Costa Rica Fishing

Sport fishing in Costa Rica is excellent on both coasts and there are game fish to be caught during all months of the year.  Fishing is of the ‘catch and release’ variety (although a small number are kept for trophies or for eating) and prices vary greatly in price depending on the boat, outfitter and region.  Several world record fish have been caught off the coasts of Costa Rica.  On the Pacific Coast, Ocotal/Coco, Tamarindo, Jaco, Quepos and the Osa Peninsula are all fishing hot spots with various charter companies.  On the Caribbean Coast, Tortuguero and Barra Colorado are popular.  The slowest fishing months are September through November on the Pacific and June and July on the Caribbean, though this varies from region to region.  Marlin, Roosterfish, Dorado (Mahi Mahi), Sailfish, Tarpon and Snook (on the Caribbean) as well as Yellowfin Tuna are the prime targets.
 

Costa Rica Outdoors is a well-established operation, run by longtime resident, fisherman, and outdoor writer Jerry Ruhlow, that specializes in booking fishing trips around the country.

Fishing Lodges

Aguila de Osa Inn  is a luxury lodge catering to anglers in Drake Bay.

The Río Colorado Lodge is located at the Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge.

Roy's Zancudo Lodge  is located in Playa Zancudo.

Silver King Lodge  is a luxury lodge at Barra del Colorado.

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