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