Costa Rica Sport Fishing
More than 40 fishing world records have been registered along the central and southern portions of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. With offshore waters that boast fish weighing between 4 and 400 pounds – including sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, snapper and more – it’s little surprise that the fishing here is so good. As such, sport fishing tours are a wonderful way for both beginners and experts alike to get their hands wet while reeling in a whopper. The tours, which employ well-equipped fishing boats, can be as short as a half day or as long as seven days. Certain seasons are better for certain types of fish, and some of the best fishing spots in the country are Manual Antonio, Playa Ocotal, and Uvita. To get an idea about what fish you will encounter during different parts of the year and of course where they are please familiarize yourself with our Costa Rica map here.
9 Things to Do
The Pacific coast of Costa Rica offers world class sport fishing for all ranges of fishermen, including novices and avid fisherman. The beauty and excitement of a day on the Pacific is hard to beat.
4 hrs
From $748This tour of the Papagayo Gulf will take you along the coast of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region. Guanacaste is a tropical region with abundant fish near its coast. You can book this tour as either a half-day or a full-day tour.
5 hrs
From $515During one of these tours, you’ll head out into the Papagayo Gulf and get the chance to hook a range of impressive fish. There’s no better way to experience Costa Rica’s coastal areas than by landing a massive fish.
4 hrs
From $872Go fishing in the Gulf of Nicoya with a captain who has over 15 years of experience. This catch-and-release tour introduces you to some of the enormous species you can find in this part of the deep blue sea.
3 hrs
From $482Head out into the Pacific Ocean for an exciting day of sport fishing and nature viewing on for either a half day tour of 5 hours or a for a full 8 hour day of fishing.
6 hrs
From $605Fishing on Lake Arenal is a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Arenal Volcano and the incredible landscape surrounding Lake Arenal.
5 hrs
From $205This tour offers a range of pickup options, and you’ll set sail from either Tambor or Montezuma. You can keep any of the small fish you catch, but keep in mind that you’ll need to set free any sailfish or marlin.
5 hrs
From $769Damas Island is just off the coast of Manual Antonio National Park, and mangrove forest lines Damas Island's coast. For this tour you will board a high-tech motorboat and glide past mangroves, and eventually reach a good place to go fishing.
4 hrs
From $65Playas del Coco is on the coast of the Guanacaste region, near a small beach town that has plenty of accommodations for visitors. This is a popular fishing beach for visitors and Costa Rican fishermen alike.
4 hrs
From $515- Elliot H.
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