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GUATEMALAN BILLFISHING ADVENTURES
Fishing
Availability.

Secure the dates first.
We build the trip around them.

Explore live fishing availability aboard Decisive, with selected dates personally captained by Brad Philipps. Choose your preferred dates and plan your private Guatemala fishing experience.

ADVENTURE WITH PURPOSE  •  EST. 2005

GUATEMALAN BILLFISHING ADVENTURES

Find Your Dates
in Guatemala.

Your private fishing experience starts with the right dates. Explore availability aboard the 40-foot Gamefisherman Decisive, with selected dates personally captained by Brad Philipps and the wider season hosted by our experienced GBA crew.

Every GBA package brings together serious fishing, private accommodation at Billfish Inn and personally coordinated hospitality from arrival to departure.

OCTOBER – EARLY JANUARY Capt. Brad Philipps Personally captained selected dates
JANUARY – APRIL The Decisive Experience Private fishing with the GBA crew
MAY – JUNE Summer on Decisive Seasonal fishing opportunities
01 / LIVE FISHING AVAILABILITY

Choose Your Time Offshore.

Browse the calendar below to explore available fishing dates. Once you have selected your preferred dates, continue to our fishing packages to choose the experience that suits your group.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Explore Available Fishing Dates.

Browse our live fishing calendar below. Find the dates that suit your group and plan your private Guatemala billfishing experience.

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Choose Your Month

Navigate through the calendar to find your preferred travel period.

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Review Available Dates

Check the fishing dates shown for your selected month.

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Plan Your Booking

Select your preferred dates and continue with the booking options.

Need assistance with your dates or a tailored fishing itinerary? Contact the GBA team and we will help you plan your trip.

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    Package : 2 Fishing Days / 3 Nights / 4 Days Package “Decisive”: 2025–2026
    2/10/2026 to 3/10/2026
    Captain : Capt. Waldo Alfaro
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    Package : 5 Fishing Days, 6 Nights aboard “Decisive”
    19/10/2026 to 23/10/2026
    Captain : Capt. Brad Philipps
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    Package : THE LEGEND BILLFISHING & SIGHT-SEEING COMBO: 3 Fishing Days / 3 Nights at Billfish Inn / 1 Sight-Seeing Day in the Old City / 2 Nights at Casa Philipps / 6 Days
    26/10/2026 to 28/10/2026
    Captain : Capt. Brad Philipps
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    More Than The Fishing

    The GBA Experience

    From the moment we meet you in Guatemala City, your trip is handled privately by our team — fishing aboard the 40' Decisive, your own Billfish Inn experience, meals, transfers and everything needed on the water.

    40'

    Decisive

    A proven Gamefisherman platform reserved for your private fishing group.

    Private

    Billfish Inn

    Your group enjoys a private villa experience. We do not mix unrelated fishing parties.

    Your Room

    More Personal Space

    Private-room accommodation is arranged according to your group and package configuration.

    Hosted

    Door to Dock

    Private transfers, meals, tackle, boat hospitality and our team coordinate the trip from arrival to departure.

    2026–27 Season

    Selected 25th Season departures through January 7 are personally captained by Brad. From January 7 onward, Decisive continues the Guatemala season with our GBA Elite Crew and the same private GBA hospitality.

    Included in Your GBA Package

    Package length changes with the number of fishing days, but the core GBA experience remains the same.

    Private fishing aboard 40' Decisive
    Billfish Inn accommodation
    Breakfast and chef-prepared dinners
    Lunch, snacks and drinks aboard
    Private ground transportation
    Fishing tackle, bait and gear
    Conventional or fly-fishing equipment
    Non-alcoholic beverages

    Your Trip, From Arrival to Departure

    Open the sections below for more detail.

    Getting Here & How Your Trip Flows ›
    Arrival
    Fly into GUA — Guatemala City. Our private driver meets your group at arrivals and transfers you to the Pacific Coast and Billfish Inn.
    Fishing
    Breakfast is served before departure for the marina. Your fishing days are aboard Decisive, with lunch, snacks and drinks provided on the boat.
    Evenings
    Return to Billfish Inn for drinks, dinner and a private evening with your group.
    Departure
    Transfer back to Guatemala City, or extend the trip with one or more nights in Antigua at Casa Philipps.
    Your Fishing Days Aboard Decisive ›
    • Full fishing days aboard our 40' Gamefisherman Decisive.
    • Private group — the boat is yours for the fishing day.
    • Conventional, light tackle or fly fishing.
    • Bait-and-switch techniques adapted to your experience level.
    • Primary targets include sailfish and blue marlin, with dorado and tuna encountered when available.
    • Tackle, bait, fresh fruit, snacks, lunch and drinks aboard are included.

    Our 3-day package is the core Guatemala experience. Add a fourth fishing day when you want more time on the water or additional opportunities for marlin and mixed tackle.

    Your Stay at Billfish Inn ›

    Billfish Inn is designed around the fishing group, not around a traditional hotel experience.

    • Private accommodation for your group.
    • We do not mix unrelated fishing parties.
    • Rooms are allocated according to group size and package configuration.
    • Breakfast before fishing.
    • Chef-prepared dinner each evening.
    • Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping.
    • Private ground transportation between airport, lodge and marina.
    Finish in Antigua — Casa Philipps ›
    Turn your fishing trip into a Guatemala experience. Finish with one or more nights at Casa Philipps in Antigua, with private transportation and a relaxed final day before flying home.
    Sightseeing Package From US $2,415 / night For groups of 1–6. Includes private accommodation, breakfast, walking guide, private driver and one-way airport transfer.
    Private House Extra Night From US $1,550 / night For smaller groups using three guest suites. Larger-group configuration is also available.
    Enhance Your Trip ›

    Once your fishing dates are secured, we can personalize the rest of the trip and add everything to the same reservation.

    Casa Philipps
    Antigua extension
    Additional Fishing Day
    Add time aboard Decisive
    Private Air Transfer
    Subject to aircraft and weather availability
    Non-Fishing Guests
    Join the private villa experience
    Celebrations
    Birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions
    Two-Boat Groups
    Ask us about larger private parties
    Already secured your fishing dates? Email cindy@guatbilladv.com to add Antigua, another fishing day or other arrangements. We will keep everything together in one updated reservation.
    GBA Master Pricing

    A New Chapter • January 7, 2027

    Decisive 2027 is now open.

    New launch pricing aboard our 40' Decisive, with the same private Billfish Inn experience and GBA hospitality.

    Three Ways to Fish Decisive

    Choose the season that works for you. Pricing and available dates are shown live on this page.

    Calendar updates as trips are confirmed.
    25th Season

    Capt. Brad Philipps

    Limited selected dates through January 7, personally captained by Brad aboard Decisive.

    Jan 7–Apr 30

    Decisive 2027

    Our new season with the GBA Elite Crew, private Billfish Inn accommodation and special 2027 launch pricing.

    3-day packages from $3,050 per angler.
    May–June

    Summer Advantage

    The same private 40' Decisive and Billfish Inn experience with special seasonal-value pricing.

    Rates vary by party size. Guatemala tax and gratuities are additional.

    Prefer to plan it with Cindy?
    cindy@guatbilladv.com
    WhatsApp: +27 60 894 3401
    STANDARD POLICY
    BEFORE YOU BOOK
    Booking Terms & Policies.

    A clear overview of payment, cancellation and fishing-day arrangements for your private Guatemala fishing reservation.

    Deposit 50% within 15 days
    Final Balance 6 weeks before arrival
    Weather Captain's safety decision
    Cancellation Fee $150 per person
    INCLUDED ON THE BOAT All Boat Drinks Included.

    Drinks aboard Decisive, including beer, bottled water and soft drinks, are included with your fishing day.

    SETTLED SEPARATELY Billfish Inn Bar Bill.

    Bar purchases at Billfish Inn are charged separately and settled at the lodge.

    Read Full Booking Terms Payments, weather, cancellations and travel arrangements
    Deposits

    Once your dates and package are confirmed, a 50% deposit is required within 15 days to secure your reservation.

    Payment may be made by wire transfer or check. Please email proof of a wire transfer or let us know when your check has been mailed.

    Please allow approximately 2 business days for postage and an additional 4 days for check clearance by our Guatemalan bank.

    If the deposit has not cleared by the end of the 15-day period and no alternative arrangement has been agreed, the reservation may be released.

    Final Balance

    The remaining 50% balance is due 6 weeks before the start of your fishing trip.

    We will send a reminder. Please allow sufficient mailing and processing time when paying by check.

    Weather Cancellations

    Weather cancellations are rare in Guatemala. If your Captain determines that conditions are unsafe, credit will be issued for that fishing day.

    When possible, the day may be added to the current trip. Otherwise, the value will be credited toward a future trip.

    If a guest chooses not to fish for personal comfort or other reasons when the Captain has not cancelled the fishing day, no credit will be issued.

    Mechanical Cancellations

    In the unlikely event of a mechanical breakdown, we will first attempt to provide a suitable replacement boat.

    If no alternative is available, a full fishing-day credit will be issued toward a future trip. If that is not possible, the affected fishing day will be refunded.

    Guest Cancellations
    WITHIN 30 DAYS OF YOUR TRIP

    No automatic refund is available. We will attempt to resell your dates.

    If successful, you will receive a refund of 50% of the package price, less a $150 cancellation fee per person.

    MORE THAN 30 DAYS BEFORE YOUR TRIP

    If we successfully resell the fishing days and rooms, your booking is fully refundable less the $150 cancellation fee per person.

    If the dates cannot be resold, you will receive a 50% refund, less the applicable cancellation fee.

    Early Departure Flights

    If you have an early departure flight and prefer to stay near the airport after your final fishing day, we can arrange your transfer to a hotel in Guatemala City.

    Please notify us in advance. A small adjustment may be made to your package quote.

    Package Inclusions & Additional Costs
    Included in the Fishing Package

    Your confirmed package includes the specified fishing days, accommodation nights and services described in your reservation.

    All drinks aboard Decisive, including beer, are included.

    Not Included

    International airfare, applicable Guatemala taxes, gratuities and bar purchases at Billfish Inn.

    Optional excursions, extensions and separately arranged services may incur additional charges.

    Guatemalan Billfishing Adventures reserves the right to update its booking terms and policies. The terms applicable to your reservation should be confirmed with your booking documentation.

    Questions about your reservation? Contact Cindy .

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