Trip Details

 

 

Not only is billfishing sensational, in Costa Rica's cobalt offshore waters, but the 30-mile long, 15 mile wide Golfo Dulce also offers some of the best inshore fishing action in Costa Rica. More than 40 IGFA world records have been established in the area. Crocodile Bay's 34-vessel fleet includes five 33-foot Strike Fishers and one 35-foot owners Strike. The rest of the fleet is composed of 27' Boston Whalers, Pathfinders, Champions, Bulldogs and 17-foot backcountry flat boats to work the estuaries and rivers inshore. Several major rivers wind through the mangroves and dump rich nutrients into the gulf.  It is the dance of the sailfish and the lightning speed of the marlin that that attract most anglers to the Osa Peninsula. It is not uncommon to raise more than 20 billfish in a days fishing. Most dorado coming to the dock have been over 30 lbs with Tuna always plentiful. You can likely catch a billfish any day of the year, with January through April the top months for marlin and sailfish along this region of the southern coast. there is also a good showing of marlin in August and November, while months during and just after the rains produce more dorado, as the debris washed out of the rivers forms the inshore trash lines they feed under. Football-size tuna are almost always present and sometimes those that top out at 300 pounds.

 

Trip Duration

 

6 days / 5 nights / 3 days fishing

 

Package Price - 2008 Season Rates

 

$3,270 per person (double occupancy), plus airfare to Costa Rica

 

Deposit Amount

 

$1,000 per person. Balance due 90 days prior to arrival date.

 

Package Includes

 

• All necessary ground transportation and air charters within Costa Rica. Lodging at Crocodile Bay Lodge and in San Jose (double occupancy)
• Fishing boat with fuel and guide
• Fishing tackle
• All meals at the lodge including local liquor, beer, wine and soft drinks 
• Full days of guided fishing
• Daily maid service
• Costa Rica Fishing License

Not Included

 

• International airfare, meals in San Jose, airport departure tax and gratuities. All rates are per-person, double occupancy unless noted otherwise. Passport: For entry into Costa Rica, U.S. citizens must present valid passports that will not expire for at least six months after arrival, and a roundtrip/outbound ticket  
• Tips – Gratuities for guides and staff
• A deposit of $1,000 per guest is required within 10 days of the reservation request. The balance is due 90 days prior to scheduled arrival at Crocodile Bay Resort. A refund of the deposit less a handling fee of $150 per person will be returned if written notice of cancellation is received by Crocodile Bay Resort at least 90 days prior to scheduled arrival. There will be no refund of any monies for “no shows” or cancellations received less than 90 days prior to arrival  

Season

 

Marlin — The "lady in the blue dress" or Blue Marlin is the most common of our Marlins and cruise our cobalt waters all year. They peak in November and December as well as March and April. Black Marlin are most abundant in July and August and few Striped Marlin are around at the same time. Sailfish — Again year round when a half dozen are common any day of the year. From November to May the numbers increase and days of 12 fish or more are common. Dorado — Any day of the year, common January through may and very abundant November and December. Tuna — Yellowfin is the main species. The big boys, those 100 to 300 pounds can test your back any day of the year if you are lucky enough to come across a school of porpoises offshore. The big Tuna swim with them and the feed on the same baitfish. "football size tunas hang around floating debris or peak in schools in July and August and November and December. No wonder the Marlin peak at the same time. Wahoo — a Wahoo can surprise you any day of the year but are not common in this area.

 

Available Dates

 

We are now accepting reservations for the current fishing season as well as the 2009 season. Contact us for available dates. We recommend that you book early to get the dates you want.

 

*Trip Cancellation and Travel Insurance is Recommended   

 

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