Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a tiny Central American country with a huge reputation as one of the best fishing destinations in the world. With over 800 miles of stunning coastline, Costa Rica boasts some of the most fertile fishing grounds worldwide.  The abundance of sport fish coupled with Costa Rica’s unparalleled natural beauty puts it at the top of every serious angler’s wish list of fishing destinations. Locations such as Los Suenos, Quepos, Tamarindo, and Golfito are world renowned for their awesome fishing, scenic natural beauty, and warm friendly people.

From the world famous Gold Coast in the Northern Pacific, to the stunning natural beauty of the Osa Peninsula in the South Pacific region, to the charm of Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast, Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful and biologically diverse places on Earth.  This tropical paradise is home to an enormous variety of wildlife including nearly 900 species of birds, monkeys, tapir, anteaters, colorful tree frogs, lizards, snakes, turtles, caiman, crocodiles, butterflies, and of course, fish species.  With majestic mountains, lush rainforests, and pristine beaches and coastlines, Costa Rica is a hot-spot for eco-tourism and adventure tours.  Hiking, nature tours, kayaking, white water rafting, scuba, snorkeling, birding, surfing, and fishing are all popular activities in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica Sportfishing

The fishing in Costa Rica is second to none. Known for its awesome billfish fishing, Costa Rica offers an amazing variety of fish species.  Black marlin, blue marlin, striped marlin, sailfish, wahoo, dorado (mahi-mahi, or dolphin fish), yellowfin tuna, and barracuda are prize deep water catches in Costa Rica’s waters. The Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica boasts the best tarpon fishing in the world at the Rio Colorado, as well as great fishing for snook and Cubera snapper.  Marlin and and sailfish are also seasonally caught in the deep waters off Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast.
Whether you choose the luxurious resort community of Los Suenos, the rugged and beautiful Osa Peninsula, the charming seaside village and amazing fishing of Quepos, the adventure loving spirit of Golfito, the laid back charm of the Caribbean, or any place in between, you cannot find a more beautiful, warm or friendly place for world class fishing than Costa Rica.







Costa Rica Roosterfish


Blue Marlin caught in Los Suenos