Iztapa Fishing

Iztapa, Guatemala is the Sailfish Capital of the World, and I doubt anyone would be willing to argue differently. Since the 1980’s Guatemalan fishing boats average 15 to 20 Sailfish per day. There are also several records, including Capt. Ron Hamlin’s 124 Sailfish released in a single day on the Captain Hook boat. Also, 57 Sailfish were caught fly fishing in one day on Capt. Chris Scheeder’s boat. It’s these kind of numbers that attract anglers from around the globe to Iztapa.

Offshore fishing Iztapa frequently delivers 20 – 50 Sailfish bites a day during the prime season of December through April. While the average weight is 80 to 90 pounds, many large ones are caught that weigh well over 100 pounds. There are also many Blue Marlin, Dorado (Dolphinfish), Wahoo, and Yellowfin Tuna caught as well.

Closer to shore you can expect to catch Cero Mackeral, Rosterfish, and Snook. Bottom fishing will produce many different Grouper and Snapper species, as well as Jack Crevalle.

Iztapa Fishing Forecast

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Latest Iztapa Fishing Reports

• 33 Lbs Mahi Mahi- Fishing in Guatemala
  Ryan Freese holding a bull

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• 104 lbs Yellowfin Tuna Caught by Spearfishing Fishing in Guatemala.
  We caught a 104 lbs Yellowfin Tuna to share for dinner

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• Incredible 47-pound mahi-mahi. Fishing in Guatemala is the best.
  mahi Mahi spearfishing guatemala

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• Spearfishing in Guatemala
  Here there are the Spearfishing Guys showing what they caught today..

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• Mahi Mahi on Board Fishing in Guatemala
  This was the first day of fishing in Guatemala we caught some Mahi-mahi and released many sailfish

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• Fishing Days in Guatemala cañaso Report - December 30
  Fantastic fishing day we release a lot of sailfish a blue marlin mahi mahi and yellowfin tuna

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• Fishing Report- Cañaso
  Tuna 6 of 35- 20- 50 pounds Mahi Mahi 1 of 18 pounds

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• Sailfish
  Guatemala the Paradise of Sailfish

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• Wait… Are We Still the Sailfish Capital?
  If you’ve been following the action via our social media this October you might be scratching your head — or your lucky fishing cap — wondering if Guatemala just changed title

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• JULY FISHING FLAT SEAS AND BITING BILLFISH
  FRED DOC DAN & JOHN 3 fun days on the water with these guys. First 2 days we got in to the sailfish and a few mahi mahi. Last day we went out wide off the edge hunting for tu

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Top Iztapa Fishing Charters & Guides

1. Buena Vista Sportfishing Lodge
   Buena Vista Sportfishing Lodge located on the water in Iztapa, Guatemala offers excellent boats and crews, first-class accommodations and a relaxed family-friendly environment. Our clients during high season average over a dozen sailfish releases per
   

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2. Casa Vieja Lodge
   ailfish are abundant year round, since 1994, the fleet has averaged raising more than 20 billfish per day per boat – YEAR ROUND! Our rainy season of mid-July through September coincide with the slower travel period of our typical client, with October
   

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3. Sailfish Oasis Lodge
   The team at Sailfish Oasis Lodge is dedicated to ensuring our clients have the sportfishing experience of a lifetime from the moment you arrive in Guatemala until you return home. From expert captains and crew, to enthusiastic trip coordinators, to p
   

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4. Pacific Fins Guatemala
   Pacific Fins Resort & Marina offers avid anglers the only five star accommodations in Guatemala and the newest, most luxurious & fastest fleet of yachts for a great fishing experience. Guatemala is known as the top destination for Sailfish.
   

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5. Blue Bayou Sport Fishing
   Efficient and fully equiped fleet and crew, we have the knowledge and professional background to provide you with world class sport fishing in Guatemala: the Sailfish Capital of the World!
   

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6. Mad Marlin Lodge
   Guatemala's Mad Marlin Lodge offers all-inclusive sportfishing packages and day charters targeting sailfish, marlin, dorado, yellowfin tuna on the fly as well as conventional and spinning tackle. We also help our non-fishing clients arrange to to
   

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Top Iztapa Marinas

1. Pacific Fins Guatemala
   Pacific Fins Resort & Marina offers avid anglers the only five star accommodations in Guatemala and the newest, most luxurious & fastest fleet of yachts for a great fishing experience. Guatemala is known as the top destination for Sailfish.
   

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