Guatamala Sailfish Heaven

Superb Fishing

Guatemala is rated by Saltwater Sportsman magazine as the first choice for Pacific sailfish every  month of the year ! No destination has more sailfish than Guatemala with less fishing pressure...year round offering probably the best chance anywhere to target sailfish on the fly.

Excellent Accommodation

Our new adventure complex is right on the beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It is the ideal environment to rest and relax after a productive day of fishing. In addition, the new facility provides the right atmosphere for a non-fishing partners and families.

Fishing pressure? What fishing pressure?

The sport fishing fleet here is small and it's a rarity to see another boat while fishing offshore. You usually have Guatemala's calm ocean to yourself. Scientists who have studied the large numbers of sailfish off the coast of Guatemala have concluded this might be the largest breeding ground for Pacific Sailfish in the world. While we call our prime season November thru May, Sailfish are caught year round in Guatemala. Since we've been in business, not one of our clients has failed to release a sailfish! We have an amazing fishery. We protect it by practicing catch and release and using circle hooks.

Our Boats
Our company boats are twin 32 ft Blackfins named "Maverick" and "Gypsy". We feature Penn Gold reels, Star and Outer Banks rods. For fly fishing we have Abel, Winston & Diamondback fly rods. Our fly reels are either Abel, Diamondback, or the Billy Pate "Marlin" reels. Lightweight conventional tackle is available onboard as well.

Guatemala Fly Fishing - If you've ever dreamed of catching a 100 lb sailfish on fly, it's time to discover Guatemala sport fishing! With our year-round abundant sailfish population, you will have more opportunities for hook-ups than anywhere in the world. Our experienced captains and mates can help the knowledgeable or teach the novice the art of fly fishing for billfish. You may also have the opportunity for Dorado on fly, a great fighter and challenge to your angling skills.

We use two types of fly line:

• Wulff Bermuda Triangle Taper Saltwater SWTB12F

• Cortland Tropic Plus Lazor Line (Billfish) with a Int. Clear Sink Tip - WF13 or WF14 Tippet strength is your choice but we suggest 20lb.

If you don't want to purchase fly equipment we rent our equipment for $30 pp per day including flies.

Fly Fishing Instruction - Sailfish Bay's captains and mates are among Guatemala's finest for fly fishing. Loaded with experience our crews know how to rig rods/reels, tie flies and tease sailfish close to the boat. Lodge owner Robert Fallon will work closely with those clients needing extra help on fly fishing. He can teach you the correct hook-up procedure for billfish and we don't charge extra for this service. So far our fly fishing clients have had a 100% success rate catching sailfish on the fly!

Stu Apte "Guatemala offers some of the finest fly fishing for sailfish in the world. I truly enjoyed my trip with Sailfish Guatemala."

In March of 2003, arguably the most famous female fly fisher, and world renown casting instructor, Joan Wulff and husband Ted Rogowski visited and caught sailfish on fly while fishing aboard "Maverick."

Joan Wulff "Our time with you was one of the highlights of my fishing life. We're singing your praises to potential clients. Thank you, thank you and good luck.

Property Layout & Accommodations

On 27^th Feb  2005 we moved into our new beachfront complex overlooking the Pacific ocean. Sailfish Bay is located on a barrier island between the Chiquimulia canal and the Pacific Ocean. Our property is close to colonial Spain's first Central America seaport, now named Puerto Iztapa. To get to our resort we take a 5-minute boat ride along the canal that borders the coast.

The Lodge is a five building, beachfront resort overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Our new complex consists of following:

·         2 two-story bungalows (housing 16-20 anglers)

·         8 beachfront air-conditioned bedrooms with private bath

·         Outdoor bar, swimming pool, and Jacuzzi overlooking the Pacific ocean

·         Restaurant/Dining area

·         Gift shop with SBL T-Shirts, Columbia Fishing Shirts, Hats, etc.

·         Office building

The pool, bar and Jacuzzi are located at the top of the property overlooking the ocean.

Our 2 two-story bungalows each have four rooms. Two on the top floor and two on the bottom floor. The spacious rooms were done with a contemporary design and feature private bath and shower.

Daily Schedule

6:00 AM Rise early for breakfast. After breakfast, you will be escorted to the boat and introduced to your captain and mates.

7:00 AM We depart the marina for fishing. Your daily boat charters include the boat with experienced crew, conventional tackle and bait, with a hot lunch, fruit, cold beverages and beer served onboard. Fly-fishing gear and tackle may be rented, payable directly at the lodge.

4:30 PM You will return to the resort with time to freshen up and relax before dinner. You will be greeted by our staff serving tropical drinks and snacks. Evenings are at your leisure and our staff will be happy to handle any requests. Relax in the pool, nap in the hammocks, watch TV or walk along the beach. Just relax! Guatemala Sport Fishing Packages.

Don't speak Spanish? No problem, we are bilingual.

For further details or current prices contact Stevie Munn at anglingclassics@aol.com