At Marlin University, we teach you the best and most-exciting techniques to catch billfish. Whether you're a weekend warrior or tournament angler, our professional instructors share their knowledge, experience and passion with you. Marlin University is not just an ordinary fishing experience, it's the best fishing trip you'll ever take. We host you at the hottest billfish locations and help you land the strongest billfish in the world. Target blue marlin, black marlin, white marlin, striped marlin and sailfish at top destinations .

2021 Marlin University Dates & Locations

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Panama Marlin University

Sport Fish Panama Lodge January 23 - 29, 2021 ($6,500.00)
Since 2005, Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge has been Panama's world-class saltwater fisheries’ ground zero! Get ready for an exciting trip as we fish with Capt. Shane Jarvis and his crew from this upscale “off-the-grid” sport-fishing lodge. Closest to the famed Hannibal Bank and Isla Montuosa, the Lodge is located 12 miles off the Pacific coast on the undeveloped jungle island of Isla Parida—inside Panama's Chiriquí National Marine Park in the heart of the Gulf of Chiriquí. Limited to 12 students.

Costa Rica Marlin University

Los Suenos February 9 - 14, 2021 ($6,300.00)
Visit Costa Rica’s fishing paradise, full of billfish strikes and calm seas. The main sailfish season runs from January through April, but anglers catch marlin and sailfish here every month of the year. Learn the most advanced techniques and pitch to teased-up billfish right in the prop wash. We fish on board the famous Maverick Sportfishing “Fly” boats and stay in the most luxurious condos at Los Sueños Resort & Marina.
Limited to 16 students.

Ladies Only Costa Rica Marlin University

Ladies Only Costa Rica (Los Suenos) March 9 - 14, 2021 ($6,300.00)
For ladies, taught by ladies! This MU pairs female anglers with top female professionals for the ultimate learning experience! Whether you’re looking to take your first-ever swing at a billfish or fine-tune your angling technique, these ladies are ready to help. We fish on board the famous Maverick Sportfishing “Fly” boats and stay in the most luxurious condos at Los Sueños Resort & Marina.
Limited to 16 students.

Guatemala Marlin University

Casa Vieja Lodge May 16 - 21, 2021 ($6,000.00)
Guatemala’s huge numbers of billfish make it impossible to pass up. Almost nowhere else in the world can offer this many shots at sailfish and marlin, and we make sure you’re there during the prime season. Guatemala’s prolific Pacific Coast is the perfect place to learn the bait-and-switch technique. We stay at the Casa Vieja Lodge and fish aboard their fleet of top-notch vessels.
Limited to 16 students.

Australia Marlin University

Australia - Great Barrier Reef - November 2021 ($11,000.00)
The section of the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns north to just past Lizard Island holds more 800-plus pound black marlin than any other spot in the world. If you are serious about catching a marlin of significant size, then you can’t beat the action on the GBR, even when the fishing is slow! Our trip to Australia is epic big-game fishing at its best. We fish hard for five days and relax on board our own mothership, the 114-foot motoryacht, Beluga.
Limited to 10 students.

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Costa Rica Guest Fee ($1,750.00)
Costa Rica Ladies Only Guest Fee ($1,750.00)
Guatemala Guest Fee ($1,750.00)

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The cost for your comprehensive Marlin University class varies per location. A fifty percent (50%), deposit must accompany each enrollment. The balance of school tuition must be paid 30 days in advance of your scheduled school session.

REFUND POLICY:

Panama, Costa Rica and Guatemala classes: Payments made on your trip are refundable for cancellations received, in writing, at least sixty-one (61) days prior to the class date, less a $1,000 per person cancellation fee ($500 may be applied towards a trip within one year of your cancellation). If you cancel your trip, for whatever reason, 0-60 days prior to the class date, all payments will be nonrefundable.

Australia class: Payments made on your trip are refundable for cancellations received, in writing, at least ninety-one (91) days prior to the class date, less a $1,000 per person cancellation fee ($500 may be applied towards a trip within one year of your cancellation). If you cancel your trip, for whatever reason, 0-90 days prior to the class date, all payments will be nonrefundable.

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