Trip Details

 

 

In Venezuela blue marlin can be caught year around, but it's the winter and spring (Jan - May) that bring their larger concentrations to La Guaira waters. It is then that our boats average 4 to 8 shots per day, and have caught as many as 12 during a single full day charter. In the spring of 1999, 40 boats fishing the La Guaira Shootout set a new world record for most blue marlin caught during a tournament, amassing an incredible 256 blue marlin releases, more than 300 total billfish catches, and 11 grand slams achieved by participants in 3 days. Fishing for the blues centers around the famous La Guaira Bank, known locally as "El Placer," an underwater mound that rises nearly 50 fathoms from a 140-plus fathoms depth of the surrounding bottom. About 4 miles wide and 14 miles long, La Guaira Bank is just a brief 30 to 40-minute run from where the boats are docked. Aside from the incredible blue marlin action, the run of white marlin that takes place in La Guaira during the fall (August - December) is unparalleled and lets not forget the sailfishing. Many anglers easily amass double digit releases then, and some of our boats have recorded over 30 in a single day.

 

Trip Duration

 

5 days / 4 nights / 3 days fishing

 

Package Price - 2008 Season Rates

 

$1,435 per person (double occupancy - 4 per boat), plus airfare to Caracas

 

Deposit Amount

 

50% per person. Balance due 60 days prior to arrival date.

 

Package Includes

 

• All necessary ground transportation within Venezuela. Lodging at Hotel Ole Caribe (double occupancy)
• Fishing boat with fuel and crew - 45' Chris Craft Guarimba
• Fishing tackle
• Lunch, beer, and soft drinks on the boat
• Full days of guided fishing

Not Included

 

• International airfare, meals at Hotel, airport departure tax and gratuities. All rates are per-person, double occupancy unless noted otherwise. Passport: For entry into Venezuela, U.S. citizens must present valid passports that will not expire for at least six months after arrival, and a roundtrip/outbound ticket  
• Tips – Gratuities for guides and staff
• A deposit of 50% per guest is required within 10 days of the reservation request. The balance is due 60 days prior to scheduled arrival date.

Season

 

In Venezuela blue marlin can be caught year around, but it's the winter and spring (Jan - May) that bring their larger concentrations to La Guaira waters. Aside from the incredible blue marlin action, the run of white marlin that takes place in La Guaira during the fall (August - December) is unparalleled and lets not forget the sailfishing.

 

Available Dates

 

We are now accepting reservations for the current fishing season as well as the 2009 season. Contact us for available dates. We recommend that you book early to get the dates you want.

 

*Trip Cancellation and Travel Insurance is Recommended 

 

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