Each year, Puerto Vallarta is home to numerous international fishing tournaments. Did you know that? The Marlin Sailfish Tournament (Held in November) and the Marlin and Tuna Tournament (Held in the Summer) are two of the most widely attended events. The Sailfish and Marlin tournament is also referred to as the Pez Vela Y Marlin Tournament in Spanish. At that event, there are four different fishing categories including Marlin, Sailfish, Yellow Tuna, and Mahi Mahi categories. You should attend or even participate in a fishing tournament if you will be visiting Puerto Vallarta during these times. If you just like to go fishing for fun, then from May through October is the best time to fish for marlin, yellow tuna, sailfish, largemouth bass, and roosterfish. Read below to learn more about the fishing tournaments.
International Marlin and Sailfish Tournament in Puerto Vallarta
In Puerto Vallarta, in the middle of November is when the International Marlin and Sailfish Tournament is held every year. This is a free fishing tournament that many people love to come watch. It is actually the longest running tournament in Puerto Vallarta that locals and visitors enjoy watching. Local and international fishermen will be competing to catch the biggest fish. If you would like to compete too, then you will need to go to the Los Muertos Beach near the Los Muertos Pier to watch or compete. There you can watch from the beach or the Vallarta Pier or have a seat at any of the beachfront restaurants and bars. You will be able to see all the fish being weighed as they are brought in. You can actually fish right off the Malecon boardwalk, too. From there, you can catch mackerel, needlefish, red snapper, stingrays, and jacks.
Club de Pesca de Puerto Vallarta History
Back in 1956, the Club de Pesca de Puerto Vallarta was formed. A local group of residents in Vallarta joined up with Engineer Juan De Dios De La Torre who won the first-place fishing award in a competition in New Zealand. Working together, the Club de Pesca de Puerto Vallarta organized a fishing tournament and they invited fishermen from all around Mexico to come to Banderas Bay to compete in their fishing tournament. The club believed that having a sport fishing tournament could attract tourists as well. With their first fishing tournament, Puerto Vallarta became an important destination for fishing tournaments, which put them on the fisheries international map. Also, fishing tourism is an excellent way to attract fishermen any time of the year due to the variety of fish species that changes during each season, so fishing can be enjoyed any time of the year.
Garza Blanca Resorts
If you didn’t already know, Garza Blanca Resorts is one of the best places to stay in Puerto Vallarta. Part of the prestigious Tafer Hotels & Resorts collection of properties, they have decades of proven experience in the industry. Located on a private beach just minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta, Garza Blanca Resort has spacious and comfortable accommodations that travelers really enjoy. In addition, they also have world class amenities and services that upscale travelers appreciate. They have multiple pools, a jacuzzi, a spa, fitness center, and delicious onsite restaurants. Room service is also available as well. Plus, they employ friendly and attentive staff who make sure every guest or vacation club member has everything they need during their stay. Right now, travel packages are on sale for all-inclusive stays. If you want to always have great getaways, ask to see if you qualify to join their exclusive vacation club, too.
Along with the International Marlin and Sailfish Tournament, the Marlin and Tuna Tournament is held in the latter part of July and August. Make sure you look out for the final dates that will be confirmed. There will be cash rewards and prizes to the top winners of each fishing category. If you will be vacationing in Puerto Vallarta in the future, then why not go on a sportfishing tour? It will be so much fun for you and your family. If you are looking for the best places to stay for your visit, then contact Garza Blanca Resorts. They are a luxury resort located just south of downtown Puerto Vallarta that have upscale accommodations, premiere amenities, and top services, too. They also have an exclusive Residence Club for travelers who want to always travel with the best. Call Garza Blanca today and book yoru Puerto Vallarta vacation now!
