Fishing in Guatemala
Guatemala is no Alaska, the fishing is something else entirely, but Guatemala is an up and coming area for fishing, and it’s still CHEAP! That’s a big draw. You can pay half the amount, get all the alcohol you can drink if you drink on fishing boats, and get a full set of fishing in with great availability. Guatemala’s fishing remains largely untapped, meaning the fish are more prevalent.
You do have to be careful about other predators. For example, while you might want to learn to respond properly to a bear when in Alaska, but when in Guatemala, you might want to worry a little more about alligators and crocodiles. These creatures can get into the thousands when it comes to weight, and there are villagers who believe that feeding them on a regular basis will keep them from eating people, dogs, or farm animals.
Unfortunately, this just keeps the land based creatures coming back and associating humans with foods. Actually, there’s not much you can do except for try to move in different directions a lot, as crocodiles and alligators have a harder time changing directions like that. However, if you try freezing like you would with a bear, you are going to become alligator/crocodile bait.
However, the fishing is something to be rivaled. If you make the commitment to go down and stay safe, Guatemala offers a variety of fish such as marlin, dorado, and many other species. The best part is that there are plenty of big companies and boats willing to give you a real deal that includes accommodations that really aren’t too bad for what you’re paying.
Even if you stay in lower accommodations or even the boat to save a little money, the reality is that it’s all about the fishing. If you are looking for the real bang for your buck, Guatemala is without question the place to go right now.