What to Know Before Booking a Fishing Charter in Costa Rica

1. What to Know Before Booking a Fishing Charter in Costa Rica Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful places for anglers to visit and it boasts an incredible number of fish species that are just waiting for the right fisherman to dangle their hook in the water. However, when considering a fishing trip to the most biologically diverse place on the planet, it is wise to know what to consider before booking. Are you ready to strap in and reel in a yellowfin tuna that can reach up to 300 lbs? Do you think you have what it takes to beat the roosterfish resort record at 106 lbs? The upwelling caused by the offshore winds to the north and south moves baitfish into the area and leaves a flat ocean with one of the highest concentrations of sailfish in the world. What are you waiting for? Fishing in Costa Rica is a world-class experience and many resorts offer catch and release bill fishing in the Pacific Ocean for sailfish, striped, blue and black marlin, dorado, tuna, and wahoo. Costa Rica fishing options are as diverse as their clientele and include live bait, trolling, casting, and fly-fishing inshore and offshore. This means that a fishing excursion to Costa Rica will be gratifying regardless of the type of fisherman or angler you are. The offshore fishing species you can expect to catch include the marlin. The "lady in the blue dress" or blue marlin is the most common of the marlin and cruise the Costa Rican cobalt waters all year. The peak is in November and December as well as March and April. The black marlin is most abundant in July and August and a fair few striped marlins are around at the same time. Anglers can also expect to land a sailfish or dorado and tuna is one of the nicest catches in these waters. Yellowfin is the main tuna species in these waters. The big boys, those 100 to 300 pounds, can test

2. your back any day of the year if you are lucky enough to come across a school of porpoises offshore. The big tuna swim with them and they feed on the same baitfish. Football-size tunas hang around floating debris or peak in schools in July and August and November and December. It is therefore no wonder that the marlin peak at the same time and why fishermen interested in both species tend to frequent these waters during these times. Wahoos can also surprise you any day of the year but are not common in this area and those that catch them should count themselves lucky. Billfish is another favorite in Costa Rican waters. Wherever you fish for billfish in the world, the approach is a little different; each location has its style. Costa Rica is no exception. Most charter captains here troll a combination of teasers, lures, and natural baits, including bonito and ballyhoo. No matter where along the country's Pacific coast you look to charter a sport-fisher, keep in mind that communication is key to any good charter-fishing trip, and that should start before you step on the boat. Many wholesalers and captains rely on repeat business, so they want to be sure your trip provides more than a boat ride. Regardless of the type of fishing experience you are looking for, if all the info you need isn’t on an operation’s website, feel free to call and ask about such things as fishing hours, type of equipment, if fishing licenses are provided, if the crew are women- and child-friendly, and the level of English spoken on board. All of these things are important to know before booking the fishing experience of a lifetime. About Us Crocodile Bay Eco-Resort is the definitive destination for exploration and restoration that is truly beyond imagination. Where unforgettable fishing expeditions meet rainforest safaris to inspire the ultimate adventurer’s bucket list adventure. At Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica, rugged individualism and extreme self-reliance are honored and celebrated. Whether you’re an angler or an eco-adventurer—or a little bit of both—your days will be filled with pursuits that demand the notion of carpe diem. You may wish to come for the fishing, but you’ll stay for the opportunity to stand with Mother Nature and share in all the virtues of this incomparable locale. For more information on Crocodile Bay, please visit https://www.crocodilebay.com/.