Tarponville Lodge is the only renowned fly fishing lodge on Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean coast, a remote destination that offers one of the most consistent opportunities for giant Tarpon anywhere in the world. For anglers who like to pursue Silver Kings on the fly, it is a fishery of scale, power and prestige.
The Tarpon here average 80 to 90lb, with regular catches pushing well past 150lb. These are triple-digit fish that hit like a hammer, leap high and tear through backing in gill-rattling battles that demand both stamina and precision. It is a fishery where every cast carries the possibility of a lifetime encounter.
Days begin with short runs to the reef edge or river mouth. Anglers fish two sessions per day, totalling eight hours on the water, guided by seasoned local experts who tailor each outing to your pace and preference. High-quality fly tackle is available for hire, ensuring all anglers are well equipped for the challenge.
While Tarpon are the undisputed headline, the waters also hold Jacks, Dorado, Kingfish and Triggerfish to keep rods bent between battles. Yet the essence of Tarponville is its focus: this is a place where Tarpon dominate the tides and the imagination.
Off the water, the lodge provides simple comfort in a beachfront setting framed by jungle and Caribbean breeze. Rustic, secluded and built for anglers, it offers a setting that feels as wild as the fishery itself.
For those who like the idea of casting to triple-digit Tarpon by day and relaxing in barefoot Caribbean comfort by night, Tarponville is the purest Tarpon holiday in Central America.
The season runs from February to May & August to October.
Season: February to May & August to October
Peak: August
Weight: 40lb to 200lb
Average Weight: 70lb
Season: February to May & August to October
Peak: August
Weight: 5lb to 15lb
Average Weight: 8lb
Season: February to May & August to October
Peak: August
Weight: 5lb to 30lb
Average Weight: 10lb
Season: February to May & August to October
Peak: August
Weight: 3lb to 10lb
Average Weight: 6lb
Depart Any international airport - Arrive San Jose
Depart Any international airport - Arrive San Jose
Depart: TBA
Arrive: Tobías Bolaños International Airport
General Note
General Note
Please note: Depending on your chosen international airport, an overnight flight and/or hotel stay may be required, which may affect your departure and return dates. Your itinerary will be finalised once travel arrangements are confirmed.
Independent flight/travel arrangements can be accommodated, though our flight-inclusive packages are recommended to ensure seamless integration into your holiday plans.
Transfer from San Jose Airport to your overnight hotel
Transfer from San Jose Airport to your overnight hotel
Upon arrival and after collecting your luggage, you’ll need to take a taxi (not included) to your overnight hotel. Once you’ve checked in, the rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore at your leisure.
San Jose Standard Hotel
Overnight Accommodation
San Jose Standard Hotel in a Twin Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis
Travel from San Jose to Tarponville Lodge
Travel from San Jose to Tarponville Lodge
Early in the morning, after breakfast, you’ll be picked up and transferred to the Lodge, a journey of approximately 5 hours, depending on traffic. Once you arrive, you’ll have time to unpack, enjoy a delicious meal and some drinks, and get ready for your first day of fishing.
Tarponville Lodge
Overnight Accommodation
Tarponville Lodge in a Twin Room on a Full board basis
Fishing
Fishing
On your first two fishing days, and on each day of your holiday, you’ll get to enjoy some of the finest Tarpon fishing on the planet. Specialising in fly fishing, the lodge boasts one of the world’s richest Tarpon fisheries. It is home to an abundance of large fish, averaging around 80 to 90 pounds, with specimens frequently reaching over 150 pounds. If landing a Silver King into triple digits is your dream, Tarponville Lodge is your best bet, offering you a high chance of turning your dreams into a reality.
Tarponville Lodge
Overnight Accommodation
Tarponville Lodge in a Twin Room on a Full board basis
Fishing
Fishing
On your third, fourth, and fifth fishing days, and throughout your fishing week, your day will begin with breakfast at 6:30am, followed by a short walk back to the creek to meet the boat captain and prepare for the 7:00am departure. Fishing days are a total of eight hours per day, and the boat ride to the fishing grounds of the Sixoala River is around thirty minutes, depending on where the fish are.
A Typical Day At Tarponville:
Breakfast – 6:30am
Depart for fishing grounds – 7:00am
Lunch At The Lodge – 12:00pm
Depart for fishing grounds – 2:00pm
Fish until dark, then return for dinner and happy hour, with appetisers/beer/rum.
Tarponville Lodge
Overnight Accommodation
Tarponville Lodge in a Twin Room on a Full board basis
Travel from Tarponville Lodge to San Jose
Travel from Tarponville Lodge to San Jose
In the morning, after breakfast, you will be picked up and transferred back to San José, a journey of approximately 5 hours, depending on traffic. Once you arrive, the rest of the day is yours to relax and enjoy at your leisure before getting a good night’s sleep in preparation for your journey home.
San Jose Standard Hotel
Overnight Accommodation
San Jose Standard Hotel in a Twin Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis
Transfer from your overnight hotel to San Jose Airport
Transfer from your overnight hotel to San Jose Airport
In the morning, once you’ve packed your bags and checked out of your hotel, you’ll need to take a taxi (not included) back to the airport for your flight home.
Depart San Jose - Arrive Any international airport
Depart San Jose - Arrive Any international airport
Depart: Tobías Bolaños International Airport
Arrive: TBA
General Note
General Note
Please note: Depending on your chosen international airport, an overnight flight and/or hotel stay may be required, which may affect your departure and return dates. Your itinerary will be finalised once travel arrangements are confirmed.
Independent flight/travel arrangements can be accommodated, though our flight-inclusive packages are recommended to ensure seamless integration into your holiday plans.
Prices are shown per person and are based on twin rooms and two anglers per boat and per guide, unless otherwise specified. All prices are accurate at the time of publication but may vary slightly depending on factors such as travel dates, booking time, airline pricing, or fuel surcharges set by the operators.
Flights are always priced at the most competitive rates available at the time of enquiry to ensure you receive the best possible value when booking.
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| Travel Available Between These Dates | Days | Price | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2026 | 29/09/2026 | 9 | £5,262 | Enquire |
| 30/09/2026 | 30/10/2026 | 9 | £5,209 | Enquire |
| 28/02/2027 | 29/04/2027 | 9 | £5,584 | Enquire |
| 30/04/2027 | 30/05/2027 | 9 | £5,398 | Enquire |
| 31/07/2027 | 29/09/2027 | 9 | £5,451 | Enquire |
| 30/09/2027 | 30/10/2027 | 9 | £5,398 | Enquire |
| 29/02/2028 | 29/04/2028 | 9 | £5,783 | Enquire |
| 30/04/2028 | 30/05/2028 | 9 | £5,596 | Enquire |
| 31/07/2028 | 29/09/2028 | 9 | £5,650 | Enquire |
| 30/09/2028 | 30/10/2028 | 9 | £5,596 | Enquire |
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"Beautiful location, super-friendly staff, and the great fishing was an added bonus. It was a nice touch to be able to hire all the necessary tackle too. I would highly recommend this lodge and will most certainly be back. Thank you all. "
"It's my third time down to Tarponville. Twice in spring and once in fall. Both have been incredible, I landed tarpon (140lb) biggest, along with some massive Jacks. I also managed to land 7 other species to check off my bucket list - Chubs, Snapper, Trigger, Bonefish, Permit, Cuda and a Shark! The lodge manager and staff are very attentive and the new air conditioned rooms are a delight when coming back from a long day fishing. The food was also excellent."
"Spectacular location for Tarpon fishing! Air-conditioned rooms in a lodge nestled in the jungle, steps away from the sea. The fishing, food and hospitality were all excellent, and I'd love to revisit next year. "
Tarponville Lodge is set amongst the tranquil backdrop of the lush Costa Rican jungle, just metres from the sea. The accommodations are simple but exude warmth and comfort, and the staff are exceptionally attentive and caring.
The lodge boasts cosy beachfront accommodation, with each room featuring an array of modern amenities, including comfortable beds, private bathrooms, ceiling fans, air conditioning, and some stunning views. They have been designed to provide a sense of calm and tranquillity and are the perfect sanctuary for relaxation after a busy day on the water battling giant Tarpon.
Tarponville prides itself on offering guests the chance to experience the full flavours of the Caribbean. From succulent Snapper to rich aromatic dishes that define Caribbean cuisine to a vibrant array of local fruits and vegetables, the menu showcases the best of the region’s culinary delights and is expertly prepared by local chefs.
If you have any dietary requirements or particular food requests, just let the lodge know, and they will do everything to fulfil your expectations.
Now under new management – The beautiful, tropical destination of Costa Rica is home to some of the world’s most famous and fabulous fishing lodges. The warm blue waters around its coastline are home to an abundance of different species, one of which is the Tarpon. We’ve teamed up with our partners, affectionately known as Tarponville Lodge, to offer travelling rods the chance to exclusively fish for these impressive sportfish on the fly.
Nestled within the lush jungle of southern Costa Rica, within the breathtaking Manzanillo Gandoca Nature Reserve, on the Caribbean coast just above the border of Panama, Tarponville offers anglers the opportunity to experience some of the best Tarpon fishing in the world, regarding numbers of fish and those with a fantastic average size. As Tarponville is the only lodge servicing their water, the fish and fishery have remained unchanged for over twenty-five years and are an unparalleled paradise for Tarpon fishing enthusiasts.
Specialising in fly fishing for Tarpon, the lodge boasts one of the world’s richest Tarpon fisheries. It is home to abundant numbers of big fish, averaging around 80 to 90lbs, with specimens frequently reaching over a massive 150lbs. If landing a Silver King into triple digits is your dream, Tarponville Lodge is your best bet, offering you a high chance of turning your dreams into a reality.
In the angler’s paradise of Costa Rica, fishing isn’t just a pastime; it’s a legendary pursuit, and at Tarponville Lodge, this is no different. Anglers chase record-breaking catches along its Pacific and Caribbean shores, wetting a fly for Tarpon to record-breaking sizes and the likes of a variety of Jacks, Triggerfish, Kingfish and Dorado (Mahi Mahi).
A typical fishing day begins with breakfast at 6:30am and then a short walk back to the creek to meet the boat captain and to prepare for the 7.00am departure. Fishing days are a total of eight hours per day, and the boat ride to the fishing grounds of the Sixoala River is around thirty minutes, depending on where the fish are.
A Typical Day At Tarponville:
Breakfast- 6:30am
Depart for fishing grounds – 7:00am
Lunch At The Lodge – 12:00pm
Depart for fishing grounds – 2:00pm
Fish until dark then return for dinner and happy hour, with appetizers/beer/rum
Tarponville welcomes anglers of all ages and abilities to their diverse fishing destination. With stunning scenery, abundant marine life, and year-round angling opportunities, this tropical haven promises an unforgettable adventure. Embark on the ultimate fishing experience in Costa Rica and reel in memories that last a lifetime.
Note: Although Tarpon fishing is the main event, other species are available, and some will be more obliging than others depending on the weather and tides. So, if there is another species of fish you’d like to try and catch, please let the lodge manager or head guide know before your fishing day; that way, they can prepare accordingly.
To learn more about the Tarpon fishing in Costa Rica at Tarponville Lodge, visit our YouTube channel.
Tarpon, or Silver Kings as they’re also known, are a much loved sportfish, especially amongst the fly fishing community, providing travelling anglers with a true challenge. They’re hard to connect with because of their bony mouths, tough to keep on the hook due to their acrobatic gill-rattling leaps, and challenging to land because of their increased stamina and ability to breathe air. In short, they are hands-down one of the most acrobatic, angry, tackle-wrecking, violent fish you could ever get hooked up to. But all of these things combined make them a terrific gamefish and a worthy adversary.
If you’ve never fished for Tarpon, you should do. Once you feel the pure power of these fish as they inhale your fly and immediately explode out of the water, instantly peeling fly line and backing from the reel at blistering speeds, you’ll want more.
At Tarponville, they specialise in fishing for and catching this beautiful silver leviathan and offer travelling anglers the chance to fish for some of the most significant specimens in the world. Very few places will give you as much chance of landing a fish of over 200lb; a giant Tarpon of a lifetime, one of record-breaking proportions, is only one cast away.
We understand that purchasing all the necessary fly fishing tackle for a trip like this can be very expensive, especially for first-timers. But we’re excited to announce that at Tarponville, you can hire all the tackle you need at no extra cost. Just bring yourself and your passion. However, if you wish to take your fishing tackle we suggest the following:
Rod wise, we recommend using 12-14 weight rods for catching adult Tarpon, as when dealing with a fish of over 100lb, you’ll need a stiff action rod to set the hook and battle the beast. For smaller fish, a 10-11 weight is fine. In both cases, these need to be matched with a strong reel with a reliable drag and one which is capable of holding 250+ yards of backing.
The most popular fly line is an intermediate sinking, which will generally fish 2-4ft in the water column, depending on the drift. However, floating intermediates or intermediate shooting heads will all work. Backing should be at least 50lb gel spun, and you’ll require 300-400 yards of it. We recommend packing extra spools in case of damage. The guides at the lodge like to use straight 100lb fluorocarbon leaders, but 60-80lb is ok.
A host of flies will catch fish, and it’s worth taking all the traditional Tarpon and Baitfish patterns in light and dark colours. However, when choosing your flies, you must check the hooks to ensure they are of good quality and up to the job – you can’t leave any stone unturned.
Beautiful location, super-friendly staff, and the great fishing was an added bonus. It was a nice touch to be able to hire all the necessary tackle too. I would highly recommend this lodge and will most certainly be back. Thank you all.
It's my third time down to Tarponville. Twice in spring and once in fall. Both have been incredible, I landed tarpon (140lb) biggest, along with some massive Jacks. I also managed to land 7 other species to check off my bucket list - Chubs, Snapper, Trigger, Bonefish, Permit, Cuda and a Shark! The lodge manager and staff are very attentive and the new air conditioned rooms are a delight when coming back from a long day fishing. The food was also excellent.
Spectacular location for Tarpon fishing! Air-conditioned rooms in a lodge nestled in the jungle, steps away from the sea. The fishing, food and hospitality were all excellent, and I'd love to revisit next year.
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