Roundtrip flight

We book your flight and all transfers
Accommodation

Apartments
Fishing season

September-May
Species

Roosterfish, sailfish, yellowfin tuna, marlin, cubera etc.
Tailored fishing trips

If our suggested dates don't work, we can tailor your experience to your wishes.

About the fishing trip to Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Costa Rica, a world-class inshore and offshore fishing trip

Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula is one of the most exciting destinations for a fishing trip to Costa Rica. Here, several river estuaries, coastal waters, and the fish-rich area around Caño Island converge, creating perfect conditions for both inshore and offshore fishing.

The fishing here is truly varied, allowing you as a traveler to decide what you want to fish for and which methods appeal to you. One day you can fish close to shore for roosterfish, cubera snapper, and grouper with poppers, jigs, and live bait, and the next day be out in deeper waters trolling for sailfish, marlin, dorado, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna. The short distances mean you are quickly on the fish and can adapt your days to conditions and preferences.

The fishing is good year-round, with different species in season, and the opportunity to both hunt large predators and experience explosive bites makes Drake Bay a perfect choice for those seeking varied and action-packed tropical fishing.

Sportfiske efter roosterfish i Costa Rica med Outside Travels

52.995 SEK PER PERSON

Below you will find an example of what is included in a 10-day fishing trip for 4 people

This is included in the price of the fishing trip

Return flight San José - Stockholm, Oslo or Copenhagen
Domestic return flight San José - Drake Bay
Transfer between the airport and the accommodation
One hotel night including breakfast in San José on the outbound journey
7 nights accommodation at the fishing camp. Apartment, share in double room
Final cleaning
Bed linen and towels
6 days guided fishing (3 days inshore and 3 days offshore)
Fishing licenses
All fishing equipment on site
Lunch, water, soft drinks and beer on all fishing days

Not included

Transportation and food in San Jose on the outbound journey
Breakfast and dinners during the trip. You will stay centrally and have several options around the corner from your accommodation.

Optional extras

Single room
Extend your trip with more nights and explore the nature around Drake Bay up close.

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Our trip to Drake Bay in Costa Rica offers varied and exciting fishing, focusing on a mix of species and methods. Here, you'll fish for species such as roosterfish, sailfish, marlin, cubera snapper, jack crevalle, tuna, and other powerful predators that move along the coast and around reefs, rocks, and underwater structures. Casting a popper along the shoreline and seeing a roosterfish chase it to the surface is an unforgettable experience.

Drake Bay offers tropical fishing that suits both experienced lure anglers and those who want to experience the magic of tropical fishing. Our local fishing guides have extensive experience in the area and will take you to spots where currents, baitfish, and predatory fish converge, creating the right conditions for successful fishing.

Day 1

Fly to San José, Costa Rica. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 2

Morning flight from San José to Drake Bay. You will be picked up there and driven to the fishing camp. Enjoy the day in and around Drake Bay.
day 3-8

six full days of fishing
Packed with fishing all day long.
day 9

After breakfast, you will be driven to Drake Bay airport and then take an international flight home.
Day 10

Landing at home in Europe.

Available Dates 2027

Book as desired

Depending on the length of the fishing trip, when you want to travel, and how many people are in your party.
Contact us with your wishes and we will tailor a package for you!
6 days of fishing

Available Dates
20 Feb - 1 March 2027

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Tropisk natur i Costa Rica vid fiskeresa med Outside Travels

Fiskeäventyr i Costa Rica med fokus på tropiska arter och upplevelser

Kustlandskap i Costa Rica med djungel och hav

Fångst av stor fisk under tropisk fiskeresa i Costa Rica

Fishing in Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica is one of the most exciting destinations for sport fishing. Here, deep seas, coastal structures, and nutrient-rich waters converge, creating perfect conditions for a complete tropical fishing trip. The proximity to Caño Island and several river mouths makes the area exceptionally rich in fish.

During a fishing trip in Drake Bay, you combine inshore and offshore fishing with short distances to the fishing spots. Along the coast, you fish for roosterfish with poppers and baitfish, while the reefs offer heavy fishing for cubera snapper and grouper. Offshore, trolling for marlin, sailfish, and tuna awaits.

The fishing is varied and active. Casting poppers at hunting roosterfish or fishing for tuna schools provides fast and explosive bites. At the same time, there's a chance for really big fish, with roosterfish over 20 kilograms being common.

Cubera snapper is an obvious choice for those who want to experience heavy tropical fishing in Costa Rica. Fishing takes place over reefs and structures where the bite is brutal and the fight is decided instantly. For those looking for big cubera snapper fishing in Costa Rica, Drake Bay is one of the most interesting areas.

Sailfish are at their best from January to April, while marlin, mahi-mahi, and wahoo are often strongest from May to September. Roosterfish, cubera snapper, and tuna, however, are present year-round, making Drake Bay a flexible destination.

With experienced local fishing guides, each day is adapted to the conditions and current fishing. This gives you the right conditions for a successful fishing trip to Costa Rica.

Roosterfish fångad under fiskeresa i Costa Rica

Fiskeguide hjälper till vid fångst av yellow fin tuna i Costa Rica

Fiske efter bluefin trevally med popper och stickbait

Fiske i Costa Rica med berg, djungel och hav i bakgrunden

Fiskeresa till Costa Rica med guide, utrustning och tropiskt fiske

Accommodation and food

The accommodation offers modern studio apartments with comfortable facilities and an excellent location in Drake Bay. Here you live close to beaches, hiking trails, restaurants, and local markets, making it easy to combine fishing with other experiences in the area.

The rooms are equipped with AC, WiFi, smart TV, refrigerator, private bathroom, and comfortable beds, ensuring a smooth and relaxed stay. From the accommodation, you also have a nice view of the surroundings, while being within walking distance of both the sea and activities in the area.

Dinners are not included in the package, which is a conscious choice. Drake Bay offers a wide and varied selection of restaurants, and we want you as a guest to have the freedom to choose where and what you want to eat during your stay.

You can easily arrange breakfast yourself by shopping at local stores and eating at the accommodation. There is a fully equipped kitchen and refrigerator, making it easy to adapt meals to your own routine.

The accommodation is also just a stone's throw from several restaurants and grocery stores, making it easy to combine convenience with flexibility throughout your fishing trip.

Tropiskt boende nära fiskeplatser i Costa Rica

Boende vid havet under fiskeresa i Costa Rica med Outside Travels

Lodge i Costa Rica omgiven av djungel och hav under fiskeresa

Stor roosterfish fångad under fiskeresa i Costa Rica

Fiskeäventyr i Costa Rica med roosterfish och andra arter

Båtbaserat fiske i Costa Rica med erfarna fiskeguider

Tropisk djungel i Costa Rica nära fiskeplatser

En man med solglasögon och kamouflerad skjorta håller en stor tuppfisk på en båt, havet och blå himmel i bakgrunden.

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En sportfiskare i huva, solglasögon och handskar håller en stor segelfisk vid fenan över relingen på havet under molnig himmel.

Fish species and season in Costa Rica

This fishing trip to Drake Bay in Costa Rica offers varied fishing, from roosterfish along the coast to marlin, sailfish, and tuna offshore. Here are some of the species you can fish for.

Marlin

Marlin is the top predator in Drake Bay with three species: blue, black, and striped. Blue marlin around 90 to 140 kilos are most common, and fishing is catch and release.

Season: December to April

Sailfish

Sailfish are known for their jumps, speed, and intense fights. During peak periods, you can have many hookups per day with fish up to 60 to 70 kilos.

Season: December to March

Mahi mahi

A fast and aggressive species fished offshore. Popular as both a sport fish and a food fish.

Season: varies, but strong for much of the year

Tuna

Yellowfin, bigeye, and albacore are found year-round. Fishing with poppers near schooling fish provides explosive strikes and high activity.

Season: year-round

Roosterfish

An iconic coastal species in Costa Rica. In Drake Bay, there's a chance for large fish over 20 kilos. Fished close to shore and released in most cases.

Season: year-round

Wahoo

One of the fastest predatory fish in the area. Primarily caught by trolling and known for its explosive runs.

Season: May to October

Snapper and grouper

Powerful bottom fish that live near reefs and structures. Here you'll find cubera snapper, among others, known for their brutal strikes and heavy fights.

Season: year-round

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