Sailfish clearing the water off the Pacific coast of Guatemala

Fish Guatemala

A short stretch of Pacific with a very long billfish record.

Guatemala is one of the world's great sailfishing destinations, with catch rates among the highest anywhere and decades of exceptional sailfish productivity behind it.

Why anglers come here

This coast has supported consistent sailfish action for decades, which is why it draws billfish anglers from around the world. Guatemala is associated with the famous 124-sailfish single-boat release day — a number that says more about what this coast has produced historically than about what any given day will look like.

Billfish here are fished as a release fishery. Detailed notes on tackle and technique will be published once confirmed with the operators we work with.

What we will not tell you

We do not guarantee catch numbers, and we do not repeat unverified record claims. Fishing happens in open water with wild animals in variable conditions. Anyone promising numbers is selling something we are not.

Anglers we plan for

Premium anglersThe best boat available, easy logistics, high-end lodging, private transfer if you want it.
Classic Guatemala anglersThe iconic trip without the flagship budget.
Smart and shared anglersShare a boat or flex your dates to reach a better platform.
First-time billfish anglersGuidance over jargon. A realistic picture of the day.
Families and mixed groupsSome fish, some don't. Both should have a real trip.