🎣 Why Guatemala Is the World’s #1 Billfishing Destination — And Why Your Next Trip Should Be With Fishingfins

If you’ve ever dreamed of watching a sailfish explode on a teaser or feeling the raw power of a blue marlin on a screaming drag, there’s one place on Earth that offers this experience more consistently than anywhere else: Guatemala.

Anglers from around the world call it the Billfish Capital of the World — and for good reason. Calm seas, high catch rates, elite lodges, and world-class captains make Guatemala the ultimate offshore playground. And now, through Fishingfins, you can experience it with the highest level of service, planning, and customization available.

🌊 The Magic of Guatemala’s Pacific Coast

Guatemala’s offshore waters are famous for producing:

• 20–40 sailfish raises per day

• Frequent blue, black, and striped marlin encounters

• Year-round bite

• Calm seas and short runs to the fishing grounds

Unlike other destinations where conditions can be inconsistent, Guatemala offers incredible reliability. It’s normal — not unusual — to experience double-digit billfish days.

This level of consistency is unique worldwide, and it’s why the biggest names in sportfishing consider Guatemala a must-visit destination.

🎣 Sailfish: The Star of the Show

Guatemala has the highest concentration of Pacific sailfish on the planet.

It’s common to:

• Raise 20+ fish in a day

• See multiple sails tailing on the surface

• Watch aggressive packs light up behind the spread

• Experience nonstop action from sunrise to lines-out

If you want to practice your hookup ratios, improve bait-and-switch skills, or simply enjoy fast-paced offshore fishing, this is the place.

🔥 Blue Marlin: Your Shot at a Dream Fish

While sailfish dominate the numbers, Guatemala’s blue marlin fishery is equally impressive. They’re present year-round, and the bite can turn on in a heartbeat.

Many anglers experience:

• Multiple marlin days

• 300–500 lb blues
  

• Surprise shots right in the teaser spread

This combination — high sailfish volume + realistic blue marlin opportunities — is what makes Guatemala truly special.

🏡 The Lodge Experience: Luxury Meets Adventure

One of the biggest surprises for visiting anglers is the level of comfort and service at Guatemala’s top lodges.

Fishingfins partners only with the best operations in the country, offering:

• Private villa-style accommodations

• Gourmet meals & open bar options

• Highly trained captains and mates

• Top-tier boats and equipment

• Seamless airport transfers

• Personalized concierge planning

Your trip begins the moment you land — no stress, no guesswork, just world-class hospitality.

✈️ Easy Travel From the U.S.

Another advantage: Guatemala is incredibly accessible.

Daily flights from:

• Miami

• Houston

• Dallas

• Los Angeles

• Atlanta

And the lodge is only 90 minutes from the airport. 

You can leave in the morning and be having a cold drink at the dock by the afternoon.

🎣 Customizable Packages With Fishingfins

Fishingfins offers the most flexible, premium fishing experiences in Guatemala.

Choose from:

✔ 2 Days Fishing / 3 Nights Stay

A quick, action-packed getaway.

✔ 3 Days Fishing / 4 Nights Stay

Our most popular package — maximum time on the water.

✔ A La Carte Custom Packages

Build your dream trip with:

Extra fishing days

Spa and relaxation

Antigua cultural tours

Volcano hikes

Private groups and corporate retreats

Whatever you imagine, we can design it.

🟦 Why Book Your Trip With Fishingfins

Fishingfins brings something different — not just a fishing trip, but an elite, curated experience backed by years of expertise.

When you book through us, you get:

• Prime access to the best lodges

• Expert planning and trip coordination

• VIP-level service before, during, and after your trip

• Exclusive Fishingfins perks, gear, and lures

• A team that actually fishes Guatemala and knows every detail

This isn’t just another travel package — it’s a premium sportfishing experience designed for anglers who expect the best.

🔥 The Adventure of a Lifetime Awaits

Whether it’s your first marlin or your hundredth, Guatemala offers something magical — the kind of fishing that stays with you forever.

Are you ready to experience the world’s top billfishing destination?

👉 Explore our packages and book your dream trip today at Fishingfins.

Contact Us to book your trip 

Your next trophy moment is waiting.