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Fishing Rates

CROCODILE BAY FISHING RATES FOR 2024

Crocodile Bay offers the ultimate in inshore and offshore fishing adventures for our guests. Our FISHING RATES are below. Room rates are separate. Crocodile Bay accommodates our fishing guests at our magnificent new resort: Botánika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection by Hilton. If you are looking for packaged room and board rates, please request a quick quote request here. See the bottom of the page for our latest specials.
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33′ STRIKE TOWER BOATS

Our 33′ Strike Towers have enclosed heads in the cabin for your privacy and convenience. Strike tower boats are equipped with inboard 430 hp Cummins diesel engines. Boats fish inshore or offshore and are equipped with electronics and safety gear. The Strike boats will accommodate up to five anglers. Boats are ready at the pier beginning at 6:30 am and return between 3 and 3:30 pm. Pricing below is based upon a daily charter and includes: Captain, Costa Rica fishing license, gear, bait, fuel and an on-board cooler filled with snacks, picnic-style lunch, beer, water and other non-alcoholic beverages.

Our 33’ Strike Towers are available for groups of One (1) to (6) Six anglers.

Base Rate: $1,995 per boat per day plus tax.

24′ BOSTON WHALER

Our 24′ and 25′ Boston Whalers are equipped with brand new twin engine 200hp Suzuki outboard 4 stroke-motors and have an enclosed head for your privacy and convenience. These boats fish inshore or offshore due to the relatively calm waters. Boats are equipped with electronics and safety gear.

The Boston Whaler can accommodate up to three anglers. Boats are ready at the pier beginning at 6:30 am and return between 3 and 3:30 pm. Pricing below is based upon a daily charter and includes: Captain, Costa Rica fishing license, gear, bait, fuel and an on-board cooler filled with snacks, picnic-style lunch, beer, water and other non-alcoholic beverages.

Our 24’ and 25’ Boston Whalers are available for groups of One (1) to (4) Four anglers.

Base Rate: $1,495 per boat per day plus tax.

Fishing PROMOTIONS
Crocodile Bay provides fishing package specials for select dates. These are offers are designed to provide our guests a premier fishing experience at the best rates available. Reserve now, because these promotions are only available for a limited time.
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TRAVEL DETAILS & TRANSFER PACKAGES
COSTA RICA TRAVEL INFO GUIDE
All you need to know before you go! A travel guide for coming down to Crocodile Bay, Costa Rica.
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BROCHURE
View our Crocodile Bay fishing and expeditions brochure. Share it with your friends and family!
The Travel Pack
Includes inbound night stay at Hilton San Jose La Sabana Hotel (double occupancy), round trip ground transfers between airports and hotels, & scheduled round trip domestic air transportation between San Jose and the resort. Contact us for details!
Terms and Conditions
All Sport Fishing Charters include fishing boat, fishing gear, guide, fishing licenses, lunch cooler with beer & soft drinks Not included: Alcoholic beverages at the resort, transfer fees, domestic airline overweight seat and baggage, international airfare, meals in San Jose, gratuities and all taxes and fees. A transfer fee of $495 + 13% Service Tax (total: $559.35) per person is not included in these rates and can be added to your package. The transfer fee includes inbound night stay at Hilton San Jose La Sabana (double occupancy), round trip ground transfers between airports and hotels, & scheduled round trip domestic air transportation between San Jose and the resort. Transfer fee does not include taxes. Payment Policy Deposits, cancellations & refunds: A deposit of $1,500 per guest is required upon booking. The balance is due 60 days prior to scheduled arrival at Crocodile Bay Resort. A refund of the deposit less a handling fee of $200 per person will be returned if written notice of cancellation is received at least 60 days prior to scheduled arrival. There will be no refund of any monies for “no shows” or cancellations received less than 60 days prior to arrivals. Passport: For entry into Costa Rica, U.S. citizens must present valid passports that will not expire for at least six months after arrival, and a roundtrip/outbound ticket. Travel/Trip insurance is strongly recommended for your protection in case of emergency; call your Agent or see our CFAA Offices.
For nearly two decades, Crocodile Bay Resort defined the very best sport fishing experiences in the country. Come see why.
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Costa Rica Eco Tours and Expeditions at Crocodile Bay Resort

No other resort offers such a complete range of eco-adventures both on the ocean and in the rainforest.

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Sportfishing Calendar

January

Tuna, marlin and dorado taper off. Number of sailfish begins to increase.

February

Prime time for sailfish. Occassional marlin, tuna or dorado.

March

Prime time for sailfish.

April

Sailfish numbers drop mid-April and some marlin begin to appear.

May

Slower for billfish. Typically we start seeing schools of spinner dolphins with yellowfin tuna.

June

Slower for billfish. Spinner dolphins with yellowfin tuna.

July

Marlin begin to appear. A chance for black marlin as well as blues and striped marlin. A chance for tuna.

August

Marlin and tuna.

September

Slower for billfish. A chance for tuna and dorado.

October

Dorado begin to appear in numbers with marlin close behind.

November

A mixed bag of dorado, marlin and some big tuna.

December

Marlin, dorado, tuna and sailfish are all possibilities.