Iztapa, Guatemala

If you like billfishing, you'll love Guatemala for its unequaled fishing action and location. It is one of the most easily reached international destinations from the US! Guatemala also has undoubtedly the finest and most consistent sailfishing in the world. This makes Guatemala a combination that can't be beat anywhere in the world. San Jose, Guatemala has gained an international reputation as having one of the highest concentrations of billfish, in particular Pacific Sailfish, year-round. Guatemala consistently ranks as the place to go for sailfishing in all the major US fishing publications such as: Marlin, Sportfishing, Saltwater Sportsman, Big Game, and others. Whether you are using conventional gear or fly fishing gear, Guatemala is the place to go for big gamefishing. The sport fishing fleet in Guatemala is only about 20 boats, which leaves very little competition when compared to other places.