- Costa Rica Sportfishing
Two oceans, magnificent inland lakes and countless miles of pristine rivers provide anglers in Costa Rica with some of the finest and most diverse fishing you’re likely to find in such a small and easily accessible area anyplace in the world.From the capital city of San Jose, fishermen are only 30 to 40 minutes flying time from the prime fishing regions on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, with two national airlines providing daily service and a variety of charter airline services available to meet any schedule.
And because Costa Rica is a small nation geographically , there’s hardly anyplace in the country you can’t reach within six hours driving time, and some of the best inland fishing regions are within two to three hours from the capital.
Costa Rica’s reputation for incredible fishing is well justified, but like anyplace in the world, there are never any guarantees. Action will vary with the seasons and prevailing wind, weather, currents and other natural conditions at any given time, and the following break-down, should be considered only as a general guide. Visitors will be well advised to check on what’s happening shortly before their trip.
Keep in mind that fishing licenses are required of residents and visitors alike to fish inland and ocean waters. Charter operators normally provide the salt water license as part of their packages. If fishing inland waters, you will normally have to obtain your own license, and should also be aware of closed seasons. See section on Inland Fishing, below.
