Quepos, The Fishing Capital of Costa Rica

The gateway to the famous Manuel Antonio National Park and Costa Rica’s most fertile fishing grounds.

Fishing Packages in Quepos

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Your Custom Vacation Package Includes More than Fishing

Every trip we provide is you-nique. Pricing, accommodation and tour options depend on travel dates and your final destinations. Our quotes always include the following:

• ‘Meet & Greet’ Airport Service.
• English-speaking drivers.
• Private ground transfers or charter flights.
• Accommodations: pick between hotels, rentals, resorts or fishing lodges.
• Private fishing charters.
• Guided tours (English-speaking guides).
• Meals (as stated in each itinerary).
• 24/7 In-country support.
• Taxes.
• Transaction fees.
• 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

Species to Catch in Quepos

Quepos Fishing is great for all our Pacific fish species. Mix things up and try inshore and offshore from Quepos.

Our Lodging Recommendations

While fishing is important, having a great hotel in Quepos to call home after your day on the water is just as important. These are a few of our top picks.

Exploring Quepos

Fishing is great, but if you crave a little more adventure or contact with nature, Quepos also has you covered.

Quepos: The Fishing Capital of Costa Rica

Once a sleepy fishing town with touches of tourism, Quepos and Manuel Antonio have become one of the must-visit destinations in Costa Rica.

It’s easy to access, located 2.5 hours by car or a 30-minute flight away from San Jose. Quepos offers endless lodging options, tons of land activities and world-class fishing.

What to Expect

• Brand new 300 slip marina.Phenomenal inshore, offshore, and fly fishing.
• Easy access. Either through car or airplane, Quepos is easy to get to.
• Restaurants and shopping. The main town in Quepos has readily-available services.
• A wide variety of lodgings. There are both luxury and budget-friendly options.

What NOT to Expect

• Crowds. Even though Quepos and Manuel Antonio are very popular, the area does not feel crowded.
• Tourists only. This town has a big mix of locals and visitors wherever you go.

More than Fishing in Costa Rica

Welcome to Quepos, the fishing capital of Costa Rica!

This town has grown exponentially in the last couple of decades. It has a historical background, as it is the original port of entry on the Pacific coast. Its several piers and a new marina make fishing a prime activity.

Arriving in Quepos is quite easy. If you go by car it’s better to take the scenic view. It might take a couple of hours, but you get to see Costa Rica’s outstanding nature and geography along the way.

If you want to save some time, there are domestic flights going from San José to Quepos.

With chances to enjoy both the beach and tropical rainforest, fishing is not the only attraction in this booming town. Once here, you have access to National Parks, jungle activities on top of world-class fishing.

For lodgings, Manuel Antonio and the new marina host a variety of options. Described as “where the rain forest meets the ocean”, this area is the best of both worlds. The area also has some great restaurants and local shops to enjoy.

Quepos offers a unique mix of real-world Costa Rica with a bustling tourist hot spot. This makes Quepos a good place to enjoy both the attractions Costa Rica has to offer and local culture.

Thrilling Sportfishing in Quepos

When fishing is your priority it doesn’t get better than Quepos.

The new Pez Vela Marina is the starting point for all things water. Charter fishing, Catamaran sails, and water adventures call this marina home.

In fact, those staying in Manuel Antonio who want to fish are advised to travel to Quepos. Just 10 minutes away, you have the newest and most desired marina in the country. Here it is possible to enjoy inshore, offshore, FADs/Seamounts and fly fishing.

Deep sea fishing adventures are around the corner and the species plentiful. Head out early in the morning to catch Sailfish and blue, black, and striped Marlin offshore. Or head inshore and target Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, Mackerel, and other reef species.

The Savegre and Naranjo rivers offer excellent inshore fishing, unique to this area. Get ahold of Machaca, Mojarra, Roncadores and record-breaking Snook while testing your abilities.

Best Time to Fish in Quepos

One of the advantages of fishing in Costa Rica is that all year there is something to catch. It all depends on the type of fishing you want to do and the species you’d like to pursue.

During the months of December to May, the bite is all about Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna and Dorado offshore. Inshore here is great year-round as well because these species don’t migrate.

These are the days when boats see double-digit Sailfish releases. Enjoy the many world-class tournaments which are held from January to April, like the Pescadora Billfish Championship, a women-only fishing tournament. You can expect flat, calm seas, great weather, and incredible offshore fishing.

From June to August this area gets a grab bag of species. This is the time of year when Tuna traditionally show up, and with them, the Marlin arrive in numbers. There are Sailfish still around, as well as plenty of Dorado for dinner.

This time of year is also great for inshore fishing. With the rains on land, species flock to the river mouths as bait is washed out to sea.

During these months, the action usually shifts offshore to focus on the famed Seamounts and FADs. This new fishery is taking the world by storm and is by far the best fishing experience for Marlin activity.

With extraordinary Marlin numbers, these overnight fishing adventures are one of a kind. For those adrenaline seekers who want to test their skills, this is a trip like no other.

If any of these sounds attractive to you, let us help.

To make sure you get what you expect, contact us and we can arrange your personalized fishing vacations. Simply tell us what you want, and we can help put together a trip you’ll never forget!