ALL ANGLERS ARE WELCOMED TO GUATEMALA REGARDLESS OF
VACCINATION STATUS!
Effective August 12, 2022, the Government of Guatemala no longer requires passengers arriving by air to present proof of a negative COVID test or proof of a complete COVID vaccine course to enter Guatemala. Learn more HERE.
Summertime Fishing
As summer is secretly coming to an end, we want to thank everyone who spent time fishing with us and reeled in some big Sailfish, Marlin, Mahi, and Tuna numbers! Summer fishing in Guatemala is actually our favorite time of year because the sailfish double digits are here PLUS consistently more blue marlin bites. We had a handful of clients release their first blue marlin, the eldest at 85 years young!
Many have always believed that the winter months are the high/best season in Guatemala, which is true for Costa Rica, but not us! Guatemala has a unique current eddy that seems to keep all of the bait circling offshore which keeps the sailfish fed and happy, there’s absolutely reason to leave! If you fish during the summer, I guarantee you will book the same dates for the following summer! Spend summer vacation fishing with us and touring Antigua, hiking volcanoes, waterfall rappelling, or team up for some humanitarian work. Guatemala has it all!
Oddly enough our snowbird months are just about full but we do have some quick getaways for those looking to fish 2 days & 3 nights. We currently have February 12th-15th, March 4th-7th & March 30th-April 2nd available for quick trips! Email us HERE if you are interested.
Experience a trip to Casa Vieja first hand. Below are awesome videos sent to us from our Anglers, you could be next!:
July Fishing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoAb6k-7af8
March Fishing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA8V9DuzY3s
Costa Rica Fishing
This is the fifth summer that Casa Vieja has been hosting overnight FAD Fishing trips out of Quepos, Costa Rica, and the second summer aboard The Hooker. Captain Keller and crew have been treating guests to the Casa Vieja Costa Rica experience. With morning blue marlin releases shortly after breakfast and many chances to catch a few on the fly, there is no better spot for multiple shots at blue marlin.
If you’re looking to get BIG numbers of blue marlin and can handle overnighting out at sea, then this trip is for you! Clients this summer so far have released 3-28 blue marlin during their FAD trips which range from 2-3 days of fishing. Secure your summer 2023 dates!
Below are the FAD Fishing Reports from this summer aboard The Hooker (48′ G&S):
- Fishing May 19-20-21: 34 raises, 27 bites & 17 blue marlin releases
- Fishing June 10-11-12: 28 raises, 24 bites & 15 blue marlin releases
- Fishing June 18-19-20: 33 raises, 28 bites & 20 blue marlin releases
- Fishing June 28 & 29: 4 raises, 3 bites & 3 blue marlin releases
- Fishing July 25-26-27: 51 raises, 40 bites & 28 blue marlin releases
- Fishing July 31-Aug 1-2: 22 raises, 18 bites & 14 blue marlin releases
- Fishing August 5-6-7: 18 raises, 9 bites & 8 blue marlin releases
+… more reports to come! If you are looking for a last-minute FAD trip, give us a call at 305-854-4665 or email us HERE. We have 2 slots left for this summer!
Guatemala Fishing Report
Oh summer loving, had us a blast! Big sailfish numbers daily, blue marlin always stopping by for a flight, which had our clients returning with big smiles!
Remember, you can always stay up to date with our daily fishing reports on our websites, Guatemala Fishing Report & Costa Rica Fishing Report. Below are a few highlights from Guatemala:
- June 1st– July 17th, the Release (37′ Merritt) with Capt. Sammy Baires, had 248 raises, 222 bites, 145 sailfish releases, plus 11 marlin raises, 9 marlin bites, 7 marlin releases, and 73 mahi-mahi.
- June 2nd-July 26th, the Afinity (39′ Billy Knowles)with Capt. Nico Melendrez, had 300 raises, 262 bites, 201 sailfish releases plus 5 marlin raises, 4 marlin bites, 3 marlin releases, and 37 mahi-mahi!
- June 2nd– August 5th, the Makaira (37′ Rybovich) with Capt. Jeffrey Garcia, had 421 raises, 379 bites, 300 sailfish releases plus 23 marlin raises, 12 marlin bites, 10 marlin releases, and 100 mahi-mahi .
- June 2nd– August 7th, the Rum Line (40′ Gamefisherman) with Capt. Terry Brennan, had 391 raises, 326 bites, 215 sailfish releases plus 11 marlin raises, 5 marlin bites, 3 marlin releases, and 60 mahi-mahi.
- June 2nd– August 8th, the Finest Kind (40′ Whiticar)with Capt. Nicho Alvarenga, had 447 raises, 408 bites, 296 sailfish releases plus 12 marlin raises, 10 marlin bites, 7 marlin releases, and 43 mahi-mahi.
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Contact them on your own to get a quote, or call 617-459-4200. The average trip insurance ranges from $119-$550 to protect your entire investment and is based on your age and the amount of your trip.
