Catching Sailfish is Virtually Guaranteed!
Guatemala has gained an international reputation as having one of the highest concentrations of billfish, in particular Pacific Sailfish - year round. The coast here in Guatemala forms a giant bay. Strong currents coming west to east from the Mexican coast turn back after hitting the coast of El Salvador and create an enormous, natural occurring eddy, rich in bait and pelagic fish where billfish and many other sport fishing species are found in great numbers.

With a year round daily catch and release rate averaging 15-20 sailfish, your trip will become a lifetime remembering experience. In addition to the always abundant sailfish population, you will also have the opportunity to hook dorado, tuna, blue, black and striped marlin. Inshore fishing offers roosterfish and jack crevalle.

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 your self...

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. 

Sailfish Bay Lodge

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 spouse.

Enjoy a breakfast consisting of fresh fruit, pancakes, eggs, cereal, fresh roasted Guatemalan coffee and freshly squeezed orange or pineapple juice. In the evening, our house chef will prepare fresh fish on the grill, jumbo shrimp, lobster and delicious seafood soups. Our open bar features several local beers, national and international liquors and a nice selection of Chilean wines.

Daily Schedule

6:00 AM - Breakfast begins.

7:00 AM - We depart the Lodge for fishing. Our boat is stocked with water, sodas, beer, fresh fruit and we cook a hot lunch aboard.

4:30 PM - The boat returns to the Lodge. You will be greeted by our staff serving tropical drinks and snacks. Relax in the pool, nap in the hammocks, watch TV or walk to the beach, whatever you choose we want you relaxed!

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. I caught this beauty during a recent visit to Sailfish Bay Lodge.