Welcome to the February edition, Pacific Fins Fishing Report, where we bring you the latest news from the world-renowned fishing waters of the Pacific coast. After an outstanding January with hot bites all around, we knew that February was going to continue to deliver, and it definitely did not disappoint. Both seasoned and novice anglers have been treated to some incredible catches.
The sailfish bite during February was exceptionally hot, providing some of the best action we’ve seen in a while! Anglers were landing multiple sailfish on many days, with many boats raising over 70 fish in a single trip. The hot bite was particularly strong both in the early mornings and late afternoons, as sailfish have been aggressively feeding on schools of baitfish in the area.
Another highlight about February, many fly fishermen traveled to Guatemala to challenge themselves and catch their fish on Fly. The combination of consistent sailfish and dorado action made it the perfect destination for those looking to test their skills.
Dorado (Mahi-Mahi) has also been plentiful. Dorado can be found in floating debris and while trolling for sails. These colorful fish have been a hit among anglers, both for their exciting fight and their great flavor on the grill. Expect dorado to range from 20 to 40 pounds, with larger 50lb+ specimens also making an appearance.
While the larger numbers of sailfish and the hard-fighting dorado have been stealing the spotlight, yellowfin tuna has also made an appearance this month. Several anglers have reported exciting encounters with yellowfin tuna, ranging from smaller to larger-sized fish. These tuna are typically found in deeper waters, often inside schools of spinner dolphins.
January kicked off the year with an amazing bite, and we knew February would follow suit—and it certainly did! February proved to be another incredible month for fishing in Guatemala, with blue marlins, sailfish, dorado, and even yellowfin tuna all showing up in strong numbers. The sailfish bite was exceptionally hot this month, and anglers were treated to some phenomenal action. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time visitor, the waters off Guatemala are teeming with opportunities. We look forward to another exciting month of fishing in March!
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February Fishing Report : |
February 2nd – 28th: Maverick – 754 sailfish raises, 622 bites and 407 releases. Blue Marlin: 1 Raise. Dorados: 25. Yellowfin Tuna: 2 (21 days of fishing). February 1st – 28st: Chechos – 339 sailfish raises, 276 bites and 184 releases. Dorado: 2.(9 days of fishing). February 1st – 28th: Gypsy – 615 sailfish raises, 473 bites and 297 releases (16 on the FLY). Blue Marlin: 5 raises, 4 bites and 1 release on the FLY!. Dorado: 29 (10 on the FLY!). (17 days fishing) February 1st – 28th: Knotwork – 627 sailfish raises, 448 bites and 291 releases (18 on FLY!). Blue Marlin: 4 raises, 2 bites and 1 released. Dorado: 46. (22 days of fishing). February 2nd – 28th: Bandido – 855 sailfish raises, 667 bites and 422 releases (32 on FLY). Blue Marlin: 7 raises, 5 bite and 2 releases. Dorado: 57. Yellowfin Tuna: 27 (24 days of fishing). February 1st – 28th: Libertad – 574 sailfish raises, 478 bites and 287 releases. Dorado: 5. (12 days of fishing). February 3rd: Tranquility – 21 sailfish raises, 17 bites and 10 releases (1 day of fishing). February 10th – 12th: Captain Hook – 169 sailfish raises, 143 bites and 76 releases. (3 days of fishing). February 27th – 28th: The King and I – 64 sailfish raises, 49 bites and 32 releases. (2 days of fishing). |

Congratulations to Clint Kadel for releasing a rare leucistic sailfish – that’s surely going to be one unique fish mount replica.










