The fishing can be divided into 2 seasons, the green (May-Nov) and the golden (Dec-April). In general the inshore fishing is better during the green season. Water color is back to green and more and bigger bait are around. The golden season can be good, especially for fly fishing. It is generally in the golden season that we catch the biggest roosterfish. There are lots more of them around in the green season along with big snappers and hoards of jacks. Any day can be a great day, and as we know, any day fishing is better than a day at the office.

Inshore fishing full day is fun and dynamic. We listen to your wishes and if you want to cast all day we will do that. We also troll live or dead bait, cast poppers and stick baits, jig and bottom fish in search of the big one. You have 2 different fishing boats to choose from.

Your captain is Thomas Jones who is also the owner of Bahia Rica. He is a marine biologist by profession and a member of Pro Staff Costa Rica. He has more hours logged in the area than anyone else and will do whatever is necessary to put you on the fish.

Full day inshore fishing overview:

The boat picks your group up at the Paquera Ferry landing or agreed upon pick up point and time. We make the short run to the fishing area and start fishing. We fish for 9-10 hours before returning to the drop-off point. During the tour, you can enjoy cold drinks, including beer, snacks, fruit and a lunch.

Reasons to choose us:

-More than 10 years' experience in the area
-Professional multilingual guides - speak English, Spanish and Norwegian
-Top notch equipment
-Beverages, snacks and lunch included
-Insurance from INS (national institute of insurances)
- Boats equipped for sport fishing
-Excellent price compared to similar boats in the area Captain is marine biologist and Pro -Staff Costa Rica
-We carry safety equipment, life vests, life buoys, VHF radio
-Marine toilet and radio in both boats

Inshore fishing full day logistics:

Pick-up point: Paquera ferry landing, unless other is agreed upon
Pick-up time: to be agreed upon
Duration 9-10 hours
The price is per boat with up to 4 fishermen. The is an additional cost of $ 50 per person over 4 with a maximum of 6 in total.

Bahia Rica provides:
-Fishing gear
-Bait
-Beverages
-Snacks and lunch
-Safety equipment, life vests and life buoys

Clients need to bring:
-Sunglasses
-Sunscreen
-Hat / cap / visor
-Long arm shirt (we sell UPF50 + shirts and accessories)
-Light rain gear in the rainy season (May-Nov)
-Copy of passport and photo of entry stamp ( in case Coast Guards inspects us)
-Towels (if you want to take a swim)
-NB! You need a Costa Rican fishing license.
Licenses can be purchased online here