May in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, fishing report. It's one of the best times of year to be on the water. The ocean comes alive, the bite turns on, and we start seeing some of the best action of the season. As a captain with decades of experience fishing these waters, I can tell you this: May is prime time for inshore and offshore fishing. Why May Fishing in Puerto Vallarta is Unbeatable By May, water temps climb to 78°F and above, triggering an explosion of baitfish. Schools of mullet, goggle-eye, ballyhoo, and shad flood the bay, drawing in everything from roosterfish and jack crevalle inshore to marlin, tuna, and dorado offshore. To put in simple terms, you can catch just about anything out in our bay or offshore. If you're a casting enthusiast, this is your month. The surface action is incredible, whether you're throwing poppers at roosters near the rocks or live-baiting for yellowfin tuna at El Banco. What’s Biting in May 2025? 1. Blue & Black Marlin The marlin bite really starts heating up in May. We’re seeing more blues and blacks moving in around Corbeteña and El Banco. Trolling lures and live bonito have been producing solid hookups. 2. Yellowfin Tuna The tuna schools are getting bigger, and the bite is aggressive. We’ve been finding them 30-50 miles offshore, but they’re also pushing closer to the Marietas Islands. If you want a cow-sized yellowfin, now’s the time. 3. Dorado (Mahi-Mahi) These acrobatic speedsters love floating debris and weed lines. We’ve been hooking 20-40 lb bulls on light tackle—some days, they’re so thick you can’t keep them off the lines. 4. Wahoo If you like high-speed strikes, May is a great month for wahoo. They’re hitting high-speed trolled lures and live bait near temperature breaks. 5. Roosterfish & Jack Crevalle (Inshore Action) The roosterfish bite is red-hot right now. We’re getting 30-60 lb fish on live bait near Punta Mita and Los Arcos. Jack crevalle are also thick—great for light-tackle anglers looking for a fight. How We Find the Fish A lot of clients ask me, “How do you always know where the fish are?” The truth? Experience, teamwork, and technology. Real-Time Intel: We stay in constant contact with other captains, sharing updates on hot bites, water temps, and bait movements. Sonar & Thermoclines: We use advanced fish-finders to locate bait balls and thermocline breaks where big predators stack up. Tides & Water Clarity: The tidal flow plays a huge role in fish activity. If the water’s murky inshore, we’ll run offshore—or vice versa. Pro Tips for May Fishing Best Techniques: Trolling for marlin & tuna Live baiting for roosterfish & dorado Popping & jigging for explosive surface strikes Hotspots: This May will be El Banco (tuna, marlin),Corbeteña ,(big-game central),Punta Mita (roosters & jacks) We’re offering special spring rates before the summer rush hits. Whether you want an inshore light-tackle trip or an offshore big-game hunt, we’ve got you covered.

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