Marlin Fishing Costa Rica
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.
Black Marlin is most common throughout the area of Quepos which is only a short distance from Manuel Antonio. You do not have to be an experienced angler to reel in a Marlin of any kind, when you are with a guide they will take you through each step to ensure your safety throughout the process as well as the catch. Fighting with a Marlin is unlike anything you have ever done. Marlin like to jump out of the water as high as they can in order to shake the hook free from their jaw and this can be startling for new sport anglers. When you hear Marlin fishing stories where a angler was fighting for more than 5 hours to make the catch, this is no exaggeration.
Since fly fishing is becoming one of the most popular tourist attractions for sporting enthusiasts in Costa Rica today, it should come as no surprise to you that there is a wide variety of destinations and fishing lodges that can provide you with the ultimate Marlin fishing experience. Although the most popular and by far hottest spot for Marlin during the winter months of the year is Quepos, there are many other spots in Costa Rica where Marlin can be found.
This type of extreme sport fishing can cost more than a charter fishing trip but if you are looking to catch a Marlin, this is an experience you are willing to pay for. With guided tours and local anglers who have no doubt fought for their Marlin at least once before, you will be in good hands. Take your fishing stories and adventures to the next level when you try fly fishing for Marlin and spend 5 exhilarating hours fighting for the biggest fish you have ever caught!