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The Totoaba Overview

Lalo, the skipper of the Totoaba, and Pete, his savvy first mate, for an amazing fishing expedition into the bountiful waters of Bahia de Banderas (Banderas Bay) aboard our splendid 34-foot Express Sea Ray. Capt. Lalo has fished these abundant fishing grounds for his whole lifetime. He’s collected plentiful prizes in regional big-money offshore competitions. Puerto Vallarta has become the premier destination for firs-rate billfish angling tourneys; Lalo, Pete, and the Totoaba always seem to be at the top of the leader board. Lalo’s considerable track record against captains from across the globe shows how much he knows about deep sea fishing. If you would like to improve your fishing techniques, Lalo and Pete possess an encyclopedic knowledge of sport-fishing tips and strategies.

Banderas Bay’s expansive dimensions can only be fathomed in person; this gigantic bay measures 40 miles across and is one of the deepest bays on the planet, especially where the mouth opens into the Pacific Ocean. Monster pelagic fish chase after the smaller feeder-fish from the colder deep currents of the ocean into the calm pleasant waters of Banderas Bay. Depending on the time of year, billfish can be quite abundant. Blue, Black, Striped Marlin, and Sailfish can be nabbed in these teeming waters, depending on the season. Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado, and Wahoo are also plentiful at different points in the year.

If you are in Marina Vallarta, you won’t mistake the Totoaba for any other craft; the Express Sea Ray is a sleek, bright red vessel is built for speed and maneuverability. The Totoaba can speedily transport you to coastal light tackle spots or offshore to the deep sea fishing grounds.