Fishing in Costa Rica...!
Ocotal Sport Fishing Resort and Hotel is a
unique 4-star beachfront resort, a leader among Costa Rica Hotels and Resorts,
with an extra touch in style, comfort and service. A privileged location with
panoramic views of Papagayo Gulf, offering an extensive variety of services,
including: scuba diving, sport fishing, fly fishing, adventure tours, health
Spa, snorkeling trips, romantic honeymoon packages, kayaks, mini gym and much
more...
ABOUT THE OCOTAL BEACH RESORT
All rooms have great ocean view with a/c, cable TV, telephone, coffee maker,
safe box, hair dryer, private terrace or balcony. Suites include living room,
refrigerator and jacuzzi. Food and beverage service to all pools, rooms and
beach. We have 12 bungalows, 5 suites and 42 standards. Located at Ocotal Beach,
north pacific coast of Costa Rica. Ocotal Beach is a calm sandy beach about 1/3
mile long and ideal for swimming, snorkeling and other related activities. This
is the perfect place to just relax and enjoy the quiet easy going peace of this
isolated area.
BOATS
Ocotal boats are 32 feet with 12 ft beams and a comfortable clear fishing
area, twin diesel power engines, shade top, flying bridge, outriggers and cabins
with heads. They have approximately a 20 knot cruising speed.
FISHING SEASONS
There is a good fish catching at Ocotal year round. Sailfishing, marlin,
roosterfish, dorado, tuna and over 15 other varieties of fish can be captured
any month of the year, however specific species are more prevalent during the
following periods:
SAILFISH:
April to September, most fish from the 90 LBS. to 110 LBS range.
BLACK MARLIN:
April to August with a peak run generally on May for two weeks. Most fish from
300 LBS. to 400 LBS. range, occasionally one over 700 LBS.
BLUE AND STRIPPED MARLIN:
December to March. Blues run from 200 LBS. to 300 LBS. with occasional 500 LBS.
striped Marlin usually 120 TO 175 LBS.
ROOSTERFISH:
Caught year round, mostly all trophy size fish 30 LBS. to 50 LBS with many 60
LBS. to 80 LBS. fish.
MAHI MAHI OR DORADO:
Most prevalent on Spring to late Fall fish run anywhere from 5 LBS. TO 50LBS.
YELLOWFIN TUNA:
May thru november, tuna most commonly are between the 10 to 20 lbs range with
the larger 50 lbs to 150 pounders occasionally caught off shore.
CUBERA SNAPPER, AMBERJACK:
Year round.
FISHING AT OCOTAL GULF OF PAPAGAYO
For blue marlin, our waters are considered some of the finest in the world. Seen
year round, most catches are made during December, January, February, March and
April. The rare striped marlin is also occasionally caught in our waters.
The fertile fishing grounds of the Gulf of Papagayo provide year round action
for approximately 25 varieties of sport fish. Although most famous for its sail
fishing from April through September, these same waters produce great marling
catches almost every month of the year.
Sails are caught year round averaging 1 to 2 sails raised per day from October
through March. Boat crews are experienced to assist light tackle and fly
fishermen challenge these 100 pound plus fish.
Apart from billfish, probably the most sought after prey for the sport fishermen
is the roosterfish. More trophy-size roosters are taken from waters around
Ocotal than any place in the world. Taken on live bait, 40 to 60 pound roosters,
taken with certainty all year round.
A FISHING DAY AT OCOTAL
Starts at 6:15 a.m. with breakfast on the picturesque terrace of Restaurante
Roca Bruja, overlooking the Gulf of Papagayo. Boats are ready to depart at 7:00
a.m. The eight-hour day generally includes a one -hour run time and 6 hours of
fishing.
Half day inshore fishing trips are also available. The chef will be glad to
prepare your catch of the day.
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Fishing license, bar bills, tips for crew and other expenses of a personal
matter.
RATES ARE PER PERSON. All rates are based in US dollars.
FISHING PACKAGES
All fishing packages include standard room, breakfast, box lunch, Liberia’s
airport transfer in/out, fishing with captain, mate, bait, basic tackle, soft
drinks, fruits, water, beer on board, and all taxes.
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE: airfares, transfers, fishing license, bar bills, tips for crew.
RATES ARE PER PERSON:
®
