Fishing Guide

Welcome to our Costa Rica Fishing Guide. We are attempting to assemble the largest online fishing guide for Costa Rica. Check back often for free information about things to see and do, maps,  suggestions and other Costa Rica fishing tips.

Destinations

  • Manuel Antonio and Quepos

    Manuel Antonio and Quepos

    Manuel Antonio is historically referred to as ‘the sport fishing capital of Costa Rica.’ Now only 2.5...

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  • Caribbean Coast

    Caribbean Coast

    The Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica is not known for it’s tourist friendly swimming beaches or luxury...

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  • Los Sueños and Jaco

    Los Sueños and Jaco

    The Central Pacific region of Costa Rica is home to some of Costa Rica’s most popular beaches because...

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  • Guanacaste

    Guanacaste

    The northwest Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, known as Guanacaste, is the country’s hottest and driest...

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  • Arenal

    Arenal

    Lake Arenal is truly a freshwater fisherman’s dream. A morning spent fishing on this beautiful lake...

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  • Osa Peninsula

    Osa Peninsula

    It’s said that more than half of all of Costa Rica’s animal species live in the Osa Peninsula. This...

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  • Caño Negro

    Caño Negro

    Just north of Lake Arenal is one of Costa Rica’s most unexplored and wild national parks, the Caño...

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  • Tortuguero

    Tortuguero

    Often compared to Venice and the Amazon, for its navegable canals, the town of Tortuguero is one of Costa...

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  • Papagayo

    Papagayo

    The Peninsula of Papagayo is located in the Costa Rican Pacific, right in the province of Guanacaste....

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  • Tamarindo

    Tamarindo

    The beach town of Tamarindo is known for being a world famous surfers’ destination, with waves that are...

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  • Conchal

    Conchal

    Millions of tiny seashell pieces comprise the white sands of Playa Conchal making it one of Costa Rica’s...

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  • Playas del Coco

    Playas del Coco

    Located less than an hour away from Liberia International Airport, Playas del Coco is one of the most...

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  • Puerto Viejo

    Puerto Viejo

    The town of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is located in the province of Limón, perhaps Costa Rica’s warmest...

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  • Nosara

    Nosara

    Nosara is located in the province of Guanacaste and because of its dreamlike location has become the most...

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  • Nicoya

    Nicoya

    The Nicoya Peninsula is home to some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches, including Playa Samara,...

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  • San Jose Area

    San Jose Area

    The Central Valley is the most culturally exciting area in Costa Rica, with countless museums, art...

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Fish Species

  • Marlin

    Marlin

    The largest and most sought after game-fish. Those lucky enough to fight and land one of these monsters...

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  • Tarpon

    Tarpon

    Tarpon are found in shallow, warm tropical waters in the Atlantic ocean from the Caribbean to the coast of...

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  • Sailfish

    Sailfish

    An extremely acrobatic and fast fish, the sailfish is a staple of sport fishing in Costa Rica. Once...

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  • Dorado

    Dorado

    This colorful and acrobatic fish is a favorite game fish all over the world. While small dorados can be...

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  • Wahoo

    Wahoo

    Without little argument, anglers around the world agree the wahoo is the fastest fish in the ocean...

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  • Yellowfin Tuna

    Yellowfin Tuna

    One of the strongest fish in the sea, once hooked you’ll see why people refer to tuna as a ‘ball of...

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  • Roosterfish

    Roosterfish

    The target and prize of most serious in-shore fisherman, the roosterfish is one of Costa Rica’s most...

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  • Snapper

    Snapper

    Snapper are found in the Pacific Ocean from Southern California to Peru and in tropical and temperate...

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  • Snook

    Snook

    Snook are found literally all over Costa Rica – from the Caribbean Coast to the Pacific Coast to the...

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  • Rainbow Bass

    Rainbow Bass

    Rainbow Bass are part of the cichlid family, which includes oscars, wrasse, angel fish, the closely...

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  • Machaca

    Machaca

    Machaca are one of the most aggressive and hardest fighting fresh water fish in Costa Rica, so much so...

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Fishing in Costa Rica

  • Fishing in Costa Rica

    Fishing in Costa Rica

    Naturalists, biologists and savvy travelers have been coming to Costa Rica for decades to explore and...

    Fishing in Costa Rica

  • Costa Rica Fishing Tournaments

    Costa Rica Fishing Tournaments

    Many international billfish tournaments have been around for over a decade, and the fishing is so...

    Fishing in Costa Rica

  • Fishing Seasons

    Fishing Seasons

    When planning an international fishing vacation it is imperative to know when to come and where to go if...

    Fishing in Costa Rica