Anglers in Costa Rican waters have landed nearly 100 world-record catches, including blue marlin, Pacific sailfish, dolphin, wahoo, yellowfin tuna, guapote, and snook. Whether you want to head offshore looking for a big sail, wrestle a tarpon near a Caribbean river mouth, or choose a quiet spot on Arenal Lake to cast for guapote, you'll find it here. You can land a marlin anywhere along the Pacific coast.

Many of the Pacific port and beach towns -- Quepos, Puntarenas, Playa del Coco, Tamarindo, Flamingo, Golfito, Drake Bay, Zancudo -- support large charter fleets and have hotels that cater to anglers. Costs for fishing trips usually range between $400 and $1,500 per day (depending on the size of the boat) for boat, captain, tackle, drinks, and lunch, so the cost per person is dependent on the size of the group.

Costa Rica Outdoors is a well-established operation, run by longtime resident, fisherman, and outdoor writer Jerry Ruhlow, that specializes in booking fishing trips around the country.

Fishing Lodges

Aguila de Osa Inn is a luxury lodge catering to anglers in Drake Bay.

The R?o Colorado Lodge is located at the Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge.

Roy's Zancudo Lodge is located in Playa Zancudo.

Silver King Lodge is a luxury lodge at Barra del Colorado.

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