Costa Rica is a popular fishing destination with several charter companies offering packages that include everything from accommodations to all the necessary equipment for a great fishing trip. Costa Rica has saltwater and freshwater sport fishing off its Pacific and Caribbean coast lines. Marlin, Dorado and tuna are just some of the many fish that can be caught in Costa Rica's waters year-round.
Select a destination you wish to visit. Costa Rica has North Pacific, Central Pacific and South Pacific charters on its west coast and Caribbean charters on its east coast. Drake Bay, Puerto Jimenez and Golfito in the South Pacific are known for marlin, sailfish, Dorado, roosterfish, wahoo and snook. Tamarindo, Flamingo and Carrillo in the North Pacific are home to marlin, sailfish, roosterfish, Dorado, tuna and wahoo. Tortuguero and Barra del Colorado on the Caribbean Coast have tarpon, snook, calba, billfish, wahoo, Dorado and tripletail.
Choose a charter company that suits your fishing needs. The charter Talking Fish can accommodate up to six anglers and makes trips out of Tamarindo in the North Pacific. Macushla charters trips on a 38-foot custom Sport Fisher boat out of Playa Herradura in the Central Pacific. Jodari charters trips out of Puerto Jimenez in the South Pacific on a 30-foot Island Hopper. On the Caribbean side, Bull Shark charters trips out of Tortuguero and Barra del Colorado and has more than 30 years of sport fishing experience.
Decide if you have additional needs like accommodations. Macushla in Playa Herradura offers daily, weekly and monthly packages that includes airport transfers, condominium rental and amenities like a pool and fitness facility. The Jodari charter in Puerto Jimenez also offers over-night deals that include either half-day or full-day fishing excursions.
