Costa Rica Fishing

Costa Rica is the place to go for warm people, warm weather and HOT fishing. Looking for variety in your fishing experience? Then Costa Rica with the deep blue pacific to the west and the clear blue green waters of the Caribbean to the east will offer up a variety of experiences.

April through October is the peak season for both rain showers and powerful Blue and Black Marlin. Costa Rica however is a year round adventure with Pacific Sailfish, Tuna, Roosterfish, Red Snapper, Dorado, Barracuda and Wahoo. Click here for the latest Costa Rica Fishing Report.

The family will love Costa Rica even if they don't like to fish. Even temperatures throughout the year and the length of daylight only varying slightly makes packing clothes a snap. In other words, just bring the warm weather gear.

Costa Rica offers beautiful beaches, beautiful people, great tours, luscious forest and some of the most colorful birds and animals in the tropics. And did I mention the huge waterfalls, tree top canopy in the rain forest, butterfly farm or one of the most active volcano's in the Americas.

All I'm saying is that Costa Rica has something for everyone, even the fisherman. The BIG fish and those that love to fight them, all end up in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica Vacation Package, And Why You Should Take One
by: Peter R Stewart

A Costa Rica Vacation Package is something to be thought about very carefully, even if you have never considered Costa Rica before as a vacation destination.

Apart from the fact that Costa Rica is both exotic and tropical, the fact that it is a dream destination for a lot of people ought to make you check it out, because it could be just the right thing to do to book a Costa Rica Tour package this year.

There are good reasons for this not the least of which is that Costa Rica is one of the most naturally beautiful places you could ever wish to visit. A tiny Central American country has got everything you need for the ultimate in getaway holidays.

When you consider the variety of sights to see and places to go, including fiery volcanoes, lush green tropical jungle with lots of unusual and exotic plants, animals and birds. This is not to ignore the beautiful beaches lining the Pacific coast with great fishing in the coastal waters.

A Costa Rica Vacation package can include any or all of these things, and then there is the huge variety of places to stay with accommodation to suit every budget.

Be a little careful and don’t arrive during the high season between December and April hoping to find a good hotel. You need your Costa Rica vacation package in place before you arrive.

Private lodges, all inclusive resorts, expensive hotels especially in remote areas should always be reserved in advanced to avoid any problems at all times.

To find lower prices on your Costa Rica Vacation Package try the rainy season between April and November. The weather will still be pretty good just interspersed with short sharp rain showers, so you can save yourself quite a bit of money.

Nevertheless a Costa Rica Vacation Package can be very good value for the money.

Panama has an area of deep water just offshore on the Pacific called the "Tuna Coast". Need we say more. Yes, actually we would be remiss if we didn't.

All the great fishing, fine weather and beautiful waters found in Costa Rica are duplicated in Panama. Panama offers more bang for your buck than Costa Rica just because it has not been promoted as much. Panama is home to secret places and virgin waters. You'll find better hotel rates, cheaper food and merchandise, yet the fishing is comparable.

If offshore fishing is your query then you will find yourself fishing the world famous Hannibal Bank and Mountuosa Island. Black Marlin, huge Pacific Sailfish and schools of 200 lb plus Yellowfin Tuna congregate to feast in these bait rich waters. Panama is the northern hemispheres' number one location to pursue the Black Marlin. You also have the chance to land the Yellowfin Tuna of a life time as this area is home to schools of these tackle testing giants. Extra large Pacific Sailfish to 150 pounds may also be taken on light tackle with "Panama belly baits" rigged with circle hooks.

Inshore fishing, offshore fishing, bottom fishing and fly fishing are all available in Panama. Did we mention that there are some BIG fish there too.