Sport Fishing in Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast has long been known for its world-class Sailfish, Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna and Dorado (Mahi-Mahi) Sport fishing.We catch and release hundreds of billfish each year!!

Our 44-ft Striker yacht is probably the most comfortable fishing yacht in Costa Rica.The “Resourceful” is professionally equipped with a full complement of electronics, Penn International reels, the finest rods & tackle, and a dedicated, experienced crew.

 

With a spacious salon, sitting areas, head, galley and flying bridge, this is truly fishing in style!Within a few minutes, you’ll be fishing some of the World’s most productive waters for Pacific Sailfish, Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado and Wahoo.

    Our prime fishing season is December- May.  But we catch fish year-round because the Gulf of Nicoya is a magnet for many different species of baitfish. Our prime fishing season is also dry season, so the seas are generally calm December – May.Our waters abound with whales, dolphins, turtles, manta rays, and many other species of marine life throughout the year.

    We participate in the Billfish catch-and-release program. But you can keep your Dorado, Tuna and Wahoo, and have the chefs at Hotel Punta Leona cook them to your liking!

    Our 44-ft yacht is now located at the brand new Los Suenos Marriott Hotel and Marina.  This excellent facility allows us to serve you  even better and further enhance your experience.

 

Sportfishing Prices

Price List 2002
ACTIVITIES
HOUR
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
PRICE*
Sportfishing
7:00
4 pax
6 pax
$185.00usd p/p
Charter Rate
-
-
-
$1090.00usd
Fishing licenses
-
-
-
$20.00usd
Snorkeling Sets or Boogie Boards
½ day
-
-
$10.00usd p/p
Snorkeling Sets or Boogie Boards
full day
-
-
$15.00usd p/p
All prices, times and minimums are subject to change at any time, without notice.
         
SPORTFISHING INCLUDES FULL PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT, BEVERAGES, SNACKS AND LUNCH.
         
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE GROUND TRANSPORTATION
         
TRANSPORTATION RATES
FROM
TO
MINIMUM
PRICE
SAN JOSE TARCOLES
2
$30.00USD
VILLA LAPAS TARCOLES
2
$10.00USD
PUNTA LEONA TARCOLES
2
$10.00USD
VILLA CALETAS TARCOLES
2
$10.00USD
JACO TARCOLES
2
$15.00USD
HOTEL FIESTA TARCOLES
2
$20.00USD
QUEPOS TARCOLES
2
$40.00USD

 


      Because we are only 90 minutes from San Jose, we are one of the few companies offering a 1-day Sportfishing trip from San Jose.  We'll pick you up at any San Jose Hotel, transfer you to the Los Suenos Marina, go fishing, and then take you back to San Jose the same day!!!
Sportfishing from San Jose
         (min. 4, max. 6)

$ 235/person/day

      (includes round trip transfers from San Jose, light breakfast, lunch, all equipment, bait, tackle, gear, fishing licenses & refreshments.  This is NOT a charter rate!)

All prices are in U.S. Dollars, and are subject to availability and change. 

All Sportfishing trips include light breakfast, lunch, refreshments, bait, tackle, gear, and all equipment.  Tips for the crew are not included.  Transfers from Jaco, Puntarenas and San Jose are available, but are not included in the above prices. 

 

 

 Sportfishing Reports

Following are actual sportfishing reports from our 44-ft yacht "Resourceful."  These numbers refer to the number of fish for each species actually caught and brought to the boat.  These reports are updated regularly.
Date
Sailfish
Dorado
Tuna
Marlin
Total

020601

4     1 5
020801 9 1     10
020901 9 1     10
021001 8 2     10
021101 3 5 3   11
021201 3 4     7
021301 6       6
021601 3 3     6
021701   3     3
021801 5       5
022101   2     2
022201 10       10
Total          
Avg/ Day 60 21 3 1 85

Scuba Diving & Beach Watersports

Costa Rica Net Guide offers daily dives for certified divers, PADI certification courses, and Resort Courses for beginners.  Our experienced and dedicated staff will guide you through the wonders of the Pacific safely and conveniently, and maybe get you hooked on diving for life through our certification program!!

Diving on the central Pacific coast features many large fish, volcanic rock formations, and big schools of fish. Water temperature ranges between 75 – 83 degrees Fahrenheit year round (subject to El Nino and La Nina changes).  Some dives have significant surges and currents and significantly reduced underwater visibility.  But divers are rewarded with a truly astonishing variety of marine life and fascinating underwater rock formations.

Scuba Diving Prices

 

Diving for Certified Divers
(includes 2 tanks & weights)

 

$ 65/person

PADI Open Water Certification Course

(includes 4 days of instruction, materials and all equipment)

$ 330/person

PADI Open Water Referral Course

(includes 2 days of instruction and all equipment)

$ 200/person

Resort Course for Beginners

(includes all equipment & instruction)

$85/person

All prices are in U.S. Dollars, and are subject to availability and change  Transfers from San Jose, Puntarenas, and the Jaco area are also available, but are not included in these prices. 

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