Visit A World Class Fishing Resort In Costa Rica And Discover The Thrill Of Catch And Release Of Sailfish, Blue & Black Marlin, Dorado, Tuna, & Waho

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Costa Rica plays host to excellent eco resorts and is an unsurpassed, diverse tourist destination. Bespoke excursions are available at these resorts which affords tourists the opportunity for offshore or inshore fishing. A new trend is kayak and onshore fishing, which bring its own excitement and richly rewards the participants.
These resorts are responsible for all the licensing, catering, beverages, top quality fishing gear including PENN, and a highly qualified, well-trained local crew who are fluent in English, for seamless communication. Their knowledge of the area including land and sea is priceless. Costa Rica has the largest professional sport fishing teams in Central America including captains and mates to assist all kinds of anglers, skilled or novices.
When participating in a fishing expedition at these resorts in Costa Rica, yellowfin tuna that weigh up to 300lbs can be, reeled in. 106lb roosterfish have been caught. Baitfish is driven into the area by the north and south offshore winds that cause an upwelling. Calm seas are the ideal hunting ground for large shoals of sailfish.
It is imperative ...
... to find a resort that has a reasonable fleet of Strike Tower boats or Boston Whaler Outrages, with sizes ranging from 24 to 35 foot, suited for inshore and offshore fishing in the calm waters of the coast. These boats are kitted out with Penn International spinning and conventional gear. If Temple Fork Fly Fishing gear is not suitable, guests are encouraged to bring their own gear.
Although the professional and helpful crews are willing to assist, anglers can use the help that they need or want, with the crew enhancing the visit rather than interfering, to make the excursion as pleasurable as possible.
Catch and release Pacific Ocean Bill Fishing for Sailfish, Striped, Blue and Black Marlin, Dorado, Tuna and Wahoo is a most sought after choice, using various methods such as live bait, trolling, casting, and fly-fishing.
Offshore fishing species include the blue Marlin, also referred to the lady in the blue dress, the most prevalent and present all year round. with November, December, March and April being the height of the Marlin season. Black Marlin are mostly spotted in July and August, together with the rarer Striped Marlin.
Although Sailfish numbers rise from November to May, they are ever-present all year round and their abundance makes it an easy catch. Dorado can be caught from January to May and then again in November and December. Wahoo can pop up any time, but are not popular along this coastline.
The main species of Tuna in Costa Rica is the Yellowfin. When schools of porpoises move offshore, it is possible to have a run in with a Yellowfin weighing in at 100 to 300 pounds. The Tuna accompany them and feed on the same baitfish. These beauties are most prevalent in July, August, November and December, peaking at the same time as the Marlin.
Before booking into a 5star fishing resort in Costa Rica, it is imperative to do some research. There are excellent resorts that offer a complete range of adventures both at sea or in the rainforest. A visit to The Osa Peninsula Conservation Area is a wonderful experience and should not be missed. Bespoke programs are available for the fainthearted armchair traveler as well as the white river rafter.
These Eco fishing resorts also offer excursions into the rainforests to experience this unique habitat and terrific wildlife, including the four monkey species of Costa Rica. The exhilaration of scaling the rocky river gorge to the Quebrada Clarita waterfall, before abseiling down a wall covered in moss. Expeditions include Corcovado National Park Rainforest, Osa Peninsula Matapalo Rainforest, Jungle Night Walk, Primate Tour, as well as Reptiles and Amphibians Tour.
Enjoy Golfo Dulce Expeditions by exploring the tropical fjords, filled with volcanic reefs and caves, which is a perfect habitat for marine life and conducive to breeding. Northern and Southern Humpback whales gather here to breed. Shoals of up to 10 000 dolphins have been spotted here. Enjoy snorkeling the Golfo Dulce, paddle boarding, mangrove or sunset kayaking, Whale, Dolphin & Turtle Watching, scuba diving or exploring the Osa Wildlife Sanctuary by boat.
When visiting Costa Rica, World-class Resorts will offer aquatic adventures on Pacific Ocean Expeditions. This is a holiday destination with no limits. Nestled on the blue waters of Golfo Dulce, enjoy Sunset Ocean kayaking, and surfing at Matapaloor Pavones Beach

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Crocodile Bay Resort Costa Rica, an award-winning Eco resort, is nestled on the indigo waters of the Golfo Duke. It is an activity-based destination, sporting the largest privately owned fleet of boats in Central America. This resort has been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence numerous times. Based on its biological diversity, The National Geographic Magazine has described it as the most intense place on earth. Crocodile Bay resort offers endless exciting activities for the not so faint-hearted traveler, including expeditions to the rain forests, wildlife photography workshops, and Pacific Ocean expeditions. Tourist accommodation is luxurious and world class, offering sea-to-table dining experiences. For more information, please visit https://www.crocodilebay.com