Guatemala Billfishing
Recreational Pacific bill-fishing in Guatemala started in the late 1970´s. Before then, only local fishermen, owners of beach side property and boats and their lucky angler friends, knew the bill fishing was superb. Tourism was a new industry and the country had other things to worry about than promoting sportfishing.
Guatemala Sport Fishing
Now days a drive from Guatemala City’s airport to a first class resort with air conditioned rooms, pools, restaurant, etc., takes about 90 minutes in an air-conditioned van, the marina where the sportfishing boats are docked has a restaurant plus a formal dock with a selection of fully equipped boats to choose from: classic tiburoneras to pangas (basic shape as a tiburonera but with plenty of creature comforts, similar to a Mexican Skiff) to sport fishing yachts. The hardship of getting cramped fingers from reeling in so many fish has yet to be overcome and Guatemala has adopted the use of circle hooks and catch and release for all billfish. More and more anglers arrive every season and keep spreading the word.
Guatemala Fishing Vacations
The day before a group goes bill fishing the sport fishing boat is fueled and stocked. The rods are taken out of storage for cleaning and the drag tension checked. Several dozen frozen Ballyhoo are prepared with circle hooks, tied to shock tippets and put into coolers to thaw out. Our Pacific bill-fish/sailfish fishing charters fleet is docked at the new marina named the Pez Vela Marina. This new marina uses the same outlet as Guatemala's main Pacific port, Puerto Quetzal, and is located next to it. This is the only sportfishing boat marina, on the Pacific coast, that has calm saltwater access without going though the dangerous old outlet near Puerto Iztapa, where boats need to stop and wait for the right set of waves that will allow their "safe passage". When out on a family sport-fishing vacation or with a group of buddies, do not put them at risk by “shooting the outlet”. Use the new marinas outlet with calm waters.
Accommodations
Our packages are all-inclusive; we will take care of you from the time that you land in Guatemala until we return you either to your International Hotel the evening prior to departure, or to the airport on the day of departure. The Great Sailfishing Company offers accommodation alternatives to suit all of our clients needs. We offer private 3&4 bedroom villas sleeping up to 8 clients. They are staffed with a personal chef, maid and waitress, so that there is maximum flexibility for menus and individual preferences. s Each villa is equipped to an "International" standard with conveniences such as large "American Style" fridges, drinking water, air conditioning - and good, hot showers.
We offer first quality accommodations, with several options depending on your preferences and group size. Our private homes are located on the Villas del Pacifico complex. You have your own private chef,waitress and maid and can also use the facilities at the resort. Both complexes have 24 hour multi-security personnel ensuring you and your family a safe and enjoyable stay.
Home | Destinations | Information Request | Contact Us | Site Map | Gallery
