1. Guatemala

Fishing in Guatemala

Fishing in Guatemala includes Pacific saltwater fishing and freshwater fishing inland. Offshore pelagic species are a major draw.

Types of species in Guatemala

Snapper
Snapper
Bass
Bass
Snook
Snook
Trevally
Trevally
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Top fishing spots in Guatemala

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Salinas Santa Rosa

Escuintla, Guatemala

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Laguna Majagüal

Escuintla, Guatemala

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Zanjón Marrueco

Escuintla, Guatemala

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Lago de Atitlán

Sololá, Guatemala

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Laguna El Corchal

Escuintla, Guatemala

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Canal de Chiquimulilla

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Brazo Río Achiguate

Escuintla, Guatemala

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Lago de Izabal

Izabal, Guatemala

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Salinas La Reforma

Santa Rosa, Guatemala

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Lago Petén Itzá

Petén, Guatemala

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Biggest catches in Guatemala

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Guatemala fishing reports

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Southern puffer caught on Fishbrain
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Southern puffer

Laguna El Corchal

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Flat needlefish caught on Fishbrain
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Flat needlefish

Laguna El Corchal

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Channel catfish caught on Fishbrain
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Channel catfish

Laguna El Corchal

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Largemouth bass caught on Fishbrain
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Largemouth bass

Riachuelo de La Iglesia

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Largemouth bass caught on Fishbrain
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Largemouth bass

Riachuelo de La Iglesia

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Largemouth bass

Riachuelo de La Iglesia

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Mangrove snapper caught on Fishbrain
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Mangrove snapper

Pampa El Carrizal

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Pacific goliath grouper caught on Fishbrain
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Pacific goliath grouper

Pampa El Carrizal

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Channel catfish

Brazo Río Achiguate

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Great barracuda

Laguna El Corchal

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FAQ about fishing in Guatemala

🐟 What are the best fish species to catch in Guatemala?
Some of the most popular species anglers target in Guatemala include Snapper, Bass, and Snook. The best species often depend on season, water type, and location within the country.

For more detailed, real-time insights, the shows which species are being caught near you and what baits are working best across Guatemala.
🌊 Where are the top fishing spots in Guatemala?
Some of the most popular fishing spots in Guatemala include Salinas Santa Rosa, Laguna Majagüal, and Zanjón Marrueco. Anglers across the country fish a wide range of waters, with opportunities varying by region and season.

With the , you can explore local hotspots anywhere in Guatemala, see recent catches, and find out what's working near you.
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Popular species in Guatemala
Indo-Pacific sailfishMangrove snapperLargemouth bassCommon dolphinfishCommon snookCrevalle jackNile tilapiaYellowfin tunaChannel catfishRedbreast tilapiaAtlantic sailfishAustralasian snapperSpot-fin porcupinefishPacific crevalle jackGreat barracudaJaguar cichlidPacific sierraRock bassBluegillSpanish mackerelRedhead cichlidYellowbelly cichlidBlack bullheadButterfly peacock bassRed parrotfishExplore species
Popular fishing waters in Guatemala
Salinas Santa RosaLaguna MajagüalZanjón MarruecoLago de AtitlánLaguna El CorchalCanal de ChiquimulillaBrazo Río AchiguateLago de IzabalSalinas La ReformaLago Petén ItzáZanjón El JoboPampa El CarrizalBrazo del Río María LindaZanjón MagueyesRiachuelo de La IglesiaRío Los EsclavosZanjón SuquiteRío NahualateRío San CarlosRío PayatzáPopular Waters