The deep waters of Costa Rica are abundant in fish. The fish variety is so diverse that the country has become famous for deep sea fishing expeditions. Your Costa Rican experience is incomplete without indulging in deep sea fishing. Here are some best places to go fishing in Costa Rica.
Los Suenos Marina, Central Pacific
This place is located next to the Los Suenos Resort found in Jaco/Herradura area. It has a vibrant setting and offers unparalleled luxury. The government sanctions Los Suenos Marina for operating as a service port for many sport fishing boats in the region. You can find Roosterfish and marlin in abundance here.
Crocodile Bay Sportfishing Resort, Osa Peninsula
This deluxe ecolodge is heaven for sportfishing enthusiast. It is situated on the Osa Peninsula and offers offshore, inshore, kayaking, and shore fishing. The resort recommends using the safer circle hooks and advises its visitors to release the catch back to the ocean. The number of private fishing boats at crocodile bay is simply tremendous.
You can catch the Pacific sailfish all year long. Their numbers sore considerably during winter. Inshore fishing at Gulfo Dulce will fetch you Grouper, Trevally, Roosterfish, Bluefin, and Snapper. Fishing outside Gulfo Dulce, you can catch sailfish blue, striped and black marlin, and many other varieties.
Tamarindo Sportfishing, Guanacaste
Fishing conditions in Tamarindo is excellent all year long. There are half and full-day fishing charters available from Tamarindo. But the fishing conditions do vary from one month to another. Mid-April to August is the season for billfish. You can go on a 9-hour, full-day fishing trip to catch sailfish and marlin. There is also a 5-hour trip that is appropriate for inshore fishing. You can find amberjack, snapper, and Roosterfish on this trip. Do you want to fish offshore? You can check out the 7-hour fishing trips as well.
Marina Papagayo, Papagayo Peninsula
The Marina Papagayo is the newest marina in Costa Rica. This place has made deep sea fishing Costa Rica environment-friendly. Located next to the AndazPapagayo Resort, the Marina Papagayo can hold large yachts up to 220′ in length. Papagayo waters are rich in Marlin, tuna, and Roosterfish.
Quepos, Central Pacific
Quepos is situated in the central Pacific coast and is famous as a sportfishing destination. What’s more, it is also called as the sailfish capital of the world. Nevertheless, you can find snapper, Roosterfish, Marlin, and Dorado in large numbers here. You can enjoy full or half-day inshore and offshore fishing as well.
Catch & Release on Lake Arenal
Deep sea fishing Costa Rica is made more splendid with Lake Arenal. It is one of the most popular inland fishing spots in Costa Rica. Enjoy fishing for rainbow bass or freshwater guapote. Get lucky by catching the fighting machaca fish. You can choose to have a seasoned guide who will point out the right fishing spots.
Costa Rican fishing experience is fun-filled and unique. A large variety of aquatic life have made the Costa Rican waters as their home.These varieties will leave you spell-bound and make your vacation unforgettable.
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