One small step for Capt David Salazar... One GIANT leap for Casa Vieja Lodge as our 35-ST Contender's are now at home in Guatemala. Capt David Salazar, Capt Nicho Alvarenga, and our Fleet's Chief Engineer Jorge Archilla made the beautiful, smooth and fast ride from Miami to the Caribbean side of Guatemala in three days, then put these beauties on trailers, and now both are in the cool Pacific waters.  If you are looking to do some inshore fishing in the morning and catch up with the rest of the Fleet's billfish releases by lunch, then the El Cadejo and Pez Raton are your best choice for comfort, speed, and all-around angling ability. Both boats are available NOW for bookings throughout the year and are the most competitive price in our fleet, full week packages starting at $2,250/per angler. Call us at 1-800- 882-4665 for more information or to secure your maiden voyage!

The 2014 Presidential Challenge of Guatemala is in its final year and will be held once again at Casa Vieja Lodge Nov 6-9th, 2014. This tournament is a part of the Billfish Tournament Series and is a top notch organized event bringing new and old friends together all competing for the win. For more information on this tournament click HERE or contact tournament coordinators at info@preschallenge.com.

The 2014 ILTTA is back in Puerto San Jose, Guatemala and Casa Vieja Lodge will be the host for this tournament Dec 5-6th, 2014. This all release light tackle tournament, ILTTA, boasts Member Clubs from just about every continent.  For information, registration, and Casa Vieja Lodge hotel inquiries please contact clubnauticogt@gmail.com.

Fly Fishing enthusiasts are cordially invited to join us for the Sixth Annual Jake Jordan Invitational Sailfish Fly Challenge, January 5-9th, 2015. This fun sailfish filled event is composed of teams of two anglers per gameboat and is limited to only 10 teams per tournament. Don't delay only two spaces remain! Interested anglers CLICK HERE & Contact Jake Jordan Keysjake@aol.com.

The rumors are true!! We are bringing back the beloved Premier Fishing Tournament, the 2015 No Sancocho Sailfish Shootout this Spring, April 16-18th, 2015. A big emphasis in this tournament is to have a great time, enjoy good company, and fantastic fishing. The best rule of the tournament is $20 paid for every Sancocho (bites missed) by anglers which is then donated to a local school in Puerto San Jose. Stay tuned for more information as this develops or email nosancocho@casaviejalodge.com, and secure your boat for these dates before someone else does!

Casa Vieja Lodge presented the award for the 2014 Top Release Boat of White Marlin Open to Sea Toy out of Ocean City, MD. Sea Toy released 9 White Marlin, 2 sailfish, and 1 Blue Marlin. Congrats to Sea Toy anglers Tommy Fowler, Larry McKinley, and Randy Merritt!

Casa Vieja Lodge is a sponsor for the 61st Annual Club Nautico International Billfish Tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico Sept 3-9, 2014. This historic event attracts anglers from around the world for its week long fishing and festivities. Stop by our tent on registration days to book a trip and say Hola!

Every year, The Billfish Foundation (TBF) recognizes the captains, mates and anglers (including youth and ladies) who tag and release the most billfish in each of the world’s oceans. The competition is categorized by billfish species, ocean, and whether the fish were tagged or released untagged.  Award winners are recognized at TBF’s Annual Tag & Release Awards Ceremony held during the Miami International Boat Show. Half way through the year we are proud to announce Casa Vieja Lodge has 3 of the top 5 Overall Tagging Captains, and the top 4 of the Top Tagging Captains for the Pacific Ocean: Capt Chris Sheeder, Capt David Salazar, Capt Nicho Alvarenga, and Capt Chico Alvarenga. Of course this isn't possible without the help of our mates and foremost our Anglers who choose to Tag Billfish! Check out the full report HERE and request to Tag Billfish on your next adventure!

"I'm sitting here wishing I was out fishing...at Casa Vieja Lodge!"