Cobalt-colored waters teeming with Pacific sailfish as well as marlin—blues, blacks, and stripes—is why Guatemala rightly deserves the title “Billfish Capital of the World.” But billfish aren’t the only game in town. Midsummer brings fierce and vibrant dorado to the region, and line-sizzling yellowfin tuna cruise offshore from August until year’s end.
Guatemala offers incredible fishing year-round with October through June considered peak sailfish season and best chances for marlin running from April through December. While the rainy months (mid-July through September) means precipitation is a possibility every day, our skilled local captains can skirt the squalls as they target giant blue marlin moving through in late summer.
Whether you prefer conventional or fly gear, multiple daily opportunities combined with hands-on tips from our seasoned crews will hone your skills to a razor’s edge. In Guatemala, you can level up from novice saltwater angler to bluewater billfish hunter in just a few days.
