NYE @ The Lodge!

 

 

You might sometimes think to yourself, I wonder what my friends at Casa Vieja Lodge are doing for New Year’s Eve celebrations?

Well the answer is: a lot.

By the time New Year’s Eve arrives, a lot of us are running on empty. Same parties. Same countdown. Same promise that this next year will be different.

Here at Casa Vieja Lodge, we celebrate a New Year’s Eve that really is unlike any other.

Days spent offshore chasing sailfish, feeling the warm pacific breeze on your skin. Evenings you’re in for a live band, some dancing, a full bar, fireworks overhead—and when the night winds down, it’s just a short walk back to your bed. No traffic. No chaos. No problem.

…And if you’re really lucky, you might even catch Capt. Terry leading the conga line!

So if you’re looking to finish the year strong and kick off the next one with lines tight and spirits high, Casa Vieja Lodge is the place for your next New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Cheers to a New Year that actually feels new.

Does celebrating your next New Years Eve with us sound like something you and your family would be interested in? Don’t hesitate to call and book your place today Spots for 2026 are already filling up! Click HERE or Call Us (305) 854-4665 whenever you’re ready to get on the books.

 

 

LK Takeover!

 

If there’s one thing we love, it’s when good people show up ready for great fishing.

We had the pleasure of hosting an awesome group of anglers with Local Knowledge the beginning of the month for a few days of exactly that.

Captain Rush Maltz of Local Knowledge, along with 27 anglers, joined us for a high-energy fishing weekend that delivered exactly what everyone was hoping for.

From the moment lines hit the water, it was on. Long days offshore, plenty of action, and that familiar mix of focus and excitement that only comes when sailfish are in play. When dorado and tuna showed up, fresh fish made its way straight into to the kitchen for a fresh lunch out on the water—basically, about as good as it gets.

The bite kept everyone motivated, the rods stayed bent, and the spirits soared higher with every release.

Strong fishing, solid release numbers, and a group that knew how to fish hard and enjoy the whole experience—we were thrilled to host them and look forward to having the Local Knowledge crew back again soon.

Big thanks to Local Knowledge and their guests for spending the weekend with us. You fished hard, laughed harder, and reminded us exactly why we love doing what we do.

We’ll be waiting until when you’re ready to come back!

 

Christmas for Our Crew

Our favorite time of year is here: the time we give back to of our captains, mates, housekeepers and all of our Casa Vieja familia!

At Casa Vieja Lodge, the holidays are about gratitude, and there’s no one we’re more grateful for than our crew. From captains and mates who put in long days on the water, to bartenders, housekeepers, and the entire behind-the-scenes team who make every guest feel at home, each person plays a vital role in what makes this place special.

Giving holiday gifts is our small way of saying thank you for their hard work, dedication, and the pride they take in caring for our guests and each other. We’re not just a lodge—we’re a family—and celebrating our team during the holidays is something we truly love to do.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Casa Vieja Lodge, to all of you!

 

 

December Fishing Report

It’s the home stretch of 2025, anglers! And what a good month it was.

Overall this month we saw 3,447 sailfish raises, 2,988 sailfish bites, and 1,796 sailfish releases! PLUS 130 marlin raises, 103 marlin bites, and 65 marlin releases! Also we saw a striped+blue grand slam on The Hooker  this month!

We’re already close to the end on this unforgettable year, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store!

If you’d like to see these incredible numbers for yourself, check out the awesome Fishing Counter on our homepage! There you’ll see our total Billfishing Release numbers for 2025, plus the last five years as well! What’s the highest release total you think we can get in 2025??

Below are our fishing highlights (combination of conventional & fly):

• December 1^st-6^th, & 15^th-23^rd, Pica Más (48′ Whiticar) with Capt. Nicho Alvarenga, had 200 raises, 184 bites & 83 sailfish releases, 4 marlins raised, 4 marlin bites, 3 marlin released, & 1 mahi-mahi!
• 1^st-8^th, & 12^th-23^rd, Poco Loco (47′ Nickerson) with Capt. Carlos Alvarenga, had 248 raises, 218 bites, 170 sailfish releases, 9 marlins raised, and 7 marlin bites, and 5 marlin releases, plus 3 tuna & 7  mahi-mahi!
• 1^st-9^th, & 15^th-23^rd, Rum Line (40′ Gamefisherman) with Capt. Terry Brennan, had 197 raises, 188 bites, 117 sailfish releases, 12 marlin raises, 11 marlin bites, 10 marlin releases, one stripe+blue marlin grand slam plus 3 mahi-mahi.
• December 1^st-23^rd, Finest Kind (40′ Whiticar) with Capt. Benji Bairez, had 254 raises, 190 bites, 109 sailfish releases, 6 marlins raised, and 5 marlin bites, and 3 marlin releases; plus 5  mahi-mahi!
• December 1^st-23^rd, The Hooker (48′ G&S) with Capt. Jono Arena, had 351 raises, 300 bites, 197 sailfish releases, 25 marlin raises, and 21 marlin bites, and 11 marlin releases & 6 mahi-mahi!
• December 3^rd-23^rd, Chilero (38′ Warren O’Neal) with Capt. Nico Melendrez had 261 raises, 231 bites, 139 sailfish releases, plus 22 marlin raise, 17 marlin bites, 13 marlin releases, 1 tuna & 8 mahi-mahi!
• December 3^rd-23^rd, Release (37′ Merritt) with Capt. Sammy Baires, had 251 raises, 231 bites, 135 sailfish releases, 8 marlin raises,  6 marlin bites, 2 marlin releases, plus 2 mahi-mahi!
• December 4^th-23^rd, Makaira (37′ Rybovich) with Capt. Jeffrey Garcia, had 246 raises, 196 bites, 117 sailfish releases, 12 marlins raised, 8 marlin bites, 3 marlin released plus 6 tuna & 9 mahi-mahi!
• December 4^th-23^rd, La Chingona (43′ Merritt) with Capt. Jose Alvarenga, had 208 raises, 174 bites, 100 sailfish releases, 4 marlins raised, and 2 marlin bites, and 1 marlin releases; plus 3 mahi-mahi!
• December 6^th-23^rd, Afinity (39′ Billy Knowles) with Capt. Franz Hoffman, had 96 raises, 81 bites, 40 sailfish releases, 13 marlins raised, and 11 marlin bites, 9 marlin releases, 2 tuna & 1 mahi-mahi!