Local Off Shore Fishing
The Guanacaste area of Costa Rica features some of the best
fishing in all of Costa Rica. Many times
there are big events out of the major marinas that you hear about, as in the
marina Los Suenos in Jaco or the big marina in Quepos, but you do not hear much
about the Guanacaste area. The reason
being is that WE keep it quiet, so we can enjoy it all to ourselves.
There are many very capable and dependable Captains that
charter their boats from the towns of Playa del Coco, Playa Ocotal and Playa
Hermosa. There are many options to choose
from for the type and style of fishing you want to experience - from the down
and gritty to the super luxury.
From the small local captain that takes you out in an open
hulled center console Panga all the way up the bigger boats with bathrooms,
lower decks, fighting chairs and look out points. Personally I have a lot more fun on the
smaller Pangas as they can get into some
smaller coves easier for the elusive tarpon and get closer to some of deep
ledges just off the cliffs that abut the ocean.
They are just as fun for catching Rooster fish, Red Snapper, Mahi Mahi
(Dorado), Black and Yellow Fin Tuna, various different types of Mackerels and the best of all “Marlins” and “Sailfish”.
Most of these operators offer quarter, half and full day tours. Most of them,
depending on price will have plenty of beverages and some snacks to eat as
well.
Best thing of all you do not have to go 40 miles off shore
to find great fishing. What a waste of your time just getting out to the
fishing areas. With the local fishing in
the Golfo de Papagayo, you only need to go a couple miles offshore and the
action is on. Some of the best spots are
close to the Catalina Islands, just South
by 10 miles or head North toward the boundaries of the Santa Rosa National Park.
I have had friends come from the New
Jersey, South Florida and Central California tell me they have to go at least
100 miles off shore before they can find water so blue and clear, they just
can’t believe it. Even if the day
happens to be a quiet with not a lot of action, you will still be impressed by whales
breaching to giant manta rays dancing on the surface to pods of spotted and
bottle nose dolphins and the slow moving leather back turtles. Oh! I forget to mention the beautiful views of
the local terrain and the majestic Volcanoes as a back drop.
Come and join us, but SHHHHHH it is a secret!!!