6 Reasons to go Fishing in Guatemala with

The Great Sailfishing Company

• Our Guatemala fishing business has just completed its 8th successful season – releasing a huge number of sailfish and blue marlin. When you book with us, your deposit and payment are held in the US by our US based LLC – so your $ are secure in case of any issues. We are always available by email and phone.
• Your safety is our #1 concern – on land and on sea. We have a routine for your fishing trip that is safe from arrival in Guatemala to fishing for sailfish until your return from fishing in Guatemala.
• We provide Personal Attention. Two of the partners are permanently in Guatemala and will meet you every day before fishing. Issues do occur – but they have full authority to resolve them on the spot. You are dealing with the owners of Great Sailfishing in Guatemala.
• Our fishing equipment and crews are first rate. We use primarily Penn and Okuma tackle, and our boats carry fly fishing gear if you want to try flyfishing for sailfish on your Guatemala fishing trip.
• Staying in our Villas for your fishing trip means that you have freedom, space and privacy for your group. Always one group only per villa – so your fishing trip is how YOU want it, not others.
• Value for money – when we say all-inclusive, we mean it. No hidden extras, no surprise bar tabs on departure, no extra hotel bill. The only thing you need cash for on your fishing trip is discretionary expenses!

Bluewater fishing at its best: Guatemala fishing has earned a worldwide reputation as THE destination for your billfish fishing trip because anglers regularly have shots at 20+ Sailfish per day. In addition to the prolific sailfish population , there are bluewater fishing opportunities for Blue marlin and Black marlin as well as Tuna and Dorado.

No wonder Guatemala is now referred to as The Sailfish Capital of the world

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 !

The Great Sailfishing Company is one of the longest established operators on the Pacific Coast of Guatemala - just finished their 8th season. Whether you prefer the luxury and privacy of a Villa staffed with personal chef, maid and waitress, the larger resort atmosphere of the Villas Del Pacifico - or the smaller complex of Costa Verde, we will be happy to work with you to ensure that you enjoy the fishing trip of a lifetime.

Fly fishing for sailfish and Blue Marlin and conventional tackle are both accommodated on our fleet of Bertram sportfishing boats. Our crews are full time, experienced and offer both encouragement and tuition if you wish; our only objective is for you to have a trip of a lifetime. We carry a range of quality tackle on each of our boats, featuring Penn International/Shimano/Okuma conventional and Cam Sigler/Loomis/Billy Pate fly gear.

Catch, Release and Catch some more - Guatemala Fishing at its Best!

There is nowhere else in the world with such a consistent record of high catch rates for billfish as Guatemala. Such a prolific population ensures that all members of the trip have the opportunity to participate in the action - and to develop their skills and experience in sight fishing for large aggressive fish.

If you have ever toyed with the idea of light tackle or flyfishing for billfish such as sailfish and Blue Marlin , this trip will give you the opportunity. Many clients start their trip with us on conventional tackle, and over the course of a couple of days - having exhausted themselves on 20lb class tackle - decide that now is the time to give the fly a go !

Our boats are fully equipped with top quality fly gear, and the crews are enthusiastic, experienced and willing to give encouragement and guidance to clients.. After a trip to Guatemala it's easy to catch the "this is the only way of fishing for billfish" bug. In fact anglers like the challenge and intensity of saltwater fly fishing so much that it has become one of the fastest growing segments of the recreational bill fishing industry, gaining in popularity by leaps and bounds every season. Manufacturers of rods, reels, line, flies, etc., have been trying to keeping pace with the needs of saltwater fly fishing anglers so there is available a large variety of good quality, heavy duty products to choose from. Remember, we offer a Guatemala Fishing Vacation of a lifetime!