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Longest Standing SportFishing Charter Operation Since 2005

 

Experience The Finest Guatemala Sport Fishing With The Best Billfishing Adventures

Guatemalan Billfishing Adventures has gained the reputation of being the finest billfishing operation anywhere. Capt. Brad Philipps and his wife Cindy are the forces behind GBA since 2005, and together with their team of devoted staff, are the most experienced operators in Guatemala, ensuring the most exceptional of billfishing adventures with tailored fishing packages. They will take care of your every need.

 

 

The Best Of Guatemala Fishing

 

Delivering The Best of The Fishing Experiences to Everyone Passionate for Sportfishing

Whether an experienced billfishermen, a relative newcomer, a fly-fisherman or conventional angler, this is as close a bet as one can guarantee to enjoying the fishing trip of a lifetime.

We target mainly the huge numbers of sailfish in Guatemala - known for the best billfishing in the world - they average 70-90lbs, eight to ten foot in total length and are superb sport on light conventional tackle or fly-fishing gear. The crews make the most of whatever is around and in addition to the sailfish, they catch good numbers of blue marlin, dorado and tuna also. This is the spot for large numbers of billfish. 

Fishing remains very good here, the phenomenally rich waters off the Pacific Coast of Guatemala, offer almost year round Sailfishing action. October through the end of May are the prime months. It is hard to pinpoint just when the truly huge bites may occur, as this can change year to year. Capt. Brad has averaged 18 releases a day over the entire season and 40 plus release days have been experienced in every month of the year. We see more marlin during October, November and then again during May, June and July.

Guatemala is easy to get to, flat seas, great weather, it has it all.

We have years of tried and tested experience in the Guatemala Sportfishing field, so we guarantee the best out of your billfishing adventure. If you are looking for the most dialed-in of operations, providing the best in billfishing, you have found it! 

We deal directly with our anglers, making it the easiest of fishing vacation.  We put together anglers on an angling trip of a lifetime.

Capt. Brad Philipps RELEASED his 30,000th career BILLFISH on the 28th of November, 2015


Capt. Brad Philipps RELEASED his 30,000th career BILLFISH on the 28th of November, 2015
 

INSTANT Bookings

 

Fish aboard our Flag Boat "Decisive" - 40ft

Fish with Capt. Brad Philipps aboard ‘Decisive

"Ultimate Fall", "Standard Spring" or "Special Summer" Billfishing Combos
3 Fishing Days / 4 Nights / 5 Days
40ft Gamefisherman

  • 6 pax - From $2,550 to $3,340 pp
  • 5 pax - From $2,875 to $3,535 pp 
  • 4 pax - From $3,075 to $3,895 pp
  • 3 pax - From $3,775 to $4,495 pp
  • 2 pax - From $4,600 to $5,695 pp
  • 1 pax - From $8,450 to $9,295 pp
  • Kids U12 - $600 pp
  • Non-Fishing Person - $1,710 pp

Capt. Brad released an incredible record of 3,671 billfish in one season, a number probably never to be beaten. 

Top days aboard the ‘Decisive’ include 91 sailfish releases, a record breaking 73 releases for a single angler in one day...


 

Already in Guatemala?  Try your luck and BOOK 1 Day Boat Charter


1 Fishing Day
"Decisive" - 40ft Gamefisherman

  • 5 pax - $ 540.00 per angler
  • 4 pax - $ 675.00 per angler
  • 3 pax - $ 900.00 per angler
  • 2 pax - $ 1,350.00 per angler
  • 1 pax - $ 2,700.00 per angler

Our Flag Boat will offer some "Day Charters" to all our local Anglers.  Day starts at 7am and ends at 5pm.  All fishing gear included, snacks, fruit, hot lunches and drinks including gatorade and beer onboard.

Instant Book HERE

Introducing our NEW "Short & Sweet" Packages


"Short & Sweet" Fishing Combo
2 Fishing Days / 3 Nights / 4 Days
"Decisive" - 40ft Gamefisherman

  • 6 pax From $2,550 - $2,950pp
  • 5 pax From $2,660 - $3,175pp
  • 4 pax From $2,920 - $3,450pp
  • 3 pax From $3,270 - $4,250pp
  • 2 pax From $4,095 - $5,245pp
  • 1 pax From $6,295 - $9,200pp

You can also choose where to spend your last night of accommodation either at "Billfish Inn" or "Casa Philipps" in Antigua Guatemala at no extra cost.. Single Occupancy, private stay, we don't share groups at the same time.

"Fall" Instant Booking HERE. "Spring" Instant Booking HERE

Solo Angler? Welcome to the "Share" Charter Options

Standard Billfishing Package - ALL Inclusive - Single Occupancy
3 Fishing Days / 4 Nights / 5 Days
"Decisive" - 40ft Gamefisherman

  • $ 4,150 pp - 5 spots available, 3 Days of Fishing Oct 18, 19, 20, 2023 - Request 1 spot
  • $ 5,550 pp - 4 Spots available, 4 Days of Fishing Nov 12, 13, 14, 2023 - Request 1 spot
  • $ 3,450 pp - 4 Spots available, 2 Days of Fishing Dec 27, 28, 2023 - Request 1 spot

Standard Packages in Guatemala out of "The Billfish Inn". Dates don't suite you?

Join the waiting list.

Larger Groups?  From 4 - 10 Anglers ALL Inclusive


Whole Fishing Lodge, Single Occupancy, Exclusive-Use / Gated Community
3 Fishing Day / 4 Night / 5 Days
2 Boats, 2 Villas

  • 10 pax - $ 3,280 per angler
  •   8 pax - $ 3,560 per angler
  •   6 pax - $ 4,230 per angler
  •   4 pax - $ 5,260 per angler

The ‘Intensity’, "FreshCatcher", "Piragua" and now "Mijooo" have long been a go to boat for us in Guatemala, with many anglers enjoying superb days along and Us aboard "Decisive" with GUATEMALAN BILLFISHING ADVENTURES have joined this venture! As this is subject to *availability*, we will find the 2nd best boat available for your booking. 

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The same great fishing and accommodations but with more options

Fishing on one of our ‘other vessels’ we manage, comes along with the same care and professionalism as they are operated under our strict supervision ensuring the same high standard in service, efficiency and client satisfaction. In order to give our anglers more options, yet still ensuring they get the very best out of their Guatemalan trip by having us book their stay, as well as host them at our special Billfish Inn, we have added more boats to our ‘fleet’ giving more cost alternatives, and availability to those wishing to look at further customizing their trip.

Fish with Capt. ‘Manolo' Díaz aboard ‘Piragua’

Fish with Capt. ‘Manolo' Díaz aboard ‘Piragua’

Fishing Day ALL Inclusive / Self-Catering Private Villa, Single Occupancy, Exclusive-Use Gated Community / Drive Yourselves
1 Fishing Day / 1 Night / 2 Days
31ft Bertram 2023-2024 Rates

  • 4 pax - $    785 per angler 
  • 3 pax - $ 1,050 per angler 
  • 2 pax - $ 1,575 per angler 
  • 1 pax - $ 3,150 per angler

Capt. Manolo’s years of experience aboard this time tested fishing-machine, along with his professional crew, and great attitude.  Check availability HERE

Fish with Capt. Kennedy Hernández aboard 'Typhoon' or 'Sur Reel'

Fish with Capt. Kennedy Hernández aboard 'Typhoon'

Fishing Day ALL Inclusive / Self-Catering Private Villa, Single Occupancy, Gated Community / Drive Yourselves
1 Fishing Day / 1 Night / 2 Days
31ft Bertram 2023-2024 Rates

  • 4 pax - $    785 per angler 
  • 3 pax - $ 1,050 per angler 
  • 2 pax - $ 1,575 per angler 
  • 1 pax - $ 3,150 per angler 

''Sur Reel'' or ‘Typhoon’ - These two 31ft Bertram's are maintained by an American owner, with us now booking the boats. Check availability HERE

Fish with Capt. Joel Fajardo aboard ‘Mijoo’

Fish with Capt. Joel Fajardo aboard ‘Mijoo’

Fishing Day ALL Inclusive / Self-Catering Private Villa, Single Occupancy, Gated Community / Drive Yourselves
1 Fishing Day / 1 Night / 2 Days
31ft Bertram 2023-2024 Rates

  • 4 pax - $    785 per angler 
  • 3 pax - $ 1,050 per angler 
  • 2 pax - $ 1,575 per angler 
  • 1 pax - $ 3,150 per angler 

'Mijoo’ - This 31ft Bertram is maintained by two local owners, with us now booking their boat.  Their Captain called also "Majunche" being at the helm for 9 years, with 30 years of experience, has brought the Team to victory 6 years in a row in National Tournaments, Capt. Fajardo is known to be very competitive... Check availability HERE

1 Day Boat Charter with Local Captains

Fish with Capt. Joel Fajardo aboard ‘Mijoo’

Fishing Day ALL Inclusive 
1 Fishing Day / 1 Boat per Group
31ft Bertram's

7am - 5pm

  • 4 pax - $    400 per angler 
  • 3 pax - $    534 per angler 
  • 2 pax - $    800 per angler 
  • 1 pax - $ 1,600 per angler 

All these 31ft Bertram are ready to be booked, make sure to plan ahead of time to save your date with local Captains.

Check availability HERE

 

Highlights & News

 

La Casa Philipps In Antigua Guatemala

Come enjoy a few nights with us in La Antigua, Guatemala after the Billfishing trip of a lifetime! 'Casa Philipps' brings to our anglers all the benefits of a luxury home but with the flexibility and personal touch of a privately owned setting, ideal for anglers and their families, so as to make adding on a night or two to your trip, the perfect compliment to the billfishing trip of a lifetime...  

La Casa Philipps In Antigua Guatemala


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World’s Top Billfish Release Skipper Honored

Capt. Brad Philipps is recognized by The Billfish Foundation as the Top Billfish-Release Captain in 2016. He released 66 Blue Marlin in that year.  Continuing his remarkable string of billfish-release records, Capt. Brad Philipps is being recognized by The Billfish Foundation as 2016's Top Overall Release Captain and the Top Pacific Sailfish Release Captain (which he's won 16 of the past 17 years)...

World’s Top Billfish Release Skipper Honored


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Meet Capt. Brad Philipps

A career at Sea leads to over 35,000 billfish releases. By Sam White, April 18th, 2019.  Despite having released more than 35,000 billfish in his lengthy career - more than any other sport-fishing captain, pas or present - Capt. Philipps is just as excited about the next bite as any neophyte angler.  His best days include: 91 sailfish releases on conventional tackle; 73 releases for an individual angler; 51 releases for a single angler on fly...

Meet Capt. Brad Philipps


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1st Grand Slam on Fly Fishing, Nov 2019!

John Cole with Capt. Brad Philipps, released a striped, a 350# blue marlin & sailfish all on the long wand and feathers, IGFA 20# tippet/legal! 

1st Grand Slam on Fly Fishing, Nov 2019!


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Presenting the Fly to a Billfish

By failing to prepare, you prepare to fail. While the actual presentation is not rocket science, nor is exceptional fly-casting skill a requirement, it is the preparation that is most important, long before a cast is even made. A cool head and the execution of a series of planned steps is necessary to make sure any one of the many things that can go wrong, don’t go wrong.




REVIEW - From Protea Team 2019 Captain

Guatemalan Billfishing Adventures

On behalf of the Protea Team, my sincere appreciation and thanks to you, Brad and the Team.




“Bringing together two fishing legends - a must watch!”

“Bringing together two fishing legends - a must watch!” 1st show with Capt. Brad Philipps and Legend Bass Jimmy Houston billfishing aboard 'Decisive'...





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Client Testimonials

 
  • Testimonial

    Eyes closed, one of the best bill-fishing experiences in this world we live in. Numbers don’t lie. And to top that of, the service from the staff at their lodge Billfish Inn -Guatemalan Billfishing Adventures!, exquisite food (those ribs, those tacos ohhh boy!!!) and great facilities 7 minutes from the marina, really second to none. An Outstanding operation...

  • Testimonial

    I don't even know where to start with my praise and thanks for an amazing four days fishing aboard Decisive.  I consider it an honor to fish with Brad Philipps.  He and his crew of Kennedy and Johnny are quite simply the best in the world at what they do.  The Decisive is the perfect boat for Guatemala. Our trip was filled with double....

  • Testimonial

    I have been visiting Guatemala since 2004 and have , except for my first time, always fished with Brad and been hosted by Cindy. My first time fishing in Guatemala before I met Brad , was not a roaring success as in those days the options to stay in and around the port were not so numerous. All that changed when I started fishing with Guatemalan Billfishing Adventures....

 

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Sailfish Releases
on Conventional Tackle in a Day
57
Sailfish Releases on Fly Gear in a Day
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IGFA Sailfish Releases on Fly Gear for a Single Angler
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