Fly 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. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are looking for a unique Caribbean adventure, the Jungle Tarpon Lodge is one of the best choices you will have within the breathtaking country of Costa Rica. This resort is quite literally nestled between the Caribbean Sea and the Parismina River lagoon providing you with a once in a life time close encounter with nature in more ways than one. You will see the sea turtles that nest on the beaches, the monkeys that live in the trees nearby the resort and dozens of different tropical birds flying above you. The Jungle Tarpon Lodge is located at the entrances of the Tortuguerro National Park, an attraction that cannot be missed. Read the rest of this entry »