Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge
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.
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.
Customer reviews
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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 the park! I will be fishing with Rick and th boys again next year!!
Thanks Shane. It was a great pleasure have you guys with us for a fantastic trip. We all had a blast! See you soon. You are all family now. You know that! Rick
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 host, and his boat proved a fish finding machine. Crew members made one of the best cheeseburgers we'd had in awhile, which was an unexpected bonus to two good days fishing. Doug Mozan
It was a pleasure to have you and your son fishing with us. You guys were fishing like pros. I was really impressed with how fast you 13 yr old son picked up the technique. That father and son double release of two Pacific sailfish was a real highlight of the trip for us. I have some even better photos to upload but the file size is too large at high resolution. I will try to work on that but you have copies anyway that I sent to you at the time of your trip. I image some are on your wall by now. LOL Hope to see you again soon. Rick
Fished for 2.5 days, Crew was excellent and we caught lots of sails every day. Most productive sail fish trip ever.
Thanks so much. The entire Mad Marlin crew truly loved fishing with you. We had just as much fun as you did. We got lots of great fishing action shots during you trip. The internet fans have been in awe of many of those photos for months now. Rick Mad Marlin Sport Fishing
FAQs about Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge
- 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)
- Toilet
- Air conditioning
- Fighting chair
- GPS Simrad
- Fishfinder 19 inch flat Screen Simrad
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Kitchen Microwave, Convection Oven, Grill
- Refrigerator
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar Simrad 72 mile halo radar
- Rods, reels & tackle (Avet, Shimano, Penn)
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks
- Drinks
- First mate
- Fishing license (Departure)
- Lunch
- Fly fishing equipment
- Inshore fishing (Iztapa, Port of San Jose, Monterrico)
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing (For Rooster Fish)
- Deep sea fishing
- Cero Mackerel
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Marlin (Black)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Roosterfish
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Red)
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
Your operator
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
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.
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Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.
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