Come and go wild in Costa Rica with Bill and Rooster fish fishing in the Pacific Ocean.
Crocodile Bay Resort is Costa Rica's finest Costa Rica Fishing and Ecotour destination. The resort is situated on 44 acres of lush tropical gardens with 40 air-conditioned rooms in Puerto Jimenez on Costa Rica's South Pacific Coast (Osa Peninsula). The resort features a top of the line all-inclusive daily menu, swimming pool, hot tub, 5,000 sq foot luxury SPA and a conference centre that accommodates up to 80 people.
Rooms include hand carved furniture and many have private Jacuzzi baths. We also offer our own in-house ecotour department to assist you with tours and activities. Our ecotour department is fully staffed and professionally run by Alberto Herrera, Eco Director. Trips include rainforest canopy tours, visits to animal sanctuaries, orchid gardens, surfing lessons, kayaking, rainforest treks, bird watching, dolphin and whale watching.
The fishing is divided into two main areas; inshore and offshore with a variety of fishing options such as: live bait, trolling, surface poppers, jigging, and fly-fishing. For Inshore the species most sought after is the Roosterfish. 25lb to 50lb fish are very common with fish over 50lb caught each week. Offshore Sailfish are the main target; these fish are available year round and a half dozen are common any day. From November to May the numbers increase and days of 12 fish or more are common. If you ever fancied learning to catch billfish on the fly then due to the sheer numbers of fish raised, this has to be one of the top places anywhere in the world. Other species available are Marlin, Tuna, Dorado, Jacks, and Amberjacks. Our exquisite lodge features a top of the line daily menu, swimming pool, hot tub and full onsite health spa. Standard and deluxe rooms are spacious, each having two queen-sized beds and a private deck. All rooms have hot water with full shower/bath. Each day our chef will prepare a variety of dishes including fresh fish, chicken, or beef, with the guests only dilemma being which to decide on. The well stocked bar will provide you with local beers and national drinks as part of your package price, with imported liquors available at a nominal price.
FISHING METHODS
Big Game Fishing, Trolling, Surface Poppers, Jigging, Live Baiting and Saltwater Fly Fishing
SPECIES TO CATCH
Blue Marlin
Season: Jul to Apr
Peak: Nov to Dec & Mar to Apr
Weight: 200lb to 400lb
Average Weight: 250lb |
Sailfish
Season: All year
Peak: Nov to May
Weight: 70lb to 140lb
Average Weight: 75lb |
Dorado
Season: All year
Peak: Jan to May & Nov to Dec
Weight: 5lb to 70lb
Average Weight: 15lb |
Yellowfin Tuna
Season: All year
Peak: Jul to Aug & Nov to Dec
Weight: 10lb to 300lb
Average Weight: 10lb |
Amberjack
Season: All year
Peak: All year
Weight: 10lb to 70lb
Average Weight: 25lb |
Giant Trevally
Season: All year
Peak: All year
Weight: 5lb to 40lb
Average Weight: 12lb |
Jack Crevalle
Season: All year
Peak: All year
Weight: 5lb to 20lb
Average Weight: 10lb |
Kingfish
Season: All year
Peak: All year
Weight: 10lb to 30lb
Average Weight: 15lb |
Roosterfish
Season: All year
Peak: All year
Weight: 5lb to 80lb
Average Weight: 30lb |
Note: these figures are complied with catch reports over 5 years, however they can be affected by adverse weather conditions.
TOUR INCLUDES
Flights (WT) international return flights, (E) internal flights, airport transfers, 4 days full fishing as indicated on itinerary, 2 nights accommodation in San Jose B/B, 4 nights accommodation at Crocodile Bay lodge F/B.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
Holiday insurance, personal items, local tips (recommendation $100 USD per boat for offshore fishing / $50 USD per boat inshore fishing) and fishing licence.
OPTIONS
Flights upgrades available with British Airways.
Boat Upgrades
VISA
(Costa Rica) A machine readable passport with at least 6 months before expiry is required. No visa for UK citizens required.
Note: If your flights to Costa Rica involve travelling through the USA, you will be required before travel to complete an Electronic System Travel Authorisation (ESTA) online, which is compulsory for all USA Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) travellers before boarding an air or sea carrier to the USA. For full information and to apply online visit our ESTA information page.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Typhoid and Malaria.
PLEASE NOTE
All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of press however please check these requirements for changes.
DEPARTURE TAX
There is a $26 USD departure tax payable upon leaving Costa Rica.
FLIGHT ROUTE AND FLIGHT TIME
UK - Miami (approx 9hrs) Miami - San Jose (approx 3 hours) San Jose - Crocodile Bay Lodge (approx 45mins)
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
International flight
British Airways (WT/WTP) 2 checked in items 23 kg, (C/F) 3 checked in items 23 kg. British Airways permits each passenger to check in one piece of sporting luggage i.e. a rod holdall, but must not exceed 23 kg.
Internal flight
Nature Air airlines (San Jose - Crocodile Bay) permits one piece of checked in baggage not exceeding 30 pounds and a maximum size not exceeding 50 linear inches. You also permitted to take a small handbag for the cabin not exceeding 10 pounds. Excess luggage will be charged at the airport. The following fees apply: 1 to 30 pounds or one additional luggage has a $25 penalty. 31 to 45 pounds or two additional luggage pieces must pay $50. 46 to 70 pounds or three additional luggage pieces must pay $75. Any piece of luggage exceeding 71 pounds will be charged as cargo.
TRANSFER TIME
Local airport - Crocodile Bay Resort (approx 5 mins).
ECO TOURS
All Eco tours can be either booked on time of booking or organised when arriving at Crocodile Bay.
WALKING / SIGHT SEEING
Find out why Columbus named this country the “Rich Coast”. If you are lucky you will go home with some gold flakes!
