventure can be enjoyed by the whole family during the entire year where you can hunt species like dorado, roosterfish (catch and release only), snapper, African pompano, mackerel.
The abundance of reefs and underwater structures around Punta Mita creates the perfect ground to practice any art of fishing like trolling, jigging, casting or live baiting.
INSHORE
Punta Mita is home to some of the world’s most explosive inshore fishing action. Aggressive predators such as Cubera Snapper and Roosterfish readily attack poppers and stickbaits cast along the many sandy beaches and rocky coastlines. Fishing live baits in combination with this top water technique is also deadly in attracting explosive visual strikes. The avid top water angler should arrive with at least a half-dozen surface plugs.

Deep Sea
Fishing Highlights
- Sailfish
- Dorado
- Black Marlin
- Mackerel
- Bonito
- Yellowfin Tuna
- Red Snapper
- Sierra
- Roosterfish
- Wahoo
Bottom & Inshore
Fishing
- Jack Crevalle
- Red Snapper
- Bonito
- Skipjack
- Grouper
- Mahi Mahi
- Snook
- Roosterfish
- Spanish Mackerel

Lake Fishing
- Large Mouth Bass
Spearfishing
- Grouper
- Snapper
- Lobster
- Octopus
Lake Fishing
Lake Cajon de Pena is located about 75 miles south of Puerto Vallarta in the middle of jungle of the Sierra Madre mountains. This 7000 acre lake is stocked with large Florida large mouth bass.
Another lake, Agua Milpa, is about 3 hrs. away and holds some big bass. At Agua Milpa it’s not uncommon to catch over a 100 bass in one day.
Spearfishing
Experience fishing like never before, become one with the ocean and take snorkeling to a whole new level.
Spearfishing has never been so exciting! The whole family will get the chance to live one of the most thrilling underwater activities, because besides discovering the breathtaking world below the surface with best fishing equipment, you will be able to hunt tonight’s dinner. It will be like grocery shopping at the sea!
Experience the most selective art of fishing where you will get to use all of your senses and your great cunning to ambush your next catch from behind a rock or a few meters of distance, following the counsel of our specialized instructors, who are at the top of their game in terms of spearfishing experience.

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Your Punta de Mita vacation is sure to consist of plenty of fun and excitement, but how about adding a touch of adventure as well? For those who can’t shake that adrenaline bug, consider booking exciting excursions, such as zip lining through the jungle, setting sail on a catamaran cruise or snorkeling and diving, to make the most out of your adventure destination.
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