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Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge 

4.8/5 (4 reviews)
 lote 19, Calle Bahia Mar, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
4.8/5 (4 reviews)
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lote 19, Calle Bahia Mar
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
4.5/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (42)

2 days of fishing
2 days of fishing
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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

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Shane C.
Shane C.

United States

5.0/5

Mar 16, 2017

All-Inclusive — 2 Days 3 Nights

2 days of fishing

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!!

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...  

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 Shane C. recommends Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge
 Shane C. recommends Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge
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Replied on December 6, 2017
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
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Rick M.
Rick M.

Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

5.0/5

Aug 23, 2018

Full Day Trip - Dock-To-Dock

Fishing with Rick

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 Rick M. recommends Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge
3 persons find this review helpful
 Rick M. recommends Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge
3 persons find this review helpful

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FishingBooker Member

Eugene, Oregon

4.3/5

Mar 11, 2017

2 Ppl Fish & Stay - 2 Days 3 Nights

2 Days with Mad Marlin

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

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,...  

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 FishingBooker Member recommends Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge
1 person finds this review helpful
 FishingBooker Member recommends Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on December 6, 2017
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
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FishingBooker Member

Surrey, British Columbia

4.7/5

Jan 22, 2017

Day Charter 2 people

Mad Marlin trip

Fished for 2.5 days, Crew was excellent and we caught lots of sails every day. Most productive sail fish trip ever.

Fished for 2.5 days, Crew was excellent and we caught lots of sails every day. Most productive sail fish trip ever.  

Captain replied
 FishingBooker Member recommends Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge
 FishingBooker Member recommends Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on December 5, 2017
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
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
4.5/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (42)

2 days of fishing
2 days of fishing
2 days of fishing
+39

Angler rating

3
1
0
0
0

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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Showing: 4 of 4 reviews
Shane C.
Shane C.

United States

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

2 days of fishing

All-Inclusive — 2 Days 3 Nights on March 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 the park! I will be fishing with Rick and th boys again next year!!

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!!  

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 Shane C. recommends Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on December 6, 2017
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
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Rick M.
Rick M.

Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Rick

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip - Dock-To-Dock on August 23, 2018

 

 Rick M. recommends Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge
3 persons find this review helpful

FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member

Eugene, Oregon

4.3/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

2 Days with Mad Marlin

2 Ppl Fish & Stay - 2 Days 3 Nights on March 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 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

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  

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 FishingBooker Member recommends Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on December 6, 2017
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
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FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member

Surrey, British Columbia

4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Mad Marlin trip

Day Charter 2 people on January 22, 2017

Fished for 2.5 days, Crew was excellent and we caught lots of sails every day. Most productive sail fish trip ever.

Fished for 2.5 days, Crew was excellent and we caught lots of sails every day. Most productive sail fish trip ever.  

 FishingBooker Member recommends Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on December 5, 2017
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
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FAQs about Mad Marlin Sport Fishing Lodge

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1972
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots
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