Published package
Guatemala Sailfish Package | 35 Bertram | 4 Anglers
$2,772 USD
3 Fishing Days / 4 Nights of Pelagic Fishing Action
per person
Ask about this tripIztapa, Guatemala
Blue Bayou Guatemala: Iztapa Sailfish Trips
Sportfishing lodge · Offshore6 target species
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Blue Bayou Guatemala at a glance
Blue Bayou Guatemala runs offshore fishing trips from Iztapa on Guatemala’s Pacific coast.
Sailfish are the main focus, with blue, black and striped marlin, dorado and tuna also described in the operator’s fishing program. Discuss fly or conventional tackle and your preferred trip length with BlackBone.
- Destination
- Guatemala
- Fishing style
- Sportfishing lodge · Offshore
- Season
- Year-round billfishing; confirm the best window for your target species.
From $2,324 USD
3 Fishing Days / 4 Nights of Pelagic Fishing Action
Talk to a specialist (561) 718-6381Fishing species & experiences
Guatemala Sailfishing
Target Species
Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Blue, Black, and Striped Marlin.
"ON THE FLY" PROGRAM
Sailfish on the fly, with the crew teasing fish into casting range for shot after shot in one of the few fisheries that delivers the numbers to make it happen.
Skill Level
Anglers of all skill level will get the most out of this fishery, Guatemala is full of opportunity!
Overall Experience
Year-round shots at Pacific sailfish in numbers few places can match, plus blue, black, and striped marlin, yellowfin, and dorado, all run out of a hands-on, comfortable lodge in Iztapa where the crew teaches you to fish like a pro.
The Fishery
Guatemala's Pacific coast off Iztapa is the sailfish capital of the world, and the numbers back it up. Fourteen miles from shore the continental shelf falls away to a thousand feet, and eddy currents trap bait and predators in what the fleet knows simply as the pocket. That geography is why the bite fires year round here, with no narrow season to chase. Average days bring twenty or more shots at sailfish, and when it really turns on those numbers can climb toward eighty or even a hundred. Add three species of Pacific marlin, plus quality yellowfin and dorado for the table, and you have a fishery that rewards both big numbers and a real shot at a billfish grand slam.
The Crew
This is a hands-on lodge, not a boat ride, and the difference shows the moment you're on the water. Captain Chris Starrs and his team fish hungry, always chasing the next bite, and they bring the same energy to teaching. Over your trip they'll walk you through the art of dropping back baits on hungry sailfish, and by day three most anglers are up to speed and hooking their own fish. It's a tournament-preparation style of fishing that leaves you a sharper angler than when you arrived, whether you're new to billfish or have been chasing them for years. That investment in the people on the boat, not just the catch count, is what has guests coming back season after season.
Accommodation & lodge life
The Lodge
Comfortable, welcoming, and built entirely around the fishing. Air-conditioned rooms and comfortable beds mean you actually rest between long days offshore, and the kitchen turns out real food, fresh and well made, with dietary needs handled without a fuss. The scene on and off the boat is relaxed and easy, the kind of place where anglers swap stories over a cold drink and a plate of fish tacos at the end of the day. It runs less like a hotel and more like a home base among people who love this the way you do. The good old days, done right.
Fishing seasons & trip timing
Year-round billfishing; confirm the best window for your target species.
Published season guide
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Published seasonal guidance. Confirm your dates and target species with the planning team.
2026 & 2027 season bookings available
GUATEMALA SAILFISHING EXPERIENCE | LIMITED DATES AVAILABLE
Custom trip packages and additional options available upon request.
From the Cockpit
"This was my third time with Blue Bayou and it will soon turn into a fourth. Each time I come back, it seems they have stepped their game up another notch. The service at the lodge is amazing and the food just keeps getting better (which I did not think was possible, but Marisol keeps topping herself!). Chris and his staff make you feel like family rather than clients. The fishing is obviously world class, their tackle is in great shape, the mates are top notch and Chris works hard to keep you on the fish. I have fished all over the world and Guatemala is fast becoming my favorite fishing destination, due in no small part to the service provided by Blue Bayou."
- Shawn S.
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Published package
Guatemala Sailfish Package | 35 Bertram | 4 Anglers
$3,570 USD
4 Fishing Days / 5 Nights of Pelagic Fishing Action
per person
Ask about this tripPublished package
Guatemala Sailfish Package | 31 Bertram | 4 Anglers
$2,324 USD
3 Fishing Days / 4 Nights of Pelagic Fishing Action
per person
Ask about this tripPublished package
Guatemala Sailfish Package | 31 Bertram | 4 Anglers
$2,981 USD
4 Fishing Days / 5 Nights of Pelagic Fishing Action
per person
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