| Rica is a tropical paradise that is abundant in | | | | currently slow in Costa Rica, especially if you are |
| panoramic views and majestic landscapes. Moreover, | | | | looking for marlin. Although there are a lot marlin |
| it is also filled with beaches comprised of fine white | | | | sightings, few are interested in taking the bait. This is |
| sands and pristine waters. Not only that it is a great | | | | very uncommon. Usually, it seems as if the fish would |
| place to swim and spend a very relaxing vacation but | | | | want to be caught, taking the bait and sometimes |
| also an excellent area to do some serious fishing. The | | | | leaping straight into the boat. However, many are still |
| waters of Costa Rica are the home of a wide range | | | | hoping that the fishing will liven up once more since |
| of fish species including tuna, Rooster Fish, Marlin, | | | | some fishermen have been catching some sailfish and |
| sailfish, Tarpon, Snook and Mahi Mahi just to name a | | | | several other species in recent days. |
| few. According to the Costa Rica Fishing Report in | | | | In order for someone to be able to fish in any of the |
| October 2007, sport fishing has become one of the | | | | waters of Costa Rica, they must first acquire a legal |
| biggest tourist attractions in the country especially | | | | fishing license. This is usually accomplished through |
| during the months of August through December. | | | | your guide or guide service. You can find some |
| The Costa Rica fishing report also noted that as a | | | | information regarding the fishing license on numerous |
| result of the increased numbers of fisherman that it's | | | | Costa Rica Fishing web sites. The fishing license is not |
| not just the tourism industry that increased but the | | | | usually included in the price of your charter. If you |
| demand for real estate as well. Investors and tourists | | | | decide to fish on your own without a guide then you |
| all over the world who were enjoying the great | | | | will have visit the local marina to purchase one. |
| fishing frequently decided to buy properties near the | | | | Enforcement officers do check licenses and fines can |
| beaches and join the increasing number of fishing | | | | be costly. Remember the money from the fishing |
| enthusiasts in the area. As a result new businesses | | | | license is used for fishery management and to |
| that support the sport of fishing are being | | | | maintain the cleanliness of the water. |
| established. Boat rental and sales have also increased | | | | There are few destinations in the world that can |
| and there are now numerous fishing schools and | | | | match the quality and quantity of fishing opportunities |
| other deep sea fishing services. This is definitely a big | | | | found in Costa Rica waters. One unique aspect of |
| help not only for the local businesses but also for all | | | | fishing Costa Rica is that you can fish the waters of |
| of the fisherman seeking to enjoy Costa Rica's great | | | | the Pacific Ocean one day and the next the waters |
| fishing. | | | | of the Caribbean the next. In either location the |
| However, the Costa Rica Fishing Report for the | | | | fishing is world class. |
| month of December said that the fishing industry is | | | | |