Costa Rica is famous for its abundance of fish on both the east and west coasts. On the west coast. it is famous for Sailfish, Marlin and Roosterfish. Yellowfin Tuna are present all year and at certain times these fish can be caught over 200lb. On the east coast, the many estuaries and rivers are famous for their Tarpon.
The world-class resort in Costa Rica called Crocodile Bay has won so many awards on Trip Adviser that we class it as a must go for any big game angler. It is also the perfect destination to take your non-angling family, as the eco tours onsite are unbelievable and if you were to stay there for a whole month, you would never get through them.
This is a very exclusive trip based on only a few anglers plus our very own host, Paul Stevens. Paul has been big game fishing all over the world from Africa to Mauritius and has a few bill fish under his belt. If you have wanted to go big game fishing but struggled to find other friends to travel with then now is the perfect time to join us.
Silver King Lodge in Costa Rica has over the last few years built a reputation as one of the best huge Tarpon destinations around the world. Silver King Lodge is located in a lush tropical environment on the banks of the Rio Colorado on the northeast coast of Costa Rica.
Without doubt one of the world’s finest fly fishing Tarpon destinations that has managed to stay below the radar resulting in large and aggressive Tarpon who are not afraid to charge and inhale a fly. Overall, expect many shots at fish from 60 to over 200LBS each day as the Tarpon are active feeding fish with very little fishing pressure.
Costa Rica is a country in South America that is bordered on both sides by oceans, with the Pacific on the west and the Caribbean on the east. This country is rich with wildlife, with a quarter of its total land mass being made up by un-spoilt rainforests you will find animals such as Spider monkeys and many different birds on your doorstep.
The astonishing blue water fishing is the main attraction to Costa Rica with boats leaving the ports every day and heading out onto the open seas to do battle with some truly monstrous apex predators.
Our most popular destination in Costa Rica is Crocodile Bay. The stunning eco-resort of Crocodile Bay is set amongst the lush Costa Rican rainforest and is known around the world for its world-class big game fishing. The boats we use are fully equipped with all of the top branded fishing equipment which is free to use. You will also find large cooler boxes full of cold drinks of your choice plus a huge variety of food freshly prepared at the hotel and loaded on to the boats every day. Another reason why this destination is so popular is the huge array of eco tours on offer meaning it is very family friendly, one day you could be out fishing chasing down striking billfish and the next trekking through the amazing rainforest located a short drive away.
If you love Tarpon fishing, the will love the fishing within the local estuaries. There are many places you can visit in Costa Rica to sample incredible Tarpon fishing such as Silver King Lodge. Silver King Lodge is located in a lush tropical environment on the banks of the Rio Colorado on the northeast coast of Costa Rica. This daily food chain here is the source to hundreds of fish with the Tarpon being at the top of the chain. The gathering of baitfish is the reason why the Tarpon reach such huge sizes, on every trip there is the opportunity of hooking fish between 120lb to 200lb.
Another popular destination for Tarpon is Tarpon Lodge. The fishery consists of a vast system of freshwater rivers, creeks, and flooded lagoons surrounded by rainforest and swampland. You can expect to fish from simple but efficient river pangas, with 2 anglers per boat taking turns on the bow. Since the environment is dynamic, fishing situations can be varied, ranging from sight casting and blind casting. Overall, anglers can expect many shots at fish ranging from 60lb to 200lb each day as the Tarpon here are active feeding fish with very little exposure to fishing pressure.
For more information about fishing holidays to Costa Rica, contact our experienced team who will help you to plan and book the perfect fishing holiday.
