Living, Loving and Fishing in Puerto Vallarta

The catch of the day is on the menu at Garza Blanca Signature Residences in more ways than one. Not only can you eat fresh fish every day at one of the gourmet restaurants or in the privacy of your residence, but when you make Garza Blanca your home, you can also join other likeminded Signature Residences owners in their love of fishing. Whether joining one resident who loves to grab a buddy and take out his rod heading to Los Arcos rock formation to catch lunch, or doing what one family from La Vegas loves to do by renting a 120 foot Azimut yacht, fishing can become a way of life in Puerto Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta

If you had visited Puerto Vallarta fifty years ago, you would have found a quaint, sleepy fishing town whose main income revolved around subsistence fishing. This was pretty in keeping with the majority of the towns along Mexico’s 9,000 kilometer coastline. Today, however, Puerto Vallarta is a bustling, vibrant coastal tourist hotspot which draws in art lovers, nature enthusiasts and expats alike for varying lengths of time throughout all seasons. Part of Puerto Vallarta’s allure is due to the incredible geography of Banderas Bay: jungle scenery flanked by the ocean and waters teeming with aquatic life.

Fishing in Puerto Vallarta

Over 500 species of fish can be found in Banderas Bay and, what’s more, most are present all year round. Add to this the fact that some of the most sought after species in this bay include Marlin, Dorado, Sailfish, Red Snapper, Roosterfish and Giant Tuna, and it’s easy to see why the fishing industry has not only grown alongside the tourist hub, but has also fueled its economy. These days, subsistence fishing has given way to sports fishing, competitions and tournaments but nevertheless remains a central element to the development of the destination.

Living, Loving and Fishing

So what makes living, vacationing and fishing in Puerto Vallarta so much better than doing so in any other town on the shores of the Banderas Bay? What makes Puerto Vallarta stand out as a top fishing destination, besides the great fishing, is everything else you can enjoy that supports your experience: the bars and restaurants you can refuel at after a long day on the water, the activities that keep the kids and your other half happy while you go after that big catch. And, of course, the places where you can stay, like your Garza Blanca Signature Residence.

Fishing Tours

Residents and hotel guests at Garza Blanca can make use of the tour agency on site that can hook you up with reputable fishing companies or set you up for a luxury fishing tour on a 36-foot boat available for private charter and shared fishing parties. This fishing tour comes with a fish finder and GPS, live bait, the use of top of the range fishing rods and the company of a bilingual sailor and captain. There are plenty of independent tour agencies too: Charly’s Sailing and Sport Fishing, Master Baiter’s Sport Fishing and Tackle or Mike’s Fishing Charters. Any of these companies will be able to take you to good fishing spots.