By: Kevin Styles (from worldwidefishing.com)
If it's billfish action that you are looking for then look no further. Two recently released studies of catch rates for Pacific Sailfish have come to the same conclusion; there is no place to compare for numbers caught by anglers in the rich waters of the Pacific Coast of Guatemala.
This may become the destination for your billfish fishing trip because anglers regularly have shots at 20+ Sailfish per day. For all of the bluewater anglers, there are opportunities for Blue marlin and Black marlin as well as Tuna and Dorado.
The coastline and ecosystem support vast quantities of bait year round and warm eddies hold large pods of sailfish between 2 and 50 miles from port. Guatemala holds many official (and unofficial !) records for Pacific Sailfish including most in a day on conventional (124) and on the fly (57)...as well as most in a season..................so there is clearly no shortage of action !
Guatemala is no longer a well kept secret for anglers who want the best chance at consistent action year round. It is also a favored destination for those hankering after the thrill of a billfish on the fly. The crews are professional and experienced in both conventional and fly tactics and despite seeing double digits of Sailfish on a regular basis, treat every trip with enthusiasm and encouragement.
The region is blessed with good weather almost year round in the peak season, running from October through May, the winds are light and the seas are generally calm, even as far out as 50 miles.
The fishery has experienced remarkable runs of Blue Marlin for the past couple of seasons, possibly as a function of more anglers in more charters covering more water each day.
If it's billfish action that you are looking for then look no further. Two recently released studies of catch rates for Pacific Sailfish have come to the same conclusion; there is no place to compare for numbers caught by anglers in the rich waters of the Pacific Coast of Guatemala.
This may become the destination for your billfish fishing trip because anglers regularly have shots at 20+ Sailfish per day. For all of the bluewater anglers, there are opportunities for Blue marlin and Black marlin as well as Tuna and Dorado.
The coastline and ecosystem support vast quantities of bait year round and warm eddies hold large pods of sailfish between 2 and 50 miles from port. Guatemala holds many official (and unofficial !) records for Pacific Sailfish including most in a day on conventional (124) and on the fly (57)...as well as most in a season..................so there is clearly no shortage of action !
Guatemala is no longer a well kept secret for anglers who want the best chance at consistent action year round. It is also a favored destination for those hankering after the thrill of a billfish on the fly. The crews are professional and experienced in both conventional and fly tactics and despite seeing double digits of Sailfish on a regular basis, treat every trip with enthusiasm and encouragement.
The region is blessed with good weather almost year round in the peak season, running from October through May, the winds are light and the seas are generally calm, even as far out as 50 miles.
The fishery has experienced remarkable runs of Blue Marlin for the past couple of seasons, possibly as a function of more anglers in more charters covering more water each day.
