Deep Sea Fishing in Costa Rica

If wrangling a feisty 60 pound roosterfish in the middle of the ocean is your type of adventure, chances are you’ll love deep sea fishing in Costa Rica. The warm waters of Costa Rica are rich with a diverse population of fish including marlin, sailfish, yellow fin tuna, dolphin fish, swordfish, snapper, king Mackeral, Wahoo, roosterfish, and grouper. Marlin, sailfish and swordfish are particularly attractive trophies for fisherman, and are abundant in the Costa Rica lakes and the ocean, creating a big draw for adventure-seeking sport fisherman with a penchant for international travel.

Deep Sea Fishing Excursions

In order to get far enough into the ocean to bag the really large fish, a full day trip aboard a fishing boat is preferable. Thirty to forty foot fishing boats are ideal to rent for such a day trip, and can be reserved through a company like Costa Rica Sport Fishing.   Costa Rica Sport Fishing is an independent company that monitors the quality of the top Costa Rica sport fishing companies, working directly with the owners and managers of the fishing boats to ensure customers have the best sport fishing experience possible. They have deep sea and fresh water sport fishing packages that range from a quick half-day trip to an eight-day all inclusive luxury package with lodging.

Eco-Conscious Deep Sea Fishing

What’s even more exciting, some of the best deep sea fishing in the world can be experienced without harming Costa Rica’s delicate ecosystem. Since the boat operators and fishing companies are committed to the country’s sustainability, most companies who provide sport fishing excursions practice a catch and release policy that prevents over fishing and endangering the popular species for sport fishing. (source: Travel Guide to Costa Rica)