September Fishing in Puerto Vallarta: Marlin, Sailfish & Tuna

If you have been waiting for the right time to chase marlin and other billfish in Puerto Vallarta, late August and September are months worth putting on your calendar.

The summer offshore season is still producing exciting billfish opportunities, while September begins the transition toward some of the year's most exciting big-game fishing. Around Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay, experienced crews are watching water conditions, bait, currents and offshore structure every day to decide where to point the boat.

At Fishing Rebels, that's exactly what we do.

We don't just go fishing—we go looking for fish.

Late August: Marlin Season Is Still Going Strong

August has traditionally been one of the strongest months of the Puerto Vallarta offshore season. Blue Marlin, Black Marlin and other billfish can be found in the deeper Pacific waters, along with sailfish, dorado and yellowfin tuna.

Our Fishing Rebels fishing calendar identifies June, July and August as peak marlin months, with sailfish also remaining an excellent target during this period.

For anglers who want to chase serious offshore fish, this is the time to think beyond a short bay trip.

The deeper grounds around areas such as La Corbeteña, El Banco and other offshore structures can require considerably more running time, which is why longer private charters give anglers more opportunity to reach productive water and spend time actually fishing.

September: The Fall Billfish Transition

September is an exciting month because the fishery doesn't simply switch off when summer ends.

Instead, the offshore game continues to develop.

Fishing Rebels' seasonal information identifies September through November as an important fall period for anglers targeting larger offshore species, including:

• Blue Marlin

• Black Marlin

• Sailfish

• Yellowfin Tuna

• Dorado / Mahi-Mahi

That combination makes September particularly attractive for serious anglers who want a chance at multiple trophy species during the same trip.

And that's one of the things that makes fishing Puerto Vallarta so special.

You never really know what is going to eat the bait next.

Real Fishing. Real Customers. Real Results.

One thing we are especially proud of at Fishing Rebels is that our website and gallery are built around real trips, real customers and real catches.

Recent customers have continued to leave outstanding feedback about their Fishing Rebels experiences.

One recent guest described the trip as an amazing deep-sea charter, praising the professional captain and crew and recommending Fishing Rebels highly.

Another recent review highlighted the crew, the fishing action and the onboard ceviche—exactly the kind of experience we want our customers to remember long after they return to shore.

And that's what the Fishing Rebels experience is about.

Yes, we want you to catch a big fish.

But we also want you to have a great day on the water.

The Photos Tell the Story

Our Fishing Rebels gallery is filled with real catches from Puerto Vallarta, including marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, roosterfish and other hard-fighting species.

Late-August and September are prime months to get offshore and start looking for billfish.

Sailfish remain one of the most exciting billfish you can encounter around Puerto Vallarta.

The offshore trip can produce much more than billfish. Yellowfin tuna are another major target.

Why a Longer Charter Makes Sense for Billfish

If your goal is specifically to target marlin, sailfish or large yellowfin tuna, we normally recommend giving the captain enough time to work the offshore grounds.

Fishing Rebels offers everything from 4-hour inshore trips to full-day and multi-day offshore expeditions, allowing us to match the trip to the type of fishing you want.

A short trip can be perfect for families, first-time anglers, roosterfish, snapper and other inshore species.

But if your dream is seeing a big marlin explode on a lure or watching a sailfish light up behind the spread, give yourself the best opportunity by planning a longer offshore adventure.

What Can You Expect in September?

Every day on the Pacific is different, and no responsible captain can guarantee a particular fish.

That's part of fishing.

But September gives serious anglers an excellent mix of possibilities.

Depending on conditions, the Fishing Rebels crew may be looking for:

Marlin • Sailfish • Yellowfin Tuna • Dorado • Wahoo • Snapper and other offshore species

Our captains use current conditions and local knowledge to determine where to fish rather than simply following a fixed route.

Puerto Vallarta Billfish Fishing With Fishing Rebels

Whether you're an experienced offshore angler or you've never caught a billfish before, our goal is simple:

Put you in the best possible position to catch a fish of a lifetime.

We fish the waters of Banderas Bay and the Pacific offshore grounds, with access to areas including the Marietas Islands, El Morro, La Corbeteña and El Banco.

Our private charters can be customized for families, groups of friends, serious anglers and multi-day fishing adventures.

And when the day is over, you can come back to the marina knowing you spent your time with a crew that genuinely loves to fish.

Ready for September Billfish?

If marlin, sailfish or big yellowfin tuna are on your Puerto Vallarta fishing bucket list, don't wait until the last minute to start planning.

Late August and September are here—and the Pacific is waiting.

🎣 Fishing Rebels of Puerto Vallarta

Private Puerto Vallarta Sportfishing Charters

4-hour inshore trips • Full-day offshore trips • Multi-day expeditions

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