Marathon Tours And Travel - Costa Rica Fishing - An Angler's Fishing Vacation Paradise

That's only because you haven't been fishing in Costa Rica, if that sounds unreal. And striped marlin and a sailfish all in the same day, black, you can claim this feat by catching a blue. What is a super grand slam? How about the fact that no spot on earth has produced more "super grand slams" than the Pacific coastal waters of Costa Rica. What makes Costa Rica fishing so special?

This little country is in the perfect location for the hardy tropical game fish that fisherman love, ideally located just about nine degrees north of the equator. Costa Rica seems to be primed for angling action, along with a robust network of rivers and lakes, one on the Pacific and another on the Caribbean, with two major coastlines.

Roosterfish and tuna caught on these excursions closer to shore offer plenty of excitement, jacks, wahoo, and the dorado, going for big billfish. Cheaper prices can be had for coastal fishing vs. This is for four people with lunch and drinks included. Chartered fishing vessels run between $250-400 for a half day and $350-650 for a full day. Los Suenos resort (in Herradura) and Quepos in the central region and Golfito in the South, the main centers for fishing on the Pacific are Tamarindo and Playa Flamingo in the north. Or the more elusive but rewarding wahoo and roosterfish, this is not to mention the numerous dorado (mahi mahi) and tuna. And arguably the best place in the world for sailfish, the Pacific coast is a bastion for enormous billfish.

Costa Rica fishing during winter is generally better farther south in the waters of Golfo Dulce. Strong winds from December to March cause many fishing charters to move from the north to Quepos and Los Suenos on the central coast where there is great fishing year round. June and July are the best months for marlin in the north with June to October being best for dorado and tuna.

Can be caught year round, however, tarpon. Try beating 14kg for an IGFA record. The season runs from August to January with fall being the best time for trophy-sized fish. Snook fishing is also incredibly hot here if you're looking for some variety. Maybe you'll even land a trophy as some of these tarpon on the northeast coast get up to 155lbs/70kg. With some spots producing tarpon weighing an average of 80lbs/35kg you're sure to go home with some unforgettable moments. The rich rivers and lagoons opening into the Caribbean are a favorite hideout of monster tarpon and will give lightweight tackle enthusiasts a real rush. Then you must check out Costa Rica fishing on the Caribbean coast, if you've got tarpon fever.

As with saltwater fishing, all freshwater fishing is closed from September to December and a license is required, as a final note. All while under the looming cone of the still active Arenal Volcano, check out Lake Arenal where you can fight with the spunky guapote or rainbow bass which grows up to 8lbs/3.5kg and larger, for lake fishermen. The Cano Negro lagoon and the Rio San Juan along the border of Nicaragua both offer excellent tarpon and snook fishing. Rio Savegre is a favorite spot for catching many of these species. And bobo (a mullet that feeds on moss), mojarra (a toothed type of bluegill), guapote (rainbow bass), machaca (similar to shad), drum, you can find rainbow trout. The freshwater lakes and over a dozen rivers here produce a variety species that are fun to catch, in fact. Something many people don't know is that Costa Rica fishing is not just limited to saltwater.

Tamarindo is a particularly fun spot and Quepos is right next to gorgeous Manuel Antonio National Park. Canopy tours and surfing lessons are all easily arranged from most any of the Pacific coast towns, horseback riding, scuba diving, snorkeling, atv tours. You can spend the day out on a fishing boat while knowing that there are plenty of things to keep your family occupied. It's also nice to know that this is a fantastic destination for families as well, while Costa Rica fishing vacations will satisfy any angler's dreams.

It's Costa Rica's fishing that will leave you smiling, but in the end. It's also more developed than it's other neighbor countries and there are a great number of tour companies that will cater to your family's needs. Costa Rica is a great alternative to Mexico because it's still relatively close and doesn't have the overdeveloped feel of so many Mexican beach resort areas.