One of the Best Fishing trip ever!
Overview
Fishing in Costa Rica off the Caribbean coast can vary from one day to another depending on the weather.
When it rains, as it often does between January and May, fishing is difficult out in the ocean. If the rivers fall somewhat or the surf is low enough to let you outside the river mouths, you’ll probably catch tarpon, some in the 150-pound range.
Tarpon fishing out of the lodges in Tortuguero and Barra Colorado further north on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast is best from about May through October, while snook traditionally peak from October through December.
There are a lot of flat days in October and November when tarpon are abundant, and some of the best fishing has even been in June and July.
But both species can be caught year round, providing the weather cooperates. Other species caught are guapote, goliath grouper, small tuna and for the lucky angler, the rare Atlantic sail. There are no good roads into the area, and it is definitely best to get there by commercial airline or charter flight.
