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