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Are Charters Insured? What Anglers Should Ask
Are charters insured in Costa Rica? Learn what coverage may apply, what it may exclude, and the questions to ask before your fishing trip abroad safely.
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How to Plan Offshore Fishing in Costa Rica
Learn how to plan offshore fishing in Costa Rica, from the right season and charter to target species, travel timing, safety, and smart packing easily.
CR Fishing Charters Wins Biggest Wahoo at the Pura Pesca Grand Slam Tournament 2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89CzeEmBvAw On November 7th, 2026, Flamingo Marina hosted the Pura Pesca Grand Slam Tournament, bringing together anglers and fishing teams from across Costa Rica to compete in the inshore and offshore categories. The CR Fishing Charters team joined the competition aboard Luna Sea, a 31-foot Chris-Craft owned and operated by Captain Frank Cortinas. After a…
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How to Choose a Fishing Captain in Costa Rica
Learn how to choose fishing captain services in Costa Rica, with practical checks for safety, boats, local knowledge, and your ideal trip before booking.
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7 Best Costa Rica Fishing Destinations to Fish
Plan the best Costa Rica fishing destinations for sailfish, marlin, roosterfish, tuna, and family charters with local timing and trip advice for Costa Rica.
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Private Versus Shared Fishing Trips in Costa Rica
Compare private versus shared fishing trips in Costa Rica, from cost and comfort to target species, timing, and the best charter choice for a crew.
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Inshore vs. Offshore Fishing in Costa Rica
Compare inshore versus offshore fishing in Costa Rica, from roosterfish close to shore to sailfish and marlin offshore, and choose the right charter today.
How to Book a Private Charter in Costa Rica
Learn how to book a private charter in Costa Rica, from choosing a boat and fishing style to confirming crew, licenses, and your ideal trip confidently.
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Costa Rica Fishing Vacation Packages That Fit
Plan Costa Rica fishing vacation packages with vetted captains, prime Pacific destinations, flexible itineraries, and local support from booking to dock.
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Costa Rica Fishing Seasons Guide for Every Catch
Use this Costa Rica fishing seasons guide to choose the right coast, month, species, and charter style for sailfish, marlin, roosterfish, tuna, and more.
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Costa Rica Fishing License Requirements Guide
Costa Rica fishing license requirements explained for charter guests, shore anglers, and families, plus what your captain handles before every departure.
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Costa Rica Surf Fishing Guide for Better Beach Days
Use this Costa Rica surf fishing guide to find prime beaches, seasonal species, essential tackle, local rules, and smart ways to fish safely before you go.
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Costa Rica Fly Fishing Trips for Big Roosterfish
Plan Costa Rica fly fishing trips for roosterfish, tarpon, snook, and jacks with local captains, smart timing, and the right coastal base for your stay.
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Costa Rica FAD Fishing Trips: What to Expect
Plan Costa Rica FAD fishing trips with vetted crews, the right boat, and a clear view of timing, travel distance, target species, and safety on the water.
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Costa Rica Roosterfish Fishing Guide for Anglers
Plan a trophy inshore trip with this Costa Rica roosterfish fishing guide, covering seasons, top coasts, tactics, boats, and charter planning tips today.
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Best Time for Sailfish Costa Rica Fishing Trips
Plan around the best time for sailfish Costa Rica offers, with peak seasons, regional differences, weather realities, and charter advice for anglers.
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Costa Rica Marlin Fishing Trips Worth Planning
Plan Costa Rica marlin fishing trips with vetted captains, the coast and season, and a realistic offshore game plan for top blue, black, and striped marlin.
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Papagayo Fishing Charters and the Right Trip
Papagayo fishing charters put anglers within reach of Costa Rica’s premier sailfish, roosterfish, tuna, and marlin grounds. Plan the right trip with ease.
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Quepos Fishing Charters for Sailfish and Roosterfish
Plan a Costa Rica day offshore or inshore with Quepos fishing charters. Compare trip types, seasons, boats, and the local details that shape a perfect day.
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Tamarindo Fishing Charters for Your Best Day
Plan Tamarindo fishing charters with vetted captains, the right boat, seasonal targets, and local insight for an exceptional Costa Rica day offshore.
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Costa Rica Fishing Charters: Choose the Right Trip
Costa Rica fishing charters for sailfish, marlin, roosterfish, and more. Compare trips, seasons, boats, and top Pacific Coast destinations with confidence.
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Flamingo Fishing Report 10-03-26
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 3 sailfish, 1 marlin, 5 mahi mahi Boat: Jackpot
El Coco Fishing Report 09-15-26
Location: El Coco, Costa Rica Catch: 1 roosterfish Boat: Second Wind
Flamingo Fishing Report 9-14-26
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 3 mahi mahi, 1 tuna Boat: La Luna
El Coco Fishing Report 09-10-26
Location: El Coco, Costa Rica Catch: 4 mahi mahi, 1 yellowfin tuna Boat: Second Wind
Flamingo Fishing Report 08-22-26
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 1 marlin, 1 mahi mahi Boat: Jackpot
Tamarindo Fishing Report 08-14-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 4 red snapper Boat: Sea Cruz
Tamarindo Fishing Report 08-07-2026
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 4 Yellowfin Tunas, 2 Sailfish Boat: Muy Caliente Duration: 3/4-day trip
Tamarindo Fishing Report 08-02-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 5 tunas, 1 sailfish Boat: Sea Cruz
Flamingo Fishing Report 07-27-26
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 3 sailfish Boat: Jackpot
Flamingo Fishing Report 07-21-26
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 6 sailfish Boat: Jackpot
Flamingo Fishing Report 07-21-26
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 1 sailfish Boat: Chorotega
Flamingo Fishing Report 07-21-26
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 5 sailfish Boat: Jackpot
Flamingo Fishing Report 07-12-26
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 2 sailfish, 4 tuna, 1 mahi mahi Boat: Jackpot
Tamarindo Fishing Report 07-12-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 2 marlins, 12 tuna, 15 mahi mahi, 2 sailfish Boat: Sea Cruz
Tamarindo Fishing Report 07-11-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 4 sailfish Boat: Muy Caliente
Flamingo Fishing Report 07-10-26
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 2 sailfish, 1 tuna Boat: Jackpot
Flamingo Fishing Report 07-09-26
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 1 sailfish Boat: Jackpot
El Coco Fishing Report 06-30-26
Location: El Coco, Costa Rica Catch: 3 roosterfish, 1 mahi mahi, 2 needle fish Boat: Second Wind
Tamarindo Fishing Report 06-25-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 2 yellowfin tuna, 1 sailfish, groupers and snappers Boat: Sea Cruz
Tamarindo Fishing Report 06-22-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 1 yellowfin tuna, 4 sailfish, groupers and snappers Boat: Sea Cruz
El Coco Fishing Report 6-20-26
Location: El Coco, Costa Rica Catch: 4 roosterfish Boat: Game Fish
Tamarindo Fishing Report 06-19-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 1 sailfish Boat: Mankeme
El Coco Fishing Report 06-18-26
Location: El Coco, Costa Rica Catch: 2 rooster fish Boat: Second Wind
Tamarindo Fishing Report 06-17-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 6 yellowfin tuna Boat: Mankeme
El Coco Fishing Report 6-17-26
Location: El Coco Catch: 6 mahi mahi, roosterfish Boat: Game Fish
Flamingo Fishing Report 06-17-26
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 3 sailfish, 1 yellow fin tuna, 1 rainbow runner, 1 white tuna Boat: Vela Vivaz
Los Suenos Fishing Report 06-16-26
Location: Los Suenos, Costa Rica Catch: Multiple red snappers and groupers Boat: Predator
Los Suenos Fishing Report 06-12-26
Location: Los Suenos, Costa Rica Catch: 4 sailfish Boat: Predator
Flamingo Fishing Report 06-12-26
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 1 sailfish, 2 skipjack Boat: Jackpot
Tamarindo Fishing Report – June 7th 2026
Location: Tamarindo Boat: Luna Sea Captain: Frank Cortinas Catch: 2 Sailfish, 1 Mahi-mahi
Tamarindo Fishing Report – June 6th 2026
Boat: Sea Cruz Captain: Alex Cruz Catch: 2 Sailfish and other species
Tamarindo Fishing Report 05-03-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 3 sailfish, 5 black tuna Boat: Mankeme
Tamarindo Fishing Report 05-23-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 2 sailfish, 1 tuna Boat: Muy Caliente
Tamarindo Fishing Report 05-03-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 3 sailfish Boat: Mankeme
Tamarindo Fishing Report 04-22-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 2 sailfish, 1 mahi mahi Boat: Mankeme
Welcome to JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa
Out here in the North Pacific of Costa Rica, fishing isn’t something you schedule—it’s something you feel. Mornings start early, the ocean is calm, and within minutes you’re running offshore chasing sailfish, marlin, tuna, or working the coastline for roosterfish and snapper. It’s the kind of experience that stays with you long after the trip…
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Dueños de botes, Consigan Reservas para Cancelaciones de Último Minuto con Nuestro Nuevo Canal
Para los dueños de botes en Costa Rica, En este momento estamos creando una audiencia para un nuevo canal de WhatsApp y una página web dedicados a compartir ofertas de pesca de última hora. Esta temporada hubo varias cancelaciones de última hora, entonces vimos la oportunidad de crear un canal que les diera a las…
Boat Owners, Fill Last-Minute Open Dates with Our New Channel
Hi Costa Rica boat owners, We’re currently building an audience for a new WhatsApp Channel and Web Page focused on sharing last-minute fishing deals. After experiencing a number of short-notice cancellations this season, we saw an opportunity to create a channel that gives charters one final chance to try to fill those open dates before…
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Flamingo Fishing Report 4-8-26
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 4 snapper, 2 mahi mahi, 10 groupers, 4 mackarel Boat: La Luna
Los Suenos Fishing Report 04-08-26
Location: Los Suenos, Costa RicaCatch: 3 SailfishBoat: Sueltalo
Tamarindo Fishing Report 04-05-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 3 mahi mahi, 1 tuna Boat: Sea Cruz
Los Suenos Costa Rica Fishing Report 03-31-2026
Location: Los Suenos, Costa RicaCatch: 4 tunaBoat: Spanish Fly
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El Coco Fishing Report 03-28-26
Location: El Coco, Costa Rica Catch: 6 rooster fish Boat: Second Wind
Tamarindo Fishing Report 03-27-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 5 sailfish Boat: Sea Cruz
Tamarindo Fishing Report 03-27-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 5 sailfish Boat: Mankeme
Fishing Report 03-26-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 1 Snapper cubera Boat: Runaway
Flamingo Fishing Report 03-26-26
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 6 groupers Boat: Jackpot
Tamarindo Fishing Report 03-25-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 6 sailfish Boat: Sea Cruz
Los Suenos Fishing Report 03-24-26
Location: Los Suenos, Costa RicaCatch: 5 sailfish, 1 mahi mahiBoat: Sueltalo
Flamingo Fishing Report 03-23-26
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 12 groupers, 4 red snappers Boat: Jackpot
Tamarindo Fishing Report 03-23-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 4 sailfish Boat: Sea Cruz
Los Suenos Fishing Report 03-22-26
Location: Los Suenos, Costa Rica Catch: 2 roosterfish, 1 needle fish, 1 tuna Boat: Fish Hunter
Tamarindo Fishing Report 03-20-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 9 sailfish Boat: Sea Cruz
Tamarindo Fishing Report 03-18-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 2 red snapper Boat: Kinny
El Coco Fishing Report 03-05-26
Location: El Coco, Costa Rica Catch: 12 groupers, 1 mahi mahi, 2 skipjack Boat: Second Wind
Los Suenos Fishing Report 02-24-26
Location: Los Suenos, Costa Rica Catch: 2 mackarel, 4 roosterfish Boat: Fish Hunter
Flamingo Fishing Report 02-23-26
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 1 Tuna Boat: Jackpot
Tamarindo Fishing Report 02-23-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 1 sailfish Boat: Sea Cruz
Tamarindo Fishing Report 02-13-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 2 sailfish Boat: Muy Caliente
A New Marina is going to Change Sportfishing on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast
For years, anglers from the United States and Canada have flocked to Costa Rica for world-class fishing, almost always landing on the Pacific side. That’s starting to change. On the Caribbean coast, the province of Limon is preparing for a major transformation with the development of the Limon Port Cruise Terminal and Marina, a project…
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Flamingo Fishing Report 02-01-26
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 2 Red Snapper, 2 rosterfish, 1 grouper Boat: Papichulo
Los Suenos Fishing Report 01-31-26
Location: Los Suenos, Costa Rica Catch: 9 yellowfin tuna Boat: Crush Em
Tamarindo Fishing Report 01-29-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 1 red snapper, 2 sailfish, 1 marlin Boat: Sea Cruz
Tamarindo Fishing Report 01-27-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 1 roosterfish Boat: Kinny
Flamingo Fishing Report 01-09-26
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 3 Sailfish, 1 Red Snapper Boat: Jackpot
Flamingo Fishing Report 01-07-26
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 6 roosterfish Boat: Super Panga
Tamarindo Fishing Report 01-06-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 1 roosterfish Boat: Sea Cruz
Tamarindo Fishing Report 01-06-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 2 roosterfish, 3 mackerels Boat: Sea Cruz
Tamarindo Fishing Report 01-05-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 5 sailfish Boat: Mankeme
Tamarindo Fishing Report 01-05-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 1 sailfish, 1 Wahoo Boat: Sea Cruz
Tamarindo Fishing Report 01-04-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 1 sailfish, 5 tuna Boat: Sea Cruz
Tamarindo Fishing Report 01-03-26
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 1 sailfish Boat: Muy Caliente
Flamingo Fishing Report 01-02-26
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 1 tuna Boat: Jackpot
Herradura Costa Rica Fishing Report 01-1-2026
Location: Herradura, Costa RicaCatch: 2 SailfishBoat: Satisfaction
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Flamingo Fishing Report 01-01-26
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 6 sailfish Boat: Jackpot
Flamingo Fishing Report 12-31-2025
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 4 mackerel Boat: Super Panga
Tamarindo Fishing Report 12-31-25
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 4 sailfish, 1 marlin Boat: Sea Cruz
Tamarindo Fishing Report 12-30-25
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Catch: 3 sailfish, 2 mahi mahi Boat: Sea Cruz
Flamingo Fishing Report 12-30-2025
Location: Flamingo, Costa Rica Catch: 2 red snapper Boat: Super Panga
