12,160 Billfish Released! Thank you to all of our anglers who took part in releasing these billfish in 2023! There’s only one place in the world with these kinds of numbers, and there’s only one place that can deliver them on this high-caliber fleet, with outstanding captains and mates at Casa Vieja Lodge! The waters teemed with…
Guy Harvey Expedition 2024 Join us for an extraordinary Guy Harvey Expedition at Casa Vieja Lodge, Guatemala, from May 23rd to May 27th, 2024 (Memorial Day Weekend). Experience an exclusive opportunity to engage with Jessica Harvey and a visiting scientist, all while contributing to ocean conservation and education. For an investment of $6,000 based on…
No Sancocho 2023 Another successful No Sancocho Sailfish Shootout is in the books! Just like every year, this Sailfish Shootout was even bigger and better than the last. BIG CONGRATS to Team Palmetto Pescadors on the Finest Kind with Capt Benji, as they took home First Place! Team Pescadors Started off on Day 1 with 15 Sails, plus…
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…
More Than Just Fishing Are you, or someone you know, afflicted with the inability to go out on the boat every single day? Sadly, we understand… Just kidding! In all seriousness however, although we love our fishing, at Casa Vieja Lodge we understand it can be hard to get up so early every morning—sometimes you need a day of relaxation,…
Hook & Harvest 2023 Join us this October for an unforgettable fishing and culinary experience at Casa Vieja Lodge’s first ever Hook and Harvest event! Hosted by Ike Jime Florida, with demo’s taught by amazing sushi chefs, this trip aims to educate our anglers in whole fish utilization and fabrication. Immerse yourself in the thrill of fishing in our…
An El Niño-Proof Lodge Are you familiar with the El Niño Effect? The El Niño Effect is a natural weather/climate phenomenon where, during certain seasons, there is a periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. What does this mean? Well, this event can have significant impacts: influencing weather patterns, ocean…
Trophy Husbands Invitational Over Father’s Day weekend, we casted our cares away and reeled in some unforgettable memories at the first annual Trophy Husbands Invitational! The whole weekend was filled with laughter, friendly competition, and epic catches. Along with Capt. David Salazar, we were joined by founding trophy husbands: Capt. Jimbo Thomas and Capt. Harry Vernon; plus anglers, ranging…
Sum, Sum, Summatime Summertime fishing is upon us, and we can’t wait! While out fishing, we are always on the prowl for blue marlin, and in the summertime, we normally see a lot more. Although we love our sailfish and mahi mahi, an aggressive blue marlin coming into the spread ignites excitement throughout the boat!…
