Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 27' 

4.4
(10 reviews)
 Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, GR 40880, Mexico

Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 27' 

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, GR, Mexico
27 ft
4
4.4
(10 reviews)

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Ixtapa Zihuatanejo is the diamond in the rough in the fishing world and one definitely worth exploring. Captain Benigno Guzmán of Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters has been running charters on the local waters for 20 years and he knows a lot about how to get that fish to bite.

Whether you'd like to spend several hours on the water enjoying good small game fishing or go after the giants of the deep, Capt. Ben will know exactly where to take you. On half day excursions, you'll chase Roosterfish, Bonito, and Narrow-Barred Mackerel, and when you need a breather, hit one of the local beaches.

On full day expeditions your prey will be the majestic Marlin, Sailfish, and Tuna, just take your pick. You'll use quality Penn, Shimano, and Avet tackle to get your catch into the boat, and if you'd like to do some fly fishing, it's also possible, just let your captain know in advance.

You'll be casting your line out of a 27' super panga that is powered by a 50 HP Yamaha engine and can easily accommodate up to 4 anglers. There's a toilet on board for your convenience, as well as all the fishing gear you could possibly need. The first mate will be at your disposal at all times, and if you're happy with his services, tips are appreciated.

When you come back to land, the crew will clean and fillet everything you caught, so that you can savor it for your next meal. Alternatively, you can leave your catch to the crew if you don't want to keep it.

You'll have drinks on the boat, so you should only bring food and sunscreen. Leave everything else the capable hands of Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters!

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo is the diamond in the rough in the fishing world and one definitely worth exploring. Captain Benigno Guzmán of Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters has been running charters on the local waters for 20 years and he knows a lot about how to get that fish to bite.

Whether you'd like to spend several hours on the water enjoying good small game fishing or go after the giants of the deep, Capt. Ben will know exactly where to take you. On half day excursions, you'll chase Roosterfish, Bonito, and Narrow-Barred Mackerel, and when you need a breather, hit one of the local beaches.

On full day expeditions your prey will be the majestic Marlin, Sailfish, and Tuna, just take your pick. You'll use quality Penn, Shimano, and Avet tackle to get your catch into the boat, and if you'd like to do some fly fishing, it's also possible, just let your captain know in advance.

You'll be casting your line out of a 27' super panga that is powered by a 50 HP Yamaha engine and can easily accommodate up to 4 anglers. There's a toilet on board for your convenience, as well as all the fishing gear you could possibly need. The first mate will be at your disposal at all times, and if you're happy with his services, tips are appreciated.

When you come back to land, the crew will clean and fillet everything you caught, so that you can savor it for your next meal. Alternatively, you can leave your catch to the crew if you don't want to keep it.

You'll have drinks on the boat, so you should only bring food and sunscreen. Leave everything else the capable hands of Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters!

Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters Ixtapa
Charter Operator
Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters Ixtapa
27 years of experience

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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $350
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Inshore Fishing and Snorkeling
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $380
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.4
10 reviews
3.9
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (18)

Reviews (10)

  • Jacqueline Cardwell
    Jacqueline Cardwell
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2024
    4.7
    Verified

    A GREAT day with Big Ben fishing

    Half Day Trip on April 9, 2024 • 2 adults

    We had the perfect half day booked through Big Ben fishing. Our captain, Jose, picked us up at the Zihua dock and we headed out to White Rock where we had a Bonito on the line within 15 minutes. We then headed out further and got onto a couple of schools of black fin tuna which were such fun to catch and bring in, non-stop action! We also got a Jack Cravelle. Just a great day topped off by seeing a pod of dolphins putting on a spectacular show as well as a Humpback whale on the way home. Jose and his son were wonderful hosts and sure know how to find the fish. Thanks for the best day!!

  • Corey Scott
    Corey Scott
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Deep Sea Trip

    Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on January 6, 2023 • 2 adults

    Fantastic Captain and Crew. Never lost a bite! My Sailfish was so big, it ripped the reel off the rod after about 20 minutes of reeling. The Captain fixed the situation on the fly and we got the fish in the boat after about 35 minutes! Wonderful day. Will definitely be doing it again!

  • Kendall Betker
    Kendall Betker
    Repeat angler
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    Member since 2018
    3 trips
    4.0
    Verified

    DeepSea Trip with Gustavo

    Inshore Fishing and Snorkeling on March 15, 2023 • 2 adults

    Had a long day on the water but if it wasn’t for Gustavo’s skill and determination we wouldn’t have hooked up on a fantastic fish to fight and reel in.. Great Day.

  • Dave Dimaggio
    Dave Dimaggio
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2022
    3.7
    Verified

    Fishing and snorkeling with Capt. Jose

    Inshore Fishing and Snorkeling on March 14, 2022 • 2 adults

    Ben, Captain Jose and his first mate were great! Very accommodating. Only issue I can address is the seat cushions were almost non existent. If the trip was shorter it wouldn't be bad. But after about 4 1/2 - 5 hours sitting, it got uncomfortable. Besides that we caught and ate the fish, and had a good time.

  • James Downer
    James Downer
    Repeat angler
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    4.3
    Verified

    Full day with captain Jose

    Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on February 6, 2023 • 2 adults

    My wife and I did a full day charter with Big Bens and had an excellent time. From Ben getting us from and back to our hotel to getting us extras for our trip. The day on the water with captain Jose and his mate Jose was excellent, nice boat , gear, fishing the captain spoke very good English and worked the gear very hard to get us on our fish. A must to experience a trip with Big Bens and captain Jose.

  • Ronnie Gallman
    Ronnie Gallman
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day

    Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on February 16, 2022 • 2 adults

    Everything with Big Ben’s was awesome. From my first conversation with Ben, fishing with captain Jose, to our return to our hotel, was organized, with no surprises. We caught some Bonita for bait, then landed 2 beautiful sailfish. We will definitely use Big Ben on our next trip to Ixtapa. Thank you all

  • Paul Frillici
    Paul Frillici
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with captain Juan

    Half Day Trip on June 16, 2021 • 2 adults

    My two sons and I had a great half day of fishing. Caught mostly (large) needle fish, maybe 10 pounds or so. Also caught small mahi-mahi and bonito. Big Ben picked us up in a taxi and accompanied us to the fishing pier and his boat where captain Juan then took us out to the fishing grounds. Overall we paid for a half day but I felt as if we stayed out longer which was ok by us. Would recommend Big Ben and his fishing crew.

  • Ortho Squire
    Ortho Squire
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2020
    10 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Awesome Full Day trip

    Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on January 13, 2020 • 1 adult

    Fished with Big Ben yesterday. He picked me up from hotel on time. We got to dock and were one of first on water. Boat captain was great and had worked with Ben for 25 years. Had a knockout day of fishing!!! We had 5 fish before 9am. In all, we hooked 11 sailfish and landed 9 by 1pm. Captain kept one fish that didn't survive and provided me with fillets. Captain spoke good English and was fun. Boat was clean. Rods and reels were good. Boat was basic but had ample ice, water, non private head, shade and comfortable seating. I would not hesitate to recommend this trip to anyone who likes to catch fish. We were on fish all day long. I have fished in Costa, Guatemala, Cabo, Punta Mita and this was best day of action I have had in 20 years.

  • Joe Zaucha
    Joe Zaucha
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    June fishing trip

    Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on June 22, 2021 • 2 adults
  • Billy Williams
    Billy Williams
    us
    Bastrop, TX, US
    Member since 2022
    3.0
    Verified

    In shore, panga, single outboard 50 HP.

    Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on May 2, 2022 • 2 adults

    In shore live bait for rooster, no bites. No fish but great sight seeing trip. Jose was great Capt. Boat was in need of repairs. Ben was very helpful in setting up trip.

Rating

4.4
10 reviews
3.9
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (18)

All reviews (10)

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JACQUELINE CARDWELL
JACQUELINE CARDWELL
ca
British Columbia, Canada
Member since 2024
4.7
Verified
A GREAT day with Big Ben fishing
Half Day Trip on April 9, 20242 adults

We had the perfect half day booked through Big Ben fishing. Our captain, Jose, picked us up at the Zihua dock and we headed out to White Rock where we had a Bonito on the line within 15 minutes. We then headed out further and got onto a couple of schools of black fin tuna which were such fun to catch and bring in, non-stop action! We also got a Jack Cravelle. Just a great day topped off by seeing a pod of dolphins putting on a spectacular show as well as a Humpback whale on the way home. Jose and his son were wonderful hosts and sure know how to find the fish. Thanks for the best day!!

Reported catch:
Bonito
Blackfin Tuna
Corey Scott
Corey Scott
ca
British Columbia, Canada
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Half Day Deep Sea Trip
Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on January 6, 20232 adults

Fantastic Captain and Crew. Never lost a bite! My Sailfish was so big, it ripped the reel off the rod after about 20 minutes of reeling. The Captain fixed the situation on the fly and we got the fish in the boat after about 35 minutes! Wonderful day. Will definitely be doing it again!

James Downer
James Downer
Repeat angler
ca
British Columbia, Canada
Member since 2022
2 trips
4.3
Verified
Full day with captain Jose
Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on February 6, 20232 adults

My wife and I did a full day charter with Big Bens and had an excellent time. From Ben getting us from and back to our hotel to getting us extras for our trip. The day on the water with captain Jose and his mate Jose was excellent, nice boat , gear, fishing the captain spoke very good English and worked the gear very hard to get us on our fish. A must to experience a trip with Big Bens and captain Jose.

Ronnie Gallman
Ronnie Gallman
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Full day
Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on February 16, 20222 adults

Everything with Big Ben's was awesome. From my first conversation with Ben, fishing with captain Jose, to our return to our hotel, was organized, with no surprises. We caught some Bonita for bait, then landed 2 beautiful sailfish. We will definitely use Big Ben on our next trip to Ixtapa. Thank you all

Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters Ixtapa
Response from Charter operator

Thank you for your comments Mr. Ron, I hope you have enjoyed this deep-sea fishing experience. see you soon. Cheers. Big Ben

Paul Frillici
Paul Frillici
us
California, US
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Half day trip with captain Juan
Half Day Trip on June 16, 20212 adults

My two sons and I had a great half day of fishing. Caught mostly (large) needle fish, maybe 10 pounds or so. Also caught small mahi-mahi and bonito. Big Ben picked us up in a taxi and accompanied us to the fishing pier and his boat where captain Juan then took us out to the fishing grounds. Overall we paid for a half day but I felt as if we stayed out longer which was ok by us. Would recommend Big Ben and his fishing crew.

Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters Ixtapa
Response from Charter operator

Hi, how are you? I am happy that you and your two sons enjoyed this small game fishing trip ( half day) with our captain José. I hope to see you soon to go fishing again, and if you want to go find and catch the big one on a deep sea fishing trip. THANK YOU for your comments and for your recommendation. See you next time! CHEES. BIG BEN

FAQs about Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 27'

Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 27' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $380 per group - Inshore Fishing and Snorkeling (7 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 27', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Porta potty
  • GPS
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 27' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Avet, Shimano, and Penn)
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • First mate (Tips are appreciated)
  • Fishing license
  • Fly fishing equipment (Available on request only)
Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 27' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 27' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Fly fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 27' include:
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your operator

Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters Ixtapa
Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters Ixtapa

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico

16 Customer reviews
Typical response within 15 hours
Member since October 2019

Captain Benigno Guzmán was born and raised in Zihuatanejo and he spent most of his life fishing the abundant local waters. He's been running Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters for 20 years and is still going strong. Capt. Ben works with Captain Jose Angel Rico Cadena, and one of these two expert guides will take you to the best bite you'll find in the area.

Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters Ixtapa
Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters Ixtapa
16
reviews
2019
member since
~16h
response
Captain Benigno Guzmán was born and raised in Zihuatanejo and he spent most of his life fishing the abundant local waters. He's been running Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters for 20 years and is still going strong. Capt. Ben works with Captain Jose Angel Rico Cadena, and one of these two expert guides will take you to the best bite you'll find in the area.

The fish you can target

Bonito
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Bonito
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin

Real catches by this captain

  • A GREAT day with Big Ben fishing
    Jacqueline C.
    Jacqueline C.
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    Kendall B.
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  • Half Day Deep Sea Trip
    Corey S.
    Corey S.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2000
Boat manufacturer
Super Panga
Boat type
Panga
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 50HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Porta potty
GPS
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Avet, Shimano, and Penn
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
First mate
Tips are appreciated
Fishing license
Fly fishing equipment
Available on request only

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
All ages welcome, life jackets provided
You keep catch
Crew keeps catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

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