What?s Special in Costa Rica for Fishing Lovers?

Posted by Quepos Salfishing Charters on November 27th, 2018

If you are searching for something new this year then you should consider visiting Costa Rica which is a world famous fishing destination. Fishing inCosta Rica is a great way to invest time with your family and friends and improve your bonding.

There are many places in Costa Rica that offer a wide range of fishing opportunities. One of the primary reasons that you should opt for the Costa Rica fishing excursion is that it is an incredible and lovely place to enjoy fishing with a wide range of fishes found all round the year.

Trapon is a popular fish in the region and it is really easy to discover them since they are air breathers that need to rise to the top to relax often. One of their special organs is swim bladders which they use for breathing.

Trapon is inconceivably versatile, found in both saltwater and freshwater from the sea to fresh water lakes and rivers.  They are the most important part of the sports fishing culture in Costa Rica and many fishermen’s eye these fishes.

Tarpon normally go up to the San Juan River that fringes Nicaragua and swim a large distance to Lake Nicaragua. At particular time during the year, the freshwater Cano Negro tidal pond are loaded with gigantic tarpons and become major attraction for the tourists.

The Tortuguero district is also well known for tarpon angling. Barra Del Colorado, Parismina, and Tortuguero are some of the other popular fishing spots for tarpon fishing. They have many splendid fishing lodges, fishing boats, and private fishing charters.

Tarpon aren't the main fish in Costa Rica in fact there are several other fishes like Sail fish, game fish, rooster fish, dorado and many more that you could easily find in Costa Rica. There are few fishes that are as long as 23-foot and weight more than 100 pounds or more. Apart from these you may also find fishes like barracuda, jacks, kingfish, sierra, tripletail, cubera, grouper, jewfish, wahoo, also the intermittent Atlantic sailfish and blue marlin.

If you are visiting Costa Rica then always remember to bring your fishing gear. Fishing in the adjacent backwaters of Costa Rica and tidal ponds is fantastic, particular during the summers when the temperature is hit and less humid. From September through November Río Colorado region is the best for fresh water angling. Some say that the best time for doing tarpon fishing in Costa Rica is from March to June and from October through November.