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RIVIERA NAYARIT FISHING

If you are looking for a great fishing experience, visit Riviera Nayarit in Mexico - one of the most preferred sites in the world for deep sea fishing. The ideal time for fishing here is in summer. At this time of the year, you will come across plenty of tuna and marlin in addition to several other species here. The fish are able to thrive here as the weather is ideal and water is clean at all times. During summer, when you step out of the bay, the weather is warm at almost 90 degrees.

When the tuna season begins in Riviera Nayarit, Corbetena and El Banco are two premier sites for deep fishing that you should visit. Skipjack tuna that weigh between 20-60 pounds tend to abound the waters here. During the tuna season, you may come across both dead and live skipjacks.

Another type of fish that you may find in abundance at Riviera Nayarit is the striker. Most of the strikers here weigh between 60 and 150 pounds. They can be caught with live goggle eye bait fish and poppers. In addition to this, you will also come across plenty of snappers at Corbetena. You may chance upon them when you are drifting along the water’s high spots. One type of snapper fish that abound the waters at Riviera Nayarit is the blackspot snapper. This fish is usually caught for consumption and it typically weighs between 3 to 6 pounds, and can grow to weigh close to 7 pounds.

In addition to offshore fishing, Riviera Nayarit offers viable fishing options inshore too. One of the areas that is ideal for this sport is Punta Mita. Some of the fish that you may come across here are amberjack, rooster fish and small pargo. Few other fish that swim the waters here are sea bass, swordfish and mahi-mahi. The area is also ideal for fishing prize species like trophy sailfish, wahoo, and giant tuna. Three marlin species that are considered ideal for sports fishing are: striped marlin, blue marlin and black marlin.

Riviera Nayarit is well-known for the two fishing world records that were established here. One was for a wahoo that weighed over 155 pounds and the other for a marlin that weighed close to 710 pounds. The resort area is credited with having hosted the International Marlin and Tuna Fishing Tournament, an annual event for three years in a row. The tournament has successfully established Riviera Nayarit as a premier sport fishing site.

If you want to fish at Riviera Nayarit, you can rent a fishing boat from the various beach rental options available here. You can also opt for a large cruise that can be hired for an hour, full day or half day. Several areas here offer sport fishing charters. Some of them are Nuevo Vallarta, La Cruz and Sayulita. Few other areas that have good charters for sports fishing are San Francisco, Bucerias, Lo de Marcos and Punta Mita. Some of these services also offer overnight charters that are inclusive of sleeping arrangements and food.

Fishing in Riviera Nayarit Mexico In addition to fishing at Riviera Nayarit, you should also try the fishing experience at Puerto Vallarta. One of the most interesting features offered at here is the virtual tour. This is provided by the Puerto Vallarta Yachting and Fishing Charter Association. The feature will give you a glimpse of what your fishing experience will be like on a charter or fishing boat in Puerto Vallarta.