IGFA Captains and Guides
Central America and the Caribbean Region

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Derek Biel
[email protected]
Obsession Sportfishing
PO Box 1259
St Johns,
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
+1 268-462-3174 +1 268-464-3174
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJM4V68aMIk
https://www.antiguasportfishing.com
https://www.caribbeansportfishingcharters.com

Captain Derek Biel runs fishing charters throughout the Caribbean, but is based primarily out of Antigua. Captain Biel specializes in offshore fishing for billfish, dolphinfish, tuna and wahoo and offers trips on either the 45-foot Obsession, or the 55-foot Double Header.
 
 
Derek Biel
[email protected]
Caribbean Sportfishing Charters
PO Box 1259
St Johns,
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
+1 268-462-3174 +1 268-464-3174
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJM4V68aMIk
https://www.antiguasportfishing.com
https://www.caribbeansportfishingcharters.com

Captain Derek Biel runs fishing charters throughout the Caribbean, but is based primarily out of Antigua. Captain Biel specializes in offshore fishing for billfish, dolphinfish, tuna and wahoo and offers trips on either the 45-foot Obsession, or the 55-foot Double Header.
 
 

COSTA RICA

Benn Gilmour
[email protected]
Jackpot Sport Fishing
Berth C6
Marina Pez Vela
Quepos, Puntarenas 60601
COSTA RICA
+506 8458 4997
https://www.jackpotsportfishing.com
http://www.facebook.com/jackpotsportfishingcostarica
https://www.instagram.com/Jackpot_SportFishing/

Owner/Operator of Jackpot Sport Fishing, Captain Benn offers Inshore and Offshore Charters aboard his 31' GOOD DAY out of Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, Costa Rica. Target species include Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, the prized Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, Snook & more.
 
 
Bobby McGuinness
[email protected]
Costa Rica Sport Fishing
Bella Vista 2 Fila 4203
Golfito, Puntarenas 60701
COSTA RICA
+506 2775 0664 +1 506-813-2214
https://www.4costaricafishing.com

Captain Bobby McGuinness owns and operates Cazador Marlin Adventures and runs fishing charters aboard the Cazador, based primarily out of Golfito, Costa Rica. Captain McGuinness specializes in offshore fishing for billfish, dolphinfish and tuna, but also offers inshore trips for grouper, roosterfish, snapper and more.
 
 
Kevin Malone
[email protected]
Diablo Sportfishing

Uvita, Dominical
COSTA RICA
(252) 995-2965 (508) 733-4357 +506 8981 6096
https://www.diablosportfishing.com

Central - South Pacific. Inshore and Offshore fishing adventures. Dominical and Uvita area of Costa Rica.
 
 

CUBA

FRENCH WEST INDIES

GUADELOUPE

Julien Audonnet
[email protected] [email protected]
Julien Guide de Peche
163 Impasse Marcimain
St Felix


Le Gosier, 97190
GUADELOUPE
06-90593900
https://www.julienguidedepeche.com
https://julien_guide_peche_guadeloupe
https://julien guide de pêche guadeloupe

Captain Julien Audonnet runs inshore fishing charters based out of Guadeloupe and specializes in targeting bonefish, jacks, permit, snook, snapper and tarpon on both fly and light-tackle.
 
 

GUATEMALA

Edwar "Eddie" Bairez
[email protected] [email protected]
Captain Hook Fishing
Marina Pez Vela
Puerto Quetzal,
GUATEMALA
(251) 767-7400 +502 4296 7361
https://www.capthookfishing.com
https://Capt Hook Fishing

Capt. Eddie has been sport fishing for over 25 years. He takes this vast knowledge and is teaching and guiding new generations of sport fishing enthusiasts. The Captain Hook is a 43ft Willis with over 37,000 Billfish released and an amazing record of releasing 124 Sailfish in a day and 300 in 3 days. Come and join Capt. Eddie and his experienced crew. The Capt. Hook Fishes out of Marina Pez Vela in Puerto Quetzal. IGFA members recieved special discounts.
 
 
Jake Jordan
[email protected]
The Sailfish School
Casa Vieja,
GUATEMALA
(305) 872-6060
https://www.jakejordan.com

 
 

MEXICO

Dean Ettinger
[email protected]
Pure Magic Fishing
East Cape Baja
Los Barilles, Baja Sur California
MEXICO
(520) 378-3703
https://www.marlinmagicfishing.com

Come fish Baja Mexico's East Cape on the Pure Magic 48-foot sport fisher with Captain Dean Ettinger. You will target blue and black marlin, dorado, tuna, and wahoo. The current wahoo IGFA World Record on 30-pound class line was caught aboard the Pure Magic with Captain Ettinger.
 
 
Jaime Martinez
[email protected]
manzana 5 lote 26 sector P s/n, Marina Chahue
bahia de Santa Cruz Huatulco
Oaxaca
70987
MEXICO
9211502447
https://casa-nabani.com/es/
https://www.facebook.com/casanabanibedboat
https://www.instagram.com/casa_nabani/

Captain Jaime Martinez is the owner and cooperator of Casa Nabani, a fishing lodge located in Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico that sleeps up to 10 guests. Capitan Jaime is an avid sport fisherman and always ready to give the best.
 
 
Will Robins
[email protected]
Fly Fish Costa Maya Outfitters & Fly Shop LLC
Faro de Xcalak
Mahahual & Xcalak, Quintana Roo
77970
MEXICO
(904) 572-4066
https://www.flyfishcm.com

Capt. Will is a full-time fly and light tackle fishing guide and owner of 'Fly Fish Costa Maya fly shop and Outfitters' based in Mahahual and Xcalak, Mexico. A former England International Fly Fishing Team captain, he now runs guided wade and skiff trips, targeting bonefish, permit and tarpon, alongside jacks, cuda and other species. Will has a strong passion for permit fishing, enjoying nothing more than guiding clients to their first permit on fly!
 
 

NICARAGUA

Julio A. Castañeda
[email protected]
Captain JACC Charters
Reparto Montserrat, Casa #2
Chinanadega
25000
NICARAGUA
(786) 331-8418 +505 2341 0110 (786) 331-8418
https://www.nicaraguawestcoast.com

Captain Julio Castañeda fishes the west coast of Nicaragua for billfish and pelagic species including mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, roosterfish, mackerel, snapper, and more.
 
 

PANAMA

Horacio A. Clare, III
[email protected] [email protected]
Mr Popper Panama Outfitters
Costa Del Este, #84
Panama City
PANAMA
+507 6676-3400 (507) 271-4895
https://www.mrpopperpanama.com
https://@chichoclarefishing

Captain Horacio Clare fishes the Republic of Panama offering offshore and inshore saltwater fishing excursions whether trolling, jigging or popper fishing is your preference. Additionally he offers specialized freshwater fishing trips for peacock bass at Lago Gatun, located next to the Panama Canal which is the second biggest man-made lake in the world.
 
 
Captain Jorge Petti is owner and operator of Majo Fishing Lodge offering fishing charters in the Gulf of Panama. They are located in Vistamar Marina near one of the best places for sport fishing, accompanied by an excellent crew with top of the line tackle. Their fleet: includes a Rampage 31, Contender 32, Stamas 37, and a Viking 50. Captain Jorge and Majo Fishing Lodge will take your fishing experence to the highest level!
 
 
Michael "Zane" Andrews
[email protected] [email protected]
Cheers PTY
Pinas Bay
PANAMA
+507 6675-6008 (407) 843-0125
https://www.cheerspty.com

Zane Andrews was raised at the world famous Tropic Star Lodge, learning from some of the best captains and crews in the world. Having run one of the lodge boats for several years, Zane was able to rack up quite a few billfish numbers. Now located in Panama City, Panama.
 
 
Shane Jarvis
[email protected]
Isla Paridas
Gulf of Chirqui
Boca Chica
Chiriqui
00000
PANAMA
(866) 245-1492
https://fishpanamatoday.com/
https://www.facebook.com/panamafishing
https://instagram.com/panamafishing

 
 

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

UNITED STATES

PR

Antonio Flecha Perez
[email protected]
Culebra Fishing Charters
M7 Calle Topacio
Cayey, PR 00736-4868
UNITED STATES
(787) 640-8939
https://www.tflyfishing.com

Captain Flecha has over 25 years of fishing experience and is an accomplished fly tier and flats fisherman with extensive background in fly fishing in Puerto Rico. He is the owner of TFly shop and Culebra Fishing Charter, and is a full-time fly and light tackle fishing guide located on the beautiful island of Culebra, Puerto Rico. He targets tarpon, bonefish, permit and other popular species on flat boat or wading. Captain Flecha is recognized as the "Permit Whisperer" in Puerto Rico due to his passion for the flats' phantom. His personal records include: -Spin gear: •43" Snook / 8lb test mono -Fly: •110-115lb (estimated) / 20lb tippet on 6wt •32" Permit / 20lb tippet •34" Crevalle Jack / 15lb tippet