Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 36' 

4.8/5 (5 reviews)
 Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, GR 40880, Mexico
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Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters invites you for a memorable fishing trip on the pristine waters of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo! Team up with Captain Benigno Guzmán and let him take you to your next prized catch with the help of his experienced crew.

Come aboard a 36’ Chris-Craft center console and head out to the most productive fishing grounds. The boat is fitted with a 450 HP Caterpillar engine that will take you to the bite and on board, there’s all necessary fishing equipment for a successful trip. The vessel is spacious enough to sit up to 8 people. If you’d like to do some fly fishing, arrange it with your guide beforehand and he’ll prepare the equipment.

You’ll have Shimano, Avet, and Penn rods and reels on board, as well as an assortment of lures that will get the attention of your prey. There’s a toilet on the boat, so even on full day trips, you’ll travel in comfort. Whenever you need help or fishing advice, the first mate will be at your disposal, and tips are a great way to show your appreciation for his hard work.

When it comes to what you could catch, it all comes down to the time you have and your fishing preferences. On 4-hour trips, you’ll cast your line up to one mile from the shore and target Narrow-Barred Mackerel, Bonito, and Roosterfish.

Ready for some adrenaline-inducing fishing fights? Book the 7-hour trip and head out up to 15 miles, where you’ll prowl the fishing grounds for Sailfish, Striped and Blue Marlin, Mahi Mahi, and Tuna. This is the right choice for all anglers looking to hook their next record fish.

You’re welcome to keep whatever you’d like, and the crew will clean and fillet it for you, and what you don’t want, you can either release and leave it to the crew. Capt. Ben will provide drinks, and all you have to do is pack some snacks and food.

Discover the excellent Zihuatanejo fishing with Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters!

Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters Ixtapa

Charter Operator

Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters Ixtapa

26 years of experience

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Snorkeling Equipment
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $450 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
Inshore Fishing and Snorkeling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $480 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
US $550 
Entire boat: up to 8 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (8)

Dream Fishing
Dream Fishing
Dream Fishing
+5

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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Jack O.
Jack O.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Dream Fishing

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on October 9, 2024

Very good communication in English, we spoke many times before fishing, all questions were answered. Boat is big, clean restroom, good equipment. Team (Felix and Daniel) are helpful and professional. We catch 5 Tunas (Bonitos) and one Mahi-Mahi. For sure we were able to catch more fish but didn't need it.

Very good communication in English, we spoke many times before fishing, all questions were answered. Boat is big, clean restroom, good equipment. Team (Felix and Daniel) are helpful and professional. We catch 5 Tunas (Bonitos) and one Mahi-Mahi. For sure we were able to catch more fish but didn't need it.  

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 Jack O. recommends Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 36'

Kevin K.
Kevin K.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome couple of days!

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on January 4, 2023

Day one went deep sea in large diesel boat and caught 4 Dorado, second day went on Panga boat and caught 6 dorado, 1 black tuna and 1 sail fish! Ben arranged to pick us up at our hotel and made sure we had a ride back as well. Great experience for my son and I - will be back!

Day one went deep sea in large diesel boat and caught 4 Dorado, second day went on Panga boat and caught 6 dorado, 1 black tuna and 1 sail fish! Ben arranged to pick us up at our hotel and made sure we had a ride back as well. Great experience for my son and I - will be back!  

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 Kevin K. recommends Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 36'

Sean H.
Sean H.

Issaquah, WA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

4 hour fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on December 23, 2021

We had a great time with Big Ben Charters. The day was beautiful and the staff, boat and experience were great. We caught Tuna, Mackerel, Mahi Mahi and a 40" needle fish. Our family had a great time and we look forward to doing it again in the future!

We had a great time with Big Ben Charters. The day was beautiful and the staff, boat and experience were great. We caught Tuna, Mackerel, Mahi Mahi and a 40" needle fish. Our family had a great time and we look forward to doing it again in the future!  

 Sean H. recommends Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 36'
1 person finds this review helpful
Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters Ixtapa
Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters Ixtapa (The Charter Operator)
Replied on January 6, 2022
Thank you for your comments, I am happy that you enjoyed your fishing experience, see you next time Cheers. Big Ben

John W.
John W.

Moquah, WI

4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing trip in February

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on February 28, 2023

 

 John W. recommends Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 36'
Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters Ixtapa
Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters Ixtapa (The Charter Operator)

Jason B.
Jason B.

Spokane, WA

4.3/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Big Ben

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on January 19, 2023

 

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 Jason B. recommends Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 36'

FAQs about Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 36'

What are the trip rates for Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 36'?

Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 36' offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $480 per group - Inshore Fishing and Snorkeling (8 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (7 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 36'?

When you book a trip with Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 36', you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 36'?

Trips booked with Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 36' include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Avet, Shimano, and Penn)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • First Mate (Tips are appreciated)
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment (Available on request only)
What types of fishing does Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 36' offer?

Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 36' offers the following types of fishing:

  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 36' offer?

Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 36' offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Trolling
  • Fly Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 36'?

Top targeted fish species with Big Ben Sport Fishing And Charters 36' 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

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico

15 Customer reviews
Response time 7 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.

The fish you can target

Skipjack
Skipjack
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

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
2002
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Chris-Craft
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
12 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

GPS

Snorkeling Equipment

Outriggers

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Avet, Shimano, and Penn

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 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

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