Fishing in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the most popular fishing destinations in the world. This tiny little country is filled with inland lakes, contains miles of rivers, and offers two coastlines, the west coast with the majestic Pacific Ocean, the east coast with the turquoise blue water of the Caribbean Sea.
Costa Rica offers literally hundreds of miles of picturesque coastline and world-class inshore and offshore fishing.
When you fish with us, you can tailor your expedition to target any of the following species of fish: Sailfish, Tuna, Red Snapper, Yellowfin Tuna, Cubera Snapper, Grouper, Snook, Dorado, Rooster fish, Wahoo, Jackfish among many other species. We offer inshore and offshore fishing tours off the coast of Mal País.
Inshore Fishing
Inshore fishing in Costa Rica targets a variety of species of fish such as: roosterfish, cubera snapper, red snapper, yellowfin tuna, mahi mahi and mackerel, all these species are plentiful year round just off our shorelines. Inshore fishing requires less specialized equipment than offshore fishing, but can be just as challenging and exciting.
Our tour operator charters inshore fishing in hot spots all along the coastline of Mal País & Santa Teresa. We provide you with the professional fishing gear and bait you'll need to ensure your fishing trip is successful. We have the necessary gear to offer 3 different fishing techniques: Trolling, Casting or Deep Bottom Fishing. Our experienced captain and bilingual guide will recommend the best fishing spot of the day according to their ocean knowledge and weather conditions, so you can enjoy an amazing journey.
This tour also gives you the chance to spot some marine wildlife (sea birds, whales, dolphins and turtles) and to witness beautiful views of the coastline.
Our Inshore fishing tour is 3 hours long, including water and fresh fruit.
Quick Guide:
Tour Availability: daily (weather permitting, i.e. tide and swell conditions).
Departure times: 6:00am, 7:00am or 230pm.
Length of tour: 3 hours. Tours can be extended for an additional cost per hour.
Transportation: The boat departs from Mal Pais fishing village. Please let us know if you will have a car rental or if you need us to provide round trip transportation from/to your hotel.
What to bring: swimwear, sandals, hat, sunglasses, sun protection, towel and camera.
Notes: A maximum of 4-5 people per boat is recommended. You’re welcome to keep your catch and have the kitchen at your hotel prepare it for you.
Offshore Fishing
The calm, warm waters off the shore of Costa Rica produce some of the most exciting offshore fishing, you can expect to catch Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Yellow fin Tuna, Mahi Mahi and more.
Our captains are well known for their persistent and competitive nature and are all trained to ensure that our guests experience the ultimate fishing adventure.
This tour takes you further into open sea off the Nicoya Peninsula; our Offshore Fishing tour is 8 hours long, and includes water, soft drinks, fresh fruit, lunch and additional snacks.
Quick Guide:
Tour Availability: daily (weather permitting, i.e. tide and swell conditions).
Departure times: 6:00am, 7:00am or 8am.
Length of tour: 8 hours.
Transportation: The boat departs from Mal Pais fishing village. Please let us know if you will have a car rental or if you need us to provide round trip transportation from/to your hotel.
What to bring: swimwear, sandals, hat, sunglasses, sun protection, towel and camera.
Notes: A maximum of 4-5 people per boat is recommended. You’re welcome to keep your catch (as long as it's not a catch and release species) and have the kitchen at your hotel prepare it for you.