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Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge

Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge offers a variety of big game fishing trips for anyone looking to test their mettle in Guatemala, one of the best sport fishing destinations in the world. Captain Rick Nelson has more than twenty years of experience under his belt, and he is more than happy to work with both professionals and new anglers looking to learn about this kind of fishing.

You will be fishing aboard the Mad Marlin, which is a 31’ Bertram convertible that’s powered by a pair of 250 HP Cummins engines. In addition to all the necessary safety gear, it is equipped with state of the art electronics that include a 72-mile halo radar, air conditioning, and a fully outfitted kitchen. There’s plenty of space on the boat for up to 6 anglers to comfortably fish.

Depending on where you want to fish, you’ll have different options available to you. Offshore fishing trips are where you’ll find species like Sailfish, Blue, Black, and White Marlin, Mahi Mahi, or Yellowfish Tuna. Inshore trips, on the other hand, are home to fish like Roosterfish, Red Snapper, Cero Mackerel and more. Captain Rick also offers a free billfishing school, so don’t be afraid to go on a trip if you’re a novice.

The price of any trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as having your catch cleaned at the end of the trip. Food, drinks, and beer are also included at no extra cost. Make sure to pack a pair of polarized sunglasses, as well as a camera so you can show off your catch once you’re back home. 

Payments for your trip are non-refundable, but in the case of emergency or other complication in your schedule, we can arrange another date for you at your convenience. Trip insurance is highly recommended.



FAQs about Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge

Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $900 per group - Half Day Sportfishing trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 3/4 day Offshore (7 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Cruise ship promotion (8 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - Full Day Trip - Dock-To-Dock (9 hours)
  • US $2,000 per day per group, additional US $500 per person after 4 guests - All-Inclusive — 1 Day 2 Nights (1 day)
  • US $2,000 per day per group - All-Inclusive — 2 Days 3 Nights (2 days)
  • US $2,000 per day per group - All-Inclusive — 3 Days 4 nights (3 days)
  • US $2,000 per day per group, additional US $500 per person after 4 guests - All-inclusive — 4 Days 5 Nights (4 days)
  • US $2,000 per day per group - All-Inclusive — 5 Days 6 Nights (5 days)
  • US $2,000 per day per group - All-inclusive — 6 Days 7 Nights (6 days)

When you book a trip with Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Baño
  • Aire Acondicionado
  • Silla de combate
  • GPS Simrad
  • Localizador de peces 19 inch flat Screen Simrad
  • Cama
  • Flybridge
  • Vivero para la carnada
  • Cocina Microwave, Convection Oven, Grill
  • Refrigerador
  • Outriggers
  • Nevera para la pesca
  • Radar Simrad 72 mile halo radar

Trips booked with Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge include:
  • Cañas, carretes y equipo (Avet, Shimano, Penn)
  • Carnada Viva
  • Señuelos
  • Limpieza y Fileteado
  • Snacks
  • Bebidas
  • Marinero
  • Licencia de Pesca (Zarpe)
  • Almuerzo
  • Equipo para Pesca con Mosca

Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca de Orilla (Iztapa, Port of San Jose, Monterrico)
  • Pesca Cerca de la Costa
  • Pesca en Alta Mar

Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Equipo Pesado
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Troleo
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Pesca con Mosca
  • Drift Fishing (For Rooster Fish)
  • Pesca de Mar Profundo

Top targeted fish species with Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge include:
  • Cero Mackerel
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Sobre el Charter Operator

Rick Nelson
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Reportes de Pesca
4 Opiniones de los clientes
Miembro desde Septiembre 2016
Fishing was an integral part of my life almost from birth. Fishing was a central part of what my family did for fun. We were poor but could always find a way to fish and enjoy life as a family. I operated the Luck Lady Hatteras for 15 years in Destin, Florida. Upon experiencing the incredible sailfish and marlin fishing in Guatemala we relocated to Guatemala 2 years ago and refit a great 31 Bertram. She became our show piece vessel as we spared nothing turning her into a true fishing machine. We have put together one of the finest Captain and crew combinations and have added state of the art electronics to aide us in locating the bite for our clients.

Sobre este listado

Especies de Interés

Cero Mackerel Cero Mackerel
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Especificaciones del barco

Bertram (Sportfishing) construido en 1972, y restaurado en 2018. Impulsado por 2 250HP Cummins motores, con una velocidad máxima de crucero de 25 nudos.

Longitud
31 ft
Capacidad
6 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca de Orilla
Iztapa, Port of San Jose, Monterrico
Pesca Cerca de la Costa
Pesca en Alta Mar

Técnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Equipo Pesado
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Troleo
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Pesca con Mosca
Drift Fishing
For Rooster Fish
Pesca de Mar Profundo

Servicios

Baño
Aire Acondicionado
Silla de combate
GPS
Simrad
Localizador de peces
19 inch flat Screen Simrad
Cama

El Viaje Incluye

Cañas, carretes y equipo
Avet, Shimano, Penn
Carnada Viva
Señuelos
Limpieza y Fileteado
Snacks
Bebidas
Marinero
Licencia de Pesca
Zarpe
Almuerzo
Equipo para Pesca con Mosca

Política de Cancelación

Depósito no reembolsable

Si no es seguro viajar, puedes cancelar sin cargo o cambiar la fecha de tu reserva.

Políticas

Opción de traslado después de reservar
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Se permiten niños
Te quedas con la pesca
Se permite captura y liberación
Estrictamente captura y liberación
For Sail Fish, Marlin, and Rooster fish

Pago

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitán confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargará a su tarjeta de crédito un depósito del 15% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagará directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes métodos de pago:

Efectivo
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Cheques
Transferencia Bancaria
Al pagar el saldo restante con tarjeta de crédito, habrá un cargo adicional del 4%

Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
4.8 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 4 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Fotos de clientes (42)
2 days of fishing
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Opinión de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
100%
Capitán amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
100%
Apto para niños
100%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
Atrapé lo que quería
100%
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Shane C.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

2 days of fishing

All-Inclusive — 2 Days 3 Nights on Marzo 16, 2017
I fished two days with these boys and had double digit days. I fish a lot and all over the world and these guys hit out of...
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Rick M.
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Rick

VERIFICADO   Full Day Trip - Dock-To-Dock on Agosto 23, 2018
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Eugene, Oregon
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experiencia:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Very good
4.0 / 5
En general

2 Days with Mad Marlin

2 Ppl Fish & Stay - 2 Days 3 Nights on Marzo 11, 2017
My 13 year old son and I fished with Captain Rick and his crew for two days, staying with him at his house. Rick was a good...
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Surrey, British Columbia
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experiencia:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Mad Marlin trip

Day Charter 2 people on Enero 22, 2017
Fished for 2.5 days, Crew was excellent and we caught lots of sails every day. Most productive sail fish trip ever.
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