Lake Arenal is having its typical high windy condition of December to February and regardless, the fishing is still good for medium sized fish, along the shore and when deep trolling with Hi-D sinking lines with White/Silver or Yellow streamer flies. Pencil poppers are dynamite in the mornings fished along the shore and banks, rear structure and floating grass beds. Strong 30 lb. shock tippets are advised. The Arenal Volcano is now calm but mainly under cloud, with some occasional occurrence of acid rain and ash fall on the southern end of the lake.

On the Pacific coast there are also good opportunities to wet wade and fish the more tropical rivers for Machin, Snook, Drum, Machaca and Guapote using light tackle.

Pacific fly fishing has been very good along the Central and Northern coast, with lots of success on Sailfish, Marlin, Giant Tuna and Dorado. Coastal Pacific fly fishing is also giving results for Black Snook, Roosterfish and Snappers. Coastal fishing is consistently good off Golfito and Osa Peninsula in the South and off the rocky points or river mouths in the North. Special inshore fishing trips to the northern Pacific near the Santa Rosa National Park are ideal for fishing Roosterfish and Pacific Snook. This is mainly a tidal fishery and so will depend upon the ideal tides and water conditions. Fishing the river mouths flowing into the Pacific is also very productive at present. These are mainly custom trips and are a lot of fun and a great eco-adventure. The fishing off Garza and Nosara has been very good, especially the Inshore Fishing. (more…)

Costa Rica is quickly becoming one of the most popular vacation destinations within Central America today. If not for its beautiful atmosphere, scenery and wildlife it is because of the fly fishing adventure excursions that are catching the attention of anglers everywhere. There are dozens of lodges throughout Costa Rica that have been created to cater to those who love to fish and are interested in catching a number of different game fish throughout their stay. (more…)

There are many different reasons to visit Costa Rica today from the beautiful landscapes and environment to the amazing sport fishing adventures that can only be found in Costa Rica. This country has many different features and benefits that are attracting more and more attention from travellers located all over the world. Finding the right accommodations in Costa Rica is one of the most important parts of booking your trip so you can be sure the lodgings you choose offer all the fishing and outdoor adventures you are looking to enjoy during your stay; the Golfito Sailfish Lodge should be at the top of your list. (more…)

In the Southern Pacific area of Costa Rica there are many sport fishing adventures to choose from and Aldea del Rio offers the most affordable of all. Travelling to Costa Rica can be an expensive endeavour and you want to be able to afford fun activities when you get there, and the Aldea del Rio allows you to do just that. Aldea del Rio is located in the small and quite village of Sierpe and this is exactly where your fishing charters will depart from. After your boat leaves the small fishing docks of Sierpe you will spend about 20minutes travelling down the Sierpe River and before you know it you are in the open Pacific Ocean. (more…)

When most people think of Costa Rica they generally think of laying on the beach and taking in the tropical sun as well as visiting the volcanoes and nearby attractions. For those of you who love fishing, deep sea fishing should be the first thing you think of when you consider travelling to Costa Rica for your vacation time this winter. Many of the accommodations throughout the coastal areas of Costa Rica offer deep sea fishing vacation packages that can be booked well in advance to make sure that you have the opportunity to enjoy deep sea fishing on your vacation.

Some of the most popular deep sea fishing packages you will find will include your lodging for up to 7days, your transportation from the airport, 3-4 days of charter and fly fishing as well as complimentary breakfasts throughout your stay. This type of package is completely customizable for those who are staying longer, want a more expensive room, etc. When you are choosing your lodging throughout Costa Rica make sure to consider the exclusive fishing lodges that exist on the Caribbean as well as the Pacific side of the country to further enhance your fishing activities. When you book a lodging like this you don’t have to worry about the rest of your family if they are looking for other excursions, no matter where you stay in Costa Rica, excursions are always near by. (more…)

The Silver King Lodge offers the best fishing guides to take you through the eastern coast of the country and catch large game fish and other types of pan fish that you have never seen before. You can learn how to fly fish from the professionals as well as take in any one of the many tours and excursions that make Costa Rica the number one place to be for winter vacationers. Do you want to spend your vacation in the jungle and still experience the luxury of a 5-star hotel? The Silver King Lodge can make this happen for you with their single, air-conditioned cabins that each offer Wi-Fi connection to keep you in contact with your friends and family during your stay.

After a long day out on the ocean you can come back to the Silver King Lodge and cool off under the cool waterfall pool or relax on the beach to soak in the full environment Costa Rica has to offer. From here you can take in one of their famous gourmet, buffet style meals and retire to your private cabin that appears to be much more than a cabin, it is breathtaking! When you book at stay at the Silver King Lodge you don’t have to worry about bringing anything with you, they even do your laundry at your request so you don’t have to worry about a thing during your stay. (more…)

Fly fishing is quickly becoming the most popular excursion within Costa Rica because of the incredibly large variety of species which can be caught through this exhilarating form of fishing. Every avid angler wants the opportunity to catch a Marlin at one time or another and Costa Rica offers a wide variety of Marlin that can be caught throughout many different areas of the country and contrary to what you may think, catching a Marlin is not that unheard of. Many tourists return home from their Costa Rican adventure with pictures and fishing stories of their fight with the famous Marlin.

Quepos is one of the most highly recommended coastal towns on the Pacific side of Costa Rica when it comes to fly fishing for Marlin. Blue and Black Marlin are the most common, however once in awhile a striped Marlin is caught and released because of its rarity. Offshore fly fishing is the absolute best way to catch Marlin and anytime during the months from December to May. The high season for this type of extreme sport fishing is from January through to March and if fly fishing is your choice of excursion during your stay it is always beneficial to book ahead because locals often take advantage of this new popular sporting event as well. (more…)

Planning a Costa Rica fishing vacation can take a lot of work because now more than ever there are dozens of different fishing lodges, booking companies and vacation touring companies waiting to get your business. This type of variety can make for a difficult choice. Although there is far more to Costa Rica than fly fishing, hundreds if not thousands of tourists a year come strictly for the fishing and there are many different types of fishing vacation packages you can choose from today.

Within the area of the Osa Peninsula, which is only about 30miles north of the Panama border, you will find the best sport fishing vacation packages and excursions. With the Pacific Ocean and the Gulfo Dulce to choose from when it comes to your fly fishing needs, you have more options here than anywhere else in the country. Here you will find dozens of different accommodations, including speciality fishing lodges to make for the perfect fishing vacation. Also, if you are interested in all-inclusive accommodations within the area, the Crocodile Bay Lodge is a great combination of the two luxuries; fishing resort and all-inclusive convenience. (more…)

Combine kayaking and fishing and you have a fun, tropical adventure within the boundaries of beautiful Costa Rica. Although kayaking is great exercise, you do not have to be in impeccable shape to take advantage of this amazing fishing excursion. You will be amazed just how much ground you can cover in a short amount of time, distracted by the beautiful scenery that only Costa Rica can offer. During your journey from shore out to the sea, you are trolling with deep sea fishing lures and using your own muscles and power to troll the line. There is nothing like fighting with a big fish while trying to balance on a kayak! (more…)