Hook & Harvest 2023
Our inaugural Hook and Harvest event was nothing short of a huge success. With the Ike Jime Florida Team and the culinary expertise of Chef Hiro Terada and Chef Michael Collantes, our guests were treated to an unforgettable experience.
Each angler had the unique opportunity to learn about the art of Ike Jime, an ancient Japanese fish preservation method, an innovative technique that brings out the best in our fresh catches. Aboard the boats, Clients got hands-on training in brain spiking, cutting gills, and inserting the thin wire into their catch. In the evenings, they learned how to filet their catch (snapper, grouper, tuna, mahi), and cut their fish for the best presentation and appetizing manner, along with a few easy recipes.
The event showcased the incredible talent of our chefs and also deepened our appreciation for sustainable and responsible fishing practices. We can’t wait to share more unforgettable moments like these with our clients in the future, and maybe see some familiar faces again next June for our 2nd annual Hook & Harvest!
10 Years of CVL!
In the Fall of 2013, Captain David and Kristen Salazar embarked on an incredible journey as the proud new owners of Casa Vieja Lodge, and we’re celebrating a remarkable milestone—their 10-year anniversary at the helm!
Celebrating a decade under the ownership of Dave and Kristen, Casa Vieja Lodge stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence. Home to the most knowledgable and outstanding captains, the tastiest and freshest menu offerings, the most pristine fleet of charter boats you have ever fished on, and their pledge to conservation. Casa Vieja remains a benchmark for excellence in the world of offshore sportfishing and luxury resorts.
As we look back on these ten extraordinary years, we eagerly anticipate the adventures ahead. Now with 9 stately Sportfishing boats from 36′-48′, they make you feel as if you are fishing on your best friend’s boat, and your extended family is waiting for you back at the lodge.
We’re grateful to have you as part of the Casa Vieja Family, and we can’t wait to share more unforgettable moments in the years ahead. Thank you for being a part of our journey, here’s to another decade-plus more of camaraderie, hospitality, and unmatched world-class fishing!
Name! That! Boat!
We’ve added a new gorgeous 38′ boat to our all-star fleet, and we want you to name it! That’s right—from now until November 10th we’ll be open to any and all suggestions!
A 1971 Warren O’Neal, she was completed refitted in 2021 from a private owner that strives for perfection, as we do, and just added to the fleet last week! She has been putting up impressive billfish numbers and this is only the start. Sea deck floors, comfortable mezzanine seating, and a wide hull, this feels like you are fishing on a much larger boat. Plus, she’s the only one in this size category to have an AC cabin.
DM us on our Social Media or Click HERE to send in your suggestions; you can also send an email to info@casaviejalodge.com!
Please, keep it Nauti but classy; and above all else: keep it Casa Vieja!
Winner will get a special shoutout in next months’ newsletter so stay tuned to see what name we pick!
The Real, Reel
Available Fishing Dates:
- November 13-15: Pica Mas (48′) & Rum Line (40′)
- November 21-28: Finest Kind (40‘)
- December 18-22: Afinity (39′)
- January 1-3: Finest Kind (40’) & Makaira (37’)
These are the available fishing dates, so any days of fishing during these dates will work. Your group will arrive the day before and depart the day after your fishing dates. Click the dates to book or call the Miami office (305) 854-4665.
Keeping Up with the Lodge:
- We’re back at FLIBS (the Ft. Lauderdale Int’l Boat Show) Booth #90, come say hi to Aunt Karen & Uncle CK plus our *new* Poco Loco Captain Jonathan!
- Our Availability calendar is online SEE HERE. Check to see if your dates are available and secure them by calling the Miami Office.
- 2024 Solo Anglers: June 5-9, 2024 & November 20-24 2024, click HERE for more info.
- Spend Thanksgiving at the lodge! No cooking or cleaning, just great fishing, food & quality family time.
- Our Trophy Husbands (Father’s Day) Tournament is Back! Join us June 13-17 (with fishing June 14-16) Click HERE for more info!
- Join us once again for No Sancocho 2024 November 6-10 (with fishing November 7-9), click HERE for more info! It’s your last chance so book your boat soon!
- Check out our updated Fleet Page HERE! We’re always updating and elevating our vessels.
Fishing Report
October was a Mahi fisherman’s dream. If you like dolphin, this was the fishing month for you—with as many as 27 Mahi caught in one day! And of course, our experienced captains remained the backbone of our angling adventures, ensuring there was no shortage of tuna this month either. With sometimes as many as 16 to 20 catches per trip.
There were some exceptional Billfish numbers this month as well, one day seeing 31 raises and bites, with 28 releases! The legacy of fishing excellence at Casa Vieja Lodge continued to shine through our committed team, ensuring that the memories forged during October’s fishing season were nothing short of extraordinary.
Remember, you can always stay up to date with our daily fishing report on our website here: Guatemala Fishing Report. Below are a few highlights from Guatemala:
- Oct 1st – 18th, the Makaira (37′ Rybovich) with Capt. Jeffrey Garcia, had 71 raises, 69 bites, 55 sailfish releases plus 1 marlin raise, and 80 mahi-mahi.
- October 9th & 10th, the Afinity (39′ Billy Knowles)with Capt. Franz Hoffman, had 25 raises, 21 bites, 18 sailfish releases plus 1 marlin raise, 1 marlin bite, 1 marlin release, and 16 mahi-mahi!
- October 17th – 25th the Rum Line (40′ Gamefisherman) with Capt. Terry Brennan, had 116 raises, 112 bites, 78 sailfish releases plus 5 marlin raises, 2 marlin bites, and 63 mahi-mahi.
- October 19th– 22nd the Islander (38′ Warren O’Neal) with Capt. Nico Melendrez had 34 raises, 33 bites, 26 sailfish releases plus 1 marlin raise, 1 marlin bite, 1 marlin release, 5 tuna, and 12 mahi-mahi!
- October 20th– 22nd, the Finest Kind (40′ Whiticar)with Capt. Benji Bairez, had 53 raises, 48 bites, 40 sailfish releases plus 9 tuna, and 37 mahi-mahi.
- October 20th – 25th, the Release (37′ Merritt) with Capt. Sammy Baires, had 70 raises, 64 bites, 44 sailfish releases, plus 5 tuna, and 84 mahi-mahi.
- October 22nd – 25th Pica Más (48′ Whiticar)with Capt. Nicho Alvarenga, had 56 raises, 52 bites, 40 sailfish releases plus 7 tuna, and 20 mahi-mahi.
- October 22nd– 25th The Hooker (48′ G&S) with Capt. David Salazar had 70 raises, 58 bites, 43 sailfish releases plus 5 marlin raise, 3 marlin bite, 3 marlin release 32 tuna, and 86 mahi-mahi!
