Puerto Vallarta’s Third International Trash Fishing Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, bringing a community marine-cleanup effort back to the waters of Banderas Bay. The event is organized by Limpia tu Mar Puerto Vallarta A.C. and replaces traditional sportfishing targets with the removal of floating waste and other marine debris.
Organizers have not yet released the full rules or registration call, and local reports say a press conference will be held to present the final details. For residents and visitors who care about Banderas Bay, the practical takeaway is simple: watch for the official call before signing up, and treat the tournament as part of the destination’s wider cleanup and conservation culture.
The format has already produced visible results. BanderasNews reports that the first edition in 2024 removed 2.3 tons of waste from the bay, while the second edition, held from the Playa Los Muertos Pier, collected 3.5 tons of marine debris. The 2026 edition keeps the focus on daily habits such as reducing plastic use, separating trash correctly and keeping waste out of waterways before it reaches the ocean.
The tournament also complements local visitor-interest conservation efforts such as Puerto Vallarta’s sea turtle protection programs, which depend on cleaner beaches and healthier coastal ecosystems.
